Location
Río Magnolia is located in the South Pacific region of Costa Rica in the mountains between San Isidro del General, Perez Zeledon and Dominical Beach on the Pacific Ocean. The property is 110 hectares with about 30 hectares of pasture and the balance primary and secondary rainforest with many large waterfalls and rivers. Several beautiful beaches are located in close proximity to the Río Magnolia. The main lodge building, Magnolia House, is perched on a hill overlooking the Pacific Ocean, scenic valleys and jungle covered mountains. The lodge is approximately 11 km, as the crow flies, from the Pacific coast. Driving time to Dominical Beach is 30 minutes.
The property gate is located 3 km off the paved highway that runs between San Isidro and Dominical. When traveling from the Inter-American Highway in San Isidro follow the sign to Dominical, which is approximately 30 km away. After you pass through town, the road heads west over the mountains to the Pacific Ocean. The turnoff for the lodge is about 20 minutes from San Isidro.
Shortly after you reach the summit and start the descent towards the ocean, where ocean views are amazing, you will reach Los Chorros Mirador and Restaurant, which overlooks the valley into which you will be traveling. About 500 meters ahead, turn right then take your first right and continue for 3 km. The road winds through the quaint village of La Alfombra, crosses three rivers and eventually ends at the Río Magnolia gate. The lodge is located 1 km from the property gate along a scenic road that passes through the primary forest with magnificent vegetation and spectactular water falls.
Four wheel drive is necessary for the last 1.5 km. For those who do not have a four wheel drive vehicle, we will provide you with parking and shuttle service to the lodge.
