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    Congo Bongo

    Eco Lodge · Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Gandoca - Manzanillo, Jairo Mora Sandoval, Costa Rica

    Luxury
    PlnrScore 54
    Best time
    Jan–Mar
    Suggested stay
    1-2 nights
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    Congo Bongo is a guesthouse near Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Gandoca - Manzanillo, Jairo Mora Sandoval.

    Why stay at Congo Bongo

    • 60 mammal species recorded nearby

    Rooms & inclusions

    Activities
    Bird Watching, Spa
    Amenities
    Spa, Wifi, Restaurant, Bar, Laundry, Laundry Service, Library, Fitness

    Wildlife near this lodge

    Species recorded within 20 km (iNaturalist research-grade observations).

    2,784

    Species

    60

    Mammals

    378

    Birds

    Most observed

    • Central American Agouti757 sightings
    • Strawberry Poison Dart Frog713 sightings
    • Green-and-black Poison Dart Frog593 sightings
    • Yellow-headed Gecko494 sightings
    • Hoffmann's Two-toed Sloth487 sightings
    • Central American Eyelash-Viper480 sightings
    • Mantled Howler Monkey464 sightings
    • Brown-throated Three-toed Sloth401 sightings
    • Red-eyed Tree Frog364 sightings

    Best time to stay at Congo Bongo

    Best months:
    January
    February
    March
    Jan
    Fair24°C216mm
    Feb
    Fair24°C176mm
    Mar
    Good25°C140mm
    Apr
    Fair25°C241mm
    May
    Fair26°C280mm
    Jun
    Fair26°C352mm
    Jul
    Fair25°C483mm
    Aug
    Fair26°C365mm
    Sep
    Fair26°C223mm
    Oct
    Fair26°C254mm
    Nov
    Fair25°C424mm
    Dec
    Fair24°C413mm
    Great (4-5)
    Good (3)
    Poor (1-2)
    Best month

    Map & getting there

    Nearest airport

    Deborah Airport (MP27)

    11 km from the park

    International airport

    Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)

    177 km from the park

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    Data updated September 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo

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