Castillo de Lilo

By Colleen Stacey

A Hilltop Jewel with a Magical History

Castillo de Lilo is no ordinary venue for hosting a dinner, celebrating a wedding or anniversary, or just getting together with friends. And it’s unlike any other castle in the world that enchanted history buffs are drawn to explore. Perched on the highest peak of the surrounding mountains at 2,230 feet above sea level, this Gold Coast treasure is becoming legendary for the peace, calm and magical energy that Potrero-area visitors seek to experience.

This is the story of a young Costa Rican woman, Ericka Villalobos, who was determined to find her way in the world and take care of her family in the process. This is also the story of Klaus Jung, a German engineer who sought after a magical place where he could eventually lay his daughter’s precious soul to rest.

When these two lives would collide, an incredible story would unfold.

Chapter I: Ericka

Ericka’s mother had become so ill after the birth of her second baby that it would be apparent that this would be the last child that she would bear. Eleven years later and at the age of 43, Ericka’s mother would find out that she was indeed pregnant again! This was a beautiful surprise for the family and Ericka’s mother quickly referred to her unborn baby as a miracle in the making. Ericka’s father was ecstatic and certain that the baby was going to be a boy — the boy that he had always dreamed of having since they were so lucky to already have two beautiful girls. video

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Orosi de Cartago 1927

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