Talari Mountain Lodge "Gateway to Southern Costa Rica"

Talari Mountain Lodge Cabin

Fiery-billed Aracari

Introduction: Whether you are looking for excellent birding or just a place to relax amongst nature, the modest Talari Mountain Lodge in south central Costa Rica is a great destination. Indeed, nature and a peaceful environment are the major themes of the lodge. Its 20 acres combine wonderful gardens, flowering trees, a private primary forest, and a bordering rushing river which all together invite a host of birds. An early morning bird walk in the gardens may well be one of the highlights of your trip with birds seemingly everywhere. Its location is ideal for those visiting the Savegre area to the north and to those traveling to points further south as well. Excellent meals and the friendly hosts of the lodge will only add to your experience during your stay.

Location: Talari Mountain Lodge is located approximately 7 km east of San Isidro del General at the base of the Talamanca Mountains in the Pacific south-central region of Costa Rica. It is approximately 45 minutes inland from Dominical, 1 ½ hours from the Savegre area, and a little over 3 hours from the San Jose Airport. CRG will provide you with exact directions to the lodge if you are planning on renting a car and driving during your visit.

Cherrie's Tanager

Dining Room

Accommodations: Talari Mountain Lodge has nine rooms, each with a terrace with a garden view, small fridge, fan, and a private bathroom with a solar powered water heater. Some rooms can accommodate up to four people. Meals are served in the dining hall located a short walk above the cabins. The kitchen staff takes great pride in preparing delicious meals for their guests and can more than accommodate vegetarians if given sufficient notice. A delightful and well-maintained swimming pool is a great escape during the heat of the day.

Climate: Located at the base of the Talamanca Mountains on the Pacific slope you can expect comfortable temperatures in the early morning and late afternoon, warm and humid temperatures in the middle of the day with comfortable sleeping conditions at night. There is less rainfall from December through April in this region.

Low Season Rates: Nov, April 15 – June 30, Aug 15 – Sept 15: $50.40 for a double ($25.20 per person, per night, double occupancy). High Season Rates: Dec – Apr 14, July – Aug 14: $56.00 for a double ($28 per person, per night, double occupancy). Single Supplement: $18 per night in the low season, $20 per night in the high season. Group and child discounts are available, please contact us for those rates. Note: Talari Mountain Lodge is closed from Sept 16 – Oct 31. Price Includes: Lodging Breakfast including fruit juice coffee or tea. Maid service. Price for additional meals: Lunch - $10 per person. Dinner - $12 per person Other activities or services at an additional cost: Day trip to Los Cusingos Neotropical Bird Sanctuary. Laundry Service.

Swimming Pool Red-crowned Woodpecker   River bordering property

Reservations: Reservations for Talari Mountain Lodge can be made directly through Costa Rica Gateway along with ground transportation. Talari Mountain Lodge can be easily combined with your visit to the highlands of Savegre Mountain Lodge as it is only 1 ½ hours by car south of Savegre. It can also be combined with a Southern Costa Rica Tour which may include Wilson Botanical Gardens (Las Cruces Biological Station) in San Vito, Bosque del Rio Tigre on the Osa Peninsula, and/or Carara NP north of Jaco. See website for details of these areas.

Birding and Wildlife Attractions/Specialty Birds of Talari Mountain Lodge