Wooden lodges
Your own place in the forest, with mountain views, a private bathroom, and hot water.
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San Gerardo de Dota · Costa Rica
Stay in the cloud forest.
Wooden lodges, Costa Rican cooking, and birding at Miriam’s.
At Miriam's
Make yourself at home.
Stay in the valley, eat at our family restaurant, and spend time with the birds.
Restaurant
Costa Rican breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with a view across the valley.
Visit the restaurant
The valley
Explore birding
San Gerardo de Dota
We are 53 miles south of San José, in the San Gerardo de Dota Valley. The restaurant looks over the mountains, and birds come into the garden beside the tables.
Quetzals are most common from October to January. Hummingbirds, tanagers, and woodpeckers visit throughout the year.
Oct to JanBest Quetzal season
53 miSouth of San José
2+ nightsRecommended stay
All yearBirds in the gardens
Guest reviews
From our guests.
Read what visitors say about the lodges, restaurant, and birding.
“Just stay here and enjoy the birding.”Paul, guest review Read the full review
“Incredible place, especially for bird lovers.”Sam P, guest review Read the full review
Recent guests mention the traditional food, abundant birds, and friendly local service.
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Stay with us
A few days in Dota.
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