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Costa Rica isn't about roughing it—unless that's your thing, in which case you'll find plenty of budget options, from simple cabinas to backpacker and surfer hostels. For the more luxury-minded, there's an ever-increasing number of high-end resorts such as the Four Seasons, boutique hotels such as Florblanca, and remote eco-lodges such as Lapa Rios. Many hotels emphasize environmental sustainability (the Costa Rican Tourism Board awards hotels up to five green leaves according to their level of eco-friendliness). Most hotels have their share of niceties, including hot tubs, plunge pools, and private terraces with views over mountain valleys, rainforests, or the tropical coast. What you might not find are TVs, telephones, and Internet connections: The point here is getting unplugged, after all. Book far in advance, especially if you're planning to visit in the high season, from Christmas to Easter. To figure out which regions to focus on, see our Fact Sheet.
The idyllic jungle-meets-beach location of this Pacific Coast resort means guests can spot two-foot iguanas, white-faced monkeys, and birds of myriad species...more
Hidden away in the tropical undergrowth on the edge of Playa Tamarindo, the Nicoya Peninsula's most popular beach, Capitán Suizo is a laid-back hotel for...more
In the country that practically invented ecotourism, El Silencio sets a new standard for responsible luxury. The 16 khaki-colored cottages are built of...more
Finca Rosa Blanca, a winsome inn and plantation located half an hour north of San José in the central highlands of Costa Rica, has been lauded for its...more
Located in tiny Santa Teresa on the southern end of the Nicoya Peninsula, Florblanca attracts yoga buffs, spa addicts with an adventurous streak, surfers with...more
Costa Rican architect Ronald Zürcher, who cut his teeth on his brother Harold's famous and beloved Hotel Punta Islita, was responsible for the design of...more
Clinging to the top of a mountain within a 13-acre private nature reserve, this contemporary playground on Costa Rica's western coast suggests a...more
Flights tend to arrive late and leave early from Costa Rica, so there's a good chance you'll be staying overnight in the capital of San José. That...more
The look is chic boutique but the attitude is eco-lodge at this 58-room hilltop hotel, located near the entrance of Manuel Antonio National Park on the Central...more
This 310-room oceanfront resort on the Nicoya Peninsula is on the edge of the 4,500-acre Hacienda Pinilla, a working ranch being developed into an exclusive...more
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