Valle Escondido Nature Reserve Hotel & Farm  

In the cloud-kissed hills of Monteverde, just outside Santa Elena. A 1-minute drive from Monteverde Butterfly Gardens and about 9 minutes from Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve. Children's Eternal Rain Forest Bajo del Tigre is a short walk away.

A family-run lodge set inside Valle Escondido Nature Reserve and working farm. The property has 29 guestrooms with garden or terrace views, ceiling fans and blackout drapes. Expect rustic-chic, farm-to-forest vibes, hiking trails, tropical birdwatching, virgin rivers and waterfalls right from the grounds.

Complimentary wireless internet across the property and free self-parking. On-site perks include a picnic area, bike parking, terrace and garden spaces, tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, laundry and a safe-deposit box. Roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge. Wake up to misty cloud-forest mornings and explore the reserve on guided walks.

Conference hall for meetings and events. Complimentary wireless internet and luggage storage available for business travelers.

Farm to Table Escondido is the on-site restaurant with garden views and a bar/lounge. A coffee shop/cafe is also on property. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM, with farm-to-table and local Costa Rican flavors featured.