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Hotel El Cacao

300 metros oeste de la Iglesia Biblica, Bijagua de Upala, Costa Rica
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Johannesburg, South Africa
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7 reviews 7 reviews
6 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

This is a good base for a visit to Rio Celeste. The hotel is about 500m off the main road which means that it is nice and quiet. The well cared for garden attracts heaps of birds. A nice breakfast is served in the garden. The manager, who speaks good English, can arrange a “taxi” to the park for $15pp... More

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montréal
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

This sympathic little hotel is perfect if you want to visit the Rio Celeste and have, at the same time, a real authenticCostarican experience in the small town of Bijagua. Rooms are very clean, people there a really kind and helpfull, and the location is very very nice. Beautifull view on the Miravalles vlcano and they have a nice little... More

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Vancouver, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

We spent 2 nights here as a base for a trip to Tenorio National Park. The room was huge and the bathroom had plenty of hot water. A great little soda is a few minutes away so breakfasts are easily had. As we did not have a car Juan was very helpful in getting us a ride to the park... More

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Wolvega, The Netherlands
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2013

We really enjoyed our stay at hotel El Cacao. No doubt Juan was really involved en commited to our trip. Good advice/tips and very nice birds ! Rooms are very large and clean!! Do not hesitate book it!

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calgary
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2012

Leda is an amaizing host. She realy knows the area and her tips are really helpfull. Her charm and simple and honest chat make the perfect compliment for a unforgetable afternoon surounded for the Tenorio and Miravalles volcanoes. The rooms are spacious with AC and satellite tv. If you talk to Leda she can cook breakfast for you and let... More

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Paris
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012

The owner Juan was really sweet welcoming us in a clean room (with hot water!), facing the Volcano, gave us a bunch of advices and showed us his garden with which contains amazing frogs... Honestly, really good deal and we really enjoyed our stay. This place was recommened by another (full) hotel and Juan had the honesty to propose a... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 August 2011 via mobile

We stayed here a few nights and we really fell in love with the village, the manager Juan and the beautiful and simple yellow hotel. The hotel is right in the middle of the village, on a very quiet road. Juan is extremely gentle and helpful. He is always there when you have a question and he is a valuable... More

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Santa Teresa, Costa Rica
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013
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Cologne, Germany
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013
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San Jose, Costa Rica
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013
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Also Known As:
Hotel El Cacao Costa Rica/Bijagua De Upala
Address: 300 metros oeste de la Iglesia Biblica, Bijagua de Upala, Costa Rica
Region: Costa Rica > Province of Alajuela > Bijagua de Upala
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking
Hotel Style:
Ranked #4 of 5 B&Bs / Inns in Bijagua de Upala
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