Chayote Lodge, Costa Rica: Where Nature and Culture Meet
Experience stunning Costa Rica nature in luxurious lodgings
Take in the dramatic natural beauty of Costa Rica like never before on this 4+ night getaway in the cozy Chayote Lodge. With your own rental car, you'll be able to explore the surrounding areas at your own leisure — whether you'd like to stroll around coffee farms, marvel at stunning volcanoes, or hike around incredible cloud forests, there's no shortage of outdoor adventures and cultural experiences to enjoy in Chayote Country.
What's Included
- Roundtrip economy class airfare to San Jose (SJO)
- Automatic car rental for the duration of your trip with Wi-Fi Router*
- Pick up / Drop off SJO Airport
- 4 nights in Naranjo at Chayote Lodge, with private terrace
- Breakfast Daily
Great Ways to Explore
Get ready to spend 4 nights in nature's paradise while staying in the luxurious Chayote Lodge, found in Costa Rica's mountainous valleys and cloud forests with breathtaking views of the Iraza Volcanoes, Nicoya Gulf, and more! Inspired by the famously rich coffee culture in the region, each cabin at this lodge is fashioned for each coffee's story. Enjoy an intimate fireplace and unique dining experiences during your stay, and explore the stunning surrounding areas — rain forests, volcano craters, coffee fields, and other natural wonders await you in Chayote Country!
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
- Roundtrip economy class airfare to San Jose (SJO)
- Automatic car rental for the duration of your trip with Wi-Fi Router*
- Pick up / Drop off SJO Airport
- 4 nights in Naranjo at Chayote Lodge, with private terrace
- Breakfast Daily
Get ready to spend 4 nights in nature's paradise while staying in the luxurious Chayote Lodge, found in Costa Rica's mountainous valleys and cloud forests with breathtaking views of the Iraza Volcanoes, Nicoya Gulf, and more! Inspired by the famously rich coffee culture in the region, each cabin at this lodge is fashioned for each coffee's story. Enjoy an intimate fireplace and unique dining experiences during your stay, and explore the stunning surrounding areas — rain forests, volcano craters, coffee fields, and other natural wonders await you in Chayote Country!
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
Day 1. Welcome to San Jose!
Welcome to beautiful Costa Rica! Pick up your rental car from SJO airport and head to your paradise lodge less than an hour away. Take in the beautiful scenery as you drive, settle into your tranquil accommodations, and rest well — tomorrow, you explore Chayote Country!
Check-in - Chayote Lodge
Immerse yourself in greenery and escape to peace, serenity, and the true beauty of Costa Rica. Chayote Lodge presents a new lodging concept, where the unique combination of culture and nature meet to share with its guests one of the most valuable treasures of Costa Rica: its authentic lifestyle and culture. It features only 12 spacious bungalows, each with a private terrace, WiFi, and breathtaking views of the Poas, Barva, and Iraza Volcanos, as well as the Central Valley and the Nicoya Gulf in the Pacific Ocean, seen on clear days.
Inspired by the rich coffee culture of the region, each nook of the property resembles a piece of the coffee picker's story and their lifestyle. Moreover, Chayote Lodge's architecture and design integrates the most noteworthy elements of the coffee culture. For instance, the bungalows will look like the traditional Coffee Receiving Stations known locally as "Recibidores". The main building of the lodge offers an intimate fireplace, a fusion cuisine restaurant that mixes local flavors with international dishes, a terrace cafe and a popular bar where guests have the opportunity to interact with the locals and learn about their traditions.
Indulge in mouthwatering Costa Rican cuisine while gazing out at picture-perfect views of Central Valley and its volcanic range, the Gulf of Nicoya, and the green mountains that surround the property. Feel welcomed by the warm atmosphere of Quelites Restaurant, or enjoy the pleasant breeze at the terrace cafe! After dinner, cozy up around the main fireplace, unwind with a drink, and look through priceless photos from your day.Â
Day 2. Chayote Lodge
Rise and shine, it's your first full day here in the Chayote Lodge! Wake up to rich coffee and explore around the area today. Take a short hike through the rain forest to enter the El Chayote Forest Reserve, a serene preservation featuring an abundant forest rich with wildlife, particularly bird species. You can choose to wander around yourself or take a guided tour offered by the Chayote Lodge!
Vamos! It's time for an authentic Costa Rican experience tonight. You can choose to tour with the Lodge or go by yourself to the charming village of Sarchi, about thirty minutes from your accommodations. This artisan village is home to Viejillos, a famous disco where Latino bands play live music. From Salsa to Merengue, you'll learn classic Latin dances and have the time of your life as you dance the night away!
Day 3. Chayote Lodge
Perhaps today you'd like to treat yourself to one of the tours the Chayote Lodge offers! Take the Naranjo Coffee and Town Experience tour to visit some of the best coffee plantations in the world. Learn more about Espiritu Santo Coffee on the farm where it's produced, and then wander around the Municipal Market to buy fresh local fruits.
Alternatively, you can choose their Zarcero and Bajos del Toro tour to drive to the small village of Zarcero. Here, you will enjoy sweet treats and beautiful flowers, and maybe even get the chance to speak with Zarcero Park's famous longtime gardener for insider tips on the gorgeous cypress trees around the park.
Day 4. Chayote Lodge
Hop in your rental car and head to Los Bajos del Toro today! This quaint village is surrounded by rainforest by the Poas Volcano, and houses the spectacular Toro Amarillo Waterfall. Marvel at this beautiful attraction and wander around the Palmira plantations filled with potatoes and cabbages, all while admiring the stunning natural forest.
Found in the Volcanic Central Range of Costa Rica, Poas volcano boasts the widest crater in the world and is a National Park with a museum highlighting the geological cycle of the volcano. Take a stroll up close to admire the crater, explore one of the many trails in the park, and walk through a cloud forest to discover a former volcano, Botos Lagoon.
Day 5. Depart San Jose!
Pack up your suitcase and return your rental car to SJO airport, it's time to board your flight home!
Fly home!
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