INBio, The National Institution of Biodiversity, located in Santo Domingo de Heredia, Costa Rica, is one of the most important research centers on biodiversity in Central America. Hosting a significant collection of tropical insects, and a world renowned team of scientists, Green Hotels and INBio joined forces, on June 11, 2008, inaugerating a research station located at Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel and Nature Reserve in Los Angeles Norte of the Canton of San Ramon. With a 2000 acre protected cloud forest at Villa Blanca’s door step, The Los Angeles Cloud Forest Biological Private Reserve is a treasure chest of biodiversity where Para taxonomist are sharing their knowledge and new discoveries with our staff, guides, and hotel guests, along with hundreds of students and colleagues who visit Villa Blanca each year. The management of Green Hotels of Costa Rica invite you to visit the station as part of our Guided Nature Tours and also volunteer to help in the research of this incredible habitat protected by the Silence of the Angels.
Terms & Conditions
Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel & Nature Reserve and Tour Operators do not refund for unused services due to last minute cancellations or no-shows.
On cancellations more than 12 hours prior to scheduled departure times, a 25% handling fee will be deducted for
administration expenses or otherwise you will be charged the full tour price.
Transportation
The Concierge Desk will be happy to assist you should you require any special transportation while in Costa Rica to and from Villa Blanca to the rest of the country, including our sister hotels, Si Como No and Aquila de Osa, plus Los Sueños Resort, Jaco, the International Airport of San Jose, Dominical, Arenal, Corcovado / Drake Bay, Tamarindo, etc. These transportation services are available 24 hours a day.
We offer contracted air-conditioned 12 passenger Microbuses with full insurance coverage and experienced drivers.
Breakfast: 6:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Lunch: 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Dinner: 6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Last menu orders to the kitchen by 9:00 p.m.
Happy Hour: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Documentary: 5:30 p.m.
Movie: 8:00 p.m.