* A Cloud forest to know
We take the road to San Gerardo de Dota – Savegre, where we are shocked and overwhelmed by the great nature that this valley hides.
And what a great news it has been to receive recently by UNESCO the official declaration of this place, "Savegre", as a Biosphere Reserve. This area is home to 20% of the flora, 54% of the mammals, and 59% of all the birds in Costa Rica. Besides, it is one of the cleanest "basins" in Central America. This category of conservation considers people and the community as fundamental pillars for achieving sustainable development in the country.
We learnt about this when we visited the hidden and majestic Trogón Lodge Hotel, which offers a delicious menu to its guests, with unique dishes elaborated with products cultivated in this place. The closest population to the hotel is manly engaged in agriculture, cattle rising, recreational fishing and ecotourism. Some of these products are even organic.
When you arrive to Trogón Lodge you feel completely outside of the noisy city, between exuberant mountains, surrounded by the bird song and the fresh water that flows through the nearby rivers. You can also find short and long trails that will lead you to beautiful waterfalls, you can sign in for a zip line ride, or you can participate in a tour to the Los Quetzales National Park, where you can experience a close encounter with the phoenix bird of the Tropical Cloud Forest, the "Quetzal".
This place is ideal for nature lovers that seek for a quiet place during their trips and not a hotel crowd with guests. The charming rooms of Trogón Lodge are built with wood and have a comfortable terrace to admire nature. And, of course, they are excellent if you want to have a good rest.
For more information: http://www.trogonlodge.com/
Photos by: Trogón Lodge Hotel
