ARENAS DEL MAR

Relaxing days can be spent by the cliffside swimming pool or at the secluded Playitas beach. Alternatively, venture down to Espadilla beach where the waves are more animated and perfect for learning to surf. The canyon running past the hotel provides thrilling opportunities to go tubing or swimming. A little further afield, explore twisting mangrove canals by kayak, hike to majestic waterfalls or cross vertiginous hanging bridges. Do make time