On Foot

Once you are at the Mirador you can continue your hike for another 45 minutes. The next section of this trail is more difficult and will require more agility. The trail is very steep at many places, but you will arrive at a magnificent waterfalls called Cascada Sofia. Read more about Hiking [...]

You will be amazed at the selection of items at this boutique supermarket. It's walking distance to our property. Alexa's Market WhatsApp + 506 8742 6345

Given the variety of flora and fauna found in the Escaleras in Costa Rica, abundant rainfall and streams, and mountainous rainforest that ranges from 558-1,772 feet / 540 meters above sea level, it's hardly surprising that there are many birds.

The two-story Studio serves many purposes. The lower floor is a workshop studio with tools, a kitchen, tables, storage and restroom. This is where our staff hangs out. The upper floor has a bedroom that can sleep 3-4 people and a large terrace that's been used for wedding dinners, yoga classes or as [...]

Set over a water stream, El Manu was originally a restaurant known for its great food and one of the first places to have electricity in the area leveraging hydroelectricity. The space has been preserved and includes teak floor harvested onsite within Selva Escondida, reptile statues in the flowing water beneath El [...]

Toucans love to hang out in pairs under our tall royal palm trees near the house around sunset. Once you can recognized their sound, you will be able to spot them very easily. Visit our Birding Page.

Hiking to the Mirador is the best part of Selva Escondida. Our trail system to the Mirador is moderately difficult yet many grandparents and grandchildren have explored the trails. The view of the Pacific Ocean, Whales Tail, Osa Peninsula, Isla de Caño, and the surrounding rainforest is both impressive and relaxing, and [...]

If you look carefully, this  specie can be found near El Manu, our old restaurant turned into yoga platform.

Howler monkeys live on our property. They travel around eating fruits and nuts from the trees. They travel in groups of 6 to 15 animals and during the right season pass through the trees near our house. Group males generally howl at dawn and dusk.

Sloths are very difficult to spot. They are slow, quiet and very well camouflaged. This one was found on our property.