These eight luxurious bungalows are located in the heart of the Los Santos Forest Reserve, some 80 km from the capital city of San José off the Pan-American Highway heading towards the southern part of Costa Rica.

The small village of San Gerardo de Dota is only a few kilometers away. Constructed on the top of a hill in the middle of this valley full of Quetzals, these bungalows offer a spectacular view of the cloud forest at an altitude of 2600 meters. The primary forest with century old oak trees is less than a minute’s walk away.

Every bungalow consists of one or two bedrooms with private bathroom and a terrace. The four-person bungalows have a living room with a fully equipped kitchen. All the rooms offer spectacular views of the valley with its cloud covered mountains.

All Standard rooms have queen-sized beds, goose-feather duvets, heating, minibar, coffeemaker, Satellite TV, private terrace, Jacuzzi, hairdryer and safe deposit box. The 2 four-person bungalows also have a kitchen.

The Suite is larger than the standard rooms and offers a cozy fireplace and a private garden with terrace where you can choose to have your breakfast brought to you.

A walking trail system provides access to the nearby nine hectare private cloud forest reserve. Furthermore, they are the closest hotel to the newly created Los Quetzales National Park.

Breakfast à la carte, which is included in the rates, is available beginning at 7:00 am.  Lunch is also offered at the restaurant and for dinner there is a typical Costa Rican restaurant with very good local food just 500 meters up the road. It is possible to order dinner and have it delivered right to your own bungalow.

For most people it is almost a must to see the Quetzal.  Dantica Lodge offers tours with the best guides in the valley to spot them which is normally early in the morning.  However, with a bit of luck you can see them from the lodge or walking on the trails anytime of day.

The road continues downhill for another 6 kilometers through lush lower montane forest. At the end, there is a trail that takes you to the most beautiful waterfall of the valley. The hike is not too easy and will take at least 3 hours. There are some nice trails in this lower region with beautiful fern-trees. The presence of some restaurants makes it ideal to combine this day-trip with some fresh apple or peach juice.

RATES 2013 - 2014

• Rates do not include local taxes (13%).
• Rates include breakfast.
• Maximum 05 persons in 4-person bungalow.
• Maximum 03 persons in 2-person bungalow.
• Extra person additional charge US$50.00 + taxes.
• Children up to 10 years old in double occupancy stay for free.
• Children from 10 - 12 years old in double occupancy room, half price.
• Rates are subject to change without previous notice.