B&B di Cartago

Evan Amerika Syarikat

Our previous trips to CR were bus tours covering several "hot" birding spots. Moving daily, bouncing down bumpy roads covered a lots of ground but was schedule driven and hard on the joints. We were looking for a place in the middle of bird country to call home for a couple of weeks. Arte de Plumas is in a beautiful, misty, mountain valley near the town of La Suiza, 3 hours SE of SJO . The open dining hall and spacious deck look north down the valley. The weather was cool with light breezes. The skies alternated from clouds to sun, hourly, as mist rolled over the tops of the mountains. The lodge has beautiful architecture, bright, exceptionally clean, spacious rooms acoustically tuned to the rainforest sounds, no howler monkeys, great water (and coffee), and private baths with good plumbing. Every morning something new was sitting along the stairwell window sill (praying mantis, stick bug, elephant beetle, katydids, giant toads....) The pretty river running along the front of the property changes character daily. Lots of wildlife, tons of birds, amazing, friendly, accommodating kitchen with local produce and dishes. The manager is a bird guru who will talk about local species and photo ops as long as you want. The 28 acre park, in its second year of operation, is a diamond in the rough. On drizzly days you can sit on the sundeck, sip coffee and shoot humming birds and Oropendola. For the adventurer, there are several kilometers of newly constructed trails up the mountain and along the river as well as treks up and down the rocky farm road leading into the property. About half a kilometer past the end of the pavement, Arte de Plumas Birding Lodge is perfect base for day trips to destinations in the Turrialba area.

Alina United Kingdom

Really really lovely host, great views and great facilities! Nice breakfast too

Erica Amerika Syarikat

We have arrived tired from Corcovado National Park. The receptionist, Karina, was extremely helpful with parking in, getting in our luggage, any extra needs. Breakfast was tasty and served nicely. The beds were good, the hotel looks very pleasant, and is located at the best possible area, 1 min on foot to the big cathedral. All was prima.

Daniel Costa Rica

The customer service, attention and food was really really good.

Fabio Costa Rica

The birding and the weather. I really enjoy that they have done an amazing job for getting plants with flowers that attract many species of birds. The property is tidy and clean and well distributed, with some beautiful trail on the reserve for birdwatching. Very cosy fire place that warms up all the living room and also the wood oven is amazing for cooking and Jesenia and Alvaro prepare you a delicious home made pizza with a glass of wine! Just perfect for a cold evening up the cloud forest.

Sarah Amerika Syarikat

Gorgeous location, friendly staff, beautiful views throughout the room, delicious breakfasts.