Health, safety and things to watch-out for!
We suggest you bear in mind the following points throughout your stay with us:

Please wear footwear at all times when walking around the lodge complex. Hookworm can be contracted through the soles of feet if walking on infected soil.

FIRE! On every cabin balcony you will find a fire-extinguisher. Remember that we are far from normal civilization and its emergency services, please be especially vigilant and remember to blow out all candles in your room before leaving.

Water, which comes from a holding tank behind the lodge, is precious. Any leaks you may encounter should be reported to the administration for immediate repair.

A multitude of rodent species live within the forest. Many are attracted to the smell of food. To avoid any unwanted visitors store any food you may have in the safety deposit box in your bungalow.

Botflies. Clothes should not be left to dry outside overnight. The Botfly- tornillo- moth, whose larvae are parasitic, tend to lay their eggs on wet clothing and the eggs hatch on contact with warm skin. All clothing should be hung up inside your room during the night.

Do not walk the trails alone, and do not stray from the marked paths for it is easy to get lost!

When on the trails we recommend that you cover up fully (long-pants and long-sleeves) use repellent and tuck pants into socks.

When walking, keep an eye on the ground ahead of you for snakes and swarms of army ants. If a snake is spotted, do not approach it, inform your guide. The vast majority of snakes are harmless though species identification can be difficult, so better safe than sorry! On no account must snakes be molested. If confronted by a swarm of ants, step gingerly across them, when on the other side check shoes and socks thoroughly before continuing.

Please do not intentionally pursue or unduly disturb any animals you may spot on the trails or in and around the lodge. Remember that we are sharing this environment with them and they demand as much respect as we do. Plants and flowers should also not be taken from their environment.