Welcome to the Bosque de Paz Lodge and Biological Reserve located only an hour and a half from San Juan Santamaria International Airport. It is a small lodge built at an altitude ranging from 1450 to 2450 meters above sea level. The Biological Reserve is a natural biological corridor in the Continental Divide rendering it a most desirable location for bird watching. The hotel amenities include viewing of the butterfly garden, yoga classes, extensive research library, and wonderful homemade meals in their restaurant. A vegan menu is available with notice.
This area of Costa Rica features a wide variety of tours. A visit to nearby Poas Volcano is a must for anybody interested in geology or just wanting to see an active volcano. Visitors can actually drive up to the top, take a short walk and peer down into the large crater of this famous volcano. The La Paz Waterfall Gardens is another nearby top attraction. The beautiful waterfalls and tropical landscape attract hundreds of visitors per day. In addition, the Waterfall Gardens has a large aviarium, jungle cat exhibit, monkey station, and insect gallery.
Bosque de Paz Lodge is a wonderful place to just enjoy a walk around the grounds. You will see orchid gardens, nature trails through the cloud forest, and a noted opportunity for bird watching. Photographers love it here. They can explore and find opportunities for unique nature photographs to share with the rest of the world. The lodge offers an opportunity for you to plant a tree to leave your own print in the forest and receive a certificate verifying you as a contributor. In the evening come to the dining room and enjoy an authentic Costa Rican home meal, coffee, and glorious view of the forest and butterfly garden.
This small lodge caters mostly to small groups and individuals. They present 12 unique and spacious rooms amidst the beauty of the Central Mountain area of Costa Rica.
All twelve suites offer ample room fully furnished and well-appointed with iron works and beautiful Costa Rican pottery. Each room offers two double beds and a private bathroom with hot water. From the wide balcony of every room you will be enraptured with the view of the vast forest of Reserve Biological. Waking up in your room will be a delightful surprise with the howl of the monkeys and the song of the many birds of the area.
Bosque de Paz Lodge is a wonderful place for photographers, families, groups, and couples to enjoy the beauty of nature and adventure. A vacation they will remember.
Latitude: N 10° 12' 16.48"
Longitude: W 84° 19' 0.3"
12/29/2019
Wonderful experience. Very well looked after. Only problem was that because there was no TV and due to the remoteness one cannot do much after dark. Having a TV in the rooms may help.