Pacuare Lodge
Siquirres, Costa Rica
Bajo del Tigre
Vibe
Arrive by whitewater raft along the Pacuare River into a secluded rainforest canopy illuminated by candlelight each evening.
“Rainforest canopy lair”
Canopied king beds with Egyptian cotton linens, private spring-fed plunge pools, and attentive wilderness guides throughout.
Whitewater rafting expeditions, canopy ziplines, waterfall rappelling, and candlelit dinners sixty feet up a sacred Ceiba tree.
Palm-thatched architecture hand-woven by Cabécar artisans, local indigenous guides, and organic ingredients grown on nearby volcanic slopes.
Along the Pacuare River in a private rainforest reserve, reached by whitewater raft.
“This is an extremely peaceful place, tranquil and treehouse-like, with nineteen rather lavish suites and villas.”
Rooms
Cabécar artisans hand-wove the palm thatch above teak floors, private hammocks, and spring-fed plunge pools in select villas.
“Steep canyons alternate with swathes of lush tropical forest, where toucans and oropendolas weave in and out of the green.”
Wellness
Jawa Jüu Spa offers clay body wraps beside the river, near a chlorine-free infinity pool suspended above rushing rapids.
Backstory
Founded in 1995 as a riverside campsite, the retreat evolved into an off-grid sanctuary powered entirely by renewable energy.
Eat & drink
Nairi Awari prepares organic farm ingredients, while guests can zip-line sixty feet into a sacred Ceiba tree for canopy dinners.
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.