Savegre Mountain Lodge "Home of the Resplendent
Quetzal"
Introduction: Savegre Mountain Lodge is the
perfect place to experience the highlands of Costa Rica. Here
you will get personal attention and family hospitality from three
generations of the Chacon family who have lived in this valley
since 1955. The Chacons' interest in conservation and protection
will be evident as you walk their extensive trail system through
pristine oak forest. They have also set up the Quetzal Education
and Research Center with the help of researchers from several
countries. While at the lodge, hummingbird feeders will keep you
entertained as well as other birds in the garden and along the
river. Many consider this area to be the best location anywhere
to see a large selection of Chiriqui Highland endemics - species
found only in the highlands of Costa Rica and extreme western
Panama, (see checklist, bold print). With delicious meals, comfortable
rooms, excellent guides, great birding, and beautiful scenery,
we are sure that you will thoroughly enjoy your stay at this lovely
mountain lodge.
Location: Savegre Mountain Lodge is located
south of San Jose, 9 kms off the Pan American Highway, less than
2 hours by vehicle, (see map). It is nestled beside the Savegre
River with montane oak forest as the backdrop. The nearby Paramo
habitat well above the lodge provides excellent birding for the
Central American alpine species. Still a working farm, though
not expanding, the surroundings of the lodge consist of apple
and peach orchards, a small dairy farm, and a trout farm.
Accommodations: Savegre Mountain Lodge has 30
rooms scattered out in rows and cottages, all with private bathroom,
hot water, and a space heater or fireplace. The rooms are well
maintained, some are larger and newer than others. Meals are served
in a large dining hall and can be by buffet with a large selection
of choices or by menu, depending on the number of guests at that
time. If you like trout then you are indeed in luck as it is their
specialty. The salads are delicious and safe to eat. The water
in the rooms is safe to drink as well. Next to the dining hall
is a bar/lounge complete with a fireplace, which is very inviting
after dinner. Internet and international phone service is also
available.
Climate: Savegre is located at an elevation
of 7,200 feet in the Cerro de la Muerte region of the Cordillera
de Talamanca. At this altitude the temperatures are typically
mild in the daytime to down right chilly at night. Rooms are provided
with a space heater or fireplace for those extra chilly nights.
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Other activities or services at an
additional cost:
- Very knowledgeable resident bird guide can be hired
by the day ($100) or 1/2 days ($55).
- Day tour to Paramo zone above Savegre Mountain Lodge
with guide and transport.
- Trout fishing on the Savegre River.
- Horseback riding.
- Laundry service.
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Reservations: Reservations for Savegre Mountain
Lodge can be made directly through Costa Rica Gateway at no additional
cost.
Birding and
Wildlife Attractions/Specialty Birds of Savegre Mountain Lodge
