most people here hike to Chirripo, spend the night and walk back. we just walked the trails in the Cloud bridge reserve. It was all beautiful. Not too crowded. wild flowers and birds everywhere. The hostel was comfortable, met nice people, the hosts were helpful, friendly and very kind. Kitchen was okay to prepare our breakfast and dinner. mostly loved... More

Casa Mariposa is a really nice hostel. It's located just 400 meters away from the start of the trail to Crestones base lodge, which is nice if you leave early when it's still dark. They have a beautiful garden, a real paradise with hammocks that overlook the surrounding mountains. The staff is extremely friendly. The volunteers Jes and Melissa were... More

Casa Mariposa is a great starting off point for a number of really beautiful hikes, not the least being Chirripo. The Cloudbridge reserve and its many trails is just up the road. The guest house is built into the rocky hillside so the layout of the place is really unique and beautiful. There is a shared kitchen where you can... More

Nice, cozy place! Perfect for Chirripo climbers - located just steps from the trailhead, and near some nice easy walks and beautiful waterfalls. Do note that it is a 2km uphill hike from the San Gerardo ranger station, which is where our cabbie/sketchy dude in a battered pickup decided to drop us off - or extort us for an extra... More

So Casa Mariposa has a work ex program that lets you work at the hostel for a room at their place. My girlfriend and I did it for two weeks and we have to say that if you are traveling around in Costa Rica for a long time then this is a must thing to do. You do work hard,... More

My Mom and I stayed at Casa Mariposa during a trip to celebrate her 50th birthday - we absolutely loved it! Unique is an understatement - Casa Mariposa is built into the side of the mountain right in the middle of the jungle, and it has such a warm atmosphere. The owners were very kind and helpful. We stayed in... More

Brilliant for a number of reasons -Fantastic location next to the trail head -Rents good equipment for the hike -Fantastic hostel, with lovely kitchen and great rooms -Welcoming hosts

I can't recommend this place more. I unfortunately had to spend the night elsewhere before I hiked Chirripo as Casa Mariposa was full, but was able to stay on our way down. I wish I would have been able to spend my night before the hike here. Casa Mariposa is everything you want in a hostel: comfortable, welcoming, helpful, and... More

I was travelling alone in C.R., the bus left me near the soccer field at about 8.00pm, i walked two kilometers along the road in the darkness...under the rain with a broken umbrella and a small torch when i reached the hostel i was wet...and also a bit scared the hostel was already closed but fortunately when i rang the... More