Encanta La Vida

Encanta La Vida Encanta la Vida is an eco-lodge situated on the southern tip of the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica. Com
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Encanta La Vida is an unique jungle lodge located in the tropical rainforest of Southern Costa Rica. Situated on the tip of the remote and exotic Osa Peninsula, our beachfront Lodge in Cabo Matapalo offers adventurers the opportunity to witness one of the few untouched pristine regions in the country. Experience the sounds of the jungle, sunbathe on breathtaking beaches and see amazing wildlife all in one location. The Osa Peninsula is home to the highest density of wildlife in all of Costa Rica. Watch an incredible variety and abundance of animals and birds including monkeys, toucans, macaws, coatimundi, aguti and sloths right from your cabin patio. Birdwatching on the Osa Peninsula is world class with over 400 different species of birds in the area. “One of the most biologically diverse places on earth,” according to National Geographic! No need to worry about mosquitoes or other biting bugs though. Most guests never even have to use repellent during their stay with us and bites are very uncommon. Encanta La Vida is the only lodge located at the beach in the area. People come from all around on tours to experience the rainforest, wildlife and beaches we enjoy everyday. Also, our lodge is only 45 minutes from the world famous Corcovado National Park – crown jewel of the national park system. Enjoy a remote jungle vacation with all the amenities you need to ensure your comfort. Relax by our pool, explore the local rainforest, hike to the waterfalls, take an eco-tour or have a massage on our ocean view yoga deck. Treat your palate to three delicious meals a day made with fresh local ingredients by our chef. We invite you to explore our site and prepare for the jungle adventure of a lifetime!

11/04/2026

Last night, two Dantas passed through 🌱

Sometimes the jungle reveals itself.

11/04/2026

Come rest, restore, and receive at Encanta Wellness Spa 🫶🏼

Encanta offers a quiet jungle sanctuary where time slows down and the body softens.
Explore our unique wellness offerings inspired by nature and the magic of the Osa ✨

Each of our therapists is not only highly trained in a variety of modalities, but deeply
committed to your comfort, presence, and individual needs, we offer skillful, intuitive touch
that you can trust 🌱

Appointments available Sunday to Saturday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Schedule with our Concierge +506 8376 3209

08/04/2026

Believe us, mornings like these don’t get old.
Right in front of the waves, with friends, it just feels like the way to start the day 🌊

How Encanta la Vida can make your retreat come to Life ✨What’s included✔ Tiered options for your customized group from 8...
06/04/2026

How Encanta la Vida can make your retreat come to Life ✨
What’s included
✔ Tiered options for your customized group from 8 –20 guests
✔Complementary stay for facilitators
✔Airport Shuttle from Puerto Jimenez
✔Personal Retreat Concierge start to finish
✔Unique Eco-Luxury Accommodations
✔Three Farm-to-Table meals each day
1:1 Dedicated Support
✔ Retreat planning and coordination
✔ Marketing & launch guidance
✔ Domestic Airport transportation coordination
✔ Off-site excursions and on-site support
✔Complete Retreat Planning Guide
Seaside Yoga Shala & Wellness Spa
✔Practice, gather and relax in our ocean view jungle sanctuary
✔Fully equipped with props for up to 20 yogis
✔Two open-air treatment rooms offering therapeutic massage, body scrubs and facials.
✔Exclusive use throughout your retreat
Farm-to-Table Meals
✔ Three full-service meals daily
✔ Veggie, gluten-free & protein options
✔ Locally sourced ingredients and fresh-caught fish
Eco-Luxury Accommodations
✔ Fully solar-powered and off the gird
✔ High-powered fans above every bed
✔Private patio or balcony with hammocks
✔100% Cotton sheets and organic bath essentials
✔ Daily housekeeping
Where the Jungle Meets the Sea
✔ Matapalo’s only beachfront lodge
✔ One of the most secluded magical places in Costa Rica
✔ Dive deep into the rhythms of the natural world
✔Disconnect to reconnect with what soothes your Soul.

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From above, it’s mostly forest and ocean.Encanta almost disappears into it.
02/04/2026

From above, it’s mostly forest and ocean.
Encanta almost disappears into it.

Warm cup, soft light and green in every direction.Enjoy Encanta La Vida morning 🌱
31/03/2026

Warm cup, soft light and green in every direction.
Enjoy Encanta La Vida morning 🌱

Nothing here is by chance, you can feel it in every step.Come feel it for yourself ✨
29/03/2026

Nothing here is by chance, you can feel it in every step.
Come feel it for yourself ✨

Play is a way back, recconect with us 🏓🌱
26/03/2026

Play is a way back, recconect with us 🏓🌱

A hammock and the jungle all around 🌱More than you thought you needed.Recconect in the wild with us
22/03/2026

A hammock and the jungle all around 🌱
More than you thought you needed.

Recconect in the wild with us

A practice guided by nature 🌊
18/03/2026

A practice guided by nature 🌊

Some memories don’t need to be planned, they simply happen.Reconnect in the wild 🌊
16/03/2026

Some memories don’t need to be planned, they simply happen.

Reconnect in the wild 🌊

Before the jungle fully wakes, there is fire and quiet focus.Eggs gathered from the morning coop, plantains in the pan.S...
12/03/2026

Before the jungle fully wakes, there is fire and quiet focus.
Eggs gathered from the morning coop, plantains in the pan.

Simple food, prepared with presence.

Enjoy Encanta La Vida 🌱

Dirección

Cabo Matapalo
Puerto Jiménez
60702

Teléfono

+50683763209

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Our Story

Encanta La Vida Rainforest Lodge was the first lodge established in the Cabo Matapalo area of the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica. “Encanta La Vida” is Spanish for “enchanted life.” It literally translates to “loving life”.

The area at that time was just being discovered, literally as a ‘gold mine’. Many foreign firms mined and logged the wealth of the land on the Osa. The founder, Brian Daily, grew up in Costa Rica and purchased the property in 1988. Then he began building his dream – a relaxed, adventure hotel and lodge, to share with those traveling in Costa Rica.

Encanta La Vida isn’t just a lodge – it’s an experience. Our goal is to share the wonders of the jungle and the warm hospitality of local Costa Rican culture – all in a comfortable relaxed environment. For those seeking privacy and relaxation, it can be had. For those interested in an immersion into jungle life and local culture, you will be surrounded by it.