The Best Luxury Volcanic Hot Spring Retreat in Costa Rica

Costa Rica

The Best Luxury Volcanic Hot Spring Retreat in Costa Rica

  • ADVENTURE
  • ECO FRIENDLY
  • RELAXATION
  • ROADTRIP
  • SPA
  • TRAVEL TIPS

Two hours along winding mountain roads from San Jose lies Tabacon Thermal Resort, a jungle oasis at the base of Volcano Arenal where naturally warm, crystal clear hot springs flow through lush, forested grounds.

Hotel Review: Andaz Papagayo, Costa Rica

Costa Rica

Hotel Review: Andaz Papagayo, Costa Rica

  • ADVENTURE
  • BEACH DESTINATION
  • BEACHFRONT
  • HYATT HOTELS
  • RELAXATION

Of all the properties we stayed at this year, the Andaz Papagayo was the most overwhelmingly positive surprise — an open-air sanctuary on the gated Peninsula Papagayo where every staff member welcomed us home.

Hotel Review: El Mangroove, Costa Rica

Costa Rica

Hotel Review: El Mangroove, Costa Rica

  • AUTOGRAPH HOTELS
  • BEACH DESTINATION
  • BEACHFRONT
  • BOUTIQUE HOTEL
  • MARRIOTT
  • RELAXATION

Arriving at El Mangroove was like entering my favorite beach-chill playlist — a stylish boutique hotel tucked into the mangroves with incredible service and unbeatable vibes.