Quinta Galeon Lodge
Calle del Bosque Quebradillas de Jardín de Dota, El Jardin 11702 Costa Rica
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QUINTA GALEON LODGE is a beautiful, private, exclusive and accessible house/mountain boutique lodge, conveniently located in Jardín de Dota, on the northwest corner of Los Quetzales National Park, the highlands of Costa Rica, about 35 miles East-South bound from San José. Quinta GALEON Lodge is known as one of top places in the world to enjoy and photograph hummingbirds in the world. We’ll enjoy hummingbirds at their best. You will have the chance to view and photograph 12 to 17+ hummingbird species swarming around in one single day. From some of the smallest hummingbirds in the world to perhaps the largest ones in Central America, Quinta GALEON Lodge and its “La Ruta del Colibrí Hummingbird Experience Tour” will offer you plenty of hummingbird photography setups, light, background and ambiance conditions to maximize your hummingbird photography opportunities. We will enjoy delicious home-cooked cuisine breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as mid-morning and mid-afternoon treat
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Sauna
Free breakfast
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Business Center with Internet Access
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Breakfast available
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We stayed 2 nights at the lodge with Tere, Pablo and their son Ignacio. We had a lovely time, the place is amazing ! It's in the middle of the nature in a quiet place. The view is beautiful ! Tere is a great cook. The vibe is cosy and familial, we felt like at home during our stay. Everything is very clean, the food is fresh and covid mesures are respected. To see all the hummingbirds in the garden was really amazing !
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Date of stay: January 2022Trip type: Traveled
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My family of 3 (2 adults + 1 teenager) stayed 4 days at the lodge and enjoyed every moment. Pablo and Tere are very welcoming and made us feel at home. They provide an outstanding service and help you get the most out of your trip, both at the lodge as well as in the nearby area. The lodge is clean, rustic, homely and has a spectacular view, both during the day and night. The food they serve is delicious, healthy and well balanced. The Bird watching experience is out of this world, with 20+ Hummingbird species to admire, plus other bird species from the area such as Tanagers and Motmots. During the day we made active hikes with breathtaking views and drove to nearby Santa Maria town to buy exceptional coffee. All in all, Quinta Galeon Lodge is a wonderful place, in a beautiful area, ran by lovely people. We will certainly return to reconnect with nature.…
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Date of stay: April 2021
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Response from Pablo Garro, General Manager at Quinta Galeon Lodge
Responded Apr 5, 2021
Thank you A,ML & M. for your kind words. We enjoyed very much your visit and had a great time hosting you at Quinta GALEON. So pleased to have contributed to fulfill your vacation planning and enjoyment expectations. Guests came in and friends go out. I'll certainly be a pleasure to host you guys back anytime.
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As last stop of our holiday in Costa Rica we arrived at this special place. It is not a typical place for birders rather a place for fotographers that want a picture of one of the hummingbird spieces enjoying life around the lodge. There are hummingbirds all over the place we counted more then 20 different spieces during our stay. The food (breakfast, lunch and dinner) were great, prepared with care and really of high class. Nice was also the arrangement of a guide that could show us the quetzal( hit rate 90+percent) High quality justified the pretty high prices so price/quality was in balance. The owners are passioned about their product and Pablo really will do everything to please the guests and convince them to listen to the interesting presentation on the life of hummingbirds. The motto " come as a guest, leave as a friend" ensures you're supported in a very good way.…
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Date of stay: December 2019Trip type: Traveled
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An amazing oasis for hummingbird viewing and photography. Pablo and Tere are wonderful hosts and do everything possible to make your stay enjoyable. The rooms are all unique, clean, and quiet. I visited with some friends and we had an amazing 5 day visit. Situated at a higher elevation the temperatures in February were pleasant. A beautiful place to relax and enjoy nature. In addition to hummingbirds, it is a very short drive to view and photograph the Resplendent Quetzal, a magnificent bird. With a covered patio you can comfortably view and photograph the hummingbirds in any weather. I believe we photographed 12 species and saw several others. I highly recommend a visit to this amazing and unique lodge.
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Date of stay: February 2019
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Response from Pablo G, Propietario at Quinta Galeon Lodge
Responded Feb 1, 2020
Muchas gracias Bill for your great review, location, service and experience description. It was a pleasure to work with you all logistics and requested details from the moment you started to prepare your trip/visit to the day you left. We certainly miss you guys and so are the hummingbirds. Come back anytime!! Un gran abrazo, Pablo y Tere
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Pablo and Tere do a great job of taking care of you, the food is wonderful and the birds are fantastic. The property has a great view as well. I look forward to going back there. It's the best food I have had in Costa Rica!
