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On the south side of the old train tracks is this basic 21-room hotel, traditionally regarded
by rafters as
the
meeting place in Turrialba. The eclectic collection of rather tired-looking
rooms includes some with private bathrooms, some without and many that combine bunks
with regular beds. Upstairs units are brighter and more welcoming; it's worth comparing
before committing.
Around Turrialba
There are some stellar hotels around the Turrialba area. All can arrange tours and rafting
trips.
Turrialtico Lodge
LODGE
( 2538-1111;
www.turrialtico.com
; d incl breakfast US$58-75; )
Commanding dramatic, sweeping views of the Río Reventazón valley, this Tico-run lodge
in an old farmhouse 9km east of Turrialba (off the highway to Siquirres) offers 19 attract-
ive, polished-wood-panel rooms decorated with local artwork. Rooms in the reception
building share a large terrace and sitting area, and a pleasant open-air restaurant (mains
US$4 to US$18) serves up country cooking.
Rancho Naturalista
LODGE
( 2554-8101;
www.ranchonaturalista.net
;
per person incl 3 meals US$170; )
About 1.3km south of Tuis and 900m above sea level, this small lodge on 50 hectares of
land attracts dedicated bird-watchers, who have recorded 433 species in the area (more
than 250 from the lodge balcony alone). Fourteen simple lodge rooms are complemented
by a cluster of private
casitas,
surrounded by pretty landscaped grounds. Meals include or-
ganic produce grown onsite.
Casa Turire
LUXURY HOTEL
( 2531-1111;
www.hotelcasaturire.com
; d standard/ste/master ste incl breakfast US$160/250/400,
additional person US$25-35, child under 6yr free; )
This elegant three-story plantation inn has 16 graceful, well-appointed rooms with high
ceilings, wood floors and wrought-iron beds; a massive master suite comes with a Jacuzzi
and excellent views of the coffee and macadamia-nut plantations in the distance. Adding
