Bajos del Toro is a small village nestled in the lush, forest covered mountains north of San Jose.
Bajos del Toro is a small village nestled in the lush, forest covered mountains north of San Jose. It is the home of El Silencio Lodge, one of Costa Rica's premier hideaway luxury eco-lodges. Spend the day exploring the forest to find abundant wildlife, hidden waterfalls, and gentle streams.
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