Parque Nacional Los Quetzales — Attraction in Copey

In 4 weeks in Costa Rica, and having visited 7 national parks, this was the only one I found really disappointing. There isn't a lot online about what to expect, so: Entrance is 11 USD for foreigners. For the price you get a 2 min explanation, 2,5 km of one-way trails, and that's it. There were no guides to hire when we arrived on a Friday mid-morning, which is a huge shame, as like everyone else we were hoping to see the quetzal, and of course failed to spotone without the help of an experienced guide. The first trail starts at the parking lot of the visitors center, it is short, 500m one way, and the path is paved with concrete (or metal steps). Not wheelchair or reduced mobility accessible. Even though it's well maintained, it's not an "easy" walk, there's significant ups and downs, especially considering you're at 3000 m elevation. Not much to see. The second trail is about 2 km long. It's one way as well and at its end you have to backtrack, it's not a loop. It climbs significantly up and then down and up again. The trail is basically a wide dirt road. Don't expect Monteverde-style paths and side trails. Forest on both sides is dense and it's basically impossible to see any wildlife, especially without a guide (as there were none to be had). There are no viewpoints on either of the trails, no bodies of water, not a single information board. Infrastructure, wildlife and information were all disappointing. Also be aware that even if you're physically fit, climbing the longer trail without acclimating to the altitude might be made significantly more difficult by...

We stayed at the Savegre Hotel Nature Reserve and the place was downright stunning! They took us in Jeeps up the side of the mountain so we could hike a really awesome trail was just absolutely beautiful up there then when our hike was over the Jeeps came back up and got us as some people chose to walk back down. The lodge was very well kept the property was just gorgeous of all types of plants flowers trees flora and fauna was just amazing and the food was fantastic at the lodge! People go to this area to see the resplendent quetzal bird that I have in the photograph (not my photo) it's a picture that was in my room so I photographed it, we weren't able to get a pic of the actual bird 😞while we were there only one was spotted but they are one of the most gorgeous birds ever! I highly recommend this place if you want peace and tranquility and some downright good food with an...

Hands down the best place I was at in Costa Rica. This place was absolutely magical. They were two hotels to stay in that I would love to go back, I think I could afford one of them the other I'm not so sure. I stayed in a place that was only about $50 a night, and all honesty I wouldn't stay there again. The staff was great but the room was pretty horrible, cold, the shower was a joke and that had some serious bugs. So don't scrimp on where you're staying if you're going to stay in this Valley. But if you're going to Costa Rica and you want to see some unique Birds such as long-tailed silky flycatchers or an amazing assortment of hummingbirds come here. Obviously there is another bird that people are coming here to see, I won't even bother mentioning it. Either way this place is nothing...