Pacuare River Turrialba, Costa Rica
Renovated
2018
Price
$$$$
Outside the door
The brand
Böëna LodgesRainforest river lodge
Guests arrive by whitewater raft directly to the riverbank, settling into open-air, candlelit suites deep in the jungle.
“Steep canyons alternate with swathes of lush tropical forest, where toucans and oropendolas weave in and out of the green.”
Where it shines
Remarkable
Villas feature private spring-fed plunge pools and canopied beds dressed in Egyptian cotton.
Remarkable
Guests arrive by whitewater raft before tackling canopy ziplines and waterfall canyoning.
Remarkable
Cabécar craftsmen hand-wove the palm thatch, and the kitchen sources Las Nubes farm.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
UK Readers' Choice Awards – Central & South America
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
This is an extremely peaceful place, tranquil and treehouse-like, with nineteen rather lavish suites and villas.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Roaring river rapids and thousands of acres of primary rainforest surround the property on all sides.
The rooms
Palm-thatched suites have four-poster beds and open-air bathrooms, and select villas add spring-fed plunge pools.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A chlorine-free infinity pool looks out over the Pacuare rapids, fed directly by natural mountain springs.
The spa
Jawa Juü Spa hosts riverstone massages and banana-leaf wraps in an open-air pavilion beside the running water.
The spa suites
Open-timber changing suites have wood-crafted vanities and showers set against the dense rainforest foliage.
Nairi Awari Restaurant
Open-air tables serve Costa Rican fusion cooked with organic produce from the lodge's own farm, Las Nubes.
How it began
The lodge began in 1995 as a cluster of riverside tents before growing into sustainable thatched bungalows.
Good to know
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Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
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The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.