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    Villas Espavel

    Eco Lodge · Refugio de Vida Silvestre Werner Sauter, Costa Rica

    Luxury
    PlnrScore 59
    Best time
    Jan–Mar
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    Villas Espavel is a guesthouse near Refugio de Vida Silvestre Werner Sauter.

    Why stay at Villas Espavel

    • 45 mammal species recorded nearby
    • Pool or spa to rest between drives
    • Welcomes children

    Rooms & inclusions

    Best season

    December to April (dry season) for best weather and wildlife viewing.

    Children

    Welcome

    Pool / spa

    Yes

    WiFi

    Available

    Eco credentials

    Committed to conservation and sustainable practices due to its location within a wildlife refuge.

    Activities
    guesthouse
    Dietary options
    Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options typically available upon request.

    Wildlife near this lodge

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

    1,751

    Species

    45

    Mammals

    211

    Birds

    Most observed

    • White-nosed Coati724 sightings
    • Black Spiny-tailed Iguana629 sightings
    • Mantled Howler Monkey614 sightings
    • Common Raccoon370 sightings
    • White-throated Magpie-Jay264 sightings
    • Variegated Squirrel243 sightings
    • Turquoise-browed Motmot219 sightings
    • Black Vulture204 sightings
    • Rufous-backed Wren201 sightings
    • Black-headed Trogon197 sightings

    Best time to stay at Villas Espavel

    Best months:
    January
    February
    March
    Jan
    Great27°C36mm
    Feb
    Excellent28°C15mm
    Mar
    Great28°C29mm
    Apr
    Good27°C121mm
    May
    Fair27°C214mm
    Jun
    Fair26°C427mm
    Jul
    Fair26°C361mm
    Aug
    Fair26°C427mm
    Sep
    Fair26°C344mm
    Oct
    Fair25°C435mm
    Nov
    Fair25°C466mm
    Dec
    Good26°C100mm
    Great (4-5)
    Good (3)
    Poor (1-2)
    Best month

    Map & getting there

    Nearest town

    Puerto Jimenez

    Nearest airport

    Monte Reina Airport (MRMR)

    4 km from the park

    International airport

    Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR)

    78 km from the park

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

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