Luxury Hotels in Sarapiqui

For travelers who want to experience Costa Rica’s wild heart, the Sarapiquí region is a gateway to lowland rainforests teeming with life. This is a place defined by rivers like the Sarapiquí and Puerto Viejo, where boat tours offer close encounters with howler monkeys and neon-bright poison dart frogs. The main draw is genuine, unmanicured nature, from hiking the trails at La Selva Biological Station to exploring the Tirimbina Rainforest Center’s suspension bridges. It’s a world away from crowded beaches, focused on the sounds of the jungle and the thrill of spotting a three-toed sloth.

Sarapiquí suits adventurous travelers, from families seeking educational eco-tours to solo birdwatchers with a life list to fill. Most visitors stay in the areas around Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí or along the roads leading to key reserves, as these locations provide easy access to guides and river activities. While having a rental car offers the most flexibility, shared shuttles and organized tours from San José or La Fortuna make it quite accessible without one.

Accommodation here is dominated by eco-lodges and small, family-run hotels that prioritize connection with the environment. On HOTEVI, you can find options like the rustic riverside cabins at Rara Avis Rainforest Lodge, the comfortable mid-range rooms at Selva Verde Lodge, and the more upscale, full-service Tropical Gardens Hotel. Each offers a different way to wake up to the calls of toucans and the humid, green air of the rainforest.