El Silencio Lodge & Spa
Bajos del Toro, Costa Rica
In Bajos del Toro, El Silencio Lodge & Spa occupies a 500-acre cloud-forest reserve in Costa Rica’s Alajuela highlands, bordered by protected natural areas. Suites and villas are arranged on the hillside, with forest trails and waterfalls shaping the stay. Guests can pair guided hikes and other outdoor activities with spa treatments, yoga, and meals at Las Ventanas. The experience is oriented around the surrounding landscape rather than a coastal or city setting.