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Your Ride is Here: Böëna Offers Luxury Air Service in New Plane

They say getting there is half the fun, and with a brand-new, private plane, the fun is about to get a lot faster. Böëna Wilderness Lodges is the proud new owner of a high-performance, state-of-the-art Cessna Caravan turboprop airplane, which we will be using to fly clients to our five ecolodges all over Costa Rica.

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Tortuga Ldoge Costa Rica

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Tortuguero bird count tallies a record 221 species

The bird counters were out in force, gliding along the muggy canals of Tortuguero in boats like ordinary tourists, but they were on a mission. About 40 bird experts spent the day Jan. 29 tracking 12 areas to make a list of the 221 species they found in the Tortuguero region – a record high for this annual bird count.

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Böëna Costa Rica Culinary Experience

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Fine dining at Böëna sets a new bar for eating well in the wilderness

The dining experience at the four hotels of Böëna Wilderness Lodges is currently undergoing a gastronomic transformation led by a Greek culinary director and a Costa Rican executive chef.

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Tortuga Ldoge Costa Rica

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Where do you find Costa Rica’s best nature guides?

Böëna Wilderness Lodges recently gathered its core teams of expert naturalists during a three-day Guide Summit in the ecologically unique mountains of Monteverde, Costa Rica. The unprecedented event took place September 18 through 20 at Böëna’s Cloud Forest Lodge and Monteverde Lodge & Gardens.

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Birdwatching at Monteverde, Costa Rica: Look up!

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Birdwatching at Monteverde, Costa Rica: Look up!

If you’re interested in seeing birds, you might want to make space on your calendar for Monteverde, Costa Rica, one of the most iconic destinations in the world for avid birders.

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Female Empowerment at Böëna

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Female Empowerment at Böëna

Stop by any of the four Böëna Wilderness Lodges, and you may notice there are a lot of women running the show. In fact, this collection of four exclusive ecolodges has become a bastion of female empowerment, with women in half of the top management positions.

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It’s Summertime in the Caribbean!

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It’s Summertime in the Caribbean!

Don’t miss Costa Rica’s Wild Caribbean Side with BÖËNA’s discounted Green Season Rates. September and October are the peak season on Costa Rica’s Caribbean Coast. The weather is drier, the wildlife is thriving, the rivers & surfing are fantastic, and the coral reefs are bathed in crystal-clear Caribbean waters.

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Böëna Funds ‘Raising Coral’ Project 
to Restore Health of Costa Rican Reefs

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Böëna Funds ‘Raising Coral’ Project to Restore Health of Costa Rican Reefs

Consider the lowly coral. Actually an animal, it looks like a plant, as it never goes anywhere, and it usually reproduces asexually, which doesn’t sound very romantic.

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Böëna Wilderness Lodges resumes 
Environmental Education classes in schools

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Böëna Wilderness Lodges resumes Environmental Education classes in schools

Without sustainability, Böëna Wilderness Lodges would not exist in this shape and form. Since our foundation, our objective has been to contribute to the conservation of some of the most biodiverse places on the planet for the enjoyment and wonder of generations to come.

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First Soccer Tournament for Jaguar Conservation

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First Soccer Tournament for Jaguar Conservation

In the Pacuare area, with the logistical support of the Phd Carolina Saénz, research director since 2009, we approached the indigenous communities of Las Brisas, Tsiobata, Dueri and Bukeri.

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Pacuare Lodge makes an important contribution to the Nairi-Awari Indigenous Reserve

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Pacuare Lodge makes an important contribution to the Nairi-Awari Indigenous Reserve

The Nairi-Awari indigenous territory is part of the Cabécar people of Costa Rica, it is located on the slopes of the mountains of the Central Caribbean zone.

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The best wines are those shared among friends

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The best wines are those shared among friends

Böëna’s collection of Boutique Wines pairs delightfully with the stunning surroundings.

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How Böëna sows the seed of sustainability by growing organic produce

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How Böëna sows the seed of sustainability by growing organic produce

When it comes to the conscientious management of their ecolodges and operations, Böëna’s roots go deep.

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The culinary journeys of Böëna and Executive Chef Allan Mata

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The culinary journeys of Böëna and Executive Chef Allan Mata

Visiting any of Böëna’s five wilderness lodges is a truly unique experience.

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Böëna’s Brewery Debut

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Böëna’s Brewery Debut

Böëna’s team of brewers is cooking up a seriously noteworthy collection of craft beers.

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Tortuga Ldoge Costa Rica

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Tortuguero classes teach kids to play the music of their roots

The children are banging on drums, congas and tambourines while Marlo Cabezas sings “Nowhere Like Limón,” tapping on a cowbell as he conducts his miniature orchestra at the Centro Comunal in Tortuguero.

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Böëna expands its Tortuga Lodge passenger boat service to include Caño Blanco

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The Canal less traveled

Böëna expands its Tortuga Lodge passenger boat service to include Caño Blanco

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Tortuga Lodge Costa Rica

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Böëna spearheads the reopening of Barra de Tortuguero’s Rural Highschool

As part of BÖËNA’s exemplary efforts to put Costa Rica sustainability at the forefront of its operations, BÖËNA recently spearheaded a community-wide initiative to provide essential repairs and materials to facilitate the reopening of Barra de Tortuguero’s rural high school.

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Patriotic traditions and other September stories

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Patriotic traditions and other September stories

Costa Rica recently marked a significant milestone as it celebrated 202 years of freedom and independence on the 15th of September.

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