Bosque del Tolomuco
Forest of the Tayra and Birdwatching Haven in Costa Rica's Southern Zone!
Bosque del Tolomuco, in the Talamanca foothills above San Isidro
Bosque del Tolomuco is a small lodge in the Talamanca Mountains of the Southern Zone, surrounded by gardens planted for birds. It suits birders and travellers who want quiet mountain nights before or after the beaches of the Southern Pacific.
Why we choose it
- Birds in the garden. The gardens and trails are full of species like black guans, silver-throated tanagers, blue-crowned motmots and slate-throated redstarts.
- A base for the Southern Zone. From here you can reach Dominical, Ballena National Park, Chirripó, the Las Quebradas reserve and Los Cusingos bird sanctuary.
- Quiet over everything. This is a place to walk the trails, sit with binoculars and slow down, with nature on every side.
Rooms and views
The lodge is set among its gardens with the mountain forest close by. Mornings are for watching the birds that come in to feed among the flowers, and evenings are cool and quiet in the hills.
The name explains itself once you know it: bosque means forest, and the tolomuco is a fox-sized animal with a long bushy tail and a pale grey head over a dark brown body. In English it is the tayra, a member of the weasel family, and in Costa Rica it lives from the dry forests of Guanacaste to the wet lowlands and the mountains.
On the property
Well kept trails run through the grounds and are easy enough for most people. Beyond the common garden birds, this region gives birders a chance at the fiery-billed aracari, the ornate hawk-eagle and even the resplendent quetzal. Short guided hikes and tours in the area can be arranged from the lodge, and the gardens bring in plenty of other wildlife too.
Location and getting there
The lodge is in the mountains of the Southern Zone near San Isidro de El General, with the Pacific coast at Dominical within reach. We always travel this area with a private driver who knows the mountain roads. Read more about San Isidro de El General.
Hotels we book in San Isidro
From our own hotel records: stars, themes and amenities. Nothing here is a price.
| Bosque del Tolomuco | Talari Mountain Lodge | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | 3 | 3 |
| Team favourite | Not listed | Yes |
| Check availability | See hotel |
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