Rios Lodge

Name

Rios Lodge

Legal name

Rios Lodge LLC

Website

https://rioslodge.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Eco-Lodge Hospitality and Adventure Tourism

NAICS

All Other Traveler Accommodation (721199), Traveler Accommodation (7211)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAAAHAD

Rainforest & Jungle Lodges

Travel & Hospitality/Adventure, Amusement Parks & Ecotourism/Nature Lodges & Eco-Resorts

SECONDARYTHAGAIAC

Eco-Lodges (Sustainable/Nature-Based)

Travel & Hospitality/Lodging & Accommodation/Lodges (Nature, Safari, Wilderness)

Keywords

• Rainforest ecolodge hospitality
• Adventure travel packages
• Remote lodge accommodations
• Whitewater rafting experiences
• Sustainable ecotourism services

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. All-Inclusive Lodge Packages: Full packages including room accommodation, all meals, round-trip transportation from San Jose, guided rafting or hiking access to/from lodge, and all guided activities at the lodge. Pricing varies by room type, season (high/low), and length of stay.
2. Food and Beverage: All meals included in package. Bar operates 11am-9pm with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase. Tapas available for purchase 3:30pm-6:30pm.
3. Additional Guided Activities: Most activities included in lodge stay. Additional paid activities include horseback riding tours ($320pp). Some guided tours away from lodge require additional advance reservations.
4. Group and Event Bookings: Weddings, retreats, corporate events, and group bookings. Can rent sections or entire lodge. Custom pricing based on group size and requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Rios Lodge operates a remote rainforest ecolodge on Costa Rica's Pacuare River, accessible only by rafting or hiking, offering all-inclusive stay packages that bundle accommodation (Deluxe Rooms, Suites, and Eco Rooms bunkhouse), chef-prepared meals, round-trip transportation from San Jose, and guided adventure activities such as whitewater rafting, ziplining, hiking, tubing, and night hikes. The lodge also sells curated themed packages for honeymoons, weddings, families, and groups, plus additional fee-based extras like horseback riding tours and bar purchases.

Product overview

Rios Lodge is an award-winning remote rainforest ecolodge on Costa Rica's Pacuare River, accessible only by rafting or hiking. The company offers a unified ecolodge experience combining accommodation (Deluxe Rooms, Suites, and Eco Rooms bunkhouse), all-inclusive adventure activities (whitewater rafting, ziplining, hiking, tubing), and curated packages (honeymoons, weddings, family vacations, group retreats). All stays include lodging, chef-prepared meals, guided activities, and round-trip transportation from San Jose. The lodge operates off-the-grid using hydroelectric power and reclaimed materials, with a strong conservation mission supporting rainforest reforestation and biodiversity protection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• All-Inclusive Ecolodge Stay Packages
• Cabin Rooms and Suites

Quantifiable outcome

• 100+ hectares of rainforest protected and reforested since 1989
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CATIE (Centro Agronómico Tropical de Investigación y Enseñanza)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic research institution partnership for conservation and biodiversity research in the Pacuare River watershed. Collaborates on scientific studies and environmental education programs.
• WildSensecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConservation partner focused on wildlife monitoring and biodiversity mapping projects in the rainforest reserve areas.
• Rivers and Forests AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlliance focused on river and forest conservation, supporting sustainable tourism and environmental protection initiatives.
• Adventure Park Costa RicaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal adventure tourism partner in Costa Rica, collaborating on adventure activities and sustainable tourism initiatives.
• Chaii - Conservation Hospitality Adventure International InvestmentscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInvestment partner focused on conservation hospitality and adventure international investments. Supports sustainable eco-lodge development and expansion.
• Amigos of Costa RicaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit organization supporting Costa Rican communities and conservation efforts through sustainable development programs.
• Liquid SparkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDigital marketing agency that created and maintains the Rios Lodge website (credited in copyright notice). Provides marketing strategy and web development services.
• Rafael Gallo FamilycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding family of Rios Tropicales, co-founder Rafael Gallo. Gallo-Jimenez private rainforest reserve combined with lodge property totals 1,000 hectares. Ongoing collaboration on conservation initiatives.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Explora: Remote South American adventure lodge operator (Patagonia, Atacama, Easter Island) running all-inclusive programs of guided expeditions from a single base. Comparable 'remote lodge as basecamp for guided adventure' operating model with bundled pricing.
• Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica: Peruvian Amazon eco-lodge combining all-inclusive packages, guided jungle activities, and a research/conservation mission. Comparable operating model in a remote rainforest setting with bundled lodging, meals, and activities.
• Lapa Rios Lodge: Pioneer Costa Rican eco-lodge on the Osa Peninsula with private reserve, all-inclusive packages, and adventure activities. Highly comparable model: low-density remote rainforest lodging tied to conservation land and guided wildlife experiences.
• Tortuga Lodge: Costa Rica rainforest lodge in Tortuguero National Park, accessible only by boat, offering guided nature activities and all-inclusive packages. Comparable remote-access eco-lodge model targeting international nature tourists.
• Nayara Tented Camp: Costa Rica luxury tented/glamping camp in the Arenal region offering upscale nature-immersive accommodations, adventure activities, and an all-inclusive approach to a premium rainforest experience — competing for the same high-end eco-travel segment.
• Pacuare Lodge: The other award-winning all-inclusive ecolodge on Costa Rica's Pacuare River, also accessed by whitewater rafting, with a similar remote-rainforest positioning, conservation mission, and luxury tented/cabin accommodations. The closest direct competitor on the same river corridor.
• Treehouse Lodge (Peru): Amazonian Peru eco-lodge accessed by river, offering all-inclusive jungle immersion with guided wildlife activities. Comparable remote river-access eco-lodge targeting adventure and nature travelers.
• Belcampo Belize: Central American jungle lodge on a private reserve offering adventure activities, farm-to-table dining, and all-inclusive packages. Comparable premium-eco positioning with bundled pricing and conservation-linked branding.

Broad incumbents

• Selina: Larger hostel/co-living brand operating eco-conscious accommodation across multiple Latin American destinations. Overlaps on the eco-traveler demographic but offers lower price points and broader geographic reach rather than a single remote reserve.
• andBeyond: Luxury conservation-focused lodge operator with multiple remote properties across Africa and South America. Overlaps on premium eco-lodge positioning, conservation-led brand, and bundled high-margin packages, though at substantially larger scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/rioslodge
• Facebookfacebook.com/RiosLodge

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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