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Contact:
Albergue El Silencio
COOPESILENCIO
Monika Monge
Operaciones y Reservaciones
Simbiosis Tours
COOPRENA R.L.,
P.O.Box: 6939-1000
San José, Costa Rica
Tel: +506/2290-8646
Fax: +506/2290-8667
info@turismoruralcr.com
www.turismoruralcr.com
Recommended by:
Asociación Centroamericana para la Economía, la Salud y el Ambiente (ACEPESA), Costa Rica.
yfontana@acepesa.org
www.acepesa.org
Type of accommodation:
Bed & breakfast, lodge, inn
Home stay / farm stay
Features:
Conference rooms
Hot water
Private bathroom
Restaurant
Other: Fan in rooms, public telephone, bar, handicraft sales.
Capacity: We have accommodations for 45 people in 6 rooms.
Year founded: 1996
Number of employees: 8
Percent of employees who are local residents: 100 %
Type of destination:
Farm, ranch (rural)
Forest/rainforest
Mountain
River, lake, wetland
Able to accommodate:
Families
Seniors
Singles
Singles with children
Volunteers (to work in your establishment)
Accepted pets.
Description of the area:
Located very close to the town of Quepos, in the lower Savegre River watershed, El Silencio is an organized community that was created during the campesino's struggle for land. It is a model of self administration and currently plays an important role in the conservation of the region’s resources with its Wildlife Rescue Center. It has waterfalls, natural swimming holes that are perfect for a dip, and it offers a friendly community atmosphere that invites one to stay and enjoy the forests, rivers, beaches, African palm plantations and friendly locals.
Available activities:
Adventure, sports
Bird watching
Eco / nature / wildlife
Educational, research, volunteering
Horseback riding
Mountain climbing
River rafting
Tours
Visits to conservation projects
Walking / hiking
How to get there:
In automobile:
Take the road to Quepos and continue toward Dominical; 22 south of Quepos, upon crossing the bridge over the Río Savegre, turn left and drive 3.75.
With public bus:
From San Jose, take a direct bus to Quepos, and from the Quepos Central Market, take a bus to El Silencio (consult schedules).
Making a difference:
This community has been self administered for more than 35 years and has developed tourism and agricultural project, among others, for the benefit of its members. Also:
General rates:
Prices range between $26 and $50.
For more information on rates, write to info@turismoruralcr.com; you can also request information about our “rural packages” in this and other parts of the country.
Date this information was provided: September, 2008.
