What hotels are near Jardines Secretos?

Hotels near Jardines Secretos: (0.13 mi) Hostel Casa Chirripo (0.18 mi) Hotel El Descanso (0.53 mi) Rio Chirripo Lodge & Retreat (0.39 mi) Hotel de Montana El Pelicano (0.70 mi) Talamanca Nature Reserve View all hotels near Jardines Secretos on Tripadvisor

What restaurants are near Jardines Secretos?

Restaurants near Jardines Secretos: (0.14 mi) Bar & Restaurante Beto's Place (0.14 mi) Kapi Kapi Chirripo (0.39 mi) Robino's Foodies restaurant (0.93 mi) Batsu Gastropub (0.73 mi) Truchero Los Cocolisos View all restaurants near Jardines Secretos on Tripadvisor

Jardines Secretos (San Gerardo De Rivas) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go

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#2 of 6 things to do in San Gerardo De Rivas

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5 within 3 miles

Bar & Restaurante Beto's Place

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0.4 mi$$ - $$$ • Italian • Pizza • Cafe

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0.1 miAmerican • Bar • International • Pub

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LaraDavis

Sunriver, OR248 contributions

magical little place

Aug 2022

you enter at a quaint little cafe and aren't quite sure you're at the right spot. when you walk in it seems like you are on someone's patio looking into their kitchen. Here you can order food (we didn't but hear that it's really quite good!) you are greeted warmly and asked to pay a fee (i don't remember what it is, but it's nominal and goes to the owners' upkeep of the property. We were greeted specifically by the man who keeps/owns the grounds and he gave us an overview of the trail system that goes through the gardens. it's a nice and easy walk through the forest and gardens up to a nice clearing where the view was beautiful even on a rainy cloudy day. the plants on the property are quite literally awesome and the trip on the path makes you feel like you've entered an elven world. we probably spent a leisurely hour on the circular route, stopping to take photos and breath it all in, you could do it more quickly i'm sure, or you could spend more time at the clearing at the top, where there is a lookout built. not sure if picnics are welcome, but if they are it would be a great place to have a time out. we saw probably a dozen agoutis snuffling about, which was quite fun, some neat birds and again, some remarkable plants. all in all, it's not a full day activity, but definitely worth a stop if you have some time! and again, i do hear we should have eaten there.

Written December 29, 2022

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Bruce B

27 contributions

Warmest welcome, lovely food, delightful gardens and excellent cabin

Dec 2022

We had a wonderful night staying in the cabin in the gardens for one night and ate in the restaurant twice. The owners Bernan and Shirley and their son Pablo gave us the warmest welcome. The gardens are charming, a delight to explore and the cabin is excellent. We had dinner in the restaurant which was really good, then as we were leaving very early (to climb Cerro Chirripo) Shirley prepared a breakfast for us wrapped in banana leaves. The food was all excellent.

Written December 22, 2022

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Julie A

Pittsburgh, PA11 contributions

Delicious authentic food, beautiful experience

Feb 2022

We visited Jardines Secretos in February 2022 and spent a beautiful evening dining there and speaking with the owner. The food was delicious, the environment was romantic and picturesque. We ate at a table next to a pond featuring ornamental plants by candlelight. The next day, we returned to tour the gardens during the day. The level of care that the proprietors invest in the gardens is evident and we are very thankful we got to absorb the beauty together. All in all I would highly recommend making a stop there!

Written March 9, 2022

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Kathy B

Jaco District, Costa Rica5 contributions

Sweetest gardens

Feb 2023 • Solo

This was my second visit to this lovely garden. I love the sounds of water flowing and many birds. There are various views and mostly shade, but a very samiil portion in the warm sun. The cafe is wonderful! Handmade Fig ice cream!

Written February 28, 2023

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quilterteacher

North Myrtle Beach, SC113 contributions

Love Everything Here

Mar 2020 • Couples

The family that own and run The Secret Garden are beyond professional and kind. The food is superb and a favorite breakfast place for us. Shirley is an excellent baker, their rooms and cabins are very nice, and the gardens and paths are delightful. So much to see...animals, birds, turtles, ponds with flowering plants, exotic trees, etc. We've had our family here, including grandchildren, and everyone loved it! We recommend everyone stop here if only for a coffee and to enjoy the peaceful setting. I love the empanadas while my husband always gets eggs and a pancake.

Written March 6, 2020

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Ann B

20 contributions

Nice gardens and restaurant

Jan 2022

The gardens are lovely and peaceful. The paths are well marked. Walking shoes/trainers recommended. There's a variety of plants and birds to see and the view from the top end of the garden is lovely. Nice Cafe. Worth a visit if you are passing, or based nearby.

Written January 19, 2022

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StephenJBop

Denver, CO35 contributions

Secret Gardens

Jan 2020

The son of the proprietors was our guide. Excellent English and a great person. He showed us an amazing assortment of exotic plants (and birds) concentrated in the gardens there. Very pleasant hike around the premises. We also met the owner who showed us around, as well. Very pleasant family. We hope to return next year.

Written March 12, 2020

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Michael D

4 contributions

Secret Gardens are a must see!

Dec 2019

If you are in San Gerardo, the Secret Gardens is a must-stop for lunch or dinner. The food is absolutely delicious, the owners are incredibly friendly and welcoming, and the gardens themselves are breathtaking and gorgeous. Make sure you spend enough time there to walk through the entire grounds. Bird watching from the dining area and make sure you try the empanadas!

Written March 9, 2020

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ansbnks2016

Gloucester, UK175 contributions

Beautuful little place

Mar 2018 • Friends

Arrived here not knowing what to expect and to kill some time. We stayed for hours! The garden is magnificent. Beautiful exotic flowers in a natural setting with waterways and waterfalls. Tropical birds in the trees and a lookout with lovely views. The owners were not there when we visited but the caretaker/gardener made us welcome and made the best smoothies of our 3 week visit to CR.

Written April 3, 2018

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Daleb0422

Ajax, Canada397 contributions

A fine walk

Feb 2023

This was a very nice surprise. We walked some 25 minutes to find it and were taken on a nice tour through some beautiful gardens.

Written February 21, 2023

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