With 70% of the population and a mild and dry climate, Costa Rica's Central Valley is the most developed and populated area of the country and the main entryway for visitors. As spectacular as other areas of the country, Central Valley is a great destination for an encounter with nature close to San Jose. Staying at Villablanca Cloud Forest, a 75-acre boutique hotel surrounded by the spectacular Los Angeles Private Biological Reserve, relaxation in a secluded atmosphere is guaranteed. While Savegre Lodge and Bosque de Paz are the paradise for birdwatchers, even the famous Quetzal can be seen from one of these lodges.