Rancho Naturalista is a premier birdwatching lodge, located within view of the gorgeous Turrialba volcano in central Costa Rica. Located about 30 minutes from the town of Turrialba (12 miles/19 km), this remote lodge offers unparalleled views of the surrounding rainforests, full of hundreds of species of local and migratory birds. This hotel is ideal for birdwatchers and other lovers of peace, quiet, and nature, including couples, groups of friends, and small families.
Rooms and common areas are located in a warm, inviting lodge, surrounded by beautiful gardens. The lodge is surrounded by extensive terraces and a spacious balcony where you can observe many bird species. The private reserve around the lodge offers even more birdwatching and hiking opportunities. The onsite restaurant cooks up gourmet food with fresh local ingredients and serves it family style, adding to the friendly environment of the lodge.
In addition to the hiking and walking opportunities around the lodge, guests can pay extra for other tours, such as ziplining, white water rafting in the nearby Pacuare river, naturalist tours, and visits to the town of Turrialba.
This hotel is located approximately 2.5 hours from Juan Santamaria International Airport in San Jose (62 miles/99 km) and 6 hours from Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport in Liberia (186 miles/300 km).
- Rancho Naturalista is a family owned and operated Lodge with 14 clean and comfortable rooms.
- You can choose a room with balcony views or a private casita with its own veranda.
- The main building of the lodge is traditional Spanish colonial style, and has a comfortable sitting room with free Wi-Fi available.
- Rancho Naturalista has a large indoor/outdoor dining area where you can bird while you eat! Rancho Naturalista also features a world famous birding balcony upstairs in the main building of the lodge, where over 250 species have been recorded.
- All meals are included in your stay and we are happy to cater for any special dietary requirements.
- Maid service is included within the cost of your stay and laundry service is also available at a modest additional cost.
- A stay at Rancho Naturalista, unlike many other locations, offers the services of a resident guide, at a very modest rate.
The Casitas offer you a little more privacy than the main lodge and have views of the surrounding forest. They feature two bedrooms in each, with private bathrooms. They also have private balconies or porches at the edge of the forest. One casita has a small living room for families or friends to enjoy.[/et_single][et_single icon=”no-icon” tab_title=”Lodge Rooms”]The main building of the lodge is traditional Spanish colonial style, and has a comfortable sitting room with free Wi-Fi available.[/et_single][/et_parent]
CST LEVEL
In the process of implementing the CST
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The Certification for Sustainable Tourism Program – CST – is a product of the Costa Rican Tourism Board and it is regulated by the Costa Rican National Accreditation Commission. The certification is based on an accreditation of a scale of 5 “levels” of sustainable tourism achievement.
CST gives you reliable information regarding companies that make efforts to improve their management and operations to offer a sustainable product. It is also a good tool to differentiate those companies that are truly engaged with sustainable practices, from others that claim to be sustainable but are inconsistent in their actions.
PRICES:
The range of prices scale is based on the following criteria:
$ Refers to Budget accommodation: ranging from $70-100
$$ Medium: $100 – 150
$$$ Upscale: $150 – 200
$$$$ Premium: $200+
These measures are meant to be used as a reference only and they are calculated on double occupancy, standard room, quoted in U.S. Dollars and include a 13% sales tax; on both high and low seasons.
You can always refer to these prices as selection criteria.
