Costa Rica

A lively backpacker resort near Arenal Volcano with dorms and private rooms, a swimming pool, hot springs jacuzzi, and volcano views. A social base for exploring hanging bridges, zip lines, and hot springs.

• Arenal Volcano views
• Swimming pool and hot springs jacuzzi
• Dorms and private rooms
• Social atmosphere with bar

Originally a research station, this lodge sits on a macadamia farm with unobstructed views of Arenal Volcano. Nature trails through primary rainforest, a waterfall hike, and excellent birdwatching from the property.

• Closest lodge to Arenal Volcano
• Rainforest trails on property
• Waterfall hike from the lodge
• Excellent birdwatching

A comfortable lodge surrounded by gardens in Monteverde, close to the cloud forest reserves. Spacious rooms, a restaurant featuring local cuisine, and guided nature walks from the property.

• Gateway to Monteverde Cloud Forest
• Gardens attracting hummingbirds
• Guided night walks available
• Restaurant with local cuisine

A luxury hot springs resort at the base of Arenal Volcano, with naturally heated thermal pools cascading through tropical gardens. Elegant rooms, a full-service spa, and fine dining.

• Natural hot springs in tropical gardens
• Full-service spa
• Arenal Volcano views
• Fine dining restaurant

An award-winning eco-lodge on the Osa Peninsula surrounded by a 1,000-acre private rainforest reserve. Thatched bungalows with open-air showers and ocean views, guided rainforest hikes, and scarlet macaw sightings.

• 1,000-acre private rainforest reserve
• Osa Peninsula biodiversity
• Open-air bungalows with ocean views
• Scarlet macaw and toucan sightings

A remote luxury lodge accessible only by white-water rafting down the Pacuare River. Thatched suites on the riverbank in pristine rainforest, with canopy zip lines, indigenous Cabecar village visits, and world-class rafting.

• Accessible only by rafting the Pacuare River
• Pristine rainforest location
• Canopy zip line tours
• Indigenous Cabecar cultural visits