Nothing, I didn’t want to leave!

Beautiful, stunning, serene! The 4,000 acre nature reserve is a hiker’s dream. Great trails for exploring the forests and rivers. The cabins are comfortable, the restaurant is excellent, the staff is very attentive, helpful and kind. I can’t wait to return.

Stayed in April 2024

The rooms were a bit spartan but very comfortable and clean.

Incredible 4000 acres reserve with everything from beautiful flowering gardens to old growth, primary forest and waterfalls. Miles and miles of trails.

Stayed in March 2024

breakfast was great, you tell them what you like and they made it for you.

Stayed in February 2024

The trails were very hard

Staff and surrounding

Stayed in February 2024

It rained. So, no afternoon hike. Not their fault.

Beautiful grounds, clean comfortable rooms, helpful and friendly staff. So many different colorful birds.

Stayed in February 2024

More authentic Costa Rican food for dinner.

All the staff was friendly and very helpful. Breakfasts were excellent. We stayed here for the hiking trails and weren't disappointed. Beautiful and very challenging but waterfalls were well worth the effort.

Stayed in January 2024

Nothing, everything was wonderful

Beautiful accommodation right inside the nature reserve with incredible trails to explore. We don’t have a car and so it was perfect! We hiked over 20km in a day with a big highlight being Pam’s Path because it felt like a scene out of avatar. The cabin was really clean, felt luxurious and private and the whole accommodation felt very safe. We loved the windows in the cabin and how the light comes in so wonderfully to naturally wake you up with the sound of the birds singing. The restaurant is great for bird watching and we enjoyed sitting outside and observing the many stunning varieties. The staff were extremely kind and attentive, couldn’t do enough for us. We were able to walk easily to other restaurants too during our stay and they were all great!

Stayed in February 2024

The food was generally well prepared but I had chicken one night that was tough and tasted a little off. That night I developed diarrhea.

The chairs in my room were surprisingly comfortable! Watching birds over breakfast coffee was great.

Stayed in December 2023

The nature surrounding was amazing, plenty of activities are available in the natural reserve and the personal was so very kind. Our only regret is to have spent only one night there.

Stayed in August 2023

Our first impression was about the property size and beauty! And we were impressed how clean and lovely the room was. Amazing! It’s definitely a paradise! Lots of hiking trails right on the property! Very helpful and friendly staff and owners. Good restaurant. Everything was great, especially how they took care of this huge reserva

Stayed in March 2023

I think a better map of the trails would have been good though artistically it was fun. Think the facility could do more to promote the trails and wildlife to be spotted.

Yes it was all pretty good. The best thing was the close proximity to the bird feeders which were in constant and varied use - quite spectacular, Highlight every day was having breakfast while watching the wildlife!

Stayed in March 2023

We had a wonderful visit to the Talamanca Nature Reserve. We were not there long enough. Beautiful property full of birds and gardens, long hiking trails and the bird watching was amazing. The staff were so helpful and accommodating.

Stayed in March 2023

nothing

simply the best place I have stayed in Costa Rica walking trails and gardens are fantastic

Stayed in March 2023

Beautiful setting, miles of trails, good restaurant and excellent service.

Stayed in February 2023

Beautiful well kept surroundings with lots of birds Forest walking trails from our room Lovely comfortable room with spacious bathroom Everything exceptionally clean Staff all very courteous and helpful Lovely breakfast Coffee maker in room Nice to be able to support a not-for-profit organisation

Stayed in February 2023

breakfast was great

Stayed in January 2023

Nothing I can recall.

The accommodation is set in a stunning and immense mountain reserve full of wonderful gardens, viewpoints and trails. The units are standalone and well equipped and the communal area is nicely set out with plenty of seating options indoors and out. Add to that really helpful staff and a good kitchen and you have the full package.

Stayed in January 2023

Nothing, everything was brilliant.

Everything about the stay was fantastic. Kenneth and his team couldn’t have done more to make us feel welcome. The food was lovely, and the accommodation very clean. The trails were extensive and enabled us to see many birds, and mammals - exceeding our expectations.

Stayed in January 2023

very tranquil and peaceful. very good food and excellent service. staff very knowledgeable about the area. beautiful gardens and amazing bird life

Stayed in January 2023

The food arrangements need sorting out. Food is tasty but very expensive. This means we took in our own breakfast and made sandwiches, then chose cheaper options from the menu. I feel the reserve should look at half board packages. That way they have some control over who eats with them and what they offer . At the moment there is an extensive menu offered and clearly a good cook, but it can't all be fresh. There must be a lot of waste also. I would like the place to continue to do well as it is an important location.

The beautiful cabins are set in a private nature reserve where there are people working to preserve the environment. Trails are well signposted and extensive. . We walked all day without seeing others and saw a wide selection of birds. The staff are friendly. The accommodation is excellent. The thing that impressed us was the absolutely clean windows for wildlife viewing! There are bird feeding tables outside the main reception with hummingbirds and tanagers.

Stayed in December 2022

Property is a bit old. Wish more vegitarian food options were available. We don't eat simulated meat so the menu eas very limited for us. Map needs improvement.

Clean to perfection. Not even a single dust on anything. Crazy! All employees are super kind and attentive. They speak fantastic English. It was such a relief since we had hard time in SJO. Great food with wholegrain and vegitarian options. amazing smooties and french toast, cut fruits! The best birdwatching at the restaurant! Amazing property. The wild life, trekking, water falls, jaw dropped amazing. We stayed 3 nights but you can probably do 4 and still have more to see. Hot water always available!

Stayed in January 2023

The property offers different wild life. it is quiet and relaxing with only a few lodges.

Kennith is excellent in running Talamanca. He believes in developing local people to work there and the way he teaches them is an extension of how he himself works which is wonderful.

Stayed in December 2022

They started a lawnmower or small tractor at 6:30am , that was not a nice sound to wake up to.

We were welcomed Moises at the reception, we were impressed by how helpful and welcoming he was, one can tell that he really loves what he does. The food at the restaurant was really good!

Stayed in December 2022

Nothing

The Talamanca reserve is a haven for wildlife. The staff were very helpful in every way. We stayed in a garden cabin and it was very clean and comfortable.

Stayed in December 2022