2
Beds
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Guests
4.0
5 reviews
Handcrafted 2-bedroom guest house cottages offer private terraces with rainforest views, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and kitchenettes. Located in Quepos, with trails, a pool, and wildlife onsite.
Overview
Rancho Las Tilapias features five charming cottages nestled within a lush rainforest. Each cottage is handcrafted from natural wood sourced directly from the property. All units include two bedrooms and one bathroom, equipped with air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and a kitchenette featuring an electric stove and coffeemaker. Guests can enjoy stunning jungle and rainforest views from their private terraces. This location offers an authentic Costa Rican experience for nature lovers.
The Space
What sets this tranquil retreat apart is the variety of activities and amenities available onsite. In addition to the cozy cottages, Rancho Las Tilapias offers guided Rainforest Horse Tours that explore the entire property. These tours lead to scenic viewpoints, untouched jungle areas, a river, and a breathtaking waterfall. A professional guide provides insights into Costa Rica’s diverse wildlife and natural environment.
For those seeking more excitement, ATV tours are available. These excursions traverse the 75-hectare primary rainforest property, lasting approximately two and a half hours and culminating at the waterfall and lagoon. Guests can cool off with a swim in the river or pond and enjoy fresh pineapple or other fruit.
Nearby, about a two-minute drive and a ten-minute walk from the property, is the recommended “9 in One Amigos Del Rio” zip-lining tour.
Guest Access
Guests at Rancho Las Tilapias have full access to the entire property, including walking trails for daytime exploration. Additional amenities include a swimming pool and a mechanical bull.
Each morning between 5 and 6 a.m., and again in the evening around 5 to 6 p.m., a family of squirrel monkeys passes through the treeline just behind the cottages. The monkeys feed on mango, papaya, banana, guava, and guayaba trees located near the cottages, offering guests a close-up view of these fascinating animals.
Plans are underway to introduce more tours and nature trails for guests to enjoy in the near future.
Guest reviews
4.0
· 5 reviews
5.0
Cleanliness
3.6
Accuracy
4.4
Communication
2.8
Location
4.8
Check-in
3.6
Value
What guests are saying
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Yeilyn
3 years ago
Mr. Marcos is uncomfortable with the dogs and that whenever we take him with us we make sure that the place is pet friendly, the pool needs maintenance, the restaurant doesn't seem to work for a long time, you have to go out and drive at least 20 minutes to find what to eat, but to cook in the place
5
Shianne
7 years ago
Enjoyed our stay. Comfortable patio and the ranch had everything we needed on site. Emillio was also very helpful
Host replied
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Mariela
7 years ago
An environment to be in contact with nature...!!
5
Marty
9 years ago
Quiet and great
2
Robert
9 years ago
There is much to like about Rancho Las Tilapias -- the staff is pleasant and Alex, the on-site manager from about 7 AM to 8 PM, is a gem. The photos correctly depict the cabins, which are well constructed and have pleasant porches. The food in the on-site restaurant is excellent, especially the tilapia dishes and the other Costa Rican items we tried (e.g., the ceviche). That said, the 5 km road to the Rancho from the main highway is in poor condition, even for unpaved roads generally that I drove or rode on in Costa Rica. Figure on 15 minutes, with considerable pothole dodging in places, to get from the highway to the Rancho. The Rancho itself, in my opinion, is better suited for travelers who want to focus more on the opportunities it presents for exploration of the countryside by ATV or horseback, both of which it offers, than as a base of operations for traveling around the Quepos-and-points-south region. Characterizing it as a lodging option for staying in Manuel Antonio, to me, would not be the best way of thinking about the property, unless one wants to be really off the beaten track. We had a few instances of spotty internet access and a tripped circuit breaker to the cabin area, which we have brought to the attention of the owner and which I expect will be addressed.
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