Trogón Lodge
Location
Accommodation
The cosy communal areas of the lodge are the place to be in the late afternoon as the clouds roll in. Grab a book from the take-and-give library, curl up on a sofa, sip a drink from the bar, check out the collection of vintage radios, or have a game of pool.
They’re comfortable and homey, but don’t expect luxuries such as a TV or Wi-Fi. If extra space and bird’s-eye vista are required, opt for the superior chalet, though only if you don’t mind the extra climb to get to it.
Experiences & Activities
- Head into the 5,000 hectares of the Quetzal National Park to spot the famous feathered namesake: the resplendent quetzal. There’s no mistaking this outrageously fancy and beautiful bird.
- Other birds abound in the cloud forest, so Trogón Lodge is a mecca for ornithologists. Prepare to spot tanagers, black guans, hummingbirds, trogons, and woodpeckers. Our favourite is the characterful green toucanet.
- Just wandering round Trogón Lodge’s gardens is a treat in itself. Pack your macro lens for flower photos.
- Venture out to do some tracking. Baird’s tapirs live in the area and have very distinctive footprints. There are often also signs of pumas.
- Head higher into the Paramo zone at an altitude of over 3000 metres. Up there, on Cerro de la Muerte, you’ll see a whole new community of birds.
Positive Impact
We prioritise working with properties that collaborate with local communities and address location-specific needs from education to anti-poaching. We assess our partners to ensure the people we work with share our values of ensuring our trips continue to act as a force for good. Here we share some of the positive impacts your stay here contributes to.We prioritise working with properties that collaborate with local communities and address location-specific needs from education to anti-poaching. We assess our partners to ensure the people we work with share our values of ensuring our trips continue to act as a force for good. Here we share some of the positive impacts your stay here contributes to.
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