Established in 2007 by Costa Rican couple Francisco and Raquel Castro, Cala Lodge is nestled on a serene 7.4-acre property surrounded by lush nature, just five minutes from Santa Elena and 4.9 miles from Monteverde. The Castro family has deep roots in the region, with Francisco’s ancestors, the Leitóns, being among Monteverde’s first settlers in the 1920s.
The lodge features rustic-style rooms with full bathrooms, with select suites offering bathtubs. Guests can unwind on the bird-watching deck, sun terrace, or in cozy reading areas with breathtaking mountain views. A minibar is provided in every room, and beverages are conveniently available at the front desk.
Cala Lodge is committed to sustainability, emphasizing nature conservation, community development, and responsible tourism. The lodge supports the local economy by sourcing supplies locally, employing local staff, and collaborating with organizations to protect nature and cultural heritage. Sustainable practices include using biodegradable products, respecting wildlife, and promoting resource conservation. Educational programs and policies further ensure an eco-friendly and community-focused operation.
I could not be happier with my Adventure Life experience, from beginning to end. I travel a lot, and I think your company and personnel do an outstanding job. I truly appreciate your professionalism, attentiveness, and flexibility. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend your company and would be happy to serve as a reference.
The persons I spoke with knew the material. I wont know until I actually take the trip if it was all correct but at this point they were helpful in finding a trip that met my criteria
SS
4 days ago
Creating a checklist was very beneficial and meeting objectives on certain dates helped as well (to keep my trip organized). The Adventure Travel personnel helped keep me on track which is why my trip was so successful. Communication from both travel agencies (AT/MT) was vital.
Iziah Carthens
5 days ago
This is an amazing company to work with. I generally do not use tour companies as I am more of an independent traveller so I was slightly reticent. They were fantastic from the start - 10/10 - from lining up a phone call to discuss requirements, then their ongoing communication in the lead up to the tour and during it (thank you, Franny and Phen). They also explored cost-effective options (eg group transfers). The tour was in Patagonia so Adventure Life organised a pickup from the El Calafate airport to the El Chalten accommodation, two day hikes with a private guide and then to the El Calafate accommodation. A tour coordinator came to the hotel to explain, using the maps, what was involved in each day tour and what should be expected, and patiently answered all questions. The tour guide Marcos was excellent - very professional, knowledgable, communicative and at all times felt very safe with his navigational skills (important in the Patagonian wilderness). On the second day I forgot to take hiking poles so Marcos kindly gave me his. I honestly wouldn't have changed a thing and would happily recommend and book through them again.
Petrina Sta
1 week ago
Adventure Life has been great throughout my planning process for our up and coming Galapagos cruise. Kevin Moore, in particular, was very helpful in assisting me in making choices and providing me with options. He was also very patient, as I worked through figuring out what I really wanted in this vacation.
Lucy Greenway
1 week ago
Adventure Life was a pleasure to work with. They helped us find different options for our charter and answered a lot of questions with patience and clarity.
