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Aguila de Osa Inn is located on the Osa Peninsula, situated on a high bluff overlooking the Aguitas River with panoramic views of Drake Bay. Aguila de Osa Inn - This intimate ecolodge sits on a bluff above the Aguitas River, with stunning panoramic views of Drake Bay. Nearby, guests will find both the Corcovado national Park and the Cano Island Marine Reserve. A visit to Aguila de Osa includes guided tours to the national park and the marine reserve, but they can also be explored with other tours from the hotel. Explore via kayak, boat, horseback, or hiking. This pristine area is also divine for fishing, snorkeling or scuba diving, and boating out into the ocean to dolphin and whale watch!

Alma del Pacifico beachfront hotel is ideally situated between the popular tourist destinations of Manuel Antonio and Jaco while still remaining secluded.

Situated in the foothills of Arenal Volcano on the edge of a rainforest canyon, Amor Arenal is a luxury lodge with direct views of the volcano. Amenities Rainforest and jungle trails are accessible from your hotel room! Discover the Serenity Trail and Nanciton directly on the property. Amor Arenal offers on-site horseback riding which lasts […]

Located on over 65 acres of land with miles of foot trails for exploration, Arenal Kioro boasts some of the best views in all of Arenal.

Hotel Arenal Manoa is close to many of the main attractions in the area yet maintains a silent tranquility. Surrounded by beautiful gardens, as well as a small stream and old growth trees, this hotel has some of the best views in Arenal.

Arenal Springs Resort and Spa is a deluxe hot springs boutique hotel at Arenal Volcano, with three restaurants, three pools, a spa, and a yoga deck on-site.

Hotel Banana Azul is an intimate, rustic hotel bordering a virtually uninhabited stretch of sand on the Caribbean Coast. The miles of beach available around Puerto Viejo promises that guests can always find a bit of sand just for themselves! This is truly a secluded tropical vacation. Blooming gardens adorn the property, as do several […]

Lush gardens, trails for hiking, natural pools and waterfalls, and abundant wildlife make Bosque Del Cabo on the Osa Peninsula a romantic getaway and a naturalist's dream. Private cliff top bungalows have porches equipped with hammocks and easy chairs, where you can sit back and watch Scarlet Macaws, Toucans, Hummingbirds and White-faced monkeys, while enjoying […]

Enshrouded in the tropical forests of Golfito, you will find Cielo Lodge. This eco-lodge offers an authentic Costa Rican rainforest experience with luxurious and open-air architecture that brings the outside in. With its prime location across the Golfo Dulce from the Osa Peninsula, it's the perfect spot to return and relax and unwind after a […]

Set in the heart of San Jose near La Sabana Park, this property offers sweeping views of the largest park in the city as well as the vibrant and trendsetting neighborhoods in central San Jose. With its prime location, modern accommodations, and high-end amenities, Hilton San Jose La Sabana is a wonderful option if you're […]

Isla Chiquita Glamping Resort is the only glamping resort in Costa Rica. This brand new resort offers the unique experience of camping on an island in luxury!

Jardin del Eden Boutique Hotel is located in Tamarindo on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. This kids-free boutique hotel is perfect for couples or singles looking for a relaxing private retreat. Amenities Jardin del Eden is set just steps away from the water. Walk along a short path (just 143 meters) onto their Private […]

Built right on the sea and nestled amid a mangrove, the views and beautiful surroundings make Laguna Azul Eco-Lodge a place of both relaxation and inspiration.

Lapa Rios Ecolodge is an award winning, luxury eco lodge situated within a remote, private rainforest preserve where the Golfo Dulce and the Pacific Ocean meet.

