Boutique Jungle Lodge · Cahuita

Wake up in the wild. Come home relaxed.

Eight private jungle homes surrounded by tropical gardens, wildlife and genuine hospitality near Cahuita.

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Aerial view of La Rana de Cahuita surrounded by tropical jungle
Eight private homes held within the green.

Welcome to La Rana

A place to feel welcome

At La Rana, luxury is found in calm mornings, thoughtful details, genuine attention and the feeling of coming home.

Tropical rain, birdsong and howler monkeys are part of the rhythm here—along with private jungle homes and a team that welcomes every guest with care.

Stay your way

Find your jungle home

From an intimate home for two to spacious villas for families and friends, each stay offers privacy, greenery and room to slow down.

Casa Roja at La Rana de Cahuita01

Rustic one-bedroom jungle home

Casa Roja

Simple, private and close to the sounds of the garden.

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Casa Verde at La Rana de Cahuita02

Caribbean home for two

Casa Verde

Caribbean charm outside, modern comfort within—and a generous open-air living space.

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Casa Blanca at La Rana de Cahuita03

Romantic one-bedroom home with private pool

Casa Blanca

A generous indoor-outdoor hideaway for two, with a queen-size bed and your own pool.

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Casas Amarilla, Azul & Naranja at La Rana de Cahuita04

Two-bedroom villas

Casas Amarilla, Azul & Naranja

Room to share for families or friends who value peaceful evenings.

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Casa Tortuga at La Rana de Cahuita05

Luxury air-conditioned two-bedroom home

Casa Tortuga

More space and considered comfort, still warmly La Rana.

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Casa Papagayo at La Rana de Cahuita06

Three-bedroom jungle home

Casa Papagayo

Our most spacious choice for families and small groups.

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The La Rana feeling

Close to nature. Cared for by people.

This is not a place to rush through. It is a place to listen, notice and return to at the end of every adventure.

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Wake with the jungle

Birdsong and the distant call of howler monkeys set the rhythm of the morning.

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Let nature be nature

Sunshine and tropical rain both belong here. Each brings the garden vividly to life.

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Feel genuinely welcome

Personal attention, honest recommendations and thoughtful details make a stay feel easy.

Breakfast at La Rana with eggs, toast, tropical fruit, juice and coffee
Slow mornings

Breakfast

Begin the day together

Enjoy an unhurried breakfast near the pool, with tropical flavours, fresh coffee and the sounds of the garden around you.

La Rana's saltwater pool surrounded by lush tropical plants
Cool water

Saltwater pool

Refresh, float, exhale

Our shared saltwater-filtered pool is a peaceful place to cool down after exploring—or simply to spend a quiet afternoon.

Beyond the garden

Explore Cahuita, then come home to calm

La Rana is set in a peaceful tropical setting near Cahuita, less than a 10-minute drive from the town centre. While we are not directly on the beachfront, the lodge offers a quiet retreat to return to after exploring the Caribbean coast. La Rana is easily accessible without a 4×4, and free on-site parking is available.

Explore the area
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Cahuita & its National Park

Coastal rainforest, Caribbean village life and trails where the jungle meets the sea.

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Caribbean culture

Local flavours, music and communities with a character all their own.

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Wild nature

Sloths, monkeys, toucans and extraordinary plant life—sometimes before you even leave La Rana.

Treading more lightly

Small choices, made with care

We are learning and improving as we go. Rather than making grand claims, we focus on practical choices that respect the place around us.

  • Saltwater pool filtration instead of a traditional chlorine system
  • Biodegradable maintenance products wherever practical
  • Thoughtful guest products and mindful linen changes
  • Care for the tropical garden and the wildlife that shares it

Our compass

We believe…

We believe mornings should begin with birdsong and howler monkeys.

We believe tropical rain is part of the adventure.

We believe hospitality starts with genuine attention.

We believe small details create the biggest memories.

We believe luxury is feeling welcome.

We believe nature deserves our respect.

We believe every guest deserves our full attention.

We believe the warmest memories last the longest.

Welcome to La Rana.

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Memories our guests take home

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Your jungle home awaits

Come for the wild. Return for the feeling.

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