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Oceanfront Luxury Yurt
Voted by Forbes as the best Airbnb in Costa Rica for romance in 2024. The Perch is an oceanfront luxury yurt with one of the most beautiful views you can find in the country. It is a low impact build on the environment, mixing all the comforts and amenities of a modern home, while at the same time bringing you as close to nature as possible.The space was designed for couples in mind. It’s the perfect place to disappear for few nights and leave feeling completely rejuvenated. Truly one of a kind.

Romantic Luxe Oceanview 5 Acre Estate - Concierge
You'll fall in love with Casa Mariposa's privacy, tranquility and fabulous Pacific Ocean and rainforest views. This elegant, luxurious, gated, comfortable house on 5.5 acres of rain forest is 700 feet above sea level in a quiet community near Parque National Marino Ballena. Close to dozens of restaurants, tours, shops and gorgeous beaches, a convenient 8 minute drive from the beach highway, 4x4's required. Message me to have our concierge arrange curated tours, private chef and spa services!

Natural & Cozy Arenal Getaway
Un hospedaje para escapar de la rutina y conectar con la naturaleza, tiene un diseño moderno con una cálida decoración, rodeado de naturaleza donde podrás observar muchas aves, una linda vista al volcán, balcón, terraza, una refrescante piscina y jacuzzi privado. Un lugar ideal para parejas, amigos o para que puedas teletrabajar tranquilamente. Ubicados estratégicamente cerca de todas las actividades principales y a tan solo 2.5 km del centro de La Fortuna y a 1 km de La catarata La Fortuna.

Tropical Spa - Ocean view - Asian Inspired
• No check out rules! • Pool+sauna+bathtub with ocean view • Back up system for up to 3 hrs • Indian Antique furniture and Balinese art • 180º ocean views from every room • Finished in August, 2022 • 2 levels: upstairs is the main residence (2b/2bth) and downstairs is studio-apartment with it's own laundry and kitchen • 7 minutes to the beach • Fully stocked and equipped kitchen • Napoleon Grill+wooden deck with sofa • Gate • AC in every bedroom and living room • Security cameras • Carport

Unique & secluded forest cabin with pool & trails
Retreat to the rainforest in a cosy, confortable and modern luxury cabin, built to help you connect with nature and yourself. Enjoy your stay with a fully equipped kitchen, an amazing bathroom with a custom shower/hot tub and a one of a kind bedroom design. Explore the private trails of the property with 10 acres of primary rainforest with toucans, lapas, humming birds, butterflies and other fauna. Beware, you might not wanna leave! Located in Venecia de San Carlos, 65km from SJO airport.

Deluxe Tree house! Jacuzzi and ocean view!
Si le gusta la montaña, la privacidad, disfrutar de él comfort pero ademas estar cerca de los principales atractivos y servicios de la zona, nuestro espacio es el ideal para usted! Disfrute relajarse en el jacuzzi rodeado de naturaleza, tomar el sol en nuestra net, avistamiento de aves, leer un libro, trabajar o simplemente descansar, todo inmerso entre los árboles. La propiedad está rodeada de bosque, donde puede observar el árbol de ficus uno de los más representativos de la zona

Modern 1 bedroom villa with pool - Casa Perla
Drift off to sleep, and awaken to the gentle babble of a nearby rainforest creek, distant ocean waves, and tropical birds in resplendent tree tops. This modern but cozy 1bd/1ba comes with all kitchen essentials, BBQ, and a luxury bath featuring jungle views and double shower heads. Step outside and into the infinity-edge pool with customizable lighting and ocean views. Monkeys, sloths, toucans, coati’s, and waterfalls abound. Surround yourself with serene, vibrant, natural beauty.

Luxury Cliffside Escape - Casa Cocobolo Villa
Perched 200m above the ocean in Montezuma on a vast 30-hectare private reserve, Casa Cocobolo offers breathtaking ocean views and a tranquil escape in lush, tropical gardens. Our dedicated concierge ensures a personalized, unforgettable stay in this bio-diverse haven. Explore jungle trails with expert-guided hikes, discovering hidden waterfalls and secret pools. Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature while enjoying modern comforts in your secluded oasis of paradise.

Oceanfront Oasis: beach, private pool, AC & jungle
We are located in the idyllic tropical rainforest of the South Pacific Coast where the lush green jungle meets the blue pacific ocean. A region in Costa Rica that is regarded as one of the most biologically diverse places in the world. Zancudo is a sleepy village off the beaten path, unimpacted by mass tourism and crowds – yet supplying creature comforts with sodas, grocery shops, bars, eateries and plenty of activities for the solo traveler and families alike.

