by Brian Major
Last updated: 11:00 AM ET, Fri October 24, 2025
Santa Lucia Jungle Hacienda opened in Costa Rica’s Pacific
Highlands. The 87-room boutique hotel is located at the base of Carara National
Park and offers guests mountain and forest views, riverside pools and immersive
wildlife experiences,
Santa Lucía is uniquely positioned in a rare ecological
transition zone between rainforest and dry forest and is designed to immerse
guests in nature while delivering contemporary comfort. The hotel blends
colonial architectural with modern elegance offering a collection of
accommodations tailored to every kind of traveler.
Serene Deluxe Kings offer quiet retreats while spacious
Deluxe Doubles are perfect for sharing. There is also a collection of indulgent
suites—including Junior, One-Bedroom, and the pinnacle Presidential Suite, with
each space a private sanctuary. Every room shares one defining feature:
uninterrupted views of the surrounding mountains and forests.
River Bliss category suites, tucked along the banks of the
Tárcoles River, are designed for those seeking both luxury and privacy and feature
private outdoor fireplaces and expansive terraces.
River Bliss rooms offer guests a front-row seat to the
sights and sounds of the river, creating an immersive stay that balances
refined comfort with the raw beauty of nature.
Santa Lucía’s amenities and activities are designed to connect
guests with nature, culture, and self. Guests can enjoy riverside pools, local
Costa Rican cuisine at on-site restaurants, and curated experiences such as:
- Guided hikes and wildlife
tours in Carara National Park
- Birdwatching and Tárcoles
River boat safaris
- Horseback riding to
Bijagual Waterfall
- Coastal kayaking and
cultural tours of the estate’s colonial heart
Enhancing the experiences are Santa Lucía Restaurant, Casa
del Río, a rejuvenating spa, and an Adventure Center. Santa Lucía offers customized
all-inclusive group packages starting at $250 per person, per night (plus room
rate), inclusive of meals and beverages.
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