Located near Cerro de La Muerte, two and a half hours from San Jose, San Gerardo de Dota is a rural community mixed with agricultural and tourism, which has been on the rise in recent years.

Although less-known to most, by birders it is well-known for a wide diversity of birds, especially the rainbow colored Quetzal.  

Also, the forest is very similar to the cloud forest environment of the Monteverde area with a generous variety of plants and animals to enjoy.