Delight in a peaceful and relaxing vacation in one of the most beautiful countries on earth! Ecco Colonia Resort Hotel provides an enchanting glimpse of Costa Rica's natural beauty and the warmth of its people.

Nestled in 250 acres of Costa Rica's mountainous cloud forest, Ecco Colonia Resort offers a glimpse into the natural world of its earliest inhabitants. The tremendous biological diversity of the region affords special opportunities to discover butterflies, hundreds of bird species, unusual animals, beautiful orchids and other plant life in the natural environment. Surrounded by primary and secondary forest, Ecco Colonia contains a diverse mixture of tropical rainforests and beautiful mountain views. The weather is ideal year round with warm days and cool nights.

Comfortable Accommodations

Ecco Colonia Resort provides accommodations for individuals and small groups. Comfortable, private rooms, suites and cabins provide a welcome retreat for the traveler. Respectful of the ecology and tremendous natural beauty of the area, the resort generates most of its electricity from the sun and wind. Local cuisine is served on site at the intimate Ecco Colonia Restaurante. The following accommodations and amenities are available. Individual rooms and suites with private bath Hot water Private porches and balconies, some with Jacuzzis Observation decks Private cabins Ecco Colonia Restaurante Ecco Colonia - Bar & Game Room Ecco Colonia - Bar & Restaurante Los Lagos (On Main Road 9 K From Resort)

A variety of outdoor and indoor activities are available for the nature lover, bird watcher, adventurer, or the traveler who simply wants a respite from daily routines. Activities include:

• Hiking
• Bird watching
• Horseback riding
• Guided nature walks
• Volleyball and other sports
• On site farm animals, including cows, pigs, chickens
• Indoor games - pool, ping pong, table soccer, board games, darts

Additional activities can be arranged in close proximity to the resort, such as kayaking, river rafting, visits to beautiful waterfalls.

Location

Ecco Colonia Resort Hotel in Costa Rica - is located mid way between San Jose airport and Arenal Volcano (two hours northwest of the airport and two hours south of the volcano). It is situated two km from the University of Costa Rica Biological Reserve, where students from around the globe converge to study the unique biological diversity of the region. The resort affords distant views of both Arenal Volcano and the Monteverde Cloud forest. Detailed maps and directions to the resort are provided. Four wheel drive vehicle or high clearance vehicle is recommended. Transportation to the resort is available upon request.