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Hotels / Lodges Braulio Carrillo National Park

Lodges Braulio Carrillo National Park, Costa Rica

Rara Avis is a remote virgin forest area of more than 2,471 acres at the eastern side of the Braulio Carillo National Park and is protected by a private initiative. The biological research station is an excellent example that the rainforest can be made economically productive and so be saved from destruction. In Rara Avis, more than 330 different kinds of birds have been discovered, and besides innumerable kinds of bromeliad, orchids and lianas you are most likely to see monkeys, anteaters and coatimundis. Though you may spot tracks of tapirs and jungle cats, these animals are hardly to be seen, since the huge forest area gives them enough space to withdraw from „invaders".

Rara Avis LodgeCosta Rica lodges: Rara Avis Lodge

Waterfall Lodge: A comfortable but rustic lodge with 8 rooms set in the jungle, each with a private bath and wrap-around balcony. Each room is a corner room and has a double bed, a single, and one or two fold-down bunks or loft beds. The lodge is located about 200 meters (600 ft) from our double waterfall, about 3 km (2 mi.) up a corduroy road from the El Plastico Lodge.
River-Edge Cabin: A beautiful ten-minute's walk from the dining room, even deeper in the forest, lies our secluded two-room River Edge Cabin -- ideal for birdwatchers and honeymoon couples. Each room has two double beds, a private bath with hot water, and solar-electric lighting. The shared balcony with hammocks offers an unequaled view of the forest, accompanied by the murmur of the river.
Casitas: These are rustic, but agreeable two-room cabins with one bathroom and cold water shower each, also with a single bed and a bunked or two bunk beds in each room, about five-minutes' walk from the dining room. They are in an own private clearing, a superb site for birding.
Facilities: Trails and nature walks, guest might be able to swim in the large crystalline pools at the base of the waterfall or visit our butterfly farm and small orchid garden (collected from fallen branches).



Hotels & Lodges Poas Volcano

Costa Rica lodging: Poás Volcano

The Poás Volcano soars 2.708 meters above sea level and is one of the most spectacular volcanoes of Costa Rica with breathtaking scenery. It is a sub conical volcano with several calderic depressions near the summit. The main crater is a huge depression that measures almost 2 kilometers in diameter and 300 meters deep. There is a little lake at the bottom of the crater, with a diameter of 350 meters and temperatures that range from 65-95?C. The high sulfur and acid content reduces the pH almost to zero, which makes it possibly the most acid natural water body of the world. To the southeast, there is another cone known as Botos, which was the center of volcanic activity until approximately 7500 years ago. Today it contains a spectacular cold-water lake that measures about 400 meters in diameter. The eruptions of the Poas volcano have been recorded at least since 1747. This long history of eruptions includes almost 60 episodes. The most violent one took place on January 25th 1910, when an immense cloud of ashes rose 8,000 meters into the air. The most recent period of eruptions lasted from 1952 to 1954. Poás is known to have the largest geyser in the world.


La Paz Waterfall Gardens: This large private reserve features the World's largest butterfly observatory, hummingbird and orchid gardens, and nicely designed, safe trails along the La Paz River with 5 large waterfalls. One will find lush, verdant green rainforest, lots of colorful birds, flowers and butterflies.
La Paz is located on the slope of Poás Volcano, about 1 hour from San José. It's quite large, so you should plan on spending 3-5 hours here. You start at the Welcome Center, walk down to the World's largest butterfly observatory and then follow the extensive trails along the La Paz River past 5 magnificent waterfalls. All trails are either concrete or steel with handrails, and are extremely well designed for people of all ages and abilities. If you keep walking all the way down the river to the end of the trail, then a shuttle picks you up and drives you back up the road to the Welcome Center.

