Guacimo Lodge

Guacimo Lodge is a special place! The cabins are built up into the bank and overlook the San Juan River with screened windows where you feel immersed in the jungle with the sounds of howler monkeys, parrots and many other birds calling early morning or at dusk. Our lovely guide Orlando ensured that we saw the incredible wildlife and ancient trees in the primary rainforest behind the lodge and on the Indo Maiz Biosphere trek. The canoeing down the Bartola river into the reserve was simply breathtaking. We also really enjoyed learning about the history of El Castillo and its important location on the transit route to the Pacific coast during the gold rush in the 19th century. Orlando did a great job bringing this story alive for us.

Had the most superb experience at Guacimo Lodge It has an outstanding location and is situated at the shores of San Juan River - in the near vicinity of the amazing Indio Maiz Biosphere park. It’s an incredible adventure to reach the Lodge, and that is for sure a part of this incredible experience. The Cabanas are extremely beautiful and give one the full experience to be in the middle of nature, and give splendid views. We stayed for 3 nights, but could have used weeks there..the staff is super friendly, the food is good, you can book amazing trips to Indio Maiz, or go kayaking on the rivers..our local guide Orlando is the best ever local guide we have had, he knows everything about the nature and is really good at spotting wildlife..had the most incredible encounter with Sloths, Howler monkeys, Spider Monkeys, Bats, beautiful birds etc. Guacimo Lodge is a must for everybody that seeks the untouched nature, the quietness, the immense beauty and want to escape the bustling world for some time. Don’t deny yourself an amazing, over the top nature experience- and do visit Guacimo Lodge - it’s like a rare jewel - and you won’t regret it. Can highly recommended- and Manuel the owner, is extremely friendly and welcoming. Book your next stay at Guacimo Lodge - we will for sure return⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

We stayed for three nights at this amazing place at the start of our Nicaraguan holiday. The location is amazing right on the edge of the Indio Miaz reserve and the rooms have no windows, just mesh, so the sounds of the jungle can be heard so you really are immersed in the jungle. The rooms are very spacious and many have an outside balcony which is great for relaxing and spotting the abundant wildlife that surrounds the place. All of the staff are so helpful and Marjorie made sure that nothing was too much; from wellies to raincoats, bespoke breakfast, lunch or dinner and she is always SO happy. A real delight and a wonderful welcome to this fantastic gem of a country. This is the best place to stay to start any of the wide variety of activities that you can do in the surrounding area.

A hidden paradise on the San Juan River! The Guacimo Lodge offers breathtaking nature, a peaceful atmosphere, and warm hospitality. The beautifully designed open-air bungalows let you fully immerse in nature, waking up to birdsong. Manuel and his team ensure a perfect stay with great service and passion. The journey is easy and absolutely worth it. A must-visit for nature lovers!

We spent three nights at Guacimo Lodge and had an incredible experience. The cabañas provide a truly unique stay, giving the feeling of being immersed in the heart of the jungle. With mosquito screens on all windows and additional netting around the beds, comfort and protection are guaranteed. Each cabaña also offers breathtaking views of the Rio San Juan—a view you won’t forget! The service was absolutely outstanding, from the warm hospitality to the assistance in organizing our transfer from Managua. Although the journey was long, the lodge management ensured everything was seamless and well-organized, making it much easier for us. Everything at the lodge was clean and thoughtfully arranged. The food was always freshly prepared and delicious. We joined several activities, including a night tour, a cacao/fortress tour in El Castillo, and a canoe/ jungle walk with the excellent guide Orlando Díaz. Orlando speak is incredibly knowledgeable, and made the tours both informative and fun. I strongly encourage travelers to visit the San Juan region or even Guacimo Lodge itself. It’s a hidden gem that offers a rare opportunity to truly connect with nature in an unspoiled, magical setting. It’s a destination worth every moment!

Wonderful service from the small team sadly showing signs of necessary maintence perfect location.