Located just one hour from San Jose International Airport, Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel & Spa is a 75-acre boutique hotel surrounded by the spectacular Los Angeles Private Biological Reserve.

Villa Blanca is a member of the Green Hotels of Costa Rica, with a 5 leaf (out of 5) rating in the government's Sustainable Tourism Program, and seeks to combine country-style hospitality with a profound respect for its natural surroundings.  It offers a unique approach to sustainable tourism, protection of the environment and community outreach.

The beauty of the cloud forest provides the perfect setting for you to find your inner peace and tranquility while taking advantage of the spa facilities.  After enjoying the spa, dine on authentic Costa Rican cuisine at El Sendero restaurant while savoring the awe-inspiring views of the majestic Arenal Volcano. At Villa Blanca, comfort goes hand-in-hand with conservation.  Visitors from around the world come to Villa Blanca to soak in the charming ambiance and explore the most bio-diverse ecosystem on the planet.  Activities near the hotel include canopy tour, hiking, horseback riding, and bird watching.  It is one of the country's top spots for spotting the Quetzal.  Outside the resort, guests can go rafting, visit the Arenal Volcano and shop for souvenirs in Sarchi

Instead of rooms, the hotel offers 35 superior and deluxe casitas ("little houses") to choose from, including five romantic Honeymoon Casitas, each with breathtaking views of pristine tropical cloud forest.

On the main hilltop is the Hacienda House, the centerpiece of the hotel, where you can enjoy fresh baked breads and pastries at El Cafe del Bosque. Chess and billiards are available in El Mirador de Los Angeles Salon. Villa Blanca also offers a unique look into Costa Rican society and history. Guests enjoy taking day-trips to San Ramon, known as the city of poets and artists.

Costa Rica Online Travel recommends a stay in Villa Blanca for:

Costa Rica honeymoon couples that want to visit the cloud forest
Families with older children on a Costa Rica vacation
Nature lovers
Visitors that want to have an authentic "Costa Rican" experience
Guests who wish to experience the cloud forest avoiding the difficult travel to Monteverde

Costa Rica Online Travel does not recommend Villa Blanca for:

Guests who want to avoid the rain
Visitors looking for warm temperatures (average is 65 F)
Families with small children
Guests that require nightlife