Remember those great MGM circa 1930s filcks where Tarzan & Jane carvort in a fabulous tree house?
Well, now you, too, can play like this swinging duo by staying in a luxurious, modern day, 2 story version.
And it's walking distance from an actual jungle - complete with wild parrots, climbing sloths, leaping 'poison dart' lizards & howler monkeys - that would make the Ape Man, his honey & even Cheetah green with envy.
Nature Observatorio - in the National Wildlife Refuge of Gandoca-Manzanillo - is Costa Rico's treetop observatory that you can actually rent as your own 'in forest' high rise.
http://www.natureobservatorio.com/index.html
Ok, it is 'from' (& 'from' is a very scary word in travel speak) $400 per night, but isn't the 'lord of the jungle' experience worth more to you than the money you may save by staying in the local version of a Motel 6 - even if HBO is included?
I mean, your apartment hangs about 80 feet above the jungle floor without a neighboring building in sight. Look east & you can actually see the beautiful blue caribbean (& feel its cool breezes).
The loft's 2 bedrooms are on the top level...
... & the observation floor is below.
Plus there's even a hatch in the roof so you can climb another 100' to the top branch.
Not your typical 'rental apartment' - at any price.
And it's uber eco friendly.
Not one nail or screw attaches this treetop palace to any living plant. It's all held in place with nylon straps.
And it will be moved after 5 years or so to another location so there will be no lasting limb nor trunk damage.
Plus you'll drink & bathe in rainwater...
... & run all equipment on power from solar cells - including the ground to home 'elevator'.
Sort of a 2011 version of a swinging vine.
And a big improvement over T&J's 'elephant powered' technology.
Ok, maybe not.
But - if you don't trust the 'lift' or simply want a workout - you can use your Tarzan-like muscles & climb all the way up.
Once on top, a Johnny Weissmuller-ish T'man yell is purely optional.
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