Sueños del Bosque

Sueños del Bosque, in the valley at San Gerardo de Dota

Sueños del Bosque is a small cabin lodge in the San Gerardo de Dota valley, with the Talamanca Mountains all around, Los Quetzales National Park nearby and the Savegre River running through the valley. It is rural Costa Rica: trout ponds, fruit trees and quiet, without crowds.

It suits families and small groups who like to cook for themselves, and couples looking for a fireplace and a lot of silence.

Why we choose it

• Cabins built for groups. The larger cabins have their own living room, dining room and full kitchen, which is rare in this valley and easy for a family travelling together.
• Quetzal food on the grounds. The property is planted with aguacatillo trees, the wild avocado the quetzal feeds on, alongside apple, plum and avocado trees.
• Outdoors from the door. Trails start on the property, and horseback riding and guided birding go out from the lodge into the mountains.

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Rooms and views

All the cabins are built of cypress wood, which keeps them warm and smelling of the forest after a day outside. The family cabins have a living and dining room and a kitchen with what you need to cook. The standard cabins are smaller and cosier, some with a fireplace, and work well for couples.

There are also camping and barbecue areas for anyone who wants an even simpler night under the trees.

On the property

The lodge has its own trout ponds and walking trails through the garden and orchard. Guided bird walks leave from the lodge: besides the quetzal, the valley has hummingbirds, trogons, owls, woodpeckers and falcons. Horseback rides head out to the mountain trails and waterfalls, and the Savegre River is known for fly fishing for rainbow trout. The more serious hikers can look further, toward the high Talamanca peaks and Chirripó.

Location and getting there

San Gerardo de Dota is south of San José, down a mountain road that drops into the valley. We send you with a private driver who knows the road, and the valley fits well before or after the Southern Pacific beaches. Read more about San Gerardo de Dota.

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