Proudly 100% Costa Rican, Grupo Mawamba (Mawamba Group) started operations 15 years ago, when Costa Rica was opening its doors to a very new and growing industry, tourism. Back then, few visitors were attracted by undiscovered jungles, exotic beaches and nature all around. Now days, Costa Rica receives more than a million tourists per year and through this time, has been able to preserve more than 26% of the country in protected National Parks and Reserves and observes continuous preservation efforts. Our main goal is to offer visitors a unique experience, where the enjoyment of these incredible nature resources blends with the taste of our local culture.

   With extensive experience in the hospitality business, Grupo Mawamba features four fine properties in Costa Rica, located within close distance to National Parks and/or Reserves. Mawamba Lodge in Tortuguero National Park, Trogón Lodge in the Cloud Forest of San Gerardo de Dota and our attractions, the Tropical Mangrove & River Adventure, close to Carara Biological Reserve and Río Danta Restaurant & Private Reserve in the boundaries of Braulio Carrillo National Park. We also are operators of day trips for the different Cruise Line passengers, arriving to our ports in Puntarenas and Limón.

   In our constant search for new trips and activities, this year we introduced the first kayaking trip into Tortuguero National Park. A trip of unsurpassed beauty and tranquility, takes visitors into the heartland of the National Park, quietly navigating in specially designed kayaks leaded by a professional guide. A trip suited for those wanting to admire the rainforest in a different way. Recently, we also added a new property to the Group, KAWA-KAWA, located in the area of Sarapiquí in the lowlands of the Caribbean, this fantastic boat trip cruises the Sarapiquí River waters in search for monkeys, iguanas, toucans, among the display of wildlife in the area. The tour is also offered as the "Volcano & River Expedition" a one day tour that visits Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and finishes with the tour & lunch at Kawa-Kawa.

   Our mision, based on "The Tradition of Costa Rican Hospitality" presents a team of people who love their country and are eager to share it with all its visitors. Identified with the virtues of our beloved Costa Rica, we take a wide range of issues into consideration to meet the ever-changing demanding requirements of the International Tourist Industry and thus, continually upgrade the quality of our hotels, services and product lines.