Adventure rules this part of Costa Rica: and, at this National Geographic ‘Unique Lodge of the World’, the excitement begins even before you get there!

Arrive by 4x4; or, with the Pacaure River being such a prime spot for white-water rafting, why not show up on a guided raft tour from Siquerres, spotting a slew of wildlife as you go? Once there, the excitement is far from over. The lodge itself is a fabulous feat of design – so remote, yet so much luxury – with minimal environmental impact and maximum local support. Eight experiences are included too, so there’s lots to pack in; and the regional fare – around candlelit riverside tables or perched 60 feet up in the rainforest’s robust canopy – is all absolutely excellent.