For assistance with guided tours throughout Costa Rica, we recommend. Gustavo or Rod Nietzen of CostaVerde. Please tell them you were referred by the Inn at Coyote Mountain. For airport and ground transfers, please contact the Inn directly. Forest Creek at Cerro Azahar. Hike in virgin cloud forest, along a scenic drive near Coyote Mountain. Not far from Valle Escondido. San Lorenzo Canopy Tour. Horseback Riding at Coyote Mountain. Recommended Day Trips. In addition to activities at. we suggest several trips and guided tours for our guests. All of these are within what is usually a 1-2 hour drive. There are also enchanting drive and hike unguided routes starting within 10-12 kilometers from Cerro Coyote, such as Cerro Azahar. Prices are for informational purposes only, are subject to change, and will depend on group size. The Inn does not provide guided tours. For detailed descriptions, please scroll down to the bottom of this page. San Lorenzo Adventure Cable. Valle de los Quetzales: A Costa Rica Birder's Paradise. The private cloud forest preserve located in nearby Piedades Norte provides the self-motivated naturalist an opportunity to experience one of Costa Rica's most bio-dverse ecosystems, with numerous large bird species including the Resplendant Quetzal. Good waterproof boots recommended. Open February through May. English speaking guide available with advance notice. See their. New: Night Tours--please inquire. Visits start at $20 per person. Carara National Park Rio Tarcoles to see numerous, large crocodiles and then continue on to. Carara National Park. home to pristine Tropical Dry Forest with ancient trees and nesting pairs of Scarlet Macaws. The drive from Coyote Mountain takes about 1 1/2 hours through Atenas and Orotina. Day tour prices start at $80 per person. Gulf of Nicoya Cruise and Punta Coral Preserve, Nicoya Peninsula. Accessible only by boat, Punta Coral is set in a pristine Tropical Dry Forest (less than 2% left in the world today) and has a quiet beach on one side and a valley filled with flowering plants, interesting rock formations and numerous caves on the other. Troops of Howler Monkeys, Yellow Naped Amazon Parrots, a variety of hummingbirds and butterflies call this special place home. A superb seafood lunch with chilled white wine is served in a covered dining area overlooking the ocean. Dine in casual elegance accompanied with live music. In the afternoon, explore more of this beautiful paradise by sea kayak, take a refreshing swim in the calm waters surrounding the reserve or simply relax in the shady hammock area and enjoy the tropical breeze. $99 per person, including meals, whole day. A Coyote Mountain Horse. The Volcanoes: Poas and Arenal. Day trips, guided or unguided, are easy to both. (about 1.75 hours) Volcanoes. At Arenal, you can visit the hot springs, hike the old lava flows in the Park, and watch the volcano spew lava! Poas has very easy access and a stunningly beautiful crater. A visit to Poas can be combined with the La Paz Waterfall Gardens (see below). Another great, but often overlooked destination convenient from Coyote Mountain is. With 59 hectares of landscaped grounds and the zoo is a wildlife rescue center for injured and confiscated wildlife. The fantastic bird collection is the largest in Central America and includes dozens of toucans, cranes, curassows, and parrots, and more than 100 other Costa Rican bird species. Zoo Ave is one of only two zoos in the world to display resplendent quetzals. Macaws fly free. You;ll also see crocodile, deer, turtles, ostrich, tapirs, peccaries, pumas, and all four species of indigenous monkeys in large enclosures. Noah would be proud: most creatures are in pairs or groups. The view from the elegant, Spanish Mudejar-style inn takes in the foothills that roll down to the Pacific Ocean.... The Tico Times (April 1, 2005). The Inn lies in a stunningly beautiful location--a secluded valley and mountaintop surrounded by coffee plantations. The property encompases both sides of the last mountaintop in the Tilaran Mountains before they drop to the Pacific Ocean, offering visitors breathtaking views from 1,200 to 1,400 meters in altitude of more than 90 kilometers of coastline, including the Nicoya Peninsula. In addition to being a great place to relax and get away from it all, the Inn also offers cooking classes, Spanish language classes, extensive hiking nature trails (guided and unguided), mountain bikes, farmer's market tours in nearby San Ramon, seasonal coffee tours, facials and manicures, and in-room massage (by prior arrangement). The hotel's location makes it a perfect base for exploring central Costa Rica's parks, attractions, and protected areas. The Inn's own rugged 70 acres contains cloud forest and Pacific slope tropical forest areas with abundant plant and animal life accessible by a scenic trail system. The Inn also has an orchid house and mountain bikes. Nearby by car or taxi, visits to such protected areas as the. Los Angeles Cloud Forest Preserve. (private), the Nectandra Institute's. San