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Casa
Amanzimtoti
A
mountain cabin Retreat
Cloubridge Nature Reserve, Costa Rica
Reservation Calendar
Cloudbridge is offering the opportunity to stay in their cozy mountain cabin in the Talamanca
mountain range of Costa Rica. This light-filled cabin is located within the Cloudbridge
Nature Reserve.
The cabin, which includes hi speed wireless internet, sleeps up to four people.
The main bedroom has a double bed, writing desk, a loft patio with hammock overlooking the Chirripo River and Cloudforest.
A separate room is furnished with two single beds. A kitchen with dining area is connected to a spacious
deck which affords breathtaking views of the verdant forests, valleys, and
mountain peaks. After a peaceful sleep, you will awaken to the sounds of emerald toucanets and other
birds in the surrounding trees and also the faint roar of the Chirripo River
below you. The cabin is fully equipped with solarr electricity (sorry, no refrigerator yet),
a bathroom with flush toilet and gas heated shower and tub.
For those chilly nights a wood burning stove completes the scene, providing a cozy centerpeice.
Here you can expect to live a simple, quiet, but complete life on the edge of a tropical forest.
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View from Casa Amanzimtoti
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 About
Cloudbridge
The
Cloudbridge Nature Reserve is situated in South-Central Costa Rica,
in a remote cloud forest area on the slopes of the Cordillera Talamanca
range, Costa Rica’s highest mountain chain. The reserve, a non-profit
conservation project founded by Ian & Genevieve Giddy, borders the
Chirripó National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Thus
Cloudbridge
serves as a significant buffer zone between the park and the
surrounding areas of agricultural settlements.
Cloudbridge
Reserve lies at an altitude between 1,500 and 2,600m at
approximately 9° 28’ North, 83° 34’ West, and covers about 770
acres of
valleys and mountainside. It is part of an important bioregion in that
cloud forests in Costa Rica and around the world are known to be
dwindling owing to the effects of climate change, and increasing
temperatures, even at higher altitudes. In addition, it is home to
several threatened animal species, such as the Resplendent Quetzal,
Baird’s Tapir, the peccary, and contains many organisms yet to be
identified. With the assistance of local villagers, the forest is being
restored through an ambitious program of replanting native trees in
some areas of the Reserve where previous human activities resulted in
forest clearing.
The
reserve has an international research program that permits qualified
individuals to participate in conservation
programs and research activities. The volunteer researchers conduct
and/or support research activities in fields such as ornithology,
entomology, habitat restoration, and environmental quality monitoring.
 What
We Offer
Casa Amanzimtoti is available for
rent for a two night minimum stay at a cost of $90 per night (double ocupancy).
The cabin will accomodate up to two additional people for an additional $15 per person per night.
Rates for a week or longer are at $500 per week for up to 2 people, or $700 per week for 3 to 4 persons.
Towels, candles, maps of the surrounding area, firewood, cooking gas, a small reading
library, bedding and an equipped kitchen are provided for your convenience (Sorry,no refrigeration at this time).
Casa Amanzimtoti is off the grid;
solar electricity, no intrusive telephone, no hum of a refrigerator.
All technology is simple, quiet and down to
Earth. Your hosts will ensure that you
are well equipped to meet your basic needs while at Casa Amanzimtoti. A telephone, and companionship are
accessible just a 15 minute hike away at the Casa Mariposa. In addition, you are invited to
participate in the Cloudbridge Reserve community activities, such as
lectures, research hikes, etc. (just ask!)
The cabin* lies at the entrance of the reserve. Guests are invited to
hike the trails restricted to researchers (just ask!), as well as in the rest of the
Cloudbridge
Reserve, and will have the privilege of entering a tranquil, ancient
forest
dominated by towering old-growth trees. They can choose to maintain
their
peaceful isolation or participate in the research discussions and
activities at
Cloudbridge.
John and Jill Titan, who run Casa Mariposa,
unique lodge nearby,
handle bookings and preparation for visits. John and Jill will make you
welcome
when you arrive, and escort you to Casa Amanzimtoti while telling you about
the
amazing flora and fauna of this cloud forest and valley. For
provisioning, a
weekly shopping service is available at an extra charge.
  
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