Monday, August 31, 2026

  1. Cloud forest so dense the lodge will send an eco-concierge to help you find your way through it. El Silencio is a jungle resort about 90 minutes from San José where green credentials and high-thread-count sheets coexist without apology: solar power, natural cleaning products, private hot tubs. The spa sits beside a creek, the restaurant leans on organic produce grown on site, and there's no red meat on the menu, though they'll quietly hand you a voucher if the zip-lining changes your mind.

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    One number, weighted & current 90

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