El Silencio Lodge & Spa

I went to El Silencio Lodge & Spa on a solo trip in September to recharge my mind, body and spirit. I had the most magical time at El Silencio Lodge — truly a soul-expanding experience. Every single staff member was beyond lovely and so genuinely proud of this region of Costa Rica and El Silencio Lodge & Spa. You can feel their heart in everything they do, and their knowledge of the land and traditions made my stay unforgettable. 🌿 Andres led me on a birdwatching excursion where we spotted over 20 species — such a top-notch, joyful guide. 💧 Kenteth took me on the Blue Waterfalls & Mystic Hike, sharing wisdom that made the entire experience come alive. ✨ Katarina guided me through a waterfalls hike that felt like a divinely spiritual journey — her kindness will stay in my heart forever. 🎨 Ronald taught me the sacred tradition of oxcart painting with so much passion and love. ☕️ Luis guided me through an incredible coffee tasting — I had no idea how deep the history and culture of coffee runs until that moment. 🤝 Kevin was amazing from the very start — arranging my transportation and scheduling everything so seamlessly. And truly, so many others contributed to making my stay extraordinary — I wish I had written down every single name. The entire team at El Silencio embodies hospitality, knowledge, and heart in a way that I’ll never forget.

Real gem for those who like something a little different than a standard hotel. Each unit is a standalone building with 2 queen beds, spacious bathroom, covered porch with table and chairs. While the furnishings might be a bit dated (walls were a dark wood (let’s call it shiplap!) and mattress pretty hard), the extra windows in each unit and easy walk to pool and hot springs were worth the trade off. Even had a small farm you can visit to see them milk cows and collect eggs. Hours of restaurant, bar, and hot springs were long even in off season so we used all of the facilities many times per day. Short uber ride to town when you wanted to step out a bit.

Very nice resort, great customer service with a good restaurant and bar. The hikes and zip line are well organized, I will say that $100 per person for the zip line is on the high side. The cabins are wonderful, very conformable with plenty of space, comfortable beds and plenty of hot water, the private hot tubs is a wonderful touch.

10/10!!! We loved this place! In addition to the resort being set in the middle of the rain forest, the resort staff went above and beyond! Rudy was extremely detailed oriented and very enthusiastic about his duties. He made us feel so special and we are so grateful for all of his efforts during our stay. Nicole always greeted us with a smile and made sure we were well taken care of. Luis was also very enthusiastic about his job and made a simple stop for coffee feel like our own personal coffee tasting experience. Estevan was an amazing tour guide and very knowledgeable. Karen led us through multiple Wellness experiences and she was amazing and so personable. She played a major role in helping us feel connected spiritually. We cannot thank everyone enough for all the amazing hospitality. We were so sad to leave. Needless to say we will be visiting again. Until next time!

It’s definitely a 5 stars place. Food was amazing and tasty. Bedrooms are very comfortable and clean. It’s perfect for couples, the place is quiet and natural. Perfect to rest and connect with yourself We celebrate a birthday, There is always live music and the staff sang with the violin man. Unforgettable!