The boutique hotels of Manuel Antonio have a style all their own with a wide range of budget options for all travelers! Manuel Antonio is one of the best places in Costa Rica for wildlife watching and birding - and when you consider that Costa Rica is incomparable for both those activities, you understand why Manuel Antonio was rated by National Geographic as one of the "most biologically intense places on earth." Costa Rica's favorite national park, Manuel Antonio National Park, is located and named after this slice of heaven on the Pacific that contains three of the most beautiful white sand beaches in the entirety of the country. The Arenas del Mar Beach & Rainforest Resort is one of the top boutique resorts in the Manuel Antonio area with high-end hospitality and accommodation. The resort has direct access to two secluded beaches (you can be picked up in a golf cart): Playitas Beach and Espadillas Beach. The resort boasts a variety of room options, including ocean front suites with Jacuzzi terraces. The property is fantastic for couples and families alike as rooms can be combined. The stand-alone bungalow style villas at Buena Vista Villas create an intimate rainforest experience, perfect for families and couples. The villas have full kitchens and a multitude of room configurations with high-end amenities, but that doesn't mean you'll need to do the cooking. The property also has an on-site restaurant connected to the pool. Golf carts are available from the front desk to bring you to one of the two beaches accessible from resort. Manuel Antonio has primarily boutique hotels. Between the town of Quepos and Manuel Antonio National Park are a multitude of small and intimate boutique hotels artistically built into the rainforest hillside. The hotels of Manuel Antonio are primarily boutique hotels. You won't find any booming resorts down here. Consider Manuel Antonio your gateway to the wild South Pacific Coast of Costa Rica where nature rules and tourism is still relatively underdeveloped compared to the expansive resorts of the northern coast. Budget options range here from luxury to moderate in a variety of styles. Additionally, Manuel Antonio boutique hotels offer privacy and beauty, without being too far off the beaten path! The cliff-side hotels of Manuel Antonio are located off the road that connects the town of Quepos to Manuel Antonio National Park. Not many Manuel Antonio hotels have direct beach access as hotel construction along the coast has been restricted due to environmental concerns. Travelers should anticipate taking the hotel shuttle or public shuttle down to the public beach and national park. Only two of our recommended Manuel Antonio hotels, Arenas del Mar Resort and Buena Vista Villas & Tulemar Bungalows, have direct beach access. While most hotels are not beachfront, they more than make up for it with incomparable views. These cliff-side hotels have incredible technicolor sunsets surrounded by rainforest, wildlife, and rocky coves. Manuel Antonio villas are a great way to house a large group or family together, without having to deal with separate hotel rooms. Gaia Hotel and Buena Vista Villas are two of our typical recommendations for luxury villa rentals in the area. The recently renovated Makanda By The Sea Hotel also has an assortment of high-end villas with a minimalist design and sprawling coastal views. Between Manuel Antonio National Park, whitewater rafting tours, kayaking to Damas Island, and some of the best sport fishing you'll find - there's something for every member of your group to enjoy when you head to this part of Costa Rica!

Only 1% of the world's forests can be defined as cloud forests, and Costa Rica holds more than its fair share! The weather in Monteverde can be cooler and sometimes soggier than most other areas in Costa Rica with an average rainfall pouring in at about 97 inches a year. The Monteverde Cloud Forest is wet year-round, though drier between December and April. The 65° high is perfect for adventures into the rainforest for birding and wildlife spotting!

Nayara Springs is one of the newest ultra-exclusive boutique hotels in Arenal

Reminiscent of the luxury tent camps of Africa and Asia, Nayara Tented Camp, located outside Arenal Volcano National Park, is the newest luxury addition to the Nayara Resorts collection. As a member of the Nayara Resorts, it is under the same umbrella as the award-winning Nayara Gardens and Nayara Springs accommodations. One of the first

Just three blocks from San Jose's main avenue, and within walking distance of the National Museum, the Jade Museum, and the Costa Rican Art Museum!

Near Parque del Lago Boutique Hotel is the Central Park of San Jose. Within the park is a a large lake, from which the hotel gets its name, Parque del Lago.

The lodge is located on the grounds of the private nature reserve offering five incredible waterfalls, lush gardens, butterfly observatory, and hummingbird feeders all connected by a unique trail system. Peace Lodge is always a crowd pleaser, and not just because of their king-size canopy beds and grand fireplaces! The Waterfall Gardens at Peace Lodge feature a roaring waterfall, an orchid garden, and wildlife exhibit. Enjoy an afternoon feeding toucans, hummingbirds, and even butterflies! For a retreat from the real world, Villa Blanca Hotel offers all the comfort of a boutique hotel, surrounded by the impressive diversity found within the 2,000 acre reserve. For a truly relaxing vacation, the spa at El Silencio Lodge is not to be missed. The food is delectable, featuring regional fish and always fresh vegetables and fruits.

Perdido Springs, on the other hand, is an intricate maze of trails and spring-fed pools. Along the trail, guests will find an array of beautiful flowering Heliconias as well as other rainforest greenery. Perdido Springs has a quieter ambiance than Los Lagunas. Centered amongst the pools are a small jungle bar and a water flume called the Monkey Slide.

