Wild Costa Rica 18 days

The Savegre Mountain Lodge & Spa is located in San Gerardo de Dota, a small community in the Talamanca mountains. It is the perfect base from which to explore the surrounding cloud forest which serves as a sanctuary for a large number of mammals, insects, amphibians, amazing plants and colorful birds, indeed a paradise for birdwatchers.

The hotel is run by the Chacon Family, whom arrived in Savegre in 1954 and were the first pioneers settling down in this valley. They have not only developed this wonderful hotel, but have taken full advantage of the surrounding natural beauty and its fertile land.

Over 170 bird species have been observed in the surrounding area and is known as one of the best places in the country to observe the resplendent quetzals, who live here year round. The Hotel hosts the Quetzal Education Research Center Complex (QERC), a cooperative venture between the Chacon Family and Southern Nazarene University in Oklahoma.

All 41 rooms are surrounded by the beautiful kept and vibrant gardens which became a haven for bird life, most notably the charismatic hummingbirds that flock to the feeders at sunrise each day for their sugar fix. All the rooms are equipped with a private bathroom and hot water, electrical heater, safe box, hair dryer and phone for international calls with credit card.

The restaurant offers both, a selection of a la carte or buffet style meals, each providing a wide and delicious variety of International and traditional Costa Rican cuisine, as well as the house specialty - freshly caught rainbow trout.

Feeling adventurous? The Aguila De Osa Inn is the place for you. A superb hotel in a remote, undeveloped area of the Osa Peninsula surrounded by lush rainforest and inhabited by spectacular wildlife.

The boat trip to the hotel is your perfect introduction to Drake Bay, the shoreline the hotel sits atop. After your “dry-landing” and a climb to the cliff-top you will be greeted with a cocktail by the hotel’s enthusiastic staff who will show you around the resort..

The spacious lodgings are designed with local wood and bamboo. Handcrafted fixtures and fittings give the rooms a native feel. Large screened windows and ceiling fans keep them cool and airy, a welcome place to relax after the day’s adventures.

The Restaurant Rio Selva is an open air delight. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served on long shared tables, creating a friendly, convivial atmosphere. The gourmet kitchen serves the best of local produce and fresh seafood. Many fruits and vegetable are grown in the hotel grounds.

A variety of trails lead from the hotel grounds into the encircling rainforest. There are around 350 different species of bird in the Aguila De Osa region, so take a guide or a comprehensive bird-book to see how many you can spot. To see a different side of the forest, take a night tour and experience the frogs, insects and other creatures that only come out at dark.

Cano Island Biological Reserve is accessed by a 45 minute boat ride and is a paradise for snorkelers and scuba divers. Lightweight kayaks are available from the dock and the Agujitas River is a short paddle away. Whale and dolphin sightings are frequent here, so make the most of it and take a guided boat trip out to sea.

After a long day of exploring, head to the Jungle Terrace for cocktails and appetizers and swap stories with other guests whilst you wait for dinner to be served.

Studio is a boutique hotel located in Santa Ana, near the capital city of Costa Rica, San José. Studio Hotel is a luxury hotel of 82 rooms with beautiful views of the mountains of the Central Valley. Designed to be modern, comfortable and unique in the middle of the city elements.

Seventy five rooms are of the type Studio Standard (including 4 rooms for people with disabilities), 5 Studio Superior and 2 Junior Suites. Rooms are equipped with: one king size bed, resting sofa, private bathroom with hot water, hair dryer, work desk, closet, safety box, cable TV, telephone, Wi-Fi, air

Villa Florencia Hotel offers you the ideal place to rest in one of the most picturesque places of Turrialba Valley. The hotel is surrounded by sugarcane plantations and beautiful vegetation. It is located at only 10 minutes from the city of Turrialba; here you will be able to enjoy privacy and hospitality. Villa Florencia offers 11 rooms carefully designed in harmony with the atmosphere around the Villa. Florencia Villa is characterized by its familiar and personal attention.

All rooms are spacious and cozy, featuring nice and fine wooded furniture. They either have nice view to the gardens or have a direct access to them. They are handsomely equipped with two queen size beds, private bathroom, hot water, hair dryer, iron set and TV. The rooms have been carefully designed in harmony with the atmosphere around the Villa, sur-rounded by beautiful gardens and sugarcane plantation, Free homestyle breakfast, Coffee Corner in the afternoons, Free wireless internet, Local and international calls, Money exchange, Laundry service Fax and photocopy services. There is also a restaurant and pool

Hotel Cariblue offers a harmonious blend of comfort and natural charm. It lies along the shoreline of Playa Cocles (with neighboring Playa Negra, Playa Chiquita, and Punta Uva one of the most stunning beaches in all of Costa Rica). The hotel is within a 2-hectare (5-acre) tropical garden with 20 standard rooms, 2 deluxe modular areas (each with four accommodations with one king-size or two queen-size beds and a nice porch or balcony with hammocks and chairs), 5 bungalows, a spacious family house, and a beach-front apartment.

All room interiors are refined with details in natural materials like wood and stone and decorated with modern Caribbean works of art. The 10-meter high and spacious rancho-style restaurant (situated in the middle of the tropical garden and facing the main pool) serves everything from traditional Caribbean cuisine and Italian fusion. While in the hotel garden you can admire about 120 species of birds, monkeys, sloths, and other fauna. You can relax either catching some rays at the nearby beach or spending some time pampering yourself with organic treatments at the hotel´s full-service spa.
Facilities: Restaurant, spa, 2 swimming pools, beach bar, pool bar, gift shop, surf school, Wi-Fi, air conditioning.

Situated right next to Corcovado National Park (part of the Osa Conservation Area) this family-owned eco lodge is surrounded by the vast rainforest and stretches along pristine beaches on the Pacific Coast. You can enjoy spectacular views of the ocean and the tropical environment. La Leona Eco Lodge maintains its unique setting by embracing sustainable practices and by reducing environmental impact.

The 6-hectare (15-acre) beachfront and 30-hectare (75-acre) primary forest areas have well-maintained trails that let you admire the abundant wildlife. The lodge has 16 tent cabins placed on wooden platforms and designed with ample decks for you to enjoy the scenic beauty of the foaming waves or the rainforest canopy. The forest-green tents are nestled between the palm trees; all fully screened, comfortably furnished, and with a private garden bathroom. The lodge also serves tantalizing dishes with a fusion of regional Costa Rican and international cuisine at its restaurant. All ingredients are organic and fresh, and bread is freshly baked!