We were immersed in nature during our visit at the magical howlers monkey hotel - (HMH} The end place of 1 month vacation to CR. We planned to stay at HMH for 1 day and extended it to 4 days. Los monos auyadores and capuchins came to visit almost everyday along with iguanas , papagayos, frigates and thousand of pelicans. The host (jim) - a truly Irish man at heart , who fell in love with cabuya about 20 years ago- made his place our home. Nicko is a young Denmark handsome men who came as tourist and then decided to stay and help jim at the hotel for now. He cooked awesome pancakes for breakfast. Not sure about his recipe: a little bit of bananas, yogurt, maybe berries, cinnamon? vanilla? but them were excellent. By the way, I taught him to cook scrambled eggs (my humble contribution). Not to forget federico (el curandero or shaman) who is fixing the place and on his free time collects herbs and seeds from the jungle to make teas and lotions to drink and apply to the skin to cure different illnesses, rashes, and to make you a bit happier. In America is called alternative medicine. Too summarize we had such an amazing time there that we recommend 100 % this place to you only if you love respect nature and you want to share close encounters with animals (as this is their place not ours).…
SECRET TIP. This hotel was unique! The beach was like a beautiful private beach and in the trees you could watch monkeys and squirrels. In addition, you could visit a small island at low tide. In the morning we were offered avocado toast, we were also allowed to wash and got fresh coconuts. The bungalows were very cool and definitely something special. The owner was very nice and gave us as German directly a free beer. We can only recommend this hotel.
We spent 3 nights at howler monkey, which is such a special place and we will always remember and keep it in our hearts. The cabins are well equipped, clean and being tended to. We had a kitchen and bathroom as well, which were totally fine and easy to handle. The owner, Jim is a wonderful and warm hearted person, turning with care and kindess to others. He is such an interesting irish man, with vision to make change in the world. He was telling us about his ideas of recycling materials, i was fascinated about the chairs he made, using an old frame and wires and plastic. He cares deeply about nature and animals, also reuses an old fridge to grow plants in it and has more wonderful ideas to support humanity. We had a wonderful time there, spending time with his loving dogs and feeling great in this honest and friendly environment. We hope we can come back, because right now we are spending a night at a near hotel (because howler is full) which is not even close to the Inclusiveness and connection we have experienced at howler monkey :) Thank you for having us 🌿🙂🌼 Nora and Andre 21.02.2022…
We spent three lovely days at the Howler Monkey Hotel. I could write about all the positives, but I'd like to focus on Jim, the place's owner and operator. After quite a few challenges and difficulties in Costa Rica, we arrived to Cabuya tired and unsure of what to expect. The level of kindness and honesty that Jim welcomed us with made up for everything we had experienced so far. Him and his four dogs, as well as the supporting staff, made us feel calm, secure and welcome. Thank you for this much needed dose of real pure humanity, one that is becoming rare in today's world!
We stayed 5 night‘s - the kids enjoyed the pool, the dogs & and the „cozy nest“ upstairs in the cabana. Jim is a nice person - he loves nature and is therefore always good for some stories about insects, local wildlife & geology (besides others). He brews coffee in the morning which is ready when you get up 😊. There were two cooks (temporary) during our stay who cooked lovely food which we could enjoy right at the beach. Thank‘s Jim & Crew & happy Trails
I stayed here with my travel buddy for three nights. I'd love to stay for weeks! The cabins are a perfect size, there's so many animals to see and hear, and the best view of the sunrise over the ocean. This is the place to step into the world of nature and forget stress for a while. This isn't your best choice if you're a person that needs full amenities like tv, air conditioning, etc to be comfortable. Jim, the owner, is full of helpful tips and funny stories, and has bikes available to use. Easy bike ride to Montezuma! I can't wait to visit again.
We stayed at the Howler Monkey Hotel as part of our honeymoon trip and to say we were ecstatic would be an understatement. This picturesque and unique hotel on the Nicoya Peninsula is the perfect place to spend some time in nature and appreciate the beautiful nature and wildlife Costa Rica has to offer. With the beautiful log cabins and a perfect sized pool (that is kept always in pristine condition and has a glorious orange tree hanging over to create a beautiful shade in of of the corners). The owner Jim is a very intelligent and heartwarming man who has turned this oasis of paradise into his personal paradise. The abundance of wildlife here is spectacular, from the daily visit of Howler Monkeys, Scarlet Mackaws and Iguanas of all shapes and sizes. With the added benefit of Jim, a retired scientist from Ireland who not only has an uncapped knowledge of every creature in the vicinity but is kind and willing to share his knowledge with all of his guests. If you are looking for a place to get away from the hustle and bustle and to enjoy a little slice of Paradise we would certainly recommend you spend some time in this beautiful part of Costa Rica. In our opinion this is the most endearing place to spend your honeymoon with your partner, you can spend time walking along the beautiful beaches and listening to the sounds of the jungle. Jim also has big plans for the coming year to add a wonderful beach front restaurant and bar, and with the effort that Jim has put into the hotel as of yet we will sure to come back in the future to see this come to fruition. Thanks you for a wonderful experience and a depth of knowledge we gained from staying here. We wish you all the best for the future and as promised when we have kids we will bringing them back to witness this truly wonderful hotel. With Love Tucker & Elisa PS. We expect a copy of your anticipated book in the post, and that you remember us when you get famous because of it.…
We stayed with Jim and his four gorgeous dogs for two nights in July while we were on our honeymoon in Costa Rica. What an amazing time we had. The Howler Monkey hotel is a hidden gem full of authenticity and character. The location is just so idyllic and perfect and the sunrises there are incredible. It is such a soothing experience to fall asleep in the cabina to the sound of the waves outside and the peace of nature. It was exactly the type of natural experience we were looking for while we were in Costa Rica. Myself and my partner Martin are both animal and nature lovers so we loved watching the monkeys and learning about the flora and fauna and all the wildlife. Jim is an expert on the wildlife in the area and was so informative in showing us the world's tiniest bees that have a small nest there, the howler monkeys and telling us about the frogs and trees etc. He even has reintroduced a dwindling population of frog to the area. He's the frog God now haha! It's like staying with an Irish David Attenborough! And while we are on the subject of Jim..he is a rare gem and honestly we loved him. What an interesting, colourful, authentic, HILARIOUS person. Jim, we appreciate your kindness and fun stories so so much. It truly made our honeymoon so memorable and we would only love to come and stay with you again. You were the highlight of our two weeks in Costa Rica. We will look forward to reading your book(which the title of will be forever kept secret..you have our word!;-) The Howler Monkey hotel is not for people who want five star room service and swanky luxury hotels, but it is for people who want REAL natural beauty and the peace of nature. Added bonus if you are a dog lover as Jim's dogs are gorgeous and one of them just looks into your soul when you pet her. They are amazing. You won't be disappointed by the serenity of The Howler Monkey hotel. We definitely weren't. Take care Jim and keep in touch. Máire & Martin(Irish newlyweds)…
It was a fun place, the owner made an upgrade to us upon arrival. He was very friendly and on the last night there we had some fun chats with him. The personal beach is amazing, the dogs are absolutely adorable, the howler monkeys on the property are incredible! We will definitely will be coming back!
My wife and I spent 3 restful nights with the tree frog serenade putting us to sleep each night. What a great central location to explore the surrounding beaches, quaint pueblos, and attractions such as parks, waterfalls, etc. Within easy walking distance at low tide is Cemetery Island where graves are found from indigenous to foreigners. The 2 story " A " frame where we stayed was super clean with a convenient full kitchen and bath with hot water down and plenty of sleeping room upstairs. Jim , the on site owner was as gracious and casual as they come. Oh yeah, the pool is cleaned daily and always sparkling.
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