Luna Nueva Lodge

Eating

Finca Luna Nueva grows organic and biodynamic food of the highest standard on its 200 acre farm, and you can be assured of fabulous fresh food while you’re here: home reared pork and chicken, delicious fruit, superb homemade yoghurt, sustainably farmed turmeric and ginger. Owner Steven Farrell is passionate about providing guests with the best nature has to offer.

On his tour of the rainforest and farm, you’ll understand exactly how important biodiversity is to your health, as well as that of the planet. No surprise, then, that he’s keeping the worst manufactured gunk off the premises. You won’t find any bottles of coke here: your children will enjoy naturally sweet, freshly squeezed juices.

In fact, almost nothing is brought in - plastic and bottles would have to be driven miles to be recycled, for a start. Instead, all your meals will be carefully prepared by the resident cooks: lots of Costa Rican staples like yellow rice and black beans, homemade tortillas, fried plantain and local cheese, along with more European dishes such as spicy chicken and grilled fish in delicate sauces. There’s always masses to eat, and fabulous green salads are provided along with the main dishes, fragrant with herbs, and served with a choice of really excellent dressings.

Meals are served as a buffet for guests to help themselves, and eaten on the elevated ground floor of the main house, Casa Luna. This brings guests together to meet and chat, and you inevitably make friends. There are comfortable sofas for lounging on afterwards, and gazing out at the view.

Breakfast is the only meal included in the tariff, and is a great start to the day: fresh papaya and pineapple, generous Costa Rican coffee and tea supplies, fresh juices, scrambled egg and Costa Rican gallo pinto.