Monteverde Lodge - Monteverde / Cloud Forest Costa Rica

Located within 15 minutes from the famous Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, the Monteverde Lodge offers upscale accommodation for the sophisticated naturalist who is looking for extra comfort. The hotel has been decorated with exquisite taste, a glass cathedral entry, high wooden ceilings, and open fireplaces. The lodge has 27 spacious and cozy rooms with wood and stone finishes and green views of the lush forest, a gourmet restaurant with a magnificent view of the greenery, a relaxing hot water jacuzzi, and an inspiring reading room with extra comfy sofas.

The landscaping has been designed to bring the flora and fauna of the cloud forest to the doorstep of the hotel. Monteverde Lodge & Gardens is the most recommended hotel of the area by travel guide books: "...the most outstanding hotel and also a good bargain." Costa Rica Handbook, Moon Publications. "The hotel's dining room offers great views, good Tico and international food, and excellent formal service..." Costa Rica 99 by Frommer's

Monteverde

From San Jose take the Pan American Highway North. Drive 2½ hours north passing through the exits of the following towns: Alajuela, Grecia, Naranjo, Palmares, San Ramón and Puntarenas. You must stay on the Pan American Highway. 30 minutes after the turn off to Puntarenas turn right 100 meters (1 block) before the Lagarto River Bridge where you will find a large sign that says Monteverde, onto a winding gravel road. From this entrance drive straight forward another 2 hours without detouring at any of the turn offs. When you reach a major intersection in Santa Elena (roughly 35 kms from the highway and after having passed a small toll booth ¢100 voluntary toll) you turn right following the signs to Monteverde. Monteverde Lodge will be on your right hand approximately 800 meters from this intersection. There will be a very large sign welcoming you!