Scenic property! We loved Chilamate! We are a family of 5 with 2 teenagers and 1 tween. We stayed in... read moreWe loved Chilamate! We are a family of 5 with 2 teenagers and 1 tween. We stayed in 2 rooms, next to each other. Our kids, including the adults, loved the beauty of our surroundings. Our rooms were next to the river. The sound of the river lulled us to sleep at night. Next to our rooms were ample decks with plenty of hammocks, a mini fridge (it came in very handy), and plenty of outdoor furniture. It was very peaceful. Megan, her family and staff, go out of their way to make you feel at home. They were personable and professional. They really care about their guests. One day we had an insane down pour with wicked lightening (it was beautiful, our kids had never seen anything like it before) we decided to wait out the storm in the parking area, Meagan made sure to send umbrellas for all of us. Also, my husband wasn’t feeling well one night, Meagan’s husband sent tea to our room to help him feel better.
Breakfast was delicious. Dinner was also very good and reasonably priced.
On the property tour we were able to see toucans, humming birds, poisonous frogs and many other creatures.
We felt welcomed and very safe during our stay.
Chilamate Retreat is a unique place! Thank you for a memorable stay!
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It PUts the "Chill" in Chilamate You are in the rain forest and you really can feel what living there is really like. A true eco... read moreYou are in the rain forest and you really can feel what living there is really like. A true eco retreat with great organic food and wonderful host family and staff. We even got to participate in the cook's birthday party. Only five cabins and a dorm make for an intimate experience. Tucked across the river and near a swimming hole with a old time bridge, it feels like you are in the country. 55 acres of rain forest with trails and a staff naturalist (William) to take you on nature walks. No ac, no tv but fans and wi-fi keep you going. Near great bio research and bird pavilions. We were four adults and two children and we all enjoyed our four days here. More read less

Better than perfect + toucans! Excellent wildlife viewing opportunities, cleanest room, delicious food (breakfast and dinner, lots of options). WiFi worked perfectly. One more time,... read moreExcellent wildlife viewing opportunities, cleanest room, delicious food (breakfast and dinner, lots of options). WiFi worked perfectly. One more time, delicious food!

Tip: to see toucans, when you exit the property, go right from the gate, maybe a hundred yards along the road, then down to the river, around 4-6 pm. We spent at least an hour there watching toucans - they were in the trees on the other side of the river, then started flying over to our side, so close! Sunset on the river was beautiful, and you can swim although the water was not too warm in April.

We took two tours with a guide Meghan booked for us, a bird watching tour, and a night tour. Both were excellent. We saw all four kinds of toucans in the morning and a diamond snake on the night tour! read less

Lovely experience in the rainforest with kids We stayed in the top floor of the Jungle Lodge with our 5 kids, and it was a great experience.... read moreWe stayed in the top floor of the Jungle Lodge with our 5 kids, and it was a great experience. The guided hike that came with our stay got my kids geared up to spot wildlife throughout our stay and they did! Colorful frogs, howler monkeys, iguanas, rhinoceros beetles and more. The staff were very warm and friendly, the variety of fresh fruit at breakfast was a big hit with my crew, and we came away happy to have had the chance to meet wonderful people doing great things for their community. read less