EcoLodge San Luis & Biological Station
Come experience the stunning cloud forest scenery, extraordinary biodiversity, comfortable facilities and accommodations, stimulating company, and world-class programs of Ecolodge San Luis & Biological Station. Directed by tropical biologists, the project integrates education, research, ecotourism, and community relations, and offers a wide range of activities for academic groups and general audiences alike. Situated on a working tropical farm at the head of the San Luis Valley, the property borders the Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve and the Children's International Rainforest, and shares with them a stunning diversity of wildlife. Ecolodge San Luis & Biological Station has been recognized as a model of sustainable tropical ecotourism. Please read on…


All accommodations are newly-built, comfortable, and immaculate. Three kinds of lodging are available:

Cabina rooms - spacious, well-appointed accommodations nestled among the trees, with private baths, balconies, and a covered terrace overlooking the San Luis River gorge. Twelve cabina rooms sleep up to 3, 4, or 5 people each. Located an 8-minute walk along a country road from the dining hall, classroom, and other lodgings.

Bungalow rooms - comfortable, roomy lodgings with private baths and a covered veranda. Four bungalow rooms sleep 4-5 people each. Located close to the bunkhouse, dining hall, and classroom.

Bunkhouse -- the most economical, mahogany paneled dorm rooms with bunkbeds and shared baths. Ideal for student groups and researchers. The bunkhouse is divided into 4 rooms, and sleeps a total of 30 persons. Located close to the bungalow, dining hall, and classroom.

Hearty Costa Rican country fare featuring farm-fresh ingredients is cooked over a traditional wood stove and served family-style at long tables in the company of scientists, students, and guests in the airy, book-lined dining hall.

An open-air classroom and meeting hall is used for lectures, slide presentations, seminars, and a variety of hands-on activities. A small laboratory is used for student projects and research.

San Luis is unspoiled and undiscovered. You will be enchanted by the beauty and serenity of the region; the dedication and professionalism of the staff; and the warmth and hospitality of the community as a whole.



Come to Ecolodge San Luis and discover tropical nature and Costa Rican rural culture in the company of our superb team of expert resident naturalists. All our guides are active researchers, eager to share their knowledge and enthusiasm. Immerse yourself in hands-on activities, learn about tropical ecology, and experience Costa Rican life first-hand. The wide range of activities includes:


- Guided and solo walks on our extensive trail system
- Lectures, seminars, and slide presentations
- Tropical farm activities, coffee picking, milking
- Hands-on laboratory and field activities
- Reforestation projects
- Spanish language workshops
- World-class birdwatching with expert guides
- Swimming under the San Luis waterfall
- Horseback riding
- Tours of the medicinal garden
- Guided night hikes
- Cloud forest photography
- Cooking and dance workshops
- Volleyball with staff and neighbors
- Volunteer research participation
- Fiestas with the San Luis community
- Homestays with local families

Day-trips to Monteverde and Santa Elena, the Skywalk canopy bridges, Skytrek zipline, butterfly garden, hummingbird gallery, Monteverde Cheese factory, CASEM women's crafts cooperative, and more…

…Or relax with a book in a hammock, distracted only by the call of toucans…

Rates 2004-2005

Room Type

Number of Persons

Price by Person

Cabina

Single
Double
Additional Person

$96.16
$90.50
$39.50

Bungalow

Single
Double
Additional Person

$73.53
$67.88
$39.60

Bunkhouse

N/A

$56.57

Rates are Per Person. They include meals, lodging, and activities. Tax is not included.

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