The Wagelia Espino Blanco Lodge property is located in North Verbena Turrialba at its own name reserve; on a land of primary and secundary forest of 269.000 square meters. Just 8 km north from Turrialba downtown and 65 km from San Jose.

The reserve contains more than five hundred forest species and there is an important variety of animals such as; vipers, pavas, small raccoons, armadillos, tepezcuites, as well as a great variety of butterflies and birds.  Its name comes from a tree characteristic of the area, the Espino Blanco (White Thorn), which is in the process of disappearance.  In the reserve there are many trees specie that are really worthy of being admired.

Built with a specially wood cultivated for construction, because our purpose is to preserve the environment. With a rustic look surrounded by a colorful forest, the bungalows are located with 50 meters between each other to offer lots of peace and calm to our guests.

10 bungalows equipped with private bathroom, two queen beds, table, hallway, private terrace in the company of the forest sightseeing.

• Bar and restaurant
• Massages
• Parking lot
• Pathways
• Bird watching

In addition in the Region of Turrialba there are natural adventure and ecological attractions, such as:

• Bonilla's Lake
• Long walks
• Horse back riding tours
• Visits to waterfalls
• Canyoning
• Visits to La Marta Farm
• Observation of birds and some other species
• Rafting

There are three ways to get to Turrialba from San Jose:

The main access route leads from San Jose passing through Cartago, Paraíso, Cervantes, and Juan Viñas. The road is in a very good shape and the traveler will be able to enjoy breathtaking landscapes as well as several plantations, restaurants and bars that provide excellent service.

The other route passes the outskirts of the Irazú and Turrialba volcanoes, passing through Cartago, Pacayas, and Santa Cruz de Turrialba, a place that is famous for the authentic Turrialba cheese.

Another route is through Paraíso, the Valley of Orosí, and then through Tucurrique until arriving to the city of Turrialba.

The forest reserve Espino Blanco has been created with the purpose of protecting the existent aquifer there and its abundant source of water for the Turrialba valley especially to the south-east. 

The trail is located amid a very attractive mixture of primary and secondary forest that allows visitors to differentiate them clearly and to see the characteristics of one and the other.

Included: lodging, breakfast, auto-guide hiking through
Espino Blanco Biological Reserve and taxes (13.00%)