Bajos del Toro
El Silencio Lodge & Spa
Photo: Sergio Pucci/Courtesy of El Silencio Lodge & Spa
Bajos del Toro, Costa Rica
TEL: (888) 437-7111
Costa Rica has long been known as an eco-travel destination, but El Silencio—a serene retreat on 500 acres opened in 2008 by the owners of the nearby Hotel Punta Islita—presents an unusual level of luxury for the green-oriented adventurer. Designed by prominent Costa Rican architect Ronald Zurcher in a “rustic zen” style, the 16 cottages each feature a private deck, outdoor whirlpool, gas fireplace, and top-of-the line amenities (L’Occitane and more), and all have views of the majestic Poás Volcano. Guests can tour the 1,300-square-foot organic garden to learn about the vegetables, fruits, and herbs that are served at the in-house restaurant. And the resort lives up to its name: there are no in-room TVs or even cell-phone reception.
Room to Book:
The two suites next to the property's Gorrion Creek offer the most privacy, while numbers 10 and 8 are farthest from the main lodge and offer the best unobstructed mountain views.
Insider Tip:
The eco-concierges at El Silencio double as naturalists: take a private hiking tour to the property's three cascading waterfalls. Be sure to keep an eye out for sloths and the elusive white-headed capuchin.
Amenities
Open / Closes- Adjoining Rooms
- Accessible by Public Transportation
- Breakfast Included
- Babysitting
- Concierge
- Childcare
- Destination Spa
- Design Hotel
- Family Friendly
- Green/Eco-Friendly
- Gay Friendly
- Horseback Riding
- Handicapped Accessible
- Kids' Programs
- Luxury Boutique Hotel
- Laundry Service
- Meal Plan
- Meeting Room
- Maid Service
- Non-Traditional
- Parking Available
- Spa
- Safari Lodge
- Turndown
- Valet Parking
- WiFi
- Wine Hotel
Number of Suites: 16
Year Opened: 2008
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