Hato Piñero

Frommer's Review

This pioneer nature lodge is the most charming of the hatos. A working farm and ranch, Piñero has the feel of a traditional hacienda. Rooms are comfortable but rustic, with cold-water showers, polished concrete floors, and two built-in twin beds. The best features here are the high ceilings, whitewashed walls, and blue-trimmed wooden windows opening up to the outdoors and an interior hallway. Four rooms have air-conditioning, but only one, which is a sort of minisuite, has a double bed. Buffet-style meals are served in a common dining area, and guests congregate in the small lounge and bar. However, the nicest place to hang, when you're not out on a horseback- or safari-style tour, is the large veranda at the entrance to the lodge. You'll also want to check out the library and biological exhibitions at the lodge's own biological research center. Early on, Piñero declared much of its property a biological preserve, and they've maintained a steady stream of invited scientific researchers, student groups, and interns, who have their own residence and basic research facilities.

Facilities:
Restaurant; lounge; laundry service

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