Lorenzo Canopy Tour Adventure Cable. Penas Blancas Refuge. Arenal National Park. inlcuding the magnificnet, active Arenal Volcano. The Los Angeles Cloud Forest has both guided hikes and a treetop canopy tour. San Lorenzo has a long adventure cable and canopy tour. Reservations for both Los Angeles and San Lorenzo can be made through Coyote Mountain--simply. Cerro Coyote is dedicated to and has invested in a wind power system, water recycling, and composting. Establishing a micro-hydro system for power is a near-term goal. The Inn hires from the local community, and is devoted to local infrastructure and economic development. The hotel boasts its own all-organic fruit and vegetable gardens, producing wonderful, flavorful ingredients for the Dining Room's tropical Creole cuisine. Our master gardeners have over twelve years of experience in organic cultivation and earth-friendly farming practic. The steep 70-acre property has diverse ecological zones, more than 12 active crystal-clear freshwater springs, and encompasses the mountaintop at over 4200' in altitude, overlooking the. Acres of pristine primary forest and Cerro Coyote's reforestation areas host a diversity of flora and fauna, including orchids, bromeliads, coatis, toucans, toucanets, mot mots, trogons, and numerous butterfly species, including the iridescent blue morpho. Like it sister property in. Trout Point Lodge--Coyote Mountain Hotels fits seamlessly into the local environment. Please contact us for more information and reservations... Los Angeles Cloud Forest Reserve: Guided Hikes and Canopy Tour owned by former President Rodrigo Carazo provides the same experience as Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve without the crowds or the quetzals. The hills are covered with thick cloud forest, with the calls of howler monkeys emanating from its branches. The reserve is part of a large estate owned by former president Rodrigo Carazon. Bird species include bellbirds, trogons, and aricaris. Three species of monkeys abound, and other mammals such as ocelots, jaguars, and jaguarundis are present. Two short trails (1.5 and two km) have wooden walkways with nonslip surfaces. A third, hard-hiking trail (plan on six hours) descends past the waterfalls and natural swimming pools of the Rios Balsa and Espino. A guided canopy tour includes treetop platforms with up to 300-meter-long cables slung between them. Rates can vary depending on the hikes and/or canopy. La Paz Waterfall Gardens. As you wander the trails of your senses will delight at the five waterfalls that line the trail. Originally, the only way one could view the falls was by literally hanging over the side of the mountain, looking through trees and ferns, not very inviting for picture taking. With the construction of Waterfall Gardens, guests are afforded views from platforms above, below and in front of the falls for great photo oppo...

Built in the Mudejar style of architecture from. the five-room inn has circular windows and glass-tile tubs, custom-made wrought iron sconces and four-poster beds, and a spectacular Observatory Suite with its own spiral staircase.; Heidi Mitchell, Special Rate Deluxe Rooms as Low as $79 through online reservations. Click Here for Last Minute Specials. New in April, 2008: Hydro-massage Hot Tub on the tower's second level! Selected for the first edition of Sawday's. Ecologically Sensitive Accommodations Amidst a Secluded Tropical Forest Preserve. The Inn at Coyote Mountain counts among the finest eco-hotels or country inns in Costa Rica and welcomes a select number of guests to a secluded universe of natural beauty, Costa Rican hospitality, and elegant dining. The Inn is a member of. Elegant Small Hotels. a sister property to luxurious of Nova Scotia, and recommended by Green Places to Stay among other guidebooks. Visiting Coyote Mountain resembles staying at a Spanish colonial hacienda of years gone by, welcomed by your Costa Rican hosts to a land filled with enchantment, a place to relax in style amidst hills, forests, and coffee fields. Guests inhabit an architectural jewel with just four guest rooms, a courtyard garden with two fountains, the Great Room with its handpainted tile fireplace, and numerous public areas, decks, and patios with broad vistas of the Pacific Ocean from 1200 meters in altitude. Imported tiles, tropical hardwood furniture, gentle stucco, and superb Mudejar style blend perfectly with the Mediterranean climate of Cerro Coyote. Guest Room options include: Susnset from the Hacienda. Handcrafted furniture makes each hotel room unique. Rates listed are rack rates. Always check our online reservations system for savings of 10% or more by reserving directly online. The Observatory: A suite-sized room located on the third story of the Hacienda's tower, this spacious location with windows on all sides boasts stupendous 360-degree views of Pacific Ocean, forest, and mountain, making it one of the most stunning bedrooms in all of. It has full ensuite bath with a spacious, custom-built round tub, tropical