200 steps to the Surf, Rainforest, Wildlife & Sand

For the avid nature lover and unstoppable surfer, our home is perfect for you. Located in the rainforest, literally 200 steps from the best surf spot on the Osa Peninsula. Given the proximity of the beach and Corcovado Park, wildlife is abundant here, you can see 4 types of monkeys, macaws, 2 types of sloths, whales, armadillos and more. Lapalandia has everything you need for a vacation in the tropics. The rustic-style home represents the natural beauty of its own area. Our beach house has two stories offering unpretentious organic warm spaces. On the upper floor there is a spacious room with 3 double beds. Each bed has its mosquito net and creates its own space that provides greater coverage and privacy. There is also a large porch where we take the opportunity to play cards with the moonlight listening to the nocturnal wildlife passing through. On the first floor is the kitchen with fundamental utensils, a dining and living area and a whole bathroom. Outside there is our lounge area with cozy elongated padded bench with pillows, chairs, tables, a hammock and there is also the barbecue. Here we enjoy activities like doing yoga, reading books, eating during the day and dancing at night. Improvements have been made to the house, we have added orthopedic mattresses, new utensils, hot shower, Wi-Fi among other things... The garden is extensive with hiking trails that lead from the closest gate to the beach and to "El mirador "(the viewpoint). The trails are well kept and you can find many monkeys and macaws swinging through the trees. The location of the house is ideal for short walk lovers, within 10 minute walk you can reach the other beaches of Pan dulce and Backwash. Cabo Matapalo has a marvelous surf brake and we have surfboards for you to use. The caretaker Rodrigo and his wife live on the property near the house, they are there to help you with everything you need and they could plan your trips to the beaches, waterfalls or other eco-adventure activities that are in the area . Yerelin the wife could cook meals if you prefer, she has studied for it and she can delight you with typical dishes. For this type of services it is required to assign in advance and has an additional cost. Cabo Matapalo is a beautiful place integrated in the jungle. For this and many reasons the telephone signal is not great. It is best to communicate with us when you are leaving Puerto Jiménez and on your way to Cabo Matapalo and Rodrigo the care taker will wait for you at our gate and open the house. Also there is no ATM service so please bring cash for tours and services payments. For directions contact me a few days prior to arrival. We have staff on site. Rodrigo and his wife Yerelin live on the property near the house and will be there to greet you. They will help you with your stay, plus they can be your tour guide to the many beaches to explore and the waterfalls for a minimal cost. Yerelin, she has cooking skills and schooling and will be more than happy to prepare the meals you need for a minimal cost. All these services are additional so we recommend booking in advance. Cabo Matapalo is a coastal town classified by National Geography as one of the most biologically intense places on Earth. With thousands of species of flora and fauna, as well as marine life. Located on the Osa Peninsula a few hours from Corcovado Park and Cano Island. Here you will find the true life in nature, the true jungle experience, the Costa Rican rainforest. Everyone who has been here knows how special this place is. You will explore all the ecological adventure tours you can imagine, hiking, surfing, kayaking, horseback riding, whale watching, turtles and countless species of birds, good fishing, and more (Website hidden by Airbnb) There are only a few restaurants to explore, so we recommend bringing your food, water, and ice. Being an area of off-track roads, in the rainy season (August-October) only 4x4 vehicles are recommended. The first town to arrive is Puerto Jimenez, from here it takes 45-60 minutes to get to Cabo Matapalo on a gravel road. You will pass two bridges that are recently built, after the second bridge about 200 meters there will be a bus booth and followed by an entrance on the left. Take that entrance and immediately to the right you will an entrance with columns, this will be the official entrance of the coastal town of Cabo Matapalo. Follow this internal road for at least 1km. You will pass the restaurant and local Bar known as Encanta la Vida, then a couple of meters more you will find our entrance on the right with our sign "Lapalandia". * Keep in mind that Puerto Jimenez is your last stop for amenities such as supermarkets, ATMs and gasoline. * Food services prepared by our cook have a cost of $ 10 per person per meal plus groceries. This service is required to request in advance where you will be given a list of groceries to bring/purchase. The meal service is has to be paid in cash at the time of arrival at the house. *Tours to the beaches and waterfalls in the surroundings have a cost of $ 25 per tour. For other tours coordinate with the caretaker. * We are pet friendly. We prepare the house and the area for them to enjoy as much as you. The patio and garden are spacious and enclosed where they can run freely. However, the garden is not a bathroom for dogs and as such I ask you to take care of our home. The property is 3 acres and is perfect for hiking where you can take them for a walk with the assurance that they will have a good time. If in any case it does it in the garden, pick it up and throw it on the unseen areas. It is also not allowed to let the dogs sleep in the beds, the beds are for human use only. These are our only ground rules for your furry babies. Thank you for your understanding and I hope the whole family has fun! Don't forget to register your dog with us on this page!