The Washington Post Features Lamangata Founder in Wildlife Encounters Story

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The Washington Post highlights Lamangata founder Debbie Gruelle in its feature “Bad monkey! Travelers share wild tales of animal encounters,” exploring memorable wildlife moments from travelers around the world.

In a section titled “Animals with guest privileges,” Gruelle shares stories of Costa Rican wildlife making itself at home at the boutique resort. She recounts playing fetch with an agouti that steals her dog’s bone, a resident toucan sneaking into the dining area for oranges, and a gray-cowled wood rail taking daily sunset swims in the infinity pool. An oropendola living in a giant cenizaro tree “sings sweet evening lullabies to guests.”

Set along the southern Pacific coast near Dominical, Lamangata sits within one of Central America’s most biodiverse regions, where wildlife encounters happen daily. The resort’s six ocean-view suites offer front-row access to the jungle canopy and the creatures that move through it.

By featuring Gruelle’s wildlife stories, The Washington Post positions Lamangata as a destination that provides unique wildlife encounters without sacrificing luxury, all while protecting the natural habitat that makes these moments possible.

Read the full feature in The Washington Post

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