La Amistad Biosphere Reserve and its two million acres of uninterrupted protected land sits next door. One third of the family land is used for sustainable agriculture and cattle management. Here, open areas such as the Bananito River Valley and its reforested pastures are ideal settings for bird watching. To minimize the impact of tourists on this pristine rain forest environment, the lodge hosts only a small number of visitors at any one time. Selva Bananito comprises 11 cabanas built of recycled wood.
Ceramic showers use solar heaters, and guests are provided with biodegradable soaps.
Income generated from the lodge helps protect the reserve from illegal loggers and poachers, and supports local conservation programs. Activities at the lodge include an introduction to jungle tree climbing, a tour of the area's most magnificent waterfalls, horseback riding, and plenty of options for day hikes into the heart of the rainforest. Begin with a horseback ride through the farm and into the primary forest. Then learn to use the tree climbing equipment and conclude by ascending into the crown of a gigantic ceiba tree, full of epiphytes and surrounded by other precious hardwoods. Relax in the canopy and discover its secrets.