Cordilleras Volcanoes
Finca Rosa Blanca
Built along strict environmental principals and winner of the 2003 British Airways Tourism for Tomorrow award, the hotel is a Gaudiesque architectural masterpiece, with highly individual rooms ranging from the master suite to private villas with their own themes, and wonderful views over coffee plantations to San Jose in the distance. The hotel has also been awarded the highest rating in Costa Rica for sustainable tourism (5 green leaves).
Situated within 30 acres of high quality hard bean Arabica coffee plantation, Finca Rosa Blanca provides an aesthetically delightful landscape. The plantation is shaded by a forest which is the home to over 130 species of birds. The coffee tour will walk you through many of the more than 5,000 native trees we have planted with the help of the environmental protection agency (MINAET) and local school children. These indigenous trees produce shade and nitrogen for the organic coffee and have created biological corridors for the birds and animals of the area.
Accommodation is in the form of Junior suites (smaller, sleeping form one to three) and Master suites (sleeping from three to five). Each suite is individually designed and decorated in keeping with a certain theme, making each room unique and fascinating. Meals and drinks are available at the onsite restaurant and bar – El Tigre Vestido & Bar Buho- serving Latin fusion cuisine. The head chef explores the farm and greenhouses each day, selecting the freshest ingredients to be used within the menu.
Facilities
Rooms include free Wi-Fi, local and international calls; complimentary afternoon coffee and cookies; ceiling fans; ensuite bathrooms with showers (many rooms also have bath tubs or Jacuzzis); coffee maker, using Finca Rosa Blanca’s home-grown coffee; minibar; locally produced toiletries; hairdryer; safety deposit box; robes and slippers; iron and private outdoor deck or patio areas. The hotel has a swimming pool, restaurant and bar,
Optional Activities
The lodge has a great range of tours on offer, including: coffee and chocolate tours; community visits; birdwatching treks; Pacuara river rafting; canopy tours; rainforest trekking; visiting a herb farm; San Jose museums; Barva volcano tour; painting classes ad coking demonstrations.
John Melton
Area Specialist
If you have any questions regarding our Costa Rica tours, please feel free to contact me on +44 (0)1803 866965
The food was excellent, and the views from the restaurant wonderful. Staff were all friendly, helpful and attentive.