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Even if you're not staying here, this is a perfect pit stop for lunch (US$5) after hiking in
the park. There's no menu: Wilber and his wife will serve up whatever they have cooking
on their stove. Portions are huge, prices are reasonable.
Cabinas Piuri HOTEL
(
8324-3064; aspiuri@hotmail.com ; s/d incl breakfast US$35/50, planetarium r US$55, ste US$80;
)
About 1km past the national-park gates, a massive fountain erupts against a cloud-forest
backdrop at the entrance to this unusual property. It's perched on a gorgeous slice of the
milky-blue Río Celeste. Soak in an inviting stone dipping pool on the riverbanks or take
this unique opportunity to swim in the magnificent river itself.
The accommodations are varied, ranging from colorful cabinas with king-size beds to
an egg-shaped, animal-sculpted 'planetarium'. There's also a spacious restaurant with win-
dows overlooking the river and forest.
Catarata Río Celeste Hotel HOTEL
(
8938-9927, 8876-4382; www.cataratarioceleste.com ; r/bungalows incl breakfast US$60/68;
)
Located about 1km from the park entrance, this family-run resort is spread out over nice
landscaped grounds. There are six simple tiled rooms that share a hammock-strung terrace,
as well as five more luxurious bungalows with Jacuzzis, outdoor showers and volcano
views. There are many different tours on offer, as well as a pleasant open-air restaurant
that attracts the tour groups passing through.
La Carolina Lodge LODGE
( 2466-6393; www.lacarolinalodge.com ; per person incl meals US$70-90; )
Flanked by a roaring river and tucked into the trees on the volcano slope, this isolated
lodge is also a working cattle ranch. Amazing organic meals - featuring poultry and meat
from the farm - are cooked over an outdoor wood-burning stove. Cabins are rustic and ro-
mantic. The river is delicious for swimming, and a wood-fired hot tub is luxurious for
soaking.
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