Costa Rica is the perfect vacation spot for those looking to slow down from the hustle-and-bustle of city life. Its landscape consists of verdant jungles, beautiful beaches, and even a few active volcanoes. It’s estimated that a quarter of Costa Rican land is protected and as a result, the country is teeming with wildlife such as colorful birds and monkeys. While there’s plenty to enjoy about staying in a city when you travel, you’ll get much more out of a Costa Rican vacation by staying in a hotel in a more natural setting. Here are a few of our favorites.
Andaz Costa Rica Resort
Get away from it all at this luxury resort tucked into 1,400 acres of green forest on Costa Rica’s north Pacific coast. The property also includes two beaches where guests can sunbathe or enjoy water sports organized by the hotel.
Iguana Lodge
Beach and jungle meet at the Iguana Lodge, a self-proclaimed “nature lovers’ paradise” located on the Osa Peninsula. The resort offers yoga classes, a ceramics studio, and it even has its own on-site naturalist guides.
Tortuga Lodge & Gardens
Tortuga means turtle and there’s no better place in Costa Rica to catch a glimpse of some sea turtles than at this lodge on the country’s northeast coast. The lodge has its own private nature reserve where guests can take tours of turtle nesting sites.