We invite you to Hotel Fonda Vela. Dedicated to the idea of eco-tourism in harmony with the earth, the Latin root "fonda" means a place of rest or nourishment after a long journey. "Vela" or candle, for us represents service and good faith. To this we add peaceful atmosphere that is sensitive to the local environment.

Our seven buildings are scattered about the landscaped property, and were designed with the natural lightning, privacy and warmth in mind. They all have huge windows with views of our forested reserve allowing the beauty outside to be a part of the cozy interior.

Discover the Beauty of Costa Rica's Highlands

The suites each have a small refrigerator, tables, balcony, queen-size bed on the main floor and loft with a single bed. All of the rooms are wheelchair accessible.

On the 35-acre property, you will find the lush forests and verdant pastures excellent for birdying and hiking. In this tranquil setting,you may see flocks of parrots come to feed in the fruit trees while riding horses graze peacefully below. A 15-minute walk away is the world famous 10,500-hectare Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, which incorporates eight tropical life zones. The Santa Elena Reserve is a short drive away, where on a clear day you may observe vistas of the Caribbean lowlands and Arenal Volcano.

The Fonda Vela has 28 rooms in 7 separate buildings, which include 20 standard rooms, 6 junior suites, and 2 mountain suites. All rooms have private bath, hot water and 2 queen-size beds.

Other services include our elegant restaurant, which seats 100 people, separate bar and TV room. Our meeting room seat 50 people and have balconies overlooking the forest. Private hiking trails, guided horseback riding and laundry service is also available.

Guided trips to the Monteverde and Santa Elena Reserves can also be arranged.

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