hardwood floors, handmade furniture including a sofa bed, and a queen bed with mesh canopy. Access is by a spiral staircase that climbs to the third story through the tower. $219/night. The Tamarindo Room: A large, distinctive guest room with high ceilings and both courtyard and porch access. The large bathroom has a custom-built, extra-large, round bathtub and dressing area with makeup table and mirror. King canopy bed. $175/night. Room: Spacious guest room with high ceilings and full ensuite bath, courtyard and porch access. Canopy queen bed. Perched atop the Cordillera de Tilaran mountain chain, the Hacienda overlooks a vast expanse of Pacific coast and ocean, the Gulf and Peninsula of Nicoya, and the Rio Baranca. A very private hideaway, the Hacienda accepts only a select number of guests. Each room or suite features breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, full ensuite bathrooms, handmade tropical hardwood furniture, and queen or king beds. Cerro Coyote's 70 acre property encompasses an entire mountaintop, and includes hiking trails, the orchid house, gardens, tropical forest, streams, and open fields. Birders and nature lovers will delight in this extraordinary property. Cerro Coyote is perfectly located for exploring the rest of Costa Rica, or as a place to simply get away from it all. The Guest Experience. Hacienda Cerro Coyote lies in the Canton of San Ramon at the end of the Tilaran mountain chain, not far from the famed Monteverde Cloud Forest and on the way to Arenal Volcano, the Los Angeles Cloud Forest Preserve, Penas Blancas Nature Preserve, and other attractions. The Central Valley, Carrara National Park, Poas Volcano, and Arenal volcano are within easy reach for day trips. Pacific coast beaches near Puntarenas are also a day trip away. The secluded property offers abundant resources for guests to explore the flora and fauna of Costa Rica, hike, dine, and relax. With the Hacienda designed for all seasons, Cerro Coyote offers a Mediterranean climate. Our friendly staff--hired exclusively from the local coffee growing communities of La Guaria, San Francisco, and Piededades Sur will treat you with warm Tico hospitality, and provide a way to get to know the real heart of the country. The eco-lodge offers tastefully-appointed double-occupancy rooms, access to all facilities and the nature preserve, starting at US $139.00 per day for a double occupancy room when reserved online. Meal plans including either full or half board are available for between $50 and $90 per person per day, depending on the season. We serve meals in the elegant Dining Room or the outdoor courtyard (weather permitting). Culinary programs cost extra, please inquire. For complete tariff information and availability, please visit the web site of. Costa Rica Luxury Hotels! In the mountains... San Francisco de Piedades Sur, San Ramon, Alajuela, Costa Rica. For reservation requests, please call our sister property, Trout Point Lodge, at +1 (902) 482-8360 and someone will return your call within 48 hours. The best method for making reservations is. Local number in Costa Rica: +506 8383-0544 (Please do not call this number for reservations). A standout among Costa Rica's premier eco-lodges. Travel Picks: 10 Top ultra-boutique hotels. Observatory Interior. As featured in Travel Leisure (April, 2006). All rooms feature wood-beamed high ceilings, handcrafted wooden furniture including a writing desk and armoire, all-cotton high thread count sheets, comfortable mattresses, and glass-tiled bathrooms with natural light. Hair dryers and irons available on request. Prices are for double occupancy. Guanacaste Room: Gound-floor room with high ceiling and full ensuite bath, porch and courtyard access. 1 full and 1 queen bed. $153/night. The dark, rich gavilan ceilings against the whitewashed walls transport you to a rural Spanish villa. The blue washes of the Pacific and distant Nicoya Peninsula are extra eye candy.. A divine Spanish hacienda-style inn... Consider overnighting in one of the four lovely rooms.. From Green Places to Stay (Sawday, 2006): Up the spiral stair in the tower to one of the most stunning panoramas in Costa Rica -- it's worth paying extra for the 'observatory' suite! The other bedrooms -- all lofty, all large -- open to a Moorish courtyard where fountains play and swallows swoop. No air conditioning, no fans: the modern hacienda has been carefullty designed to be cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Once here, you will pretty much stay put -- the 4x4 van does not come cheap -- but there are guided walks within the reserve and orchids and wildlife aplenty (flycatchers, hummingbirds, sloths, coyote). Visitors are enchanted by the peace, the setting and the food. Start with a margarita by the fire, move onto four gorgeous Spanish/Creole courses served at a big friendly table (or privately on the veranda). Sophisticated bedrooms display textiles on walls and floors, huge bathrooms, delicious beds. No need for room keys: staff are trustworthy, courteous, and caring.