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Cloud Forests

El Establo Mountain Hotel
Hotel El Sapo Dorado
Hotel Fonda Vela
Monteverde Lodge & Gardens
Peace Lodge
Villablanca Cloud Forest Hotel & Spa
El Silencio

El Establo Mountain Hotel

Experience breathtaking sunsets and views of the Pacific Ocean as the splendor of the Monteverde Cloud Forest enchants your senses at El Establo Hotel. The relaxing mountain hotel is located in the heart of Monteverde, on 150 acres of Cloud Forest Preserve; half of which is protected primary cloud forest neighboring the Monteverde Reserve. Comfortable accommodations and spacious suites for honeymooners and families are a feature. The majestic hotel also boasts a Jacuzzi, international restaurant, private look-out point and trails for hiking, and is the only Monteverde Hotel with a heated swimming pool.

Location: Monteverde Cloud Forest
Price: Moderate

Hotel El Sapo Dorado

This unique and special lodge offers cozy cabin-style accommodations with excellent views of the valley and the Pacific Coast, fireplaces, a restaurant, patio and bar. Each of the 30 mountain suites has its own entrance and balcony. This high elevation forest of dense vegetation, literally in the clouds, creates a mystical and eerie setting for hiking and wildlife observation. Other activities from this hotel include horseback riding and mountain biking.

Location: Monteverde Cloud Forest
Price: Moderate

Hotel Fonda Vela

The lodge offers cabin-style accommodations in several buildings spread across the landscaped property. It also features 2 restaurants (often with live music), bar, paintings throughout by one of the area’s original settlers, and 35-acres of lush forest and pastures. Located in a high-elevation forest, literally in the clouds, Hotel Fonda Vela is incredible for hiking and wildlife observation – especially bird watching.

Location: Monteverde Cloud Forest
Price: Moderate

Monteverde Lodge & Gardens

This cozy lodge is the most upscale in the area. It offers comfortable rooms that were recently renovated, restaurant with bar and fireplace, beautiful gardens, cyber café in the lobby, and a large Jacuzzi - perfect for a soothing soak after a long hike. The surrounding high-elevation forest of dense, chaotic vegetation is great for hiking and wildlife observation - especially bird watching.

Location: Monteverde Cloud Forest
Price: Moderate

Peace Lodge

The lodge is located on the grounds of the private nature reserve offering five incredible waterfalls, lush gardens, butterfly observatory, and hummingbird feeders all connected by a unique trail system. The large rooms feature a king size canopy bed viewing a grand fireplace. Every room has a private balcony with a hammock. The interior design of the room is only surpassed by the view from the balcony of the La Paz River Valley and the Poás Volcano. The bathroom has an oversized mosaic tiled tub and elaborate waterfall shower. There is also satellite TV, stereo system, refrigerator, and coffee maker. Activities from this lodge include exploring La Paz Waterfall Gardens, Poas Volcano, Doka Coffee Plantation, river-rafting, boat cruise on the Sarapiqui, horseback tours, and the Center for Neotropical Studies.

Location: Vara Blanca
Price: Deluxe/Luxury

Villablanca Cloud Forest Hotel & Spa

Villablanca is set within the peaceful Los Angeles Cloud Forest and only an hour away from San Jose International Airport. The region offers the authentic charm of Costa Rican traditions preserved from the turn of the century. San Ramon is known in Costa Rica for being the crib of poets and artists. Great diversity of life can be found within the 2,000 acre reserve. Villablanca is a Green Hotel property that participates in many conservation programs and is a member of C.S.T. (Certification for Sustainable Tourism). Accommodations are in individual casitas, which offer private baths, fireplaces and garden terrace. On the main hilltop is the Hacienda House, which houses the restaurant and bar that overlooks thousands of acres of pristine cloud forests and Arenal Volcano. Spend your time hiking the reserve trails, horseback riding and bird watching.

Location: San Ramon
Price: Moderate/Deluxe


El Silencio

El Silencio Lodge and Spa is hidden in Costa Rica’s central volcanic region, El Silencio is a planet-friendly sanctuary for soft adventure and inspired wellness.  Silencio, Spanish for silence, is befitting of an enchanting place where daily stress is hushed and the sounds of nature bloom. Enjoy a 500-acre private reserve blessed with gently flowing creeks and hidden waterfalls.  Sixteen luxury suites with premium amenities, a full service Spa, multiple activities, and exciting local flavors pamper you while immersed in the spectacular cloud forest.             

Location: Bajos del Toro
Price: Luxury


 
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