El Toucanet Lodge is a charming rustic mountain lodge, offering a peaceful retreat and cool mountain climate. Six comfortable rooms with a double and a single bed, private bathroom, hot water, small balcony. Large windows offer spectacular views to the mountains and cloud forest. Plenty of extra blankets keep you warm on chilly nights. All the rooms are equipped with reading lamps. Enjoy our personalized service in a comfortable rustic atmosphere. The warm hospitality of its hosts and the lovely setting have attracted tourists from all over the world since it opened its doors in 2005. Relax in front the fireplace in our quaint and cozy restaurant at day's end.
 

At our restaurant (only for our guests) you will enjoy homecooked meals, a mixture of Costa Rican and international food, so you won't miss out on the native goodies. The specialty of the house is fresh baked trout and fresh whole wheat breads. Vegetarian meals are always available! The picture on the ride side shows our bar where you can enjoy some drinks at night.
 

El Toucanet Lodge is located in the highlands of Costa Rica, about a 2 hour drive from San Jose (good roads). The valley of Copey is part of the Los Santos Forest Reserve and Las Vueltas Biological Reserve. A great place to break up the long drive to the southern beaches and national parks.

Tours (guided, bilingual)

Birdwatching
Free guided tour every morning to hunt for the elusive Resplendent Quetzal, frequent sightings are common in the summer months (December to July). For serious birders over 160 birds listed within hiking distance from the lodge. To mention some: Trogons, Emerald Toucanet, Long Tailed Silky flycatcher, Coppery-Headed Emerald, etc.

Horseback Riding
Guided horseback riding tours along quiet country roads passing by unspoiled creeks and streams up to untouched cloud forest where ageless gigantic oak trees are covered with a variety of colorful bromeliads, moss and wild orchids; and breathtaking views. Rides go from 2 to 6 hours.

Coffee Factory
Guided tour. A short drive down the valley into coffee country to a real coffee mill processing the world famous Tarrazu coffee. You will visit this co-op "CoopeTarrazu" wish has been receiving and milling this special coffee since 1960. From december to march the mill is in full operation receiving and processing coffee. You will see the whole process from unloading hand picked coffee beans from rural vehicles to filling the hundred pound burlap sacks of coffee ready for export. Then on to the tasting room and of course a delicious cup of fresh Tarrazu coffee.

Cloud Forest
A paradise for nature lovers and birdwatchers. At an altitude of 8000 feet capture the sense of fresh air and closeness to nature and heaven. This private forest is a majestic primary forest with abundance of very tall trees, moss lichens and parasites forming a very impressive sight decorated with great variety of red bromeliads and flowers. You will also experience the enchantment of hearing the quiet and the musical notes of birds.

Paramo
Paramo Las Vueltas rises to over 10,000 feet, where the vegetation is defined by the climate. Mist, fog, strong winds, drizzle and sudden temperature changes arrest the growth of the unique flora. Along the trail you sight shrub-like plants, dwarfed and twisted trees, abundant grass species, all characteristic of the paramo. However, when the sky is clear, the paramo is a hidden treasure with a profusion of flowers and hues of green and yellow.

For all of our tours we recommend hiking boots, a light coat and sunscreen.