La Danta
Salvaje
798 acres of untouched rainforest. One of the last truly wild places on earth. A stay that demands your full attention — and rewards it completely.
AS SEEN AT TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL
798
ACRES PROTECTED
98%
PRIMARY FOREST
1989
YEAR FOUNDED
THE RESERVE
Where the jungle
swallows the road
Hidden on the Caribbean slopes of Costa Rica's Central Volcanic Mountain Range, La Danta Salvaje isn't reached by accident. You leave roads, schedules, and cell signal behind.
Sharing a 3-kilometer boundary with Braulio Carrillo National Park, the reserve is part of the Mesoamerican Biological Corridor — one of the planet's most critical wildlife passages.
48
YEARS OF STEWARDSHIP
"Where mountains meet endless forest"
WHAT AWAITS
From Arrival to
Deep Wilderness
RIVER CROSSINGS
Arrival Through Primary Forest
Your journey begins with a guided hike through 2+ kilometers of primary rainforest. You'll cross rivers, walk corridors rarely traveled, and arrive at La Casona — your base deep in the reserve.
DEEP TREK
Into the River Basin
Descend deep into the river system below La Danta. Follow jungle trails to the river basin, then climb toward the base of the waterfall. Expect slow miles and long moments where the rainforest takes over completely.
THE HEART
Above La Danta Waterfall
Trek 3 kilometers to the top of La Danta Waterfall. Swim in natural pools carved into stone, rest in the mist, and take in views that few ever see. This is the heart of the reserve.
TRANSFORMED
Return Changed
Your final hike retraces forest paths with a new awareness. The forest feels different now — slower, familiar, and alive in a way you carry with you long after leaving.
YOUR STAY
Everything included,
nothing superfluous
Remote rainforest reserve immersion
Guided hikes through primary forest and river systems
Access to Costa Rica's largest hidden waterfalls
River swims, crossings, and canopy exploration
Small-group, low-impact stays focused on conservation
All meals prepared at base camp
Plan Your Visit
Limited capacity · Advance booking required
4 Days / 3 Nights
Full immersion
3 Days / 2 Nights
Quick escape
Select Day Trips
Back before sunset · $80 pp
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THE INVITATION
Ever wonder what Costa Rica looked like 50 years ago?
La Danta Salvaje is a journey into untouched rainforest — before roads, crowds, and constant noise.