Name: Casa Botania
Address: Frente a la entrada de los Angeles, 60111 San Vito, Costa Rica, Golfito, Golfito, Golfito, 60111, Costa Rica
Rating: 10

Smoke-free property

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San Vito Airport

Golfito Airport

Puerto Jimenez Airport

Buenos Aires Airport (Costa Rica)

Palmar Sur Airport

Casa Botania

Golfito

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I highly recommend this place.  The family were wonderful, our accommodation was perfect, the meals delicious and the bird tours were excellent.  We arrived as the world was waking up to corona virus, our plans were changing rapidly.  Casa Botanica was a special reprieve from the madness unfolding everywhere.  As we arrived we saw swallowed tailed kites swooping above.  Our cabin had the most spectacular view.  We woke to the sound of the birds' morning chorus. Pepe took us on some amazing bird watching tours - his knowledge is excellent and his English perfect.  To top it all, they offered us a plan B to live in one of their cabins if we failed to get a flight back home.  Pepe and his whole family were so welcoming, kind and helpful, they made sure that our holiday ended well.

Paradise

We spent 3 nights at Casa Botania and had a great time!  We love the outdoors and were looking for something in the mountains as a balance to our time on the coast.  This was perfect!  We went bird-watching with Pepe and visited the Boruca village (indigenous tribe).  The accommodations are  comfortable - with amazing views.   Finally - the food is delicious!  Breakfast and dinners outdoors on the open patio was always a treat.  Thank you Kathleen and Pepe.

Beautiful and relaxing experience

We had a very good lunch at a wonderful place! Good food (try the quiche Lorraine..), friendly and accurate service, English and even Dutch language no problem, views to dye for! 
A beautiful garden with lots of birds. Tip: Ask for a guided tour to the Finca Cantaros! (15 min drive) 💚

Happy with a very good lunch!

What makes Casa Botania so very special is the love and care and amazing people that run it! This is the cream that separates this beautiful and charming lodge from the competition... all the rooms are full of character and the balconies face west towards the sunset... and being up at about 1500 meters it is cool and avoids the heat and humidity further down towards San Vito... yet it is only a 15 minute drive. The views are spectacular... mountains float on clouds and you can see all the way to Buenos Aires, the next county, perhaps 30 miles away! Pepe and Kata have built this lodge with love and attention to detail. The rooms are surrounded by flowering plants and exotic ferns that attract stunning humming birds and other species... truly a paradise. The prices are great value for money... breakfast is divine... fresh tropical fruit, home made delicious bread and banana cake and eggs cooked to order... with unlimited Costa Rican coffee. The dining terrace is stunning , with organic architecture by a local and famous artist, Pancho. Pepe is an expert bird watcher and photographer and arranges tours far and wide. My only regret? I was in Costa Rica on business so I would have loved to have spent more time just relaxing and enjoying the nature you find yourself immersed in! Just stunning!


A Magical Experience...

Hi guys,
Katleen and Pepe (the owners) and their staff were as pleasant as could be. 
This is a small-scale hotel.
The grounds and the mountain valley scenery were wonderful. Our room (rana) was a 2 storey bungalow. A glass front and patio with view of the valley. There was a fridge and a coffee maker in the room. The gourmet meals were served in a charming artist-designed dining area. We chose this location because we wanted to visit the Wilson Gardens, which are very conveniently nearby. 
Regards
Schliek

A hidden gem

We have enjoyed all of our visits to Casa Botania. Amazing mountain views, beautiful gardens, comfortable accommodations, great food and warm and welcoming hosts. Really a unique and special experience. Thank you Kathleen and Pepe!

We LOVE Casa Botania

Casa Botania Lodge is away from the tourist areas and in what I would call, a more authentic Costa Rican location. The lodge is perched on the side of a hill with incredible views of the valley...It really is breathtaking!! Our room had a large covered deck to enjoy the view, a king size bed and kitchenette. Everything was spotlessly clean and comfortable. The gardens and public areas are beautiful and well tended ..... Kathleen and Pepe have put such love and care into the lodge, it shows in every detail and they genuinely care about their guests. All our meals were plentiful and delicious. We were lucky enough to stay at the lodge when Kathleen's parents were visiting and we enjoyed her father's company. 

Thank you Kathleen for a memorable stay.

Exceptional

To illustrate the attentive attitude that these owners exemplify: Kathleen mentioned that she, Pepe & their son stayed in one of their own guest cottages overnight to check amenities. We spent 4 nights at Casa Botania (Feb 1 - 5, 2019) and felt fortunate to be in this fresh, mountain atmosphere after leaving the heat & humidity of the Oso. What a lovely artistic oasis Pepe and Kathleen have created. We were welcomed by a yellow throated Toucon calling near our balcony. Pepe mentioned that he is planting additional shrubbery to attract specific species. We chose Casa Botania for proximity to Wilson and enjoyed a day hike & lunch at Wilson, as well as a morning on the trails of Finca Cantasaro. Both offer birding opportunities in close proximity. We also visited a near by restaurant frequented by ex-Pats. The food was no comparison to the generous breakfast and gourmet dinner served on the open patio at CB. We scheduled our trip to coincide with the Boruca Fiesta de Los Diablitos. Pepe was very helpful as he checked dates so we could time our visit to Rey Curre to join their local celebration. So thankful that we made Casa Botania a part of our Costa Rican experience. True Tico hospitality.

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