It was time to leave Bosque del Cabo rain forest lodge for our next adventure. Our time here was so wonderful and we experienced so much. Thanks to the owners Phil & Kim Spier for sharing this wonderful resort with all of us.
Now it’s off to Corcovado Tent lodge Camp. I didn’t give the family much information on the camp other than we would be staying in tents and it was deep in the rain forest close to one of the entrances to Corcovado National Park. Our driver picked us up at our Casa and took us to Carte. Once there a horse draw cart was waiting to take our luggage to camp, we had to hike it in.
A hike along a beach how bad could it be? The kids keep asking me if we were doing some kind of survivor show. 30 minutes later we arrived hot, sweaty, and soaked by the rain. It was the first time all trip it’s rained and we were not prepared. We had made it and there in a clearing right on the beach was our camp for the next two nights.
The tents sit on platforms and were very nice for tents. Each tent has two single beds, a night stand, candle, and were clean.
What more can you ask for? We had two tents one for us and one for the kids. The shower and bathrooms are up the hill a bit for everyone to share which my daughter was none too happy about. All meals are included and served family style in an open air pavilion. There is also a large bar/game room. The whole surrounding area is nothing but rain forest.
Once we settled in we took an afternoon hike in Corcovado National Park. It was a nice hike and we saw a few monkeys. We had a guide so we got to learn about many of the plants and trees along the way. The return trip we took the beach path back. The beach here is beautiful. I would have loved to go swimming but the surf was very strong. It was great to just hear the waves crashing and figure it would make for a great night’s sleep.
After dinner our first night we went to the bar/ game room to play cards and enjoy some wine. Lights are out by 9:00pm which was fine as it was a long day and in the morning we have an early morning hike. We returned to our tents by flash lights. My daughter was shinning the light all over the tent when she says “mom there is a snake on your bed.” We all looked and there curled up on my pillow was a snake. I will be honest there was some panic at first. I quickly ran to get a guide while they all stood watch to make sure it didn’t move. The guide came, got the snake out with a stick and told us it was a baby boa. It was the first time in 7 years a snake got inside a tent. Lucky me. Call me silly but I could not sleep in the bed that night. I roomed with my son and my daughter slept on top of her father. It was a long night, very little sleep and lots of checking with the flashlight.
The next morning we were up at 4:45am for an hour hike to the tree platform where we could be above the canopy. It was amazing to be that high up looking over the forest as everything was awaking for the day.
Later in the afternoon we needed some time to just relax and keep cool under the trees by our tents. As we sat there we were getting hit by almond shells. In the trees above us were 7 Scarlet macaws. It was really something to see. We just sit there and watch these beautiful birds.
At dinner that night we meet some wonderful people and ended up staying up until after midnight talking. It was a fun night. In the morning after breakfast it was time to leave. We hiked back to Carte and what they called Carte airport. The airport was a sign, grass runway, complete with a cow standing in the middle, and a 4 seat Cessna plane waiting to take us to our next destination.
After we buzz the cow to move we took off and flew over tent camp, than over e dense rain forest of Corcovado Park. It was a great way to see the county. Tent camp was another experience that we will never forget.
Next stop was Tamarindo.
