Nestled in the heart of the "Route of the Saints," the Trogon Lodge offers travellers rustic comfort among the rolling hills.
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Nestled in the heart of the "Route of the Saints," the Trogon Lodge offers travellers rustic comfort among the rolling hills. |
Perhaps Costa Rica's best kept secret is this area on the Route of
the Saints surrounding Sierra de la Muerte. These highlands are the largest protected
area in the country and quite beautiful!
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One area that is overlooked by many of the guide books and certainly by most
travel agents is the area known as the Route of the Saints. The only
tourists that seem to know this area are the bird watchers, and they aren't
telling anyone! This area is about 80 kilometers south of San Jose, off the
Inter American Highway. This area, at an elevation of seven thousand feet, is
known to be some of Central America's best habitat for the elusive Quetzal.
You can horseback ride through the verdant, cool, incredibly green cloudforest
or fish in the cool mountain rivers for a trout dinner.
This can be an
extremely rustic area. Do not expect gourmet meals or luxurious
accommodations. The food tends to be wholesome home cookin' and the hotels,
adequate. However, this is a wonderful place to get to know the typically
friendly country folk of Costa Rica. Come with an open mind, good hiking
shoes, and binoculars.
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