Lodges Poas Volcano, Costa Rica
Costa Rica hotels: La Paz Waterfall Gardens

Poás Volcano Lodge **Costa Rica lodges: Poas Lodge

The rustic lodge is located 16 km from Poás Volcano in the province of Alajuela at an altitude of approximately 1900 meters. It was originally built by an English family as the principal house for the surrounding dairy farm, El Cortijo, in Vara Blanca. The lodge is surrounded by cloud forest and pasture, which can be explored via a network of hiking trails. The lodge comprises of eleven charming and comfortable bedrooms, including a luxurious master suite with a sunken stone bathtub. The rooms have unsuited bathrooms and some accommodate more than 2 people. They are situated in groups both within and around the impressive farmhouse and have a luxury rustic flavor with stonewalls, wood paneling, soft lighting and sumptuous beds. They each have private access to the garden, which affords an impressive view to the volcano, and most are within a few meters of the rainforest surrounding the lodge. An open fireplace in the lounge creates a relaxing atmosphere for cozy evenings. Furthermore, there are spacious facilities for board games and other activities such as mountain biking, a pool table or table tennis are available for rainy days.

Peace Lodge ****Costa Rica hotels: Peace Lodge, La Paz Waterfall Gardens

Peace Lodge was opened in 2003 and belongs to the area of La Paz Waterfall Gardens, located about 45minutes by car away from San José and 15 minutes from the National Park Volcano Poás. The Lodge offers 1 Villa, 4 Deluxe and 6 standard rooms. All 11 rooms are furnished in an extraordinary and naturalistic style and feature a gas-fireplace, private bathroom, Jacuzzi, satellite TV, Stereo, refrigerator, coffee maker and private balcony with hammock and view of the surrounding tropical forests. The area of the La Paz Waterfall Gardens with natural trails, flower bird- and orchid garden is located right next to the Lodge.



Hotels & Lodges Turrialba Volcano / Guayabo

Costa Rica hotels: Turrialba Volcano

Turrialba Volcano, (3,349 m) the southeast most of Costa Rica's Holocene volcanoes, is a large vegetation-covered strato-volcano located to the northeast of Irazú volcano. Three well-defined craters occur at the upper end of a broad summit depression that is breached to the northeast. Turrialba has been quiescent since a series of explosive eruptions in the 19th century that were sometimes accompanied by pyroclastic flows. Fumarolic activity continues at the summit craters. It is possible to descend to the crater bottom.

The town of Turrialba, located at the bottom of the volcano is a good starting point for White-Water Rafting on the Reventazón and Pacuare Rivers. Tour Packages from/to San José are available, please refer to our White-Water Rafting section.

Guayabo National Monument: Is one of the most important archeological areas and the bigger in size that has been discover in the country. Protect archeological structures like mounds, bridges, aqueduct etc. Also protect drums of high forest, typical of the rain forest. Costa Rica because of its location and geographic structure plays an importance place like a meeting area for different pre-Columbian cultures. The archeologists have demonstrated that Costa Rica received influences from the north like from South America. The Guayabo National Monument covers a big area, from the province of Alajuela in Costa Rica all the way to Colombia.

Lodges Costa Rica - Guayabo

Turrialba Volcano Lodge **Costa Rica lodges: Volcan Turrialba Lodge

Situated on the slope of the volcano Turrialba at a height of about 2700m above sea level, this lodge is the perfect starting point for long lasting hiking and horseback riding tours near the volcano Turrialba, in which crater you can descend by the way. The 23 rooms are partly located in the historic main building of the farm and simply but cozily furnished. Further rustic rooms with oven heating are available in double cabins all around the main building. All rooms feature own bathroom/hot water. A living room invites to spend the cool evenings cozily in front of the wood oven. In the restaurant, typical Costa Rican meals are served. Cheese, milk and many kinds of vegetables are grown in the lodge’s own plantation. The lodge possesses some good trained horses, which also allow beginners to take part in tours.

Turrialtico ***Costa Rica hotels Turrialba: Turrialtico

Located about 10 min. outside Turrialba. The 15 conveniently equipped rooms are accommodated in a two-storied building and feature private bathroom/ hot shower and a fan. A restaurant, souvenir shop and laundry service are at guest’s disposal.

