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Bosque del Tolomuco

Panamerican Highway | kilometer 118, San Isidro de El General, Costa Rica
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Bosque del Tolomuco
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Ranked #2 of 9 San Isidro de El General B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 53 Reviews
“A hidden hideaway”
1 May 2012 -
Jenna B
“Great Hospitality”
29 April 2012 -
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West Bridgewater
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“A hidden hideaway”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

My new husband and I were in Costa Rica for our honeymoon, and had reservations in Pavones (Panama border) the following day. We needed to find a place to stay for one night that would break our 6hr drive, after some research we found this place and made a reservation. We pull up around 830pm, hungry and tired. Lise, Rolf... More

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States
1 review
“Great Hospitality”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

I knew this place would be amazing after chatting with Lise from a payphone, she was so nice. When we arrived we were greeted with a warm welcome from her and her husband Rolf. They helped us settle in, made sure we had everything we needed and then left us to ourselves. It was the perfect balance. The rooms were... More

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San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“If you can, go there !”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

We stayed at El Bosque only for two days and three nights. We would have liked to stay more! Lise and Rolf are very welcoming people and their place is just perfect. It is located in the middle of the nature with great sceneries all around and numbers of humming birds. Lise offered to cook for us and we were... More

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Lise Zersch, Owner at Bosque del Tolomuco, responded to this review
23 April 2012

Thank you for your response. We are sorry that your birding was not successful. It takes a lot of time and patience to bird watch and it is a good idea to have a guide because they are far better at spotting the birds than the average people. We can arrange for guides with advance notice. Pura Vida. More

Parrita Costa Rica
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
“It's worth the price we paid”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

The owners Rolf and Lise are very nice people. The cabin was clean and spacious. The property is well kept, and there is a ver nice restaurant only one kilometer down the road. The noise of the truck engine brakes from the highway below drownded out the chirping birds now and then, but it did not bother us as we're... More

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Lise Zersch, Owner at Bosque del Tolomuco, responded to this review
14 April 2012

Thank you for your review. Unfortunately, the weather was cooler than usual when these guest were here and the pool "IS HEATED" everyday to a maximum of 80F or 28C. Most guests, actually, find it quite refreshing. The noise of the trucks has diminished by 75% in the last 2 years since the trucks prefer travelling the coastal road since... More

Boston, Massachusetts
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Fantastic destination!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2012

This place was amazing. The owners were eager to share tips about the surrounding area, and have worked very hard the past 10 years to attract many species of birds back to the area. The grounds are gorgeous and lush with manicured flowers and paths. The entire place is built on the side of a mountain and overlooking the valley.... More

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Venlo, The Netherlands
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
“Very friendly owners”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2011

The owners Rolf and Lise do there utmost to make you feel at home. The cabins are very nice. We liked the breakfast very much. At some evenings we had homemade dinner. Lise is a very good cook, but we think it is a bit overpriced. There are some nice trails in their own little piece of jungle. If you... More

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Lise Zersch, Owner at Bosque del Tolomuco, responded to this review
22 November 2011

We feel that our price for food is not overpriced considering that the meal is prepared fresh, nothing is prepared ahead of time or frozen. The salad if freshly picked from our garden. The meals are $25.00 each. This includes a large salad (with many veggies) to begin the meal, a main course of fish, meat, or poultry with 2... More

Costa Rica
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“A real gem!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 November 2011

This small and hidden place is a real gem! If you're looking for personal service, rustic but very nice made cabins, a spectacular setting and lots of nature, this is the place to spend some nights. The entrance is kind of difficult to find so make sure you keep an eye out for KM 118 on the route over the... More

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Valparaiso, Indiana
1 review
“Accidental discovery”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 October 2011

Getting dark w/ the clouds setting in , so we GPS to this wonderful property. Lisa and Rolf were relaxing in the pool when we arrived , but we were warmly greeted and picked out the cabin we wanted for the night. We could only stay one night due to reservations in San Jose. This is a hidden gem ,... More

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Mountain View, California
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
“Wonderful place, great hosts”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 July 2011

This is one of our absolute favorite places in Costa Rica. It is peaceful and beautiful, and we have not found any other place that is even comparable as it comes to birdwatching. Truly stunning! And Rolf and Lise are great hosts that make you feel very much at home. We will be back -- and will tell any friends... More

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San Jose ,Costa Rica
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Better than expected and did not want to leave!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 July 2011

The cool weather and beautiful views were the best thing for me. The hummingbirds were nonstop entertainment. The owners were great and fun without being in our face.I also enjoyed the hiking early morning to the top of the mountain and watching the amazing clouds below. We took the bus from San Jose. It was able to drop us a... More

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