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Villas Rio Mar, Eco Hotel at Playa Dominical

CST-certified eco-hotel along the Baru River, a 10-minute walk from Playa Dominical: 13 jungle bungalows, organic restaurant and outdoor activities.

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Samara Pacific Lodge

In Sámara, on Costa Rica's Pacific coast, a intimate lodge with family rooms, pool and quick access to the beach and Ostional wildlife refuge.

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Rio Perdido Hotel & Thermal River

Lodge in a private Guanacaste reserve: stilt bungalows above the canyon, natural thermal pools at 37°C, 30 km of trails and outdoor activities.

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Rancho Capulin

Small family-run B&B in rainforest at Tarcoles, 1 hour from San José, ideal for exploring Carara Park and Costa Rica's central Pacific coast.

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Pedacito de Cielo Hotel

Ecolodge with 14 log bungalows in Boca Tapada, northern Costa Rica. Birdwatching, guided outings and the San Carlos River as your backdrop.

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Oxygen Jungle Villa

Adults-only boutique hotel in Uvita: 12 villas with Indonesian architecture nestled in tropical forest, Pacific views, private waterfalls and Yaⱽdé restaurant.

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Maquenque Ecolodge

Ecolodge in a private reserve in Boca Tapada, northern Costa Rica: 15 bungalows and 10 treehouses 12 m high, nature activities and local cuisine.

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Laguna Lodge Tortuguero

106-room lodge on a strip of land between the Tortuguero lagoon and the Caribbean Sea, accessible only by boat, at the heart of the national park.

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Koora Hotel

Hotel base in Santa Elena, Monteverde, with views over the Gulf of Nicoya, Kiré restaurant and direct access to cloud forest reserves.

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Bougainvillea Hotel

Family-friendly hotel with 81 rooms set within a 10-hectare botanical park in Santo Domingo de Heredia, 30 minutes from San José.

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Hotel Aranjuez

Five 1930s houses brought together in the historic Barrio Aranjuez neighborhood in San José, with ecological commitment recognized by Tripadvisor.

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Cloud Forest Lodge

Eco-lodge in Monteverde, on the edge of the cloud forest, with spacious suites, Endémica restaurant, and direct access to reserve trails and zip lines.

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Arenal Oasis Ecolodge

14 wooden chalets 3 km from La Fortuna, near Arenal volcano. Genuine ecotourism approach, cuisine sourced from the property's farm.

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Amor Arenal Hotel

5-star hotel founded in 2019 on the slopes of Arenal volcano, in La Fortuna. Independent casitas, hot springs and direct jungle access.

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Xandari Resort

Altitude resort in Tacacori, Alajuela, at the foot of Poás volcano: architect-designed villas, tropical gardens, spa and trails leading to five hidden waterfalls.

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Trogon Lodge

High-altitude ecolodge in the Savegre Valley, in the heart of Los Quetzales National Park: wooden cabins, birdwatching and local organic cuisine.

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Pirate Cove Hotel

Beachfront eco-lodge at Drake Bay, a perfect base for Corcovado National Park and diving at Isla del Caño, on the Osa Peninsula.

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Miradas Arenal Hotel and Hot Springs

Family lodge with 13 bungalows in La Fortuna, facing Arenal volcano, featuring three pools fed by natural thermal springs.

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