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About us |
The waterfront
location of our Coral Lagoon lodge offers you snorkeling, diving and
kayaking right off our doorstep. Accessible only by sea, the lodge is a
great place to get away from it all and relax by swinging (or snoozing!)
in a hammock on the water’s edge under the shade of the mangrove trees.
You’ll find Coral
Lagoon Lodge nestled between the mountainous forests of Henri Pittier
National Park’s Caribbean coastline, only 3 hours drive from Caracas
airport!
Click the diagram to the right for a larger view of the lodges floor
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The coral
lagoon’s reefs and its bordering mangroves teem with colorful parrot
fish, angel fish, trumpet fish, lobsters, squid and octopus amongst many
others, not to mention many types of flourishing hard and particularly
soft corals. Taking a kayak and snorkeling gear, you can set out to
explore this unique coastal habitat and even catch a glimpse of sea
turtles grazing on sea grass in the mornings! For nature lovers there
are trails you can explore on foot that venture into totally virgin
tropical forest and mangrove swamps where its possible to see puma and
jaguar tracks, deer, snakes, scarlet ibis, ospreys, wild pigs, capuchin
and howler monkeys, and much more!
Coral Lagoon Lodge offers
accommodation in two cabins, with a total of 6 rooms for 2 to 4 people
each, with fans and en-suite facilities. Our multilingual host will make
you feel at home and delight you with his cooking as well as looking
after your every wish. Meals are served under the shade of the mangrove
trees, allowing you to contemplate the amazing views of the surrounding
mountains and the turquoise waters of the lagoon. Hammocks, deckchairs,
kayaks and snorkeling equipment are available for your enjoyment. We
operate an open bar offering local drinks where guests just help
themselves.
Just a small distance from
the lodge are many unique diving sites where the accented coastline
hides underwater grottos and canyons. Just 10 minutes by boat are two
locally renowned wrecks – the Carmen Fabiana, an impressive 10,000-ton
freighter laying at 30 meters, and the Gran Roque, a typical tugboat
lying at 18 meters. You also can take a shore dive straight from the
lodge or take the dinghy to many other diving sites found close by. We
work with PADI and SSI-qualified instructors that offer scuba diving
courses and discovery dives by appointment. |
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Facilities |
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Rooms with en
suite facilities and fans |
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Open bar offering
local drinks |
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Host/chef Services |
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Waterfront
restaurant specializing in fresh, locally caught fish |
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Snorkeling
equipment |
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Kayaks |
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Beach chairs and
hammocks |
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Solar power /
generator electricity |
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Fresh
water supply collected from rainwater |
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Quotes From
Our Guests |
"Thanks
for a wonderful time at la Cienaga and Coral lagoon lodge. The service
was excellent and everything from food to company to corals to outings
was no less than great. On top of this, you really make an effort to
minimize the environmental impact of the tourism in this sensitive area.
A long trip from Sweden but definately worth it. Next time I stay longer
though... Stay well and keep up the good work!"
Per Jobs - Sweden
www.FishYourDream.com
"Sunbathing and the
snorkeling were excellent we got to see sea horses (really cute), sea
cucumbers and zillions of brill fish. It's like swimming through an
aquarium!"
John Howard Brighton UK
"The
two wrecks we saw were fantastic; it was amazing to explore the engine
rooms and holds! The fish and the wildlife have certainly moved in!"
Luca Spinneli. Italy
“It was great to meet you and your friends for the last days of
our trip and we were sad that we weren't there to celebrate the New Year
with you. (Us Anglo Saxon wasps need to stick together!)
Stef and I had a great holiday at the Eco-Lodges and what a great place
to get engaged, the setting, the comfort of the lodges and overall the
friendly staff which were perfect hosts for the 10 days that we were
there. It was exactly if not more what we were looking for.”
Stef and Katherine – England
"Thank you again for a wonderful trip. My only real complaint is that
it was too short! I was just starting to get into the groove. Overall I
loved the trip. If I were to redo it I would remove the night in Maracay
and just go straight to La Cienaga.
La Cienaga - My favorite thing was the kayaking, so peaceful. The
hammock was the best! The bay was so calm and beautiful with wonderful
crystal clear water. The snorkeling was incredible. Laying on the raft
and letting the gentle waves carry me was heaven."
Silvina Candia – Monterey, California, USA
"The Coral Lagoon is reached only by boat, and it's a breathtaking
ride from the harbor to La Cienaga. At the Coral Lagoon Lodge I spent
the days relaxing however I chose, with it all less than 10 feet from
the Lodge's door. My days were spent swimming, kayaking, floating, and
snorkeling in the calm, clear water. There is nothing to arrange, and
nothing to stress. I've seen many world class snorkeling destinations,
and La Cienaga was one of the best I have seen. You have to do no more
than step a couple of feet from your room into the water to enjoy the
life that exists underneath. I'm looking forward to going back."
Melinda Caffin – New York, USA
"If you're looking to experience the unspoiled beauty of Venezuela's
aquatic life, De La Costa Eco-Lodge is the place to go. A few short
steps from anyone of the resort's simple but well maintained guest
rooms, lie the warm sparkling waters of the Caribbean. Not far off shore
is one of the Caribbean's best preserved coral reefs so first class
snorkeling requires no special excursions. De La Costa Eco-Lodge makes
one of Venezuela's few remaining natural habitats accessible to
eco-minded tourists."
Jen – New York, USA |
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