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El Silencio Lodge & Spa

Karla Esquivel — Mon, 15 Jul 2019 07:27:56 +0000

Floating like a cloud in the rainforest canopy near the Poas Volcano, El Silencio Lodge & Spa is one of the most secluded, tranquil and relaxing luxury hotels in the Costa Rican mountains. The eco resort was created to be a luxury retreat for travelers who seek out authentic experiences and a deep connection to nature.
Simple luxury and exhilarating adventures are the essence of the El Silencio guest experience. A torch-lit forest dinner featuring farm-to-table ingredients from the organic farm and a curated wine list.
El Silencio Lodge & Spa is located in picturesque Bajos del Toro on a 500-acre private cloud forest reserve flanked by the Juan Castro Blanco and Poas Volcano National Parks. Just 90 minutes from San José, the eco resort is a dream destination for Costa Rica mountain honeymoons, family vacations or wellness holidays.
El Silencio Lodge & Spa was the first Central American member of Relais & Châtaeux, a curated collection of outstanding small hotels that highlights the planet’s most select and truly unique destinations.

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Grano de Oro

Karla Esquivel — Mon, 15 Jul 2019 07:27:24 +0000

In Costa Rica, the term “Grano de Oro” is used to refer to the coffee bean, their “Grain of Gold”. The founders of this boutique hotel fell in love with the idea that such a small fruit could be so valuable.
The Hotel Grano de Oro opened its doors in December of 1991, with 21 guest rooms, a gift shop, and a modest café. Quickly gaining recognition from local and international agencies for its unique personality and great service, the hotel became a landmark within the city.
In December 1994, after acquiring another Pozuelo family home, behind the first, the number of guest rooms was increased to a total of 34 and a Jacuzzi terrace was added. The signature suite, The Vista de Oro was introduced with its spectacular view of the city lights.
The Restaurant also expanded with this renovation and began to take on its own identity with the hiring of a new French Chef.
The restaurant is one of a kind in the city offering an elegant indoor dining room, a beautiful inner courtyard, a handcrafted indoor/outdoor bar, and an award-winning wine cellar.
The Hotel and Restaurante Grano de Oro and its staff continually focus on pleasing its customers and exceeding their expectations. The Hotel Grano de Oro is a member of two groups of boutique hotels: Small Distinctive Hotels of Costa Rica and Cayuga Sustainable Hospitality Collection.

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Dantica Cloud Forest Lodge

Karla Esquivel — Mon, 15 Jul 2019 07:03:09 +0000

The history of Dantica Cloud Forest Lodge starts with its name. The founders and owners of Dantica ecolodge are a Colombian – Dutch couple, Maria Luisa Castro Fernández who is a textile designer, and Joost Wilms who is a tropical ecologist. When Joost was finishing his studies in 1992 he had to do fieldwork in Costa Rica and resulted to study reforestation with frugivorous birds in the Cloud Forest of San Gerardo de Dota. He fell in love with the place, not knowing he would be coming back 10 years later to built an ecolodge with his new love, Maria Luisa.

It was for them a perfect match, combining biology, indigenous art and design to create a little paradise high up in the cool mountains. They started constructing in 2003, beginning with their house, where they opened the Dantica gallery in the living room, and two Bungalows for rent. During the following 14 years, they expanded it into an ecolodge with 12 Bungalows, a large gallery with restaurant, an employee house, a playground and a laundry house.

The constructions were made according to the respect for the environment because sustainability is very important for this cloud forest lodge. The clearings in the forest and along the road already existed and where used for blackberry cultivation.

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Savegre Hotel Natural Reserve & Spa

Karla Esquivel — Mon, 15 Jul 2019 07:02:02 +0000

Savegre it is a certified hotel with 4 Stars under International Standards and with CST certificate category 5, located 89 km south of San José in a Private Natural Reserve of 400 hectares and only 9 km from Los Quetzales National Park, Hotel Savegre, is the ideal platform to explore the stunning beauty of the Tropical Cloud Forest of Costa Rica.
The services are the perfect complement so that all those lovers of nature can live an unforgettable experience.

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Peace Lodge

Ana — Thu, 04 Jul 2019 10:10:47 +0000

Located just an hour from San José International Airport, Peace Lodge is a magical retreat where families can immerse themselves in nature and create lasting memories. Surrounded by breathtaking cloud and rain forest scenery, this award-winning lodge combines adventure, relaxation, and unique wildlife experiences.

