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Tiskita Lodge and History


Tiskita Lodge

Accommodation in the rainforest for those whose wish to enjoy nature in comfort

Tiskita Jungle Lodge and biological reserve is one of the original ecolodges in Costa Rica having been around for almost 20 years. This family-run business, owned and managed by Peter Aspinall and his wife Lisbeth, started in 1978.

Peter built himself a home while reforesting large sections of cleared land with native tree species and fruit trees he collected from around the world. In this fashion, the natural habitat has been restored and Tiskita is now home to a vast range of animal and plant species, including a collection of over 125 species of tropical fruit.

Accomodation in deluxe wooden cabins set in the jungle allows our visitors to enjoy the wonders of the rainforest in comfort.


The Cabins

Tiskita Lodge Cabin

The cabins in Tiskita are set amidst the rich forests and fruiting trees, while being distant from each other. Peter built them using precious woods: mahogany, purpleheart and rosewood, from trees that have fallen on the property. Each has screened windows to allow in the cool ocean breeze and hot showers for your comfort. Cabins also have hammocks on their porches with sweeping panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and Osa Peninsula.

Families are accommodated in our wooden cabins with multiple rooms, so mom and dad can sleep separately, yet next door to the kids. Couples can stay in our single room cabins, allowing for more private lodging.

Between each cabin are a variety of flowering plants and fruit trees that attract wildlife including monkeys, birds and butterflies. There is an ocean view from each cabin, and lying in the hammock of your cabin can be one of the best places to observe wildlife!

To view the more pictures of the lodge and cabins, visit our Gallery - Lodge and Cabins page.




Meals

Meals at Tiskita are prepared by local cooks who are well acquainted with traditional Costa Rican dishes, while using the low amounts of both salt and oil. Fresh produce is bought from local farmers and twice a week from a vegetable truck that passes by the lodge. Locally raised beef and poultry, and of course, fish fresh from the nearby Pacific Ocean are also staples in the meals. Vegetarian diets are easily accommodated.


Local food prepared by local people. Healthy eating is Tiskita.

A unique feature Tiskita offers at meals is the wide range of unique tropical fruit juices from our organic tropical fruit collection.

In addition to these juices, hot coffee and tea are available all day, free of charge. As well, our chlorine-free drinking water is taken from a local spring stream and filtered.