At Macaw Lodge, conservation is not just about what we see—it’s also about what we hear. The forest is alive with stories, carried through the songs of birds
Continue readingListening to the Forest, Protecting Its Future
Macaw Lodge and Macaw Kakau and the incomparable Cacao Tour and good news a Coffee Tour is opening 2025
On Last June, I was lucky enough to return to Costa Rica and to Macaw Lodge to lead a group of 14 Biology and Zoology students and 5 academic staff.
Continue readingMacau Kakau Makes History at the North West Chocolate Festival!
Makau Kakau continues to make history, connecting with friends and collaborators who share our passion for chocolate and conservation. This time, we highlight those who joined us in Seattle.
Continue readingAugust 2024 University of Manchester Returns to Macaw Lodge by Professor Amanda Bamford
On Last June, I was lucky enough to return to Costa Rica and to Macaw Lodge to lead a group of 14 Biology and Zoology students and 5 academic staff from University of Manchester, UK.
Continue readingMacaw Lodge: The ultimate Birding Hotspot ! Donate to Preserve Nature, and Discover Our Future Workshops !
Macaw Lodge stands out as an exceptional destination for birders, offering a level of biodiversity and a variety of habitats unrivaled in Central America.
Continue readingField day, our next Coffee Tour and up coming events
The field day celebrated at Macaw Lodge through the extension agency Agropecuaria Carara of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock.
Continue readingConnecting National Parks, yoga and Cacao Tour
Macaw Kakau had the honor of participating for the second consecutive year in the prestigious Northwest Chocolate Festival, representing Costa Rica alongside two other prominent Costa Rican companies.
Continue readingMay 2023
May 2023
From Chocolate to conservation: updates from from Macaw Lodge’s Global Social Impact House Visit, New Chocolate Bars, and advances of the Pathway Proposal.
February 2023
February 2023
From February 8 – 11, Macaw Kakau hosted its first ever craft chocolate workshop. Our
instructor, Obie Pressman, of Seattle, WA, led participants from the United States, Brazil Belgium and Canada through every step of the chocolate making process: from cultivation to finished bar.
December 2022
December 2022
What’s the hardest part about the road? Driving to Macaw Lodge, the nearby towns of Bijagual and El Sur, and the areas in between is now easier. It’s more accesible and you don’t have to worry about your car…