ABOUT

Oropel Lodge is conceived of, and constructed by, Daniel Solis. It is designed by Nina Solis. And it made possible by a wonderful team of Costa Ricans that call Sarapiqui home.

Daniel and Nina first met in the hallways of high school when Daniel was a Senior and Nina was a Junior. They reconnected and married nearly twenty years later. Both Daniel and Nina live at Oropel full-time, along with their rescue dogs Fernanda, Joey and Raul.

Click here for an NPR article featuring the couple.

DANIEL SOLIS

Daniel Solis is a serial entrepreneur, wildlife photographer, well-known amphibian and reptile expert and now: a hotelier.

Daniel traveled to Costa Rica as a photographer and as a tour guide for nearly a decade when he discovered the Oropel property. With a desire to share this land with his family, friends and fellow photographers, Daniel did not hesitate to establish Oropel -- even when everyone thought it was wild.

At Oropel, Daniel himself leads many of the construction and landscaping efforts with machete in hand. Daniel also designs and constructs much of the wooden and/or stone furniture at Oropel, sourced from fallen trees that he himself carries out of the jungle.

Oropel is Daniel's first venture outside of the US. He relishes in overcoming the challenges of doing business in a foreign country, and is eager to expand Oropel's footprint throughout Costa Rica and beyond.

Daniel lived much of his life in Southern California. He is committed to the wellbeing of all wildlife, and to protecting the wild rainforest.

Click here to see Daniel's most recent podcast appearance.

All images property of Daniel Solis

Oropel Lodge, Sarapiqui Costa Rica