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    Zephyr Palace, Refugio de Vida Silvestre Ara Macao

    Zephyr Palace

    Luxury Lodge · Refugio de Vida Silvestre Ara Macao, Costa Rica

    Luxury
    PlnrScore 61
    Best time
    Jan–Mar
    Suggested stay
    1-2 nights
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    Zephyr Palace is a hotel near Refugio de Vida Silvestre Ara Macao.

    Why stay at Zephyr Palace

    • 55 mammal species recorded nearby

    Rooms & inclusions

    Activities
    Spa, Wellnes, Massage
    Amenities
    Swimming Pool, Pool, Infinity Pool, Spa, Massage, Wellness, Restaurant, Dining, Bar, Library, Gym, Fitness

    Wildlife near this lodge

    Species recorded within 20 km (iNaturalist research-grade observations).

    2,468

    Species

    55

    Mammals

    434

    Birds

    Most observed

    • Black Spiny-tailed Iguana1,939 sightings
    • American Crocodile1,537 sightings
    • Scarlet Macaw1,109 sightings
    • Common Basilisk922 sightings
    • Green-and-black Poison Dart Frog875 sightings
    • Bare-throated Tiger-Heron609 sightings
    • Central American White-faced Capuchin599 sightings
    • Magnificent Frigatebird498 sightings
    • Green Iguana481 sightings
    • Yellow-headed Caracara469 sightings

    Best time to stay at Zephyr Palace

    Best months:
    January
    February
    March
    Jan
    Great26°C46mm
    Feb
    Great27°C13mm
    Mar
    Great27°C33mm
    Apr
    Fair27°C214mm
    May
    Fair26°C396mm
    Jun
    Fair26°C591mm
    Jul
    Fair26°C562mm
    Aug
    Fair26°C639mm
    Sep
    Fair26°C568mm
    Oct
    Fair25°C544mm
    Nov
    Fair25°C543mm
    Dec
    Fair26°C150mm
    Great (4-5)
    Good (3)
    Poor (1-2)
    Best month

    Map & getting there

    Nearest airport

    La Yolanda Airport (MRLY)

    18 km from the park

    International airport

    Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)

    62 km from the park

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    Data updated September 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo

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