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Bajos del Toro, Alajuela, Costa Rica, 09/16/2007 - Scheduled for a November 15 inauguration and featuring Costa Rica's top architects, culinary experts, and designers, El Silencio Lodge & Spa will be the first to offer a high-end responsible tourism destination to the country's pristine cloud forest.
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Grupo Islita, a Costa Rican leader in the development and management of responsible tourism destinations, announces the Nov 2007 inauguration of El Silencio Lodge & Spa.
Hidden in Costa Rica’s central volcanic region, El Silencio Lodge & Spa is a planet-friendly sanctuary for soft adventure and inspired wellness. Silencio, a Spanish word meaning silence, is befitting of an enchanting place where daily stress is hushed and the sounds of nature bloom.
Only 1.5 hours from the Juan Santamaria International Airport, El Silencio features more than 500 acres of carbon-offsetting tropical cloud forest. Flanked by both the Poas Volcano and Juan Castro Blanco National Parks and the Río Toro Conservation Area, it introduces a novel combination of inspirational nature and upscale comfort to Costa Rica’s mountain tourism options. Hiking trails lined with hidden waterfalls, spectacular scenery, wildlife, and a personal Eco-Concierge make it an ideal destination for families, couples, and all who seek complete immersion in nature, detail-oriented pampering, and the peaceful tempo of authentic Costa Rican culture and traditions.
El Silencio features a Contextual Contemporary design by renowned Costa Rican architect Ronald Zürcher, merging seamlessly with the area’s climate, ecosystem, and traditions. Landscapes and interior spaces further showcase Costa Rica’s top up-and-coming designers for a multi-layered display of local aesthetics and authenticity.
Sixteen suites built with low impact materials on above-ground platforms minimize terrain alterations and erosion. Each pampers guests with a private gazebo, an outdoor whirlpool, and a gas fireplace. 400 thread count cotton sheets, 6” pillow-top mattress covers, and luxury bath amenities will perfectly complement the breathtaking River Break and Mountain View Suites.
The full-service Spa features mystical design elements including a Conic Treatment Room and Golden Spiral and Magical Knot meditation gardens to channel the positive energy of the surrounding cloud forest for a uniquely uplifting experience.
Culinary offerings emphasize local flavors and fresh and organic ingredients. Exciting Costa Rican dishes are prepared with inspired flare and a savory international twist. Three daily a-la-carte meals are included in the lodging rate.
Nearby eco-adventures include horseback riding, mountain biking, canopy zip-lining, river rafting, volcano watching, lake kayaking, and cultural discovery.
Like Grupo Islita’s flagship property, award-winning Hotel Punta Islita in Guanacaste’s Nicoya Peninsula, El Silencio Lodge & Spa features a synergistic relationship with its neighbor communities and applies environmental stewardship in its operation and management.
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