Hacienda Casa Turire is located near Turrialba, surrounded by green hills, coffee- and sugar cane plantations. A small lake lays right in front of the hacienda. The all year round spring temperatures make this place an ideal hideaway for an unforgettable, authentic hacienda stay. Casa Turire belongs to the higher standards of hotels in Costa Rica and includes 12 rustic-luxury decorated standard rooms and 5 suites, larger and with better view than the standard rooms. The whole historic building was rebuilt with a lot of charming style and love for details. The comfortable restaurant, a cozy bar, reading rooms, entertainment, games and the reception can be found on the ground floor. A bright covered interior hall offers some sitting areas. All rooms are located on the first floor and offer a terrace with a nice view over the surroundings of the hacienda. A wooden pergola covered with flowering bushes offers some shade and protects the small pool area with Jacuzzi. The front desk offers many different activities and tours. Casa Turire has its own stable of horses and guides and horses can be rented to explore the local area. Enjoy an unforgettable, elegant and authentic Costa Rican countryside hideaway!

Day 1:

We will pick you up at your San José hotel and drive westwards to Cartago, the former capital of Costa Rica. The slopes of Irazú and Turrialba volcano are very fertile and today, almost all vegetables you find on costarrican market are produced in this area. We will drive through scenic landscapes and reach the small city of Turrialba around noon. A little bit further on, we will reach Hacienda Casa Turire, where you will get your standard room. The remaining afternoon is at your leisure. The activities and tours we describe in the following itinerary, can be rescheduled at your convenience. Dinner and overnight.
Included meals today: dinner

Day 2:

Today we have included a 2 hours drive through the surrounding plantations with an local, English speaking guide. You will first visit a coffee plantation. Coffee from Turrialba is well known for it's high quality and your guide will tell you the secrets behind this fact. Later you will also visit a sugar cane and a macadamia-nut plantation, before your head back to Casa Turire. The afternoon is at your leisure. You can either enjoy the pool, or make a tour with mountain bikes or kayaks. Both are included in the price. Dinner and overnight at Casa Turire.
Included meals today: breakfast, dinner

Day 3:

Today we have included a bird-watching trip with a local English speaking guide. Depending on your interest and endurance, you can extend this excursion to a half day hike through the area. Return to Casa Turire, where you once again can enjoy the pool, mountain bikes or kayaks. Dinner and overnight at Hacienda Casa Turire.
Included meals today: breakfast, dinner

Day 4:

We will pick you up at the hotel at the time agreed and bring you back to San José. You can also book transfers to other destinations against extra charge.
Included meals today: breakfast

RATES PER PERSON FOR 2009

Minimum number of participants: 2

NOTE: All our Costa Rica adventures can be combined to form individualized packages. Please ask if you need help creating your own itinerary. We also offer fly drive packages and some short mountain biking and white water rafting tours that are not mentioned in the index. Please ask.

For booking inquiries and further information please contact Sacred Earth.

Options & Combinations

Option 1) with Selva Bananito Lodge

Instead of driving back to San José, we drive via Siquirres and Limón to Bananito, where you can add a stay at Selva Bananito Lodge.

Option 2) with Tortuguero National Park

Instead of driving back to San José, we bring you to Matina, where you connect with all Tortuguero packages at 11.00am.