Bosque de Paz
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Bosque de Paz
Lodge
Del Parque de Zarcero 14 kms noroeste, Valle del Rio Toro, Zarcero, Alajuela, Costa Rica
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Located in Palmira, Bosque de Paz is in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Juan Castro Blanco National Park and Catarata del Toro. This lodge is 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from Poás Volcano National Park and 8.4 mi (13.6 km) from Parque Francisco Alvarado Segura.Show More
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Highlights
Free parking
Delicious breakfast
Airport drop-off available
Lots to doAmenities
Hot springs
ParkingFree
Wi-Fi in public areasFree
Conference room
Library
Luggage storage
Airport drop-off
Airport pick-up
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Property Description
Located in Palmira, Bosque de Paz is in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Juan Castro Blanco National Park and Catarata del Toro. This lodge is 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from Poás Volcano National Park and 8.4 mi (13.6 km) from Parque Francisco Alvarado Segura.
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4.4/5
Very GoodCleanliness4.4
Amenities4.4
Location4.4
Service4.4
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Surroundings
Airport: Juan Santamaria International Airport
(45.1 km)
Airport: Tobias Bolaños International Airport
(61.7 km)
Landmarks: Entrada Bajos Del Toro
(1.2 km)
Landmarks: Iglesia Católica de Toro Amarillo
(2.3 km)
Landmarks: Catarata vuelta del cañon
(3.0 km)
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Rooms
Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
Policies
6
Standard Double Room with Garden View
3 queen beds
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Wi-Fi in room
Towels
Bedding: Duvet
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6
Junior King Suite with Mountain View
1 king bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Wi-Fi in room
Mountain view
Towels
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5
Superior Double Room with Mountain View
2 queen beds
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Wi-Fi in room
Mountain view
Towels
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Guest Reviews
4.4/5
Very Good
20 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness4.4
- Amenities4.4
- Location4.4
- Service4.4
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AI Summary
The staff excels in assistance and dietary accommodation, creating a pleasant stay. Guests appreciate the clean, spacious, and elegantly decorated rooms with good hot showers. The beautiful location offers a peaceful escape.
Hal72
April 1, 2025
Interesting Lodge. Well off the beaten path. Nice hiking trails and gardens that attracted hummingbirds. Feeders also attracted coati, agouti, and paca. Food was very good. Staff very willing to accommodate shifting dietary needs. Room was nice and comfortable.
Excursion14366524208
March 15, 2025
We stayed several nights in this beautiful lodge during a birding photography tour. Bosque de Paz means Forest of Peace. It was our favorite lodge of the whole tour. It is in a beautiful location. The staff is personable and very helpful. The owners, Frederico and Vanessa, warmly welcomed us at dinner. The hummingbird feeders by the dining room attracts many many birds. We also enjoyed the many coatis, agoutis, and other animals we could see in the area across the river. If you like birdwatching, orchid gardens, taking pictures of wildlife and birds, going on jungle nature hikes through a cloud forest, and believe in conservation, than this is the perfect place for you!
Guest User
February 27, 2025
This is a very rustic lodge. Even our room, the junior suite, was very basic. The king size bed was fine, and the bathroom was good, except for the fact that the toilet became clogged twice during our 2-night stay! There are limited options for meals, at breakfast and dinner, but the food was good. Wines by the glass were OK. The bird feeders, especially for hummingbirds, were very good. The location allowed for good day trips to nearby birding areas.
Guest User
February 12, 2025
We loved our stay at Bosque de Paz - near Bajos del Toro and on a beautiful property with hiking/walking trails. Getting there does require some driving on windy mountain roads, including a gravel road directly into/and out of the lodge, but we managed with a regular small SUV (not a 4x4) without problems. The staff was very kind and welcoming, and the property felt secluded and private in a good way. The room was basic but comfortable. Meals are in a dining room with view of hummingbirds in the morning, as well as other wildlife like squirrels, other birds, an agouti, and pacas at night! It is a short drive to get to the local waterfall attractions around Bajos del Toro - one of our favorite experiences during our trip though was doing a waterfall hike on the property - with a private, stunning waterfall at the end, with no one else around! Would absolutely recommend for travelers, especially couples, looking for a quiet, relaxing getaway surrounded by nature!
