Luxury rainforest retreat with holistic wellness, farm-to-table dining
Contiguo a la Escuela de Santa Teresa de Cajón, San José Province, Pérez Zeledón, 11908, Costa Rica Get directions
"Tucked into the verdant foothills of the Talamanca Mountains, this 50-casita hideaway centers stays on immersive adventure, cultural discovery, and restorative wellness across a sprawling 180-acre property that includes a coffee farm, horse stables, an organic culinary garden, and a holistic spa. Active offerings range from zip-lining through jungle canopy and climbing giant ficus trees to guided nocturnal wildlife excursions, while lower-adrenaline experiences include hands-on Tico baking classes, cocktail workshops, and visits to nearby family farms. The spa blends Central American wellness traditions with Eastern modalities like Reiki, and guests consistently describe their visits as deeply rejuvenating and worth traveling for." - Sarah Bruning Sarah Bruning Sarah Bruning is the special projects and surveys editor at Travel + Leisure, where she has been on staff since 2018. She assigns stories across the magazine, primarily for the Experiences section and feature well. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A luxury property known for unique wellness offerings like river bathing and sound bath meditations."
"A secluded 180-acre retreat on Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula that integrates the surrounding Blue Zone lifestyle into longevity- and movement-focused programs run in partnership with an established holistic health center. The 20,000-square-foot wellness facility offers hydrotherapy tubs, health consultations, aerial yoga and mindful movement classes, and the resort encourages immersive off-property experiences—such as visits to Indigenous communities and nearby Corcovado National Park—while casitas feature private heated plunge pools overlooking jungle." - Devorah Lev-Tov
"Upon my landing at Hacienda AltaGracia’s airstrip, my compa, or personal butler, is waiting with a sea-bean necklace and a refreshing drink—the first hint at the exceptional attention I would receive throughout. The 180-acre jungle resort has 50 casitas featuring a safari-meets-boho design accented by locally made pottery and patterned textiles. Outside is where the real beauty is, though: stunning jungle views, a private plunge pool, and a swinging daybed. Strolling the property, I spot colorful birds, frogs, and, one night, an armadillo. I sign up for a tree climb, which brings me to the top of the rainforest canopy for endless views. But mainly I just want to sip coffee at the excellent Mercado café and spend time at the excellent 20,000-square-foot spa. From $1,980. —Devorah Lev-Tov" - CNT Editors
"A mountain retreat in Costa Rica’s Talamanca range that emphasizes authentic local connections and personalized service — guests are met with experiences ranging from a private Cessna journey (or car transfer) to vintage on-site Land Cruisers and a personal 'Compa' experience designer who curates wellness, dining, adventure, and exploration. Dining on property is described as sophisticated and elegant, and The Well at AltaGracia spa is lauded as phenomenally beautiful; signature offerings include coffee plantation tours, butterfly garden visits, waterfall adventures, equine healing, horseback riding, and a high canopy tree net with a tree hammock atop a 100-foot tree for birdwatching and rainforest views. Bookings include meals and non-alcoholic beverages, daily adventure and wellness programming, shared charter flights to and from SJO for two persons, and the Compa service; some excursions and special meals may cost extra." - Amanda Eyre Ward Amanda Eyre Ward Amanda Eyre Ward is a New York Times-bestselling novelist whose novel THE JETSETTERS was a Reese's Book Club pick. Amanda writes about travel, food, and wellness for Travel + Leisure, Texas Monthly, Afar, Fodors, PaperCity, Matador, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