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Date of stay: May 2018Trip type: Traveled
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Response from Pablo G, Propietario at Quinta Galeon Lodge
Responded Nov 19, 2019
Wow. What a compliment. Thank you so much, Anytime !!
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Our bird photo trip stopped twice at Quinta Galeon. Terri and Pablo were gracious hosts and the food was excellent. The view is special and the hummingbirds are plentiful. Whether you are a birder or just someone looking to have some peace and quiet in Costa Rica, this is a place to consider.
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Date of stay: April 2018Trip type: Traveled
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Response from Pablo G, Propietario at Quinta Galeon Lodge
Responded Nov 19, 2019
Muchas Gracias. We are blessed with all our hummingbirds and we try to serve you the best way we can. With love. Thank you so much for your review.
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This was the perfect setup for Humming bird photography. Many species and a lot of them. Our hosts went out of their way to make our stay comfortable. The property is beautiful. Rooms were very nice. Food was excellent and they met my dietary restrictions as well. Perfect hosts! I will definitely be returning.
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Date of stay: February 2019Trip type: Traveled
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Response from Pablo G, Propietario at Quinta Galeon Lodge
Responded Nov 19, 2019
Thank you so much K for your kind review of your experience with us. We also had a great time hosting always remember you guys. Best from Costa Rica, Pablo and Tere
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I was part of a group who visited for lunch and bird watching in November! The Quinta Galeon Lodge is in an extremely beautiful area with incredible views. From the time we arrived there were birds to see everywhere, but the hummingbirds were simply amazing! The lodge has lots feeders set up all around the lodge, and no matter where you were you were able to watch, photograph and enjoy thousands of different hummingbirds, woodpeckers, tanagers, etc. It was simply amazing! Our lunch was so, so good too and the staff very nice and accommodating! I hope to return to experience this unique place again soon. If you love to watch or photograph birds, this is the place to be!
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Date of stay: November 2018Trip type: Traveled
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Response from Pablo G, Propietario at Quinta Galeon Lodge
Responded Nov 19, 2019
Muchas gracias por su linda opinión de su experiencia con nosotros. Los recordamos siempre con mucho cariño !! Pablo y Tere Thank you so much for your kind review of your experience with us. We always remember you guys with love! Pablo and Tere
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My wife and I were very splendidly surprised to stay for 3 nights for hummingbird photography. We felt right at home after a few minutes of chatting with Pablo and Teresita, who were excellent hosts. Food was unmatched ,personally prepared. Pablo personally attended to our photo setup needs. We were not for want of anything. it is not often that we have a chat with the hosts ,during or after dinner daily !! We were able to obtain what we came to photograph and even left with some souvenirs. Having travelled 7 continents & almost 100 countries there is non more warm and friendly than here. Thank you & sorry for the late post.
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Date of stay: January 2019Trip type: Traveled
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Response from Quinta-GALEON-Lodge, Owner at Quinta Galeon Lodge
Responded Mar 9, 2019
Thank you so much HM & O for your kind words...What an honor to read your words !! To Tere and I, it was a real pleasure to have you at Quinta GALEON Lodge. We truly enjoyed your visit and will love to see you guys back some day soon !! Welcome back anytime !!
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Very good location of the Lodge and excellent if you are looking to see and photograph Humming Birds. There are more than 11 species of humming birds on any day. The rooms were also good and so is the food.
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Date of stay: November 2018
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Response from Quinta-GALEON-Lodge, Owner at Quinta Galeon Lodge
Responded Mar 9, 2019
Thank you Durga for your review. Always welcome!! Best hummingbird wishes !! PyT
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PRICE RANGE
$226 - $226 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
Costa RicaProvince of San JoseEl Jardin
NUMBER OF ROOMS
9
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Claim Your Listing Frequently Asked Questions about Quinta Galeon Lodge
Which popular attractions are close to Quinta Galeon Lodge?
Nearby attractions include Laguna Don Manuel (0.7 miles), Cerro La Cruz (3.0 miles), and Finca Familia Valverde Fallas (3.9 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Quinta Galeon Lodge?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and an on-site restaurant.
What food & drink options are available at Quinta Galeon Lodge?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast and an on-site restaurant during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Quinta Galeon Lodge?
Conveniently located restaurants include Cafe Privelegios Dota, Bar Restaurante La Catarata, and La Terraza Del Cafetal.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Quinta Galeon Lodge?
Yes, guests have access to a sauna during their stay.
Does Quinta Galeon Lodge have airport transportation?
Yes, Quinta Galeon Lodge offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Does Quinta Galeon Lodge offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business center, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.
Is Quinta Galeon Lodge accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access and reduced mobility rooms. For specific inquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.