Ocean View Punta Leona private access beach beach
Cozy apartment within a nature reserve, on the beach. Walk a few steps through the private access from our property. Immerse yourself in a colorful landscape of nature and sea, on the best white sand beach in the Central Pacific. Contemplate spectacular views and sunsets, admire the flora and fauna, practice snorkeling, diving, kayaking or sunny and beach days. In greater depth, the impressive sculptures of marine figures that make up the Underwater Museum

Beachfront Creta Suite w/ private Spa plunge Pool
Escápate a un loft romántico con piscina privada, rodeado de naturaleza y a solo 20 m del mar. Ubicado en Playa Hermosa, Jacó, dentro del Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre, es el lugar perfecto para descansar y reconectar. Relájate en la piscina privada con hidromasaje y disfruta del atardecer con el sonido del mar. Con reserva previa, accede a clases de yoga, sauna (con costo adicional) y un baño frío revitalizante.

Suave Vida Getaway - Guesthouse
The Suave Vida Getaway Guesthouse offers you its openness with window walls and valley views surrounded in Costa Rican Nature at its purest. You will feel emerged to the views of the valley in a comfortably spacious open space enriched with stylish furniture and décor themed to bring raw elements of nature inside the living area. You will find yourself in tranquility with the sounds of nature and the running streams.
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Your guide to Costa Rica
All About Costa Rica
Pura Vida, or pure life, is the unofficial national motto of Costa Rica, which perfectly encapsulates a laid-back way of life that permeates much of this eco-conscious country. This tropical Central American destination is widely known for its dedication to green spaces, sustainable tourism, and conservation — providing an abundance of land set aside for public use and wilderness recreation, making it one of the world’s premier destinations for adventure travel. And with nature reserves and national forests covering 25 percent of the country, there’s a commitment to sustainable living and accessible fun that’s ever-present in Costa Rica.
Costa Rica is also one of the most biodiverse places on earth, with climates and ecologies ranging from high-altitude cloud forests among active volcanoes to the Nicoya Peninsula’s lush beachside surf villages, where you’ll find plenty of eco tours and ziplining adventures. The country has pristine coastlines along the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, each side offering distinct cultures, wildlife, and recreational opportunities — including surfing, diving, and horseback treks through the jungle. The capital city of San José is known for its museums — dedicated to gold, jade, and the arts, among other collections — and vibrant street markets.
The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Costa Rica
Costa Rica has a range of microclimates, and due to the Talamanca Mountain Range running through the center of the country, each coast has opposing wet seasons. If you’re visiting the Pacific coast, the ideal time to rent a house in Costa Rica is between December and April, when you’ll have plenty of sunshine and warm temperatures for beachgoing activities and exploring the lush rainforests. On the second Sunday in March, el Dia de los Boyeros (Oxcart Drivers’ Day) is marked with ornately hand-painted carts and a parade of dancers and drivers in Escazú, just outside San José. From September to October, the seasons flip, and the Pacific will be inundated with rain while the Caribbean coasts remain sunny and dry.
Because of this seasonal tradeoff, you can get away with renting a home in Costa Rica and spending time in the coastal communities most times of the year. However, if you plan on exploring the inland mountain regions, it is essential to visit in the Pacific dry season, as many of the trails and forests become too rainy to enjoy.
Top things to do in Costa Rica
The Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
This biodiverse reserve of mostly virgin forest sits in the mountains surrounding the villages of Monteverde and Santa Elena. Although you can get a day pass for self-guided trips, you can also hire knowledgeable guides on-site to explain the dense high-altitude jungle ecologies that are home to jaguars, pumas, spider monkeys, and hundreds of species of birds and reptiles. For added excitement, consider one of the many ziplining tours or guided night walks.
San José
San José is the capital city and cultural center of Costa Rica, with plenty to offer in terms of history, art, entertainment, and culinary appeal. Museums like the Museo del Oro Precolombino — home to thousands of gold relics, figurines, and artifacts from the area’s early Mesoamerican civilizations — are just a short walk from the sprawling green spaces of Parque Metropolitano La Sabana, the city’s largest park, which contains the national sports stadium and art museum. Wandering San José’s meandering palm-lined streets is another way to discover the country’s culinary traditions. You’ll find plenty of cafes, high-end restaurants, and local eateries serving traditional casado plates — featuring black beans, rice, and a choice of protein — around every corner.
Montezuma
Miles of pristine white-sand beaches, dense palm forests, and cliffside waterfalls line this small beachside community along the southern edge of the Nicoya Peninsula. Set among some of the wildest tropical forests in the country, the village provides opportunities to explore areas like the towering Montezuma Falls and Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve, with its miles of trails through thick-vined jungles home to wild storks and white-faced capuchin monkeys. The warm turquoise waters of the Gulf of Nicoya offer excellent snorkeling and diving, with world-class breaks that attract surfing enthusiasts from the world over.
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