DANTICA LODGE
The Dantica Cloud Forest Lodge is situated high in the hills of the Talamanca mountain range, at an altitude of 2,600m.a.s.l, in the middle of the upper montane cloud forest.
Constructed on the top of a hill in the middle of this valley, the small village of San Gerardo de Dota is only a few kilometres away. Each of the eight luxurious bungalows offer a beautiful view of the surrounding mountains and forest. Large, from floor to ceiling, glass windows, some up to 6 meters wide, give you the impression of being in the forest itself. Every Bungalow has its own terrace or garden situated at the south or west side, combining the warmth of the sun in this temperate climate with a view that enables you to oversee the valley and primary forest. Ideal for birdwatching from a comfortable chair.
King-sized bed with goose-feather duvets, living room with ecological chimney working on ethanol, couch and table with chairs, minibar with fridge, coffee maker with complimentary coffee and tea, satellite TV, safe, second ecological chimney in the bedroom, hot water bottles, breakfast served in your room, private garden, large terrace and magnificent views of the forest. The bathrooms also boast a Jacuzzi tub with solar heated water, separate shower, biodegradable soaps and shampoos, towels and a hair dryer. The hotel has a small, but very good, restaurant called Le Tapir, where you can have breakfast, lunch and dinner or just a good coffee or fresh fruit juice. The chef prepares fresh home-made pasta dishes and delicious plates decorated with fresh organic herbs from our own herb garden. Enjoy a lunch with a beautiful view in this cosy and modern restaurant, where hummingbirds are often spotted. Dantica Cloud Forest Lodge is one of the best places in Costa Rica to spot rare and unusual birdlife, including the resplendent Quetzal – the jewel of the forest. There are many different tours offered within the lodges own nature reserve and outside of its boundaries, where many different species can be observed.
SAMPLE LUXURY HOLIDAYS TO COSTA RICA
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