Community - Orosi

Orosi is a small coffee-growing village. At the center of town you'll find a painstakingly restored Catholic church built in 1743, which officially makes it one of the oldest churches still being used in Central America. A small religious museum is attached to the chapel and holds some ancient relics from colonial days. (link to pictures of church)

Our home away from home is the Orosi Lodge ( www.orosilodge.com ), owned and operated by Andy and Connie. From the balcony of the Lodge you have a picture perfect view of  the entire village below and, on a clear morning, a view of the Irazu Valcano high above the valley. Every morning before breakfast we would walk out of the village through the coffee fields – the walk is so peaceful and quiet that it is almost meditative.  Just outside of town heading toward the Tapanti Rainforest you'll find two thermal pools (reputed to have medicinal powers) with recreational facilities.

(link to the following pictures of Orosi)
1.view of the Catholic church in Orosi - #86 – cr0035.jpg 2003-07-25 and #95 cr0086.jpg 2003-07-26
2.enjoying a pleasant morning walk just outside of Orosi - #110 cr0101.jpg 2003-07-26
3.Catholic school in Orosi - #81 cr0037.jpg 2003-07-25
4.several children of Orosi on the way to the market - #84 cr0093.jpg 2003-07-26
5.coffee bag with official coffee logo for Orosi - #37 of Ryan’s 1st trip pictures

(link to the following Orosi Lodge pictures)
1.sign in Orosi to the Orosi Lodge - #105 cr0038.jpg 2003-07-25
2.front of the Orosi Lodge - #128 cr20007.jpg 2003-07-27
3.inside the Orosi Lodge looking at rooms - #119 cr20008.jpg 2003-07-27
4.view of Orosi from the 2nd floor balcony - #29 cr0030.jpg 2003-07-24