Santa Lucia Jungle Hacienda Debuts

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.

This article originally appeared in TravelPulse.

Contact My Journey Begins Travel to plan your trip to Costa Rica and your stay at Santa Lucia Jungle Hacienda.