Playa Cativo Lodge is an 18-room little hideaway in the Osa Peninsula region, one of the most unique and secluded destinations in Costa Rica. Looking out over the calm waters of the Golfo Dulce and surrounded by Piedras Blancas National Park, this boutique beachfront hotel is set on over 1,000 acres of private rainforest, leaving plenty of room […] Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge - Pristine and private, Playa Nicuesa is accessible only by boat. This 165-acre owner-operated lodge sits near the 14,000 hectare Piedras Blancas National Park, making it the perfect place to start your adventures. With a front yard comprising of the gulf off the Pacific Ocean, and a backyard of thousands of acres of untouched wilderness, Playa Nicuesa is ideal for both water and nature adventures. Use of kayaks, snorkeling, and fishing gear are complimentary - and while you can request one of their in-house naturalist guides to join you for a hike, you can also explore and discover this beautiful area on your own.

Rafiki Safari Lodge, a safari style tent camp, is on 750 acres of jungle along the Savegre River on the South Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. The ten rustic safari tents are set atop hardwood decks and come with its own private bath and pristine views of the mountain. The lodge houses a restaurant, bar, and

Rio Celeste Hideaway Hotel features delicious cuisine and rejuvenating surroundings hidden away in inland Guanacaste.

The Rio Perdido Hotel and Thermal River is a natural oasis hidden off the beaten path in Guanacaste where volcanic thermal pools & mud baths beg to be discovered.

Rios Lodge is your Costa Rica adventure vacation hot spot. The lodge is located deep in the rainforest, with native wood furnishings, open-air pavilions, thatched roofs, and comfortable hammocks. Rios Lodge was the first eco-lodge built on the Pacuare River and is currently the only one powered by hydro-energy. Even getting to the lodge is […]

About 2 hours from Tocumen International Airport in Panama City, Panama RIU Playa Blanca is a beachfront resort with all-inclusive amenities. The RIU provides a worry-free resort experience with a multitude of options for everyone. RIU Amenities Enjoy the warm peaceful waters and white sand beaches of this beachfront resort. Resort amenities include two swimming […]

Santa Catalina is one of Panama's top surf, dive, and watersport destinations. Once a quiet fishing town on the Southern side of Panama, Santa Catalina has exploded in popularity among the surfing population. Located nearby is Coiba National Park, a world-class dive and snorkel destination. With over 30 dive sites around the island, a multitude of marine wonders can be discovered here such as manta rays, turtles, white tip reef sharks, and sometimes humpback whales during their season. An estimated 760 fish species and 33 shark species inhabit the area.

With over 500 acres of tropical rainforest, at Selva Verde Lodge there are unparalleled chances for up close and personal encounters with nature.

The Senda Monteverde Hotel is a new sustainable hotel located outside Monteverde Cloud Forest on Costa Rica's continental divide. A modern design, local artwork, and cozy nooks paired with the cool mountain air make the Senda experience one of a kind. Area Activities A hike through Monteverde Cloud Forest with a naturalist guide is a […]

The four-bedroom, four and a half bathroom Villa La Perla is a luxurious 6,500 square foot private villa at Playa Herradura within the Los Suenos Resort and Marina complex on the Central Pacific Coast. Amenities Enjoy views overlooking the marina from the outdoor covered terrace. A private plunge pool, Jacuzzi, lounge chairs, and barbeque are […]

The five-bedroom, six-bathroom Villa Palacio is located within The Springs Resort in the Arenal Volcano region of Costa Rica. Stunning sunset views over Arenal Volcano can be enjoyed right from your plunge pool and Jacuzzi in your luxurious private villa. Recently completed in the spring of 2018, Villa Palacio is the newest addition to The […]

Situated alongside the Pacific Ocean, the Westin Playa Bonita Resort is a 20-minute drive from Panama City, the vibrant capital city of Panama. Amenities Westin Playa Bonita amenities include beachfront swimming pools, kayak rentals, concierge, spa, fitness center, steam room, free in-room internet, beauty salon, gift shop, business center, and a complimentary parking facility. The hotel […] Surrounded by almost 2,000 acres of tropical forest with a superb white sand beach and a championship 18-hole golf course, the Westin Playa Conchal Resort is the largest and most sophisticated All-Inclusive Resort in Costa Rica.