Guest User
January 31, 2023
Die Lage mitten in der Natur mit guten Wanderwegen direkt von der Unterkunft, u. a. zu einem schönen Wasserfall war schön. Das Personal hat uns viel gezeigt und ist sehr sehr hilfsbereit. Es gibt eine Menge Kolibris die einen förmlich umschwirren und noch weitere Vögel zu fotografieren. Der große Orchideengarten ist gleich an der Lodge; leider war gerade keine Blütezeit. Nicht gefallen hat uns: Die Bilder auf der Webseite entsprechen nicht mehr dem aktuellen Stand. Der Teich ist weg und die gezeigten Räume haben wir so nicht vorgefunden. Die auf den Fotos dargestellte Gemütlichkeit gibt es nicht. Die Zimmer sind eher einfach/rustikal ausgestattet. Es war sehr kalt und es gibt keine Möglichkeit zu heizen. Den Preis empfinden wir für diese Ausstattung als völlig überteuert. Das Essen war bodenständig aber mit 26 Doller für ein Abendessen dem nicht gerechtfertigt. Es handelt sich nicht um ein Restaurant im eigentlichen Sinn. Es gab nur das Menü. Gegenüber des Restaurants werden Tiere durch Füttern angelockt.
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Guest User
February 2, 2025
Beautiful lodge in a beautiful location with excellent staff and food. My family (a total of 7 of us ranging in age from 10 to 69) stayed here for 4 nights. The weather was unusually rainy and windy for much of our stay (apparently, it is never windy and January is usually dry), but we still had a lovely stay. The trails were beautiful and plentiful and the hummingbirds, coatis, and paca that were commonly seen around the lodge were a treat. Fredrico (the owner) and his staff were absolutely wonderful. The waterfalls, blue river, and the towns of Zarcero and Sarchi were all beautiful, unique, and not too far too get to (but via crazy roads). It is only 90 minutes, but a whole world away from the airport. By staying here, you are helping to conserve the large tract of wilderness the property owns which provides a wildlife corridor between two national parks.
Zia
May 16, 2024
Dirty, dark, unsafe and insanely expensive, total waste of money and a terrible experience.
Laura S
August 8, 2023
We stayed two nights at Hotel Bosque de Paz at the beginning of June with rain in the afternoons. The dining hall served excellent “home cooking” style meals and had the best coffee. We were in Costa Rica for almost a month, I swear this place really did have the best coffee. The lodge promotes the natural beauty of the forest to be the landscaping. The hummingbird feeders were great. So many hummingbirds. We saw a lot of birds and agouti at the fruit station adjacent to the dining hall. The property has undergone reforestation for the past 27 years and is now a biological reserve with a huge secondary cloud forest. Our host, Mario, led us on a guided birding tour on our first morning stay. There are well marked trails throughout the lodge grounds. We hiked a little later in the afternoon prior to the rain and again the next morning before breakfast.
Services & Amenities
Most Popular Amenities
Hot springs
Off-site
Parking
Free
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Conference room
Library
Luggage storage
Airport drop-off
Additional charge
Airport pick-up
Additional charge
Hot springs
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Parking
Parking
Free
Transportation
Airport drop-off
Additional charge
Airport pick-up
Additional charge
Front Desk Services
Safe at front desk
Luggage storage
Front desk (limited hours)
Languages Spoken
English
Spanish
Food & Drink
Lobby bar
Health & Wellness
Ziplining
Off-site
Hot springs
Off-site
Activities
Eco tours
Off-site
Gaming area
Public Areas
Library
No smoking in public areas
Garden
Cleaning Services
Laundry service (on-site)
Clothes dryer
Business Services
Conference room
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 12:00–18:00
Check-out: Before 10:00
Front desk hours: [Mon-Sun]06:00–18:00
Child Policies
Please contact the hotel for details on their child and extra bed policies.
Cribs and Extra Beds
For all room types, cribs and extra beds cannot be added.
Breakfast
TypeWestern
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact hotel |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are not allowed
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old.
Paying at the Hotel
Property Description
- Number of Rooms: 12
Located in Palmira, Bosque de Paz is in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Juan Castro Blanco National Park and Catarata del Toro. This lodge is 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from Poás Volcano National Park and 8.4 mi (13.6 km) from Parque Francisco Alvarado Segura.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this lodge include an arcade/game room, a television in a common area, and tour/ticket assistance.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the lodge's room service (during limited hours). A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Planning an event in Palmira? This lodge has 775 square feet (72 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 individually decorated guestrooms. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this lodge include an arcade/game room, a television in a common area, and tour/ticket assistance.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the lodge's room service (during limited hours). A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Planning an event in Palmira? This lodge has 775 square feet (72 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 individually decorated guestrooms. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads.