Marenco is a paradise, conserved for 20 years as a Biological Reserve by a family of Costaricans. It encompasses a 500 hectare Rain Forest with miles of pristine beaches. Without roads or airports, the access difficulty has allowed this corner of the world to maintain its natural beauty. With the intention of sharing with those interested in experiencing and discovering the secret and beauty of this primary Rain Forest, the family decided 10 years ago to open a small lodge allowing people to have basic accommodations to this area with such difficult access. The captivating beauty of forested hills, sparkling waterfalls and miles of uninhabited beaches is the setting for your superb wilderness adventure and idyllic location for hiking, horseback riding, photography, nature study or swimming along miles of pristine beach. Marenco also has knowledgeable guides of these areas who give tours to nearby Corcovado National Park, Cano Island or walks through the Rain Forest of the Marenco Reserve. Marenco is your gateway to Corcovado National Park, one of the most important natural preserves in Mesoamerica. It is one of the last refuges for Jaguars, Giant Anteaters, Tapir, Whitelipped Peccaries and a host of other rare rain forest animals. High plateau forest, with trees towering over 140 feet and supporting hundreds of species of ferns, bromeliads and orchids, combined with palm swamps and mangrove to make Corcovado a botanists dream. Isla del Cano excursions present the diver with an ever changing underwater panorama along Costa Rica's richest pacific coral reef. It supports a rich marine life of tang, jack and needlefish, eels and huge porcupine fish and more. Marenco's hilltop lodgings accommodate a maximum of 40 guests in comfortable, rustic cabins, each with private terrace offering a panoramic view of the Pacific. Family-style meals are served in our large, airy dining room. Each room has a a private bathroom but hot water is not available, but you really won't miss it. Marenco is an exclusive and isolated reserve, accessible only by land and sea. Getting there is part of the Marenco adventure.