Hotel Savegre
- By Brian Bombard
- Published 11/21/2008
- Central Valley
- Unrated

The Savegre Mountain Hotel is located in San Gerardo de Dota, a small community nestled in the Talamanca Mountains in the midst of a Precious ecosystem. here you will find a deep cloud forest filled with massive centenary Oaks and mosses, orchids, and bromeliads cover the woods. The forest serves as a sanctuary for a large number of mammals and innumerable species of insects, amphibians, amazing plants, and colorful birds, a paradise for nature lovers and those seeking for peace. In Savegre there is plenty to do. Enjoy Hiking , Horseback riding, or fly fishing landscapes and beautiful forest, as well as the abundant bird life, make Savegre and ideal place for nature photographers.
Peace Lodge
- By Brian Bombard
- Published 10/10/2008
- Central Valley
- Unrated
Peace Lodge is located on the grounds of La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park and includes use of all the amenities of the park. The rooms are designed with unique amenities such as oversized balconies, Jacuzzi tubs, waterfall showers and grand stone fireplaces. You will experience the true essence of the Rain Forest through each of our rooms. |
Hotel Buena Vista
- By Brian Bombard
- Published 10/7/2008
- Canopy Tours , Central Valley
- Unrated
Hotel Buena Vista is a Spanish Colonial style resort with two stories. The hotel was completed in 1995. There are 10 rooms, 4 jr. suites, and 1 jr. suite with private sundeck on the 2nd floor. The 1st floor has 10 rooms. Rooms have 2 queen size beds, color TV, private bath, individual hot water heater, and are carpeted. Rooms on the 2nd floor have balconies. The hotel is the sole one in the area to enjoy a 360 degree, panoramic view which affords vistas of the Poás, Barva and lrazú volcanoes as well as the central valley, and the city of San Jose. The hotel is very accessible to the international airport and the Poás Volcano and may be reached in 10-15 minutes by simply taking the exit in front of the airport to Alajuela and proceeding 5.6 miles on the same road. There are signs along the way.
The hotel is at an altitude of 4185 feet and because of the altitude, enjoys an ideal climate. The daily range of temperature is 80-62 degrees. There is a fine dining restaurant that serves international cuisine at reasonable prices, bar, swimming pool, laundry, and gift shop. Guests desiring transportation are met at the airport and escorted to the hotel. Transportation is also provided courtesy of the hotel for departing guests. Luggage storage is available for those wishing to leave baggage while traveling to other points. A fine tropical breakfast is included in the room price.
Central Valley
Peace Lodge is located on the grounds of La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park and includes use of all the amenities of the park. The rooms are designed with unique amenities such as oversized balconies, Jacuzzi tubs, waterfall showers and grand stone fireplaces. You will experience the true essence of the Rain Forest through each of our rooms.