Hotel Pedacito de Cielo Ecolodge

Overview

Description

Hotel Pedacito De Cielo is a beautiful ecolodge on the banks of the San Carlos River in the northern zone of Costa Rica. We are in the San Juan – La Selva Biological Corridor and we were declared a pioneer gateway site of the Costa Rican Bird Route by the Rainforest Biodiversity Group. We have a private reserve only 1.2 miles (2 km) from the hotel with numerous trails where you can see the rainforest, animals, and native vegetation. There is also a lagoon with docks to explore and watch birds including toucans, parakeets, hummingbirds, red-winged blackbirds, and more.

We have an excellent guide who can show you our abundant flora and fauna. After a rich breakfast you can visit the reserve, walk the trails, visit the lagoon, or go horseback riding. After a lunch to recharge your batteries, you can go down the San Carlos River in a raft or kayak, and end the day with a spectacular dinner amid the marvelous sounds of nocturnal wildlife. In our restaurant you can enjoy a variety of international dishes prepared with great dedication. You can also see how the dishes are prepared, a very enjoyable experience.

Since Pedacito de Cielo is a small hotel, you will receive our warm, very personalized service. Our partners understand and live this philosophy day by day, offering first-class service to ensure the satisfaction of our guests throughout their stay.

Rooms

10 bungalows with views of the San Carlos River and 4 rooms surrounded by beautiful rainforest gardens. All are made of rustic wood with no artificial paint. The bungalows have one single and one double bed, reading room, library, and a beautiful furnished terrace where you can enjoy the sunset, relaxation, and meditation.

Making a Difference

Number of employees: 6

Percentage of local employees: 100%

• We have our own 741-acre (300-hectare) biological reserve that is registered in the National Private Reserve Network.
• We actively participate in activities that benefit local children. We are members of the community board and participate in the project to build sanitary services for the Pradera de Santa Rita school.
• We compost the hotel’s biodegradable wastes.
• We recycle aluminum, plastic, and glass and we deliver these materials to the recycling center of the Asociación de Mujeres Ambientalistas 4R.
• We have posted signs in different parts of the hotel (kitchen, laundry, etc.) with recommendations for reducing energy and water consumption.
• We also advise guests about the importance of turning off faucets and turning off lights when not in use.

Rates

$51 – $75

Our rates vary according to occupancy, whether single, double, triple, or quadruple.

For more information about rates, please visit:

• www.pedacitodecielo.com/rates/ (available in English).
• www.pedacitodecielo.com/tarifas/ (available in Spanish).

Getting There

Nearest international airport: San José (SJO)

You can get to Pedacito De Cielo in any kind of vehicle. The highway is gravel but it is in very good condition. The road from Naranjo has signs indicating the number of kilometers to the hotel.

Additional Information

Additional Web sites

• www.eco-index.org/search/results.cfm?ProjectID=262 (available in English). More information about the San Juan - La Selva Corridor on the Rainforest Alliance's Eco-Index website. This page is also available in Spanish.
• www.eco-index.org/search/results.cfm?ProjectID=777 (available in English). More information about the Costa Rica Bird Route on the Eco-Index. This page is also available in Spanish.
• www.eco-index.org/search/results.cfm?projectID=464 (available in English). Information about the Bi-National Green Macaw Festival on the Rainforest Alliance's Eco-Index website. Pedacito de Cielo Ecolodge hotel is a supporter of the Green Macaw Festival. This page is also available in Spanish.

Date This Information Was Provided

August 2011.

Photos courtesy of Hotel Pedacito de Cielo Ecolodge, Costa Rica, for SustainableTrip.org.