El Chayote Lodge


Set on hill top at 5400 feet above sea level in the outskirts of the mountainous central valley, Chayote Lodge is just 50 minutes from San Jose Airport. Chayote Lodge is an authentic travel experience that boasts 12 spacious bungalows with a breath taking views of the nearby Poas and Barva Volcanoes, the Central Valley and the Nicoya Gulf in the Pacific Ocean on clear days. Surrounded by coffee fields, green pastures, and a rich agricultural environment, the area depicts the best of a simple yet enriching Costa Rican tradition.

All suites feature king-size beds, a spacious living room with couch, polished wood floors, telephone, and Wi-Fi, with a suspended balcony over a private coffee garden surrounded by the cloud forest where you will enjoy breathtaking views. Each suite has been decorated by a local artisan's exclusive furniture design and inspired by a Costa Rica’s coffee culture and rural lifestyle.

In addition, a main restaurant building hosts an intimate fireplace with glass walls and comfortable seating area next to the bar. A terrace café just outside the main dining room is the perfect setting for an ‘alfresco’ breakfast, lunch or afternoon coffee.

Its strategic location right in the middle of Costa Rica is a perfect gateway to discover national parks, waterfalls, coffee fields, rural villages, and local artisans. Enjoy the local lifestyle by visiting homes, gardens and city parks within the vicinity.


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