El Silencio Lodge
The candlelit Esencia Spa further connects guests to nature, making use of Costa Rica’s natural healing ingredients. There is an al fresco yoga deck and a meditation room, where guests are encouraged to channel the energy of the forest. Another highlight is the hummingbird garden.
- You will be encouraged to plant a tree to commemorate your stay at El Silencio. The hotel will send you regular future updates on the progress of their ecological programmes.
- The waterfalls and other hikes in the immediate vicinity of the lodge are easily accessible, but it is possible to go further afield. For example, the nearby volcano of Poas has two crater lakes and a geyser field.
- A trip to the settlement of Sarchí will give you the chance to see local arts and crafts including decorative ox carts.
- Pozo Azul, an eco-park and working ranch offers a huge array of thrills such as a white water rafting, abseiling, ziplining and horse riding. If you want to stay closer to base, there are four zip lines in the forest immediately around El Silencio.
- Rainbow trout abound in the tranquil waters of Gorrión River. Fish whilst you experience the dense forest, and then – of course – hand over your fish to the hotel.
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