Central Valley Eco Lodges Maquenque Eco Lodge sam, February 3, 2012February 24, 2013 Located to the north of Boca Tapanda in San Carlos, Maquenque Eco Lodge is a lush 60 hectare nature reserve that offers easy access to the recently created Maquenque National Wildlife Refuge. The lodge has been created with the purpose of maintaining/conserving the region’s natural habitat, while offering tourists world… Continue Reading
Central Valley Eco Lodges Rancho Margot sam, February 3, 2012February 24, 2012 Owned by the local Sotheim family, Rancho Margot is a sparkling example of sustainable tourism and self-sufficient development in the region. The Sotheims have tirelessly strived to go beyond standard sustainable practices and spearheaded several conservation projects in the area along with an arrangement with Monteverde Conservation League for creating… Continue Reading
Central Valley Eco Lodges Chachagua Rain Forest Lodge sam, February 2, 2012April 8, 2014 Located on the foothills of the lush Tilaran Mountain in one of the most ecologically rich areas of Costa Rica-La Fortuna, the Chachagua Rain Forest Lodge is a perfectly manicured oasis that brings together vacation luxury, comfortable amenities, world-class service and inspiring natural surroundings. It is actually a working ranch,… Continue Reading
Central Valley Eco Lodges Savegre Mountain Hotel sam, February 1, 2012February 24, 2013 Located in San Gerardo de Dota (a tiny community nestled within the Talamanca Mounatins) amidst a thriving ecosystem, Saverge Mountain Hotel offers one of the most superlative bird watching experiences in Costa Rica with its naturally heady surroundings, comprising verdant cloud forests, pristine mountain air and incredible fruit orchards. Packed… Continue Reading
Central Valley Eco Lodges Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel and Spa sam, January 31, 2012February 25, 2013 A 75-acre boutique hotel surrounded by the striking Los Angeles Private Biological Reserve, Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel and Spa was for originally owned by Costa Rica’s erstwhile President Rodrigo Carazo Odio. The sustainable green property was created with a vision of capturing the unpretentious charm of the San Ramon… Continue Reading
Central Valley Eco Lodges Arenal Observatory Lodge sam, January 20, 2012February 26, 2013 Location: La Fortuna Price: $67-$452/night Features: river, waterfalls, guided trails, volcano, lake . Dramatically perched on a ridge of just 1.7 miles from the Arena Volcano in a private nature reserve, Arenal Observatory Lodge was originally built in 1987 as a Smithsonian Institute scientific research station. The La Fortuna located… Continue Reading
Central Valley Eco Lodges Rancho Naturalista sam, January 18, 2012February 26, 2013 Location: Turrialba Price: $145-$145/night Features: guided nature walks, bird-watching . Introduction Rancho Naturalista is a welcoming, relaxed and sprawling 125-acres birding lodge that is housed within a rich-ecology boasting primary pre-montane slope rainforest reserve. The private nature reserve is home to more than 430 recorded species of birds, many of… Continue Reading
Central Valley Eco Lodges Finca Rosa Blanca Coffee Plantation & Inn sam, January 17, 2012March 5, 2013 Location: Central Valley Price: $295-$520/night Features: valley view, spa,coffee plantations, river, waterfalls . Introduction Finca Rosa Blanca Coffee Plantation Inn is a charming 13 room boutique coffee plantation inn that sits pretty over the Central Highlands of Costa Rica. The property is painstakingly deigned to offer its guests a medley… Continue Reading