Guayabo Lodge ***Costa Rica hotels: Guayabo Lodge

Situated about 30 minutes away from the town Turrialba with view of the volcano Turrialba and the Orosi Village, the Guayabo Lodge offers 23 newly built tastefully furnished rooms. All rooms feature wooden floor, private bathroom/hot water and balcony or terrace. The hotel includes 2 lounges with fireplace, a restaurant that offers international cuisine, a bar and laundry service. Dutch Management.

Hotel Casa Turire ****Costa Rica hotels Turrialba: Casa Turire

This elegant hotel, built in the style of a historical mansion, is located about 15 minutes from the small town of Turrialba. It offers its guests 16 rooms which all feature a private bathroom/hot water, hair dryer, ceiling fan, telephone, satellite TV, room safe and private balcony. The hotel offers a gourmet restaurant with international cuisine, a conference room, a library, a billard room, a Jacuzzi and a swimming pool. Well-maintained, tropical gardens accomplish the relaxed atmosphere.



Hotels & Lodges Orosi Valley

Costa Rica hotels: Orosi Valley

Orosi Valley is located one hour east of the capital San José. There are two thermal volcanic springs right next to the Lodge and several refreshing cold pools in the area. You may explore the wild life of the Tapanti National Park, go fishing trout’s in Purisil or just sit on the porch of one of the small typical 'Soda' restaurants, sip a fresh tropical fruit drink and watch the village life. The oldest church in Costa Rica, built in 1743 by the Spaniards, with the adjoining museum of religious artifacts, statues and vestments from colonial times is located in downtown.

Orosi Lodge **Costa Rica hotels: Orosi Lodge

Orosi Colonial Lodge is located in the center of Orosi Village, in "El Valle de Orosi". The lodge offers six tastefully furnished rooms which all feature a kitchenette, mini bar, private bath with hot water, ceiling fan and queen size bed with orthopedic mattresses. All rooms have a balcony or terrace with a stunning view of the volcanoes Irazú and Turrialba. The hotel includes a nicely decorated cafeteria where the breakfast and various snacks including homemade cakes are served. A gallery, which is integrated in the cafeteria and where local artists present their works of art, accomplishes the comfortable and individual atmosphere. German Management.



Hotels Central Region (West) - San Pablo de Turubares

Ama Tierra ***Costa Rica hotels: Orosi Lodge

AmaTierra is nestled on 8 acres in the mountains of Costa Rica’s central region, aprox. 1.5 hours west of San José and aprox. 30 minutes east of Orotina. From AmaTierra, the central pacific beaches Jacó and Herradura (south of Orotina), can be reached in aprox. 1 hour.
AmaTierra offers comfortable lodging in 10 private casitas, each with Jacuzzi bath tub, private terrace and garden with outdoor seating. The rooms are tastefully decorated with hardwood furniture and ceilings made of teak. The sleeping area has a queen-size bed, and an additional double bed can be arranged in the living room if needed. Room amenities include ceiling fans, a refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, phone, complimentary snacks and TV/DVD player (choose a movie, free, from over 250 in the owner’s collection). Wellness packages including healthful meals, activities and wellness services can be offered.
The retreat offers an infinity-edge pool, dining/activity room, a balcony with breathtaking views, and can arrange eco-tours, horseback riding, yoga classes, holistic health services, massage therapies and special events. AmaTierra offers daily (except Sundays), gentle Hatha yoga classes for every body, no matter the age or ability level. Yoga Retreats are given from time to time. Massage therapies are tailored to the guest’s individual needs, and include Shiatsu and Swedish massage, sound therapy, deep tissue massage, exfoliation and detoxifying mud treatments from Costa Rican volcanoes. The owner Jill Ruttenberg is a registered herbalist (AHG) who specializes in Chinese and western herbal medicine.


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