Location
Alajuela, Costa Rica

Tucked inside a remote 80-acre primary rainforest reserve in the foothills of Tenorio Volcano, this 4-star luxury ecolodge melds elegance and nature.  Offering exclusive swimming access to the turquoise Rio Celeste River, private trails lace the property, bringing guests close to abundant wildlife like agoutis, coatis, tapirs, sloths and toucans. Featuring an open-air layout, the resort is built with sustainable materials, including bamboo. The lush landscaping is chemical-free, and a vegetable garden on site provides fresh greens and produce for the kitchen. Private casitas are set within the rainforest in dappled light, with forest or garden views. Each features a carved wooden king-size bed with soft 100% cotton linens, rich wood furniture, polished wood floors and warm natural accents. Private outdoor decks and patios have comfortable lounge seating, and spacious bathrooms have indoor and outdoor rainfall showers and biodegradable spa-grade toiletries. Casitas also have air conditioning, Wi-Fi, flat screen TV and a gourmet coffee station.

The open-air Kantala restaurant features dining with a view of the colorful koi fish pond or lush tropical plants, and dishes created from locally sourced ingredients, including signature handmade pasta. The daily breakfast buffet offers fresh fruit, granola, homemade yogurt, made-to-order omelets, fresh green juices and natural fresh-squeezed orange juice. Guests can enjoy casual bites and tropical cocktails at the Blue Moon Swim-Up Bar next to the free-form swimming pool, or savor coffee and sweets at Cafe Romance. The Studio Spa, nestled within lush tropical gardens amid the sounds of nature, offers a slate of indulgent treatments, including Swedish and deep tissue massage, volcanic hot stone massage, a "sensory experience" chocolate massage, mineral baths, facials and mud wraps. Get your exercise at the "jungle gym" featuring treadmills, stationary bikes, an elliptical machine, free weights and more, then relax in one of the three heated Jacuzzis. The Games Room has a pool table, foosball, darts and board games. 

The resort’s sustainability initiatives include water conservation, biodegradable products, environmental education at a local school, and economic support for local communities, with 95% of the resort's collaborators nearby.