The 2-fingered Sloth, with more diverse feeding habits that include fabaceae and vines, can’t swim.
Tip: It is a symbol of hospitality in our country.
IMPRESSIVE WORLD OF BIODIVERSITY
HOGAR DE MILES DE SPECIES
Our project was born under the premise of “the least environmental impact possible.”
With the Braulio Carrillo National Park just a stone’s throw away, we also function as a “protection zone” for the park. We preserve thousands of Flora and Fauna species, and you can spot them all up close in a safe and environmentally-friendly way with us!
6000
PLANT SPECIES
142
MAMMAL SPECIES
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79
Bats -
15
Carnivores -
6
Edentulous -
3
Primates -
23
Rodents -
7
marsupials -
4
artiodactyls -
2
leporidos
BIRD WATCHING
Being surrounded by the thick natural reserve, birdwatching is especially rich and diverse. This makes us a preferred destination for spotting the 500+ species we have tallied on our property.
discoverment
Supervised by the National Audubon Society, we carry out every year “Bird Tallies”. This made it possible to make two discoveries of new nests, namely one for the Green Thorntail (Discosura conversii) and one for the Yellow-eared Toucanet (Selenidera spectabilis), discoveries made by ornithologists Julio Sánchez and Luis Sandoval, respectively.
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Listed among the 10 best bird watching destinations in Central and North America.
THE EMBLEMATIC TAPIR
Since the Tapir one of the most hard-working architects of the forest, it’s totally logical we chose it for our symbol. Its capacity for eating big-seeded fruit facilitates their dispersion and is a key factor in the creation of new forest.
With gestation periods of 400 days, and an 8-month nursing period, the mothers seek reduced habitats for their protection. Our reserve has been able to proudly witness the birth of 7 Tapirs in 14 years. You can spot them from the Lodge and, if we’re lucky, they will calmly come walking alongside the parking lot roundabout and around the rooms.
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TOTAL BIRTHS
15
YEARS AT THE LODGE
Curious fact:
The mother keeps her female babies close to her until they’re 3 years old, and the male babies until they’re 1.5 years old.
LOS ARBÓREOS SLOTHS
Part of the distinctive fauna of Costa Rica, the Sloth inhabits our trees and its smile is almost a symbol of the hospitality of our country.
Our reserve has 2 species:
The 3-fingered Sloth, which feeds off the guarumo and bejuco trees; it can also swim.
Tip: They are the sweetest and most enchanting creature in the forest.
With a bit of patience, you can catch them either hugging a branch or hanging by one arm and scratching themselves with the other.
A COLORFUL PARADISE OF FROGS
Amidst the myriad of frogs of all sizes you can spot in our thick rainforest, the most outstanding one is by far Sylvia’s Tree Frog (Cruziohyla sylviae), with its yellows and oranges and black stripes. You can also find among the thick foliage the Spiny-headed Tree Frog (Anotheca spinosa), a medium-sized Hylidae with spikes on its head simulating a tiara. Enjoy them during your Guided Hikes!
Rana Cabezona
Rana Corona
Rana Cristal Fantasma
Rana de Cristal Spinosa
Rana Gato
Rana Hoja Ojos Rojos
Rana Ladrona
Rana Ojos Negros
Rana Ojos Rojos
Rana Riachuelo
Rana Tigre
