Pacuare Lodge by Böëna
Siquirres, Costa Rica
Pacuare River
Vibe
Guests arrive by whitewater raft directly to the riverbank, trading city noise for lantern-lit bungalows under the primary rainforest canopy.
“Rainforest canopy hideaway”
Private spring-fed plunge pool villas, evening candlelight turndown, and personalized attentive service from arrival by river.
Whitewater rafting arrivals, canopy ziplines, guided waterfall canyoning, and treetop dining reached by private cable harness.
Hand-woven Cabécar palm-thatched roofs, guides from nearby indigenous reserves, and produce sourced from the lodge organic farm.
In a protected rainforest reserve along the Pacuare River, reached by whitewater raft or 4x4 transfer.
“The adventure of getting to this elegant eco-lodge is half the fun, and the trip…is a spectacular introduction to the lush tropical landscape of this remote region of central Costa Rica.”
Rooms
Thatch-roofed suites feature canopied king beds, private river-view terraces, and spring-fed plunge pools in Linda Vista and Canopy villas.
Wellness
Jawa Juü Spa offers organic coconut scrubs and banana-leaf wraps in an open-air bungalow beside the spring-fed infinity pool.
Backstory
Local Cabécar craftsmen hand-wove the palm-thatched roofs, grounding the 1995 river retreat in traditional indigenous building techniques.
Eat & drink
Dine on organic farm produce at Nairi Awari, or glide along a cable to The Nest for treetop candlelit dinners.
The neighborhood
Set within an 840-acre private rainforest reserve, the property is framed by roaring river rapids and dense Talamanca mountain wilderness.
The app
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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.