Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí · Heredia · Costa Rica
400 m north of the church of La Guaria, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí, Heredia, Costa Rica View map
A family-run rainforest lodge in Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí with gardens, three lakes, two pools and La Casona restaurant — about an hour and a half from San José.
Ara Ambigua Lodge is run by the Araya Corrales family, who built it from a cattle pasture into a lodge with gardens of local trees and shrubs. It is named after the great green macaw, the lapa verde, that flies over the Sarapiquí forests. Today guests, staff, the community and the family describe themselves as one family.
The lodge has about 50 air-conditioned rooms in tropical gardens, a restaurant and pizzeria for 150 guests (La Casona), two cold-water pools for adults and children, three large lakes, mountain trails, a frog garden, a sauna, a spa for massages and a room for yoga. There is also an events hall for 300 people and a conference room for 60.
It is an easy base for the Sarapiquí region: the chocolate farm of Costa Rica Best Chocolate in Chilamate, with its chocolate, bird, frog and night tours, is about 4.5 km away, and the Tirimbina Rainforest Reserve with its hanging bridges is a short drive. San José is about an hour and a half away by the Braulio Carrillo highway.
Price per room per night in US dollars, by number of guests, breakfast and 13 % tax included. Rates are valid for 2026 (until 31 December) and 2027 (1 January – 31 December). There is no minimum stay.
A comfortable air-conditioned room in the gardens, set up with one or more beds as single, double, triple or quadruple. Private bathroom, coffee machine and hair dryer in the room, breakfast included.
| Per room per night | 2026 (until 31 Dec) | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 guest | $116 | $131 |
| 2 guests | $129 | $131 |
| 3 guests | $151 | $153 |
| 4 guests | $173 | $175 |
The standard room with a king bed and a private bathroom, in the tropical gardens. Breakfast included. The price is the standard rate for one or two guests.
| Per room per night | 2026 (until 31 Dec) | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 guest | $116 | $131 |
| 2 guests | $129 | $131 |
A larger room for one or two guests, with breakfast included. Ask us for the details of the suite when you request your quote.
| Per room per night | 2026 (until 31 Dec) | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 guests | $237 | $249 |
One rate all year, no minimum stay. Children 0–5 years stay free sharing with their parents; children 6–10 pay $12 plus 13 % tax (2026: $10); from 11 years they count as adults. Maximum two children per room.
About 1 h 30 min from San José by the Braulio Carrillo highway, or via Vara Blanca. The lodge is 400 m north of the church of La Guaria in Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí.
We can arrange a private transfer from San José or the airport, or combine the stay with Arenal and Tirimbina tours. Ask us for a quote.
About 1 h 30 min by the Braulio Carrillo highway.
Yes, breakfast and the 13 % tax are included in the prices shown.
Yes, two cold-water pools for adults and children.
Yes. La Casona restaurant and pizzeria serves local food and has room for 150 guests.
The chocolate tour and the bird, frog and night tours of Costa Rica Best Chocolate are about 4.5 km from the lodge, and Tirimbina offers walks and a chocolate tour. We arrange them for you.
No. There is no minimum number of nights on any date.
Yes, pets are welcome; please tell us when you request your quote.