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For your visit
Fee/Policies
• Only one group is served at a time or several from the same agency or company.
• Group size is a minimum of 8 people
• Weekends minimum 2 nights (Friday and Saturday nights)
• Smaller groups pay equivalent to 8 people
• Price per person per night $50
• Rate does not include food service
• Rate does not include VAT
• Rates apply for all ages except for children in the same bed with their father/mother.
• Rates are the same for nationals and foreigners.
• Rates do not include transportation
Payment Policy
• 50% of the payment must be made 30 days before the entry of the group.
• 100% of the payment must be made 15 days before the entry of the group
• Refund of 25% of the 1st deposit possible up to 15 days before arrival
• In case of cancellations with less than 15 days in advance they are penalized with 80% of the total amount. • Cancellations with 7 days or less, there is no refund.
• Credit and/or Debit cards are not received, all payments must be made by bank transfer or in cash.
Food
The food is prepared by an experienced chef with an unmatched passion for local food making gourmet dishes. The menu is made taking into account the nutritional needs of the group (vegetarians, vegans, non-gluten, keto) and what is available at the moment, the freshest and most organic ingredients possible are used. Food service rates are provided with the formal quote.
Groups also have the option of using the kitchen and its equipment, bringing your own food/chef for $45/day.
Access
The last 3 kilometers to reach the project are ballast in good condition, we always recommend a tall car. Sedans and very light cars may have trouble climbing. Suitable for buses and minibuses.
Health & Safety
Water
The water in Lumira is drinkable, clean and delicious. All our water comes from a spring located within the same property. We have several water filters in the dining room and lodgings if you wish to use them and please do not bring a disposable bottle unless you plan to take it with you when you leave.
Medical attention
The farm is equipped with a first aid kit and the staff is trained with first aid certificates for most medical care. Our training is important but not extensive. It is always important to bring your own prescription medications and indicate any allergies or personal needs to our staff in order to offer the best possible experience. We have the joy of being close to all public or private services. In the project we always have a vehicle available, it takes approximately 20 minutes to reach any medical service. Turrialba has the recently opened largest hospital in the area. A modern infrastructure suitable to deal with any emergency.
Safe Environment
The area surrounding the farm has few neighbors, is quite isolated and quiet. Most of the properties around the farm are used for the cultivation of traditional crops such as coffee, sugar cane and a wide variety of vegetables. There are cattle, with very little other activity to speak of. There are no significant impact operations in the immediate surroundings of the farm. Lumira is a place of respect for all forms of life and free from all kinds of discrimination Please note that we are in a natural tropical setting and wildlife is always present. On-site safety precautions will be given to prevent accidents or irresponsible behavior.
Weather
Turrialba's climate is humid tropical, with an average annual temperature of 24 degrees Celsius. The town of Tuis, specifically, where Lumira is located, has a slightly cooler climate than the rest of Turrialba, due to its privileged location at an altitude of 1,000 meters above sea level, it also means that there are few mosquitoes. Turrialba's climate is ideal for growing a variety of fruits and vegetables, including coffee, cocoa, pineapple, bananas, cassava, and tomato. The area is also rich in fauna, including sloths, tapirs, cats, and birds.
Turrialba
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Turrialba, named after the national park that surrounds it, Volcán Turrialba.
Turrialba is the fifth "cantón" in the province of Cartago, has a current population of approximately 70,000 inhabitants and is said to be the gateway to the Atlantic coast.
It is one of the largest "cantón" in the country, with an approximate area of 1,657 square kilometers, which is equivalent to around 52% of the total area of the province. Its average altitude is 1000 meters above sea level,
Politically it is part of the province of Cartago, but parts of Turrialba, such as 'Tuis' where the project is located, are climatically like the Caribbean side of the country, characterized by higher temperatures, forests and a stable amount of rainfall throughout the year.
It is famous for its outdoor activities, such as rafting, canyoning, trekking, horseback riding and mountain biking, you will surely be able to see people training all over Turrialba, the sports and adventure culture is very big.
The area is also known for its famous rivers: the Reventazón River, one of the most important rivers in Costa Rica with a length of 152 km and a producer of hydroelectric power.
Another quite important river is the Pacuare River, internationally recognized as a site for rafting and other water sports. In addition to its nature and size, the area also has a great educational platform that you can always go to, important institutions such as: • CATIE | Tropical Agricultural Research and Teaching Center: is a regional center dedicated to research and postgraduate education (master's degree) in agriculture, management, conservation and sustainable use of natural resources. • University of Costa Rica: it is the best university in the country and the headquarters of the Atlantic is located in Turrialba, right next to CATIE. They offer various bachelor's degrees and is one of the few places in the country that has all stages of education.
Volcano
- Turrialba -
Turrialba made international headlines for its volcano, named after the national park that surrounds it, Volcán Turrialba. There is no threat from this Volcano, the direction of the winds always removes the gases and ashes from Turrialba and carries them over San José. The areas adjacent to the crater took a big hit, but were completely on the other side of the volcano, giving us a splendid view when it was active.