Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste

We had a group of 13. The place was very clean. The size of the room was great, and most had 3 beds in them. Great location for tours. We were there for 3 days. Laura, our host, was the best. Very sweet lady who bent over backward for her guest. Great breakfast every morning that was included in the rental rate. We will definitely be back next year..

When arrived Johnny welcomed us very friendly and showed us around. Very large room with good a/c, a great shower and nice chairs on the balcony with view on the garden and mountains. Kitchen/breakfast outside/covered area surrounded by trees with flowers and many type of birds visiting. Fridge can be used for own drinks, which can be bought in the various supermarkets in the Main Street on walking distance. Johnny is a real expert (he loves showing you) in spotting birds/sloths and frogs. The latter ones in the garden pond could be seen early evening with some flashlight support. Breakfast is in the lovely cosy kitchen area and prepared by 2 friendly ladies. The typical Costa Ricain breakfast, with fresh watermelon juice, fresh melon, pineapple and again watermelon fruit and home made strawberry jam on nice self baked bread. All in a very relaxed atmosphere. Special tours can be arranged by Johnny. Tapir -, Sloths -, Hummingbirds - or other birds tour. All is possible. Many nice restaurants on walking distance. Try Cafe Semilla for a coffee or a lunch and La Terrazzo for a nice dinner. We loved hotel Cacao in Bijaguas and it’s people.

Leuk, eenvoudig hotel met grote (en kleinere) kamers. De service van Johnny was top. Zijn Engels ook trouwens! Er is een mooie buitenplek waar we zelf gezelschap kregen van een toekan dichtbij. Het ontbijt is geweldig, costaricaans, met veel zorg bereid en wordt ook in de (overdekte) tuin geserveerd. Winkels en leuke restaurantjes op 5-10 min loopafstand. Tenorio park op 20 min rijden. Aanrader!