Definitely a chill out place After a long drive we arrived at Chilimate to be greeted by Mehgan and her husband David.We were offered a... read moreAfter a long drive we arrived at Chilimate to be greeted by Mehgan and her husband David.We were offered a choice of rooms and opted for the one with the biggest decking area.The room was basic but clean and comfortable,although the lack of AC made it quite difficult to sleep as it was very hot and humid during our stay.The bathroom was compact but had hot and cold water both in the bathroom sink and the shower which was a bonus.Meghan will lend you a hairdryer if you need one.There is also a laundry service-put as much as you like in a bag and it will cost you $10 but be aware the clothes are only washed and dried-not ironed.
Meals are served buffet style in a large spacious dining area and the food was delicious and very reasonable.There is an opportunity to take a nature walk after breakfast with a local guide and although I did not go on the walk my husband was very impressed with his knowledge and ability to see wildlife which was very well camouflaged.Our guide was Miguel and he was very interesting to talk to about the wildlife and the surrounding area.
We were made to feel very welcome here and it was nice just to relax on the decking and chill out for a couple of days. More read less

Heart-warming, illuminating, and inspirational The rain forest embraced us. The staff cared for us. The guided tours opened our eyes to the rich flora... read moreThe rain forest embraced us. The staff cared for us. The guided tours opened our eyes to the rich flora and fauna of our environment. And we were inspired by Meghan and Davis's dedication to both preserving the local rainforest and to also helping the local community to join in the effort. We stayed there for eight days, not wanting to venture elsewhere. But locally we did guided walks, daytime and night time. We also rafted and rode on boat tours. And we engaged in daytime work shops in cocoa harvesting, organic gardening, and ethno-botanic gardening. I loved just sitting on my patio, reading and listening to the river, the birds and monkeys, appreciating the dappled sunlight on the palm trees. The food was excellent, other guests were engaging, and the coffee was great! read less

Wonderfully relaxing We had a wonderful couple of days here, the location next to the river was great for bird and wildlife... read moreWe had a wonderful couple of days here, the location next to the river was great for bird and wildlife watching, and the accommodation was comfortable with plenty of outside space to relax. David and Meghan, the owners were friendly and helpful, as was William who was an excellent guide for the tour around the area. Their whole ethos and how they contributed to the community and wider projects was very interesting and something we admired very much. As well as a walk through their forest and bird watching, we went swimming in the river and also white water rafting (arranged by Meghan) using the company based opposite the retreat, so a five minute walk. This was well organised and great fun, it lasted a couple of hours with a stop half way for freshly prepared melon and pineapple - good value too. The food at the retreat was freshly prepared and very good All in all, a very relaxing, enjoyable stay in a unique environment. Definitely recommended! read less

Perfect home base for exploring/birding Sarapique region caribean low land rainforest Thanks for taking the time to write! We are glad you enjoyed our family run conservation and sustainable tourism project... read moreThanks for taking the time to write! We are glad you enjoyed our family run conservation and sustainable tourism project and surrounding area!

Pura vida,
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