El Silencio Lodge & Spa

Best trip ever! I highly recommend a stay at this cloud forest retreat. My suite #16 was centrally located to everything on the property with a private jacuzzi to view the clouds moving over the mountains everyday. The lodge staff, guides, chefs, hostees, mixiologist/bartender, servers, drivers, etc. were all so attentive, friendly, and professional. Do try a volcano clay massage at the spa with Lina. She is fabulous! The food & cocktails experience is not to be missed. Cooking lessons with Chef Brendan was fantastic! The private location overlooking the river was perfect as he educated me on making local food like tortillas, stuffed cassava rolls, cilantro chicken & potatoes, and dessert sweet treats. Loved it! Horseback riding and canopy ziplining were my favorite adventure experiences. Finally, I planted a tree by the Hummingbird Garden which I dedicated to my husband. Amazing and touching experience for me. I will always remember it, so sweet.

This was our third time back, and it was just as enchanting as out first! The staff is beyond amazing- so helpful and friendly. The scenery is as gorgeous as the amenities. The food is incredibly fresh and delicious (and so many healthy options!). We loved the Mango Ritual couples massage at the spa. Morning yoga is wonderful, and the sound healing is an unparalleled experience!

I highly recommend El Silencio. Everything about our five-night experience there was top-notch. The staff, the surroundings, the amenities and the food. Our deluxe cabin was just perfect. We enjoyed many afternoons bird-watching from our amazing deck. The hiking trails are lovely and we recommend the morning birding tour. We also took the mountain bikes off property which we thoroughly enjoyed. The grounds are beautiful and there is plenty to do whether you enjoy nature or prefer to relax at the Spa. The Bar is gorgeous and the service equal. I can't say enough about the food but rated that separately. You can't go wrong by staying at El Silencio! Keep in mind it is a rain forest so it can be cooler than the rest of Costa Rica (we actually liked that!)

We went to El Silencio as one of the stops on our honeymoon - it was absolutely amazing and we are so glad we got to experience the beautiful Bajos del Toro area. The resort is surrounded by nature and is extremely relaxing and magical. The food and cocktails are fantastic, and we had exceptional service by Alejandro and Luis! The staff is very personable and makes you feel right at home. We also did the zip line which was our favorite excursion for the duration of our honeymoon. We will definitely be coming back! - Shannon and Paul

We had a wonderful time at El Silencio with our kids (ages 9, 11) for 3 nights. The location is amazing- situated among the cloud forest. The lodge has delicious food (farm to table) and activities for all ages. We participated in a waterfall hike (self guided), tree planting, an art class, night tour, and they offer zip lining and waterfall rapelling. Each unit is well decorated and the hot tubs overlooking the cloud forest were a great way to relax. The lodge has a newly added swimmimg pool as well. perhaps the best part was the warm hospitality of the staff. They go out of their way to ensure a great trip for all ages and interests. They are great for special events- Luiz went above and beyond for my son's 9th birthday, even having the entire restaurant sing happy birthday in unison. He felt so special. El Silencio really adds the personal touch and we would highly recommend it for all ages.