Southern Caribbean
Accessible via a two-hour trek or a 15-minute boat ride, this 35-hectare organic farm and retreat 5km southeast of Manzanillo is a thriving experiment in…
Must-see hotels in Southern Caribbean
Southern Caribbean
Adventurers who like their lodgings whimsical will love these five open-air casitas, including a literal ‘tree house’ and the Casa Cristal two-storey…
Cahuita
This fine lodge on the edge of the park has spacious landscaped grounds that attract howler monkeys and birds. Four palm-thatched, raised bungalows (two…
Southern Caribbean
Korrigan is a Breton word for a fairy or gnome, and maybe that was the impetus for this otherworldly lodge, nestled into a patch of Talamanca jungle. Four…
Cahuita
Owned by a delightful Quebecoise couple, this meticulously maintained place offers four charming rooms in a Caribbean-style plantation house, complemented…
Southern Caribbean
Steps from idyllic Punta Uva, this cluster of cabinas with tiled bathrooms, polished-wood verandas, hammocks and a shared open-air kitchen is hidden down…
Southern Caribbean
At the foot of Cerro Muchito, this 12-sq-km family-run farm has dedicated three decades to developing sustainable ecotourism. While there's no beach…
Southern Caribbean
Located 25m up a tree within the Gandoca-Manzanillo wildlife refuge, this observation deck and tree house allows guests to experience life in the canopy…
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Across from the beach at Puerto Viejo's western edge, this cool guesthouse has colorful basic rooms, including spacious garden rooms with air-con and hot…
Manzanillo
Just 1km outside Manzanillo, Dan from Amsterdam has created a whimsical pop-art paradise of repurposed and recycled materials. Eight cabinas, surrounded…
Southern Caribbean
Relax in rustic comfort in the sculpture-studded grounds of this popular Cocles outpost, which has timber-and-bamboo bungalows decked out with hand-carved…
Cahuita
Opposite Playa Grande, this appealing place is the creation of expat Isabelle and Costa Rican tae kwon do master Roberto. Bright, high-ceilinged rooms and…
Cahuita
This relaxing spot on Playa Negra offers six well-constructed bungalows. Some have Jacuzzi tubs and oceanfront terraces; all have air-con. The grounds…
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
This 17-room wonder features tiled walkways winding through gardens hosting tidy accommodation, each with high ceilings, stained-wood furniture, folk-art…
Southern Caribbean
Six tastefully spaced 'tropical contemporary' bungalows bring guests close to nature with natural ventilation (super-high ceilings, screen walls) and open…
Southern Caribbean
Buried in the jungle, this beachfront spot is popular with honeymooners (splurge on the master suite!). Its 24 green palm-roofed bungalows with netted…
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Removed from town, this romantic hotel sits astride a blissfully tranquil black-sand beach. Jungle-chic decor (white linens, mosquito nets, bromeliads in…
Southern Caribbean
Eleven spacious but dark thatch-roofed bungalows are brightened up by colorful linens at this charming inn set on landscaped jungle grounds. Nice details…
Cahuita
Just outside the national-park entrance, sloths and caimans linger. Draw closer and find five graceful wood cabinas, some with new bathrooms, that have…
Cahuita
In a peaceful garden setting, just inland down a side road between Cahuita and Playa Negra, you'll find this charming cluster of four spotless wood cabins…
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Ten spacious rooms – two with air-con – decorated with varnished wood and shiny tiles surround a primly landscaped garden at the eastern end of town. The…
Cahuita
In Nigeria, Aché means ‘Amen,’ and you’ll likely say the same thing when you see these three spotless polished-wood bungalows nestled into a grassy yard…
Cahuita
This pleasant B&B, only about 200m northwest of downtown Cahuita, is set in landscaped grounds dotted with easy chairs and hammocks. Demure bungalows have…
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Charming owners keep these bungalows spotless. Some bungalows sit on the beach side, others in the garden across the road, 500m east of town toward Playa…
Cahuita
This tidy budget place just around the corner from Kelly Creek ranger station offers nine simple rooms with mosquito nets and hot showers; five units that…
Southern Caribbean
Only 1km off the road, this jungle retreat feels miles from anywhere, making it ideal for birdwatchers. Four clean wooden cabinas on the banks of the Caño…
Cahuita
Only 200m northwest of Cahuita, surrounded by extensive gardens, this quiet oasis offers six brightly painted, clean and simple casitas, plus a family…
Southern Caribbean
Funky, colorful and relatively cheap for Punta Uva, this ramshackle collection of open-air dorms, private rooms (including an 'attic' double reached by a…
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
This inn opposite the soccer field doubles as a Spanish school and offers midrange amenities. Breezy, immaculate rooms feature polished wood, bright…
Southern Caribbean
Immersed in greenery, with frogs, agoutis and other tropical critters close by, this upscale lodge has 14 private, spacious, nature-themed bungalows…
Southern Caribbean
These four stand-alone wooden cabins range from a two-person bungalow to an amazing three-story structure known as 'La Casita del Río' that sleeps up to…
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
You’ll find various options at this quiet hotel. The most charming are the palm-thatched bungalows, featuring shining wooden floors, mini fridges and…
Southern Caribbean
Comforts abound at this four-bedroom B&B, tucked down a Playa Cocles side road and managed by transplanted Pittsburghers Juliet and Matthew. There are…
Cahuita
Run by Cahuita native Walter and expatriate former schoolteacher Patty, this chilled-out gem of a spot near Playa Negra's northern end is a self…
Cahuita
Popular with honeymooners, these three immaculate private bungalows in a wildlife-friendly garden setting feature tropical decor: polished-wood floors,…
Cahuita
Well-spaced campsites share a gorgeous section of waterfront near the northern end of Playa Negra, shaded by coconut palms and fruit trees. Campers have…
Cahuita
Eleven immaculate whitewashed bungalows have queen-size beds and folk-art decor at this serene family-friendly lodge (cribs available). All units have…
Cahuita
In a shady, peaceful spot bordering the national park, great-tailed grackles roam the landscaped gardens of this lodge offering cute one- and two-room…
Southern Caribbean
With a prime location near the beach, this resort offers lovely, brightly painted rooms, comfortable beds, sitting areas and roomy bathrooms with Spanish…
Cahuita
These clean rooms spanning two properties between the main drag and the waterfront are run by a friendly older couple with deep local roots. Eight units…
