The Poas Volcano is one of the most visited national parks and volcanoes in Costa Rica. While there is no lodging or camping allowed within the park itself. The Poas Volcano Lodge offers visitors a charming place to stay within driving distance of the volcano. Also, the world famous La Paz Waterfall Gardens. This boutique mountain lodge surrounded by rolling pastures and breathtaking views is stunning and well worth a visit for a night or two. After that, you can decamp to experience the rest of your Costa Rica vacation.
Here at the lodge you’ll feel welcomed from the moment you arrive by the friendly staff. The hotel features 11 fabulous suites, divided between the main building and the outside garden rooms. Some of the rooms feature private gardens and balconies and are very cozy and comfortable – making this the perfect romantic getaway or place to visit with your family. The lodge sits on the edge of a cloud forest next to a working dairy farm.
The lodge was recently renovated and designed by one of Costa Rica’s top architects making this a very architecturally unique building. The main living room with its large fireplace is warm and inviting, giving you the opportunity to share your experiences with other guests or staff. There are several common areas at the lodge that makes you feel more at home than just another guest of a hotel – including the Bromelia restaurant, the elegant sitting room, the library, the game room with pool table and beautiful gardens. The Poas Volcano Lodge is the ideal place to relax with friends or loved ones and enjoy the beautiful countryside of Costa Rica.
You’ll, in fact, find that each of the eleven rooms at Poas Volcano Lodge has its own unique style and individuality. They have all been recently refurbished and tastefully decorated. Offering guests the perfect place to stay and relax after a day of exploring this beautiful area. The six master suites found in the main building are spacious, and three offer fabulous views of the mountains towards the Poas Volcano and the other three offer private gardens and views of the cloud forest. The remaining 5 Junior Suites are located in the gardens off the main building and are cozy and comfortable options for guests. The stone and wood found throughout the lodge are very striking. All in all, making this one of your best options near the Poas Volcano and National Park.
If you’re looking for an incredible day trip from San Jose on your next Costa Rica vacation, choose La Paz Waterfall Gardens. Surrounded by lush flora and fauna, beautiful hiking trails and a coffee plantation, La Paz is an eco-tourist attraction that is privately owned and the perfect place for family tour in the central highlands of Costa Rica. Only an hour away from San Jose and the Juan Santamaria International Airport, it is rich in biodiversity due to its high altitude of 4000 to 5000 feet. La Paz is made up of both rain and cloud forest. One of the most popular attractions is the largest butterfly garden in the world. You will also see an animal sanctuary, a hummingbird garden, a gorgeous bromeliads garden, an orchid garden, a frog pond, a serpentaria, and five extraordinary waterfalls! Visit La Paz for one of the most memorable Tours of Costa Rica and one of the most popular in the Central Valley.
La Paz is open from 8-5 all year and reservations are not necessary. Guided tours are available, but it’s also possible to walk through the park on your own. It takes about 2 hours to walk through the whole park so it’s best to arrive before 3pm. The Peace Lodge is located on the property and only twenty minutes from the Poas Volcano, one of Costa Rica’s active volcanoes. Guests who stay at the Peace Lodge stay in the middle of Costa Rica’s mystical rain and cloud forests and enjoy the colorful tropical birds flying right outside their rooms. You might even be visited by a buzzing hummingbird!
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