Trogon Lodge sits in the San Gerardo de Dota valley, a high-altitude cloud forest region widely regarded as one of the most reliable places in Costa Rica to see the resplendent quetzal.
Rooms & Table
The Rooms
Cabins set within landscaped gardens along a mountain river, each simply furnished.
Food & Service
A well-regarded dining programme served overlooking the property’s gardens and river.
Activities
Guided quetzal-watching walks, trout fishing in the property’s river, and hikes into the surrounding high-altitude cloud forest.
Wildlife & Photography
San Gerardo de Dota holds one of Costa Rica’s highest concentrations of resplendent quetzal, alongside hummingbirds and high-altitude cloud forest species.
A Photographer's Note
Quetzal sightings here are most reliable in the early morning during their fruiting-tree feeding window, worth planning a dawn walk around.
Conservation & Impact
The lodge supports cloud forest conservation across the San Gerardo de Dota valley, a critical high-altitude habitat corridor.
Begin the Conversation
To arrange a tailor-made journey to this lodge, speak with your Kipekee Journey Lead.