The Best Nature Hotels in Costa Rica
A biodiversity hotspot defined by the cloud forest canopy. Peak outdoor access runs January–April, while the 'green season' brings active wildlife and volcanic mist.
Climate Baseline
Seasonal norms for Lapa Rios
Activities & Best Seasons
Quetzal Birding
Mar–Jul
Humpback Migration
Aug–Mar
Turtle Arribadas
Aug–Dec
Jungle Trekking
Dec–Apr
Hurricane Note
Official hurricane season runs June–November, with peak storm risk August–October.
Costa Rica
From $696/nt
Coastal Rainforest
Lapa Rios
Rainforest lodge in Central America's wildest reserve.
Costa Rica
From $812/nt
Rainforest Gorge
Pacuare Lodge
Indigenous-style eco-luxury accessible only by river raft.
Costa Rica
From $971/nt
Geothermal Lagoon
Nayara Springs
A private subterranean sanctuary carved into 800-year-old lava.
Costa Rica
From $893/nt
Cloud Forest
Origins Luxury Lodge
High-altitude design lodge with panoramic volcano views.