Where to Stay:
– Savegre Hotel & Natural ReserveWhat to Eat:
Trout is the town’s specialty.
What to Do:
– Book a quetzal-spotting tour
– Hike the mossy trails
– Warm up by a fireplace with a glass of wine and the sound of birdsong.
Where to Stay:– Savegre Hotel & Natural ReserveWhat to Eat:Trout is the town’s specialty. What to Do:– Book a quetzal-spotting tour – Hike the mossy trails– Warm up by a fireplace with a glass of wine and the sound of birdsong.
#4 Puerto Jimenez
#4 Puerto Jimenez
Tucked deep in the Osa Peninsula, this is where the dense jungle meets sea.
Tucked deep in the Osa Peninsula, this is where the dense jungle meets sea.
Where to Stay:
– Botánika Osa Peninsula
– Lapa Rios LodgeWhat to Do:
– Trek through Corcovado National Park with a naturalist guide.
– Go dolphin and whale watching in the Golfo Dulce.
– Explore the nearby beaches
Where to Stay:– Botánika Osa Peninsula– Lapa Rios LodgeWhat to Do:– Trek through Corcovado National Park with a naturalist guide.– Go dolphin and whale watching in the Golfo Dulce.– Explore the nearby beaches
What to Eat:
– Lola’s – Legendary beachfront hangout.
– Il Rustico – Hidden gem for wood-fired pizzas.
What to Do:
– Surf at Playa Avellanas or unwind with a beachside massage.
– Play a round of golf at the beautiful Hacienda Pinilla golf course.
– Enjoy sunset cocktails
What to Eat:– Lola’s – Legendary beachfront hangout.– Il Rustico – Hidden gem for wood-fired pizzas.What to Do:– Surf at Playa Avellanas or unwind with a beachside massage.– Play a round of golf at the beautiful Hacienda Pinilla golf course.– Enjoy sunset cocktails
#2 Bijagua de Upala
#2 Bijagua de Upala
Tucked between volcanoes and rainforests, this tranquil village is the gateway to Río Celeste, a shockingly turquoise river.
Tucked between volcanoes and rainforests, this tranquil village is the gateway to Río Celeste, a shockingly turquoise river.
Where to Stay:
– Rio Celeste Hideaway Hotel
What to Do:
– Hike through Tenorio Volcano National Park to the iconic turquoise Río Celeste.
– Take a nocturnal tour to spot sloths, frogs, and kinkajous.
– Visit a local farm or chocolate workshop.
Where to Stay:– Rio Celeste Hideaway Hotel What to Do:– Hike through Tenorio Volcano National Park to the iconic turquoise Río Celeste.– Take a nocturnal tour to spot sloths, frogs, and kinkajous.– Visit a local farm or chocolate workshop.
#1 Ojochal
#1 Ojochal
This peaceful town on the southern Pacific coast is famed for its lush surroundings and world-class culinary scene.
This peaceful town on the southern Pacific coast is famed for its lush surroundings and world-class culinary scene.
Where to Stay:– Hotel Three Sixty
What to Eat:
– Citrus
– Exotica
What to Do:
– Visit Playa Ventanas and explore its natural sea caves.
– Hike to hidden waterfalls through the surrounding jungle.
– Take a private cooking class with a local chef.
Where to Stay:– Hotel Three Sixty What to Eat:– Citrus – Exotica What to Do:– Visit Playa Ventanas and explore its natural sea caves.– Hike to hidden waterfalls through the surrounding jungle.– Take a private cooking class with a local chef.
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