Ideal for families, the lodge offers direct access to the La Paz Waterfall Gardens, featuring animal exhibits with sloths, jungle cats, monkeys, and more. Children will love exploring the nature trails and encountering Costa Rica’s incredible wildlife up close.

Each room at Peace Lodge is thoughtfully designed for comfort and wonder, boasting a Jacuzzi tub, a river stone fireplace, and showers that transform into cascading waterfalls.

Whether you’re hiking forest trails, marveling at waterfalls, or relaxing in luxurious accommodations, Peace Lodge offers the ultimate family adventure in Costa Rica.

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Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel & Nature Reserve

Karla Esquivel — Thu, 04 Jul 2019 10:05:51 +0000

Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel & Nature Reserve is one of the few places in Costa Rica where you can enjoy all the comforts of an upscale boutique hotel while experiencing one of the most unique and endangered types of tropical forests in our very own private cloud forest reserve. You’ll be ensconced in a beautifully appointed 19th-century re-creation of a mountain farm village. From charming Superior and Deluxe Casitas to romantic Honeymoon Suites, each accommodation features vaulted cane ceilings, elegantly handcrafted furniture, and a variety of conveniences and amenities that include wood-burning fireplaces, private garden porches, and in-room whirlpool tubs in all the Deluxe Casitas and Honeymoon Suites.

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Finca Rosa Blanca

Ana — Thu, 04 Jul 2019 10:03:45 +0000

Finca Rosa Blanca combines a sustainable, luxurious boutique hotel and a coffee plantation set in the beautiful mountains of Costa Rica. Stay with us and learn the intricacies of coffee, taste farm to table local cuisine, be astonished by world-famous volcanoes and slumber in our luxurious and restful suites.

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Presidente

Ana — Thu, 04 Jul 2019 09:56:38 +0000

Hotel Presidente has been a presence for four generations – from its roots in the world of fashion to its enduring emphasis on authentic Costa Rican hospitality.
Come find us on Central Avenue Pedestrian Boulevard – the City’s vibrant core, and a source of unparalleled energy. San Jose welcomes the adventurous at heart… and has your chance to experience our neighborhood like a local. Who knows what you’ll uncover while you’re here? Many of the city’s best museums and galleries, as well as public parks, shops, restaurants, and bars are within easy walking distance. It’s all up to what you want to see, do and enjoy; we are here to help make it happen!
From the moment you step into our brick and teak lobby, the Hotel Presidente staff will greet you with the warmth you’d expect from a family-owned hotel. Well-appointed rooms and suites feature included Wi-Fi, comfy beds, and showers with great water pressure; plus, a daily buffet breakfast included in the room rate to help you start your morning in style. Make a toast at sunset on the rooftop at Azotea Calle 7, our pride-and-joy bar/restaurant, or collaborate and create in one of our versatile working spaces.

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Auténtico Hotel

Karla Esquivel — Thu, 04 Jul 2019 09:49:58 +0000

We are committed to creating a unique concept, away from the schemes of the big chains, preserving style and family hospitality. Everything is in the details! Our daily objective is to offer each guest a unique and different service that contains elements of our Costa Rican culture, while learning more about our traditions and customs. We are the best option for your family, business or pleasure trips.

An exceptional value for our central San José location, the accommodations at The Auténtico Hotel provide a relaxing, business-inspired sanctuary through the energy of Midtown San José.

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Chayote Lodge

Karla Esquivel — Thu, 04 Jul 2019 09:48:05 +0000

Chayote Lodge lays in the outskirts of the mountainous central valley, located only 45 minutes away from San Jose Airport in Llano Bonito de Naranjo, and 1500 meters above sea level in the cloud forest. It boasts 12 spacious bungalows. Each features a private terrace with breathtaking views of Poas, Barva, and Irazu Volcanos, as well as the Central Valley and the Nicoya Gulf in the Pacific Ocean, which can be seen on a clear day.
Inspired by the rich coffee culture of the region, each nook of the property resembles a piece of the coffee picker’s story and their lifestyle. Moreover, Chayote Lodge’s architecture and design integrates the most noteworthy elements of the coffee culture. For instance, the bungalows will resemble the traditional Coffee Receiving Stations known locally as “Recibidores”.

Surrounded by coffee fields, green pastures, and a rich agricultural environment, the area depicts the best of a simple, yet enriching, Costa Rican tradition. Its strategic location, right in the middle of Costa Rica, is a perfect gateway to discover different national parks, waterfalls, coffee fields, rural villages, and local artisans. It also affords the opportunity to enjoy the local lifestyle by visiting homes, gardens and city parks within the vicinity

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