El Silencio Lodge & Spa

El Silencio, a Relais & Châteaux hotel

It is in the heart of Costa Rica, in a valley with lush vegetation, that El Silencio Lodge & Spa has established itself. Around a winding road, you discover an elegant lodge of 16 sleek suites facing the emerald mountains covered in a strange cloud forest. El Silencio delivers much more than the promise of its name: it is the dream starting point for ecological hiking. Nestled at the edge of the Juan Castro Blanco National Park, between mountains and lush forests, El Silencio Lodge is a peaceful eco-retreat less than a 2-hour drive from San José. The famous Costa Rican architect Ronald Zurcher favoured a simple and elegant design intimately linked to the use of bamboo wood and glass to erase the boundaries between inside and outside. Built on stilts, the 16 suites feature a bedroom, a seating area, a vast bathroom with a jacuzzi, and a private wooden terrace with two charming rocking chairs. From there, you will be immersed in the heart of nature, lulled by the sound of water, and set off to discover a lush ecosystem dotted with astonishing wildflowers and enhanced by the stealthy flight of the fabulous quetzal and fragile hummingbirds.

STYLE

A modern, warm vibe combining a tropical and mountain lodge feel

SITUATION

A 1.5-hour drive from San Jose, in a corridor between the Juan Castro Blanco National Park and the Poas Volcano National Park

CAPACITY

16 suites nestled in the tropical rainforest

HIGHLIGHTS

El Silencio is the ideal haven for understanding the country's ecological diversity, and all within exceptional hotel conditions designed by R&C

THE EXPERIENCES

  • Guided forest walks, horseback riding, mountain biking, rafting...
  • Birdwatching
  • Romantic dinner in the forest
  • ESENCIA Spa and Outdoor Yoga

THE EXTRAORDINARY

El Silencio Lodge & Spa is nestled within a superb private reserve. The mountains are blanketed in a mysterious cloud forest, home to a rare and surprising ecosystem. From the property's trails, you can go for walks and observe the flora and fauna, beautiful waterfalls and splendid hummingbirds...

ETHICS

El Silencio Lodge & Spa encourages synergies between the hotel, local communities and the ecosystem. Local sourcing and employment policies are in place. The 200-hectare private reserve is fully protected, waste is recycled, compost feeds the vegetable garden and cleaning products are eco-friendly.