Chayote Lodge is a boutique, coffee-themed hotel located in Costa Rica's mountainous Central Valley, approximately one hour from San José. Inspired by the rich coffee culture of the region, the lodge's design reflects various elements of the coffee making process — the guest bungalows, for example, have been designed to resemble the traditional coffee receiving stations ("recibidores").
Each of the 12 spacious bungalows feature a private terrace with wonderful views of the surrounding valley and volcanoes on a clear day. Meals using fresh local produce are served in the Quelites Restaurant, which has a cozy fireplace and also an outdoor terrace café to enjoy the views on warm days.
Among the activities available to book locally are hiking, birdwatching in the surrounding cloudforest and coffee tours.
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Tour ideas in San José & Central Valley
Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at Chayote Lodge as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.
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Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favorite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can't be bettered.
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Experiences while staying here
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area's inhabitants.
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Café Britt Coffee Excursion ![Cafe Britt Coffee Show]()
Café Britt Coffee Excursion
Café Britt Coffee Excursion
Traditionally dressed guides will take you on an interactive tour around the six acres of coffee fields, tropical gardens and coffee processing facilities. The volcanic views from the plantation are spectacular along with those of the Central Valley.
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Pacuare River Rafting
Pacuare River Rafting
This heart-thumping trip takes you along the Pacuare River's grade III and IV rapids, which wind their way through stunning virgin rainforest where a huge diversity of animals, birds and butterflies can be seen along the river's edge.
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Rain Forest Aerial Tram ![Howler monkey]()
Rain Forest Aerial Tram
Rain Forest Aerial Tram
The 2.6 km long ride lasts about 90 minutes and takes you on a fascinating journey through the canopy which is one of the most biologically diverse rainforests in Costa Rica.
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San José & Central Valley and nearby places
- El Silencio Lodge 11 kilometers away
- Turrialba 81 kilometers away
- San Ramón 14 kilometers away
- San Gerardo de Dota 91 kilometers away
- Central Pacific Coast 74 kilometers away
- Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui 52 kilometers away
- Manuel Antonio 90 kilometers away
- Esterillos 72 kilometers away
- Dominical 116 kilometers away
- Monteverde Cloud Forest 45 kilometers away