Top Things to do in San Gerardo de Dota
7 Things to Do in San Gerardo de Dota That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica including Rio savegre Waterfall, Parque National Los Quetzales, Del Rio Spa, Batsu Gardens, Canopy Tour at Hotel Trogon Lodge, Lauraceas Garden, Release Fly Travel - Day Tours.
Restaurants in San Gerardo de Dota
1. Rio savegre Waterfall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 73 reviews
Reviewed By ToroChingo - Playa Potrero, Costa Rica
Fantastic overall. The hike leads to 2 Waterfalls. The first section takes about 30-45mins to get the first awesome waterfall. There are not too many places that you can really trek a rustic trail. Mudd, rocks, roots, steep angles and washouts are all obstacles that make this hike increíble. We continued on for another 30mins or so to get to the next one. You can walk out and face the falls on a rock outcropping. Wind from the falling water rushing past you and mist soaking you in a minute or two. Birds provide the soundtrack to this adventure. Hard to believe there are Stoll hikes like this... especially free ones!
2. Parque National Los Quetzales
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By Karen D - Mumbai, India
One of the most beautiful and pristine places in Costa Rica! Perfect for birdwatching and not just the quetzales, there's plenty of eagles, hawks, woodpeckers and too many others to be named. There are plenty of viewpoints to take in the sunsets if you're driving, trails of all levels of difficulty and lots of homely Tico joints to fill up on casado and coffee. It gets extremely cold up here, 5 degrees at night and early morning is normal so pack warm. You can easily spend a few days here.
3. Del Rio Spa
Overall Ratings
5 based on 40 reviews
Exuberant cloud forest surroundings, a unspoiled river that is known to be the cleanest in all of Central America, and an abundance of wildlife all adorn our Gardens and are just a part of what makes Del Rio Spa one of a kind. We guarantee an experience of complete relaxation and comfort that cannot be equaled. So, allow yourself to take advantage of the pristine surroundings, immerse in total relaxation and revitalize your well-being.Our wide range of therapeutic services, high quality of personnel, exquisite location and our completely natural products create a perfect combination your body will thank you for.Choose among our collection of relaxing treatments:• Massages• Exfoliations and body wraps• Facial treatments• Hydrotherapy sessionsDel Rio Spa... because exploring nature deserves a retreat.
Reviewed By Clement R - Hermosa Beach, California
We went there with my gf and were the only ones so we had the whole place for us before our massage which was great.
Overall it was clean (although I had to ask to change my towel).
The massages were good (facials).
I think it is pricey though (basically same price as in the USA).
4. Batsu Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
In the Batsú Gardens every detail has been intentionally designed for birding and bird photography. We have created a natural space that combines all the necessary ingredients resulting in a site where you can comfortably observe and photograph birds while adding new species to your life list.
Reviewed By Ingrid C
Is regular for birding photography, there is not to much species, you could see Long-tailed Silky Flycatcher, magnificent Hummningbird, Lesser Violetear, Scintillant Hummingbird, Silver Throated Tanager, Acorn woodpecker, White throated Mountain-gem, Purple Throated Mountain-gem..
I was dissapointed with the owner due to they was not in the place and they didn´t care the place and its feeders although they knew that we were going to the garden..
5. Canopy Tour at Hotel Trogon Lodge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By horsey10 - New Mexico
I've travelled to many places, but this canopy tour is a 5-star experience not to be missed. Gliding through the forest, 100 feet over the Savegre River is amazing. We had the unusual coincidence of being followed by a male resplendent quetzal, trailing his Emerald breeding feathers. I will never forget the experience of seeing nature from the treetops. This is truly something I could never duplicate as long as I live!
6. Lauraceas Garden
Overall Ratings
5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By Berrie Z - Berkel-Enschot, The Netherlands
Per toeval liepen langs een verzorgd uitziende tuin met watervalletjes, natuurlijk aangelegde paden tegen een bergwand. Bij nader onderzoek bleek het een onderhouden tuin tuin te zijn, die volgens mij door een vereniging wordt gerund. Er was op dat moment niemand bij het "hoofdgebouw", wat de entree zou moeten zijn. Het leek wel gesloten, maar vonden een opening in de omheining, waardoor we toch naar binnen konden. Hebben daar een rondje gelopen (omhoog en omlaag) door allerlei tropische planten / bloemen, over watervalletje, in een vijver zaten grote karpers. 1 persoon was er bezig met snoeien van te groot geworden planten. Het was ondanks dat het niet de mooiste periode was (februari) zag het er toch indrukwekkend uit.
7. Release Fly Travel - Day Tours
Fly fishing adventures in the cloud forest shrouded Talamanca Mountains. The mountainous rivers in this part of southern Costa Rica run clear and cold, and many host thriving wild populations of rainbow trout. We specialize in helping you catch a rainbow on fly in Costa Rica!
