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Reviews of El Tucan Jungle Lodge

Cocles, Toucan Road, 70403 Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica

#9 of 23 B&Bs and Inns in Puerto Viejo

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Review score

Based on 21 B&B reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    9.0

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 11 April 2025

    10
    I wish I could have stayed longer! Lovely place to relax.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfect location in primary forest, with many colourful birds, sloths in the trees right beside my deck, and the haunting sound of howler monkeys every night! Irina, the owner, made me feel very welcome and was generous in sharing her enthusiasm for the wildlife. The beach, good restaurants, and supermarkets were within easy walking distance.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2025

    10
    The owners are laid back and welcoming and it's obvious they are proud of their nature hideaway!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The location was off the main drag just far enough into the jungle to see and hear all the animals right off of our deck but within easy reach of supermarkets restaurants and beach. We saw sloths, lizards, heard monkeys and some type of wild cat, it was such a neat experience.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2025

    9.0
    Jungle Paradise
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The only surprise was that from the pictures it looked like there was a communal kitchen, so we brought items to make food. However, this is not the case. They provide a nice breakfast, but the kitchen is not for guest use.

    The property is in the middle of the jungle surrounded by wildlife and nature. I loved waking up to the sounds of the forest and seeing a sloth right outside our room. The wifi was great and it was a leisurely 15-20 minute walk to the main road and the beach.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 January 2025

    8.0
    Nice, basic place in a jungle
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was overpriced at $8. I feel like they should have bikes to rent. Be aware there’s no TV and the WiFi does not work in the bungalow. You stay here to experience the sounds of the jungle.

    Away from the crowds in an isolated Jungle. Sloths, monkeys and other animals are around. It’s best to have your own car, but you can walk 10 minutes to two supermarkets, and a bit further to a place that will rent a bike. The rooms are very simple, but fine. The tap water is drinkable

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved the setting and place was perfect for u

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 4 nights

    A better mattress. Was not the worst and it was not a big deal, it was totally worth it. The accommodation it's in the jungle so you will need a car to reach it. If you are bothered by the noise of the wild livings then maybe this is not the place for you, personally I loved it! We would wake up at 5 and watch the jungle waking up, brilliant!

    This place it's like a piece of heaven, in just a few hours from the arrival we spotted so many animal. Our cabin was next to the water and during our stay we have seen: toucan, agoutis, squirrels, coatis, otters, a tarantula( we think) a green basilisk, turtles, green iguanas, honey bear(kinkajous)and hummingbirds. The host was very kind to point out animals that were around, like the toucan, kinkajous and the iguanas.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Property was beautiful and peaceful. I appreciate the attention to details and the hosts communication.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2023

    9.0
    Amazing place in the middle of the jungle
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing place in the middle of the jungle, you wake up in the morning with all the sounds of the animals, plenty of toucans, racoons and we had a lovely a lovely sloth climbing a tree just in front of our place. The owner is very nice and helpful

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2023

    9.0
    Peaceful and beautiful nature lodge.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful place immersed in the tropical jungle. Great hosts as well. My only suggestion is a water filter dispenser in a common area for people to get potable water. Other than that amazing!

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2023

    8.0
    basic accommodation in stunning surroundings
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    there was no drinking water available but the owner did give us some on request. There is no kettle in the room either, but was also given to us on request.

    the property is surrounded by the forest and you get to see lots of animals and plants. we watched a sloth really close to our veranda. the accommodation itself is very basic but has most of the essentials and comfortable. you can get breakfast at the property at $8pp and it’s basic (toast, jam, eggs, fruit and coffee/tea) but really nice.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2023

    10
    You can watch sloths while eating breakfast from a hammock on a private terrace.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This was such a special place to stay. It is ten minutes’ drive from the vibrant town of puerto viejo but you feel like you are in the middle of the jungle. The hosts were very friendly and happy to show us the many animals that live around them including sloths, tree frogs and raccoons.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2022

    10
    Great wooden lodge right in the jungle
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    If you are without your own car and carry luggage with you it’s a must to take a tuc tuc or a taxi or a bike to get to the lodge.

    Great secluded lodge in the jungle Very friendly hosts who gave us lots of great hints for animal watching and the highlights of the region. The nice wooden chalet was very comfortable. The shower was amazing: never had the option of showering cold and warm in the jungle before- awesome! We could hear howler monkeys in the morning and saw tucans and monkeys as well. If you get up early in the morning this spot is almost better for animal spotting than the national parks. The breakfast was also great: some fruit and bread with jelly as well as eggs, coffee and orange juice.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2023

    3.0
    Not happy with our stay at El Toucan.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is no potable water. That means you can't drink the water out of the tap or brush your teeth with it. I have no idea what the water contains that would make it not potable. If you stay here, bring your water bottles with you. Second, the smell of mildew is very prevalent. See pictures attached and you will know why. A gallon of bleach would make a big improvement here. Walls, furniture have mildew. The bathroom toilet and sink could use a good deep clean.

    Convenient to town. Hearing the monkeys in the morning.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2023

    7.0
    No drinking water not even in the shower, but beautiful place and excellent location if hou have a car
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There's no drinking water in the property and this was not communicated prior to arriving. It can be really dangerous and we were upset that after taking a shower, we still felt dirty. One of my piercings got infected, so definitely beware if you have piercings, this is not the place for you.

    The bungalow is lovely

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 4 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 November 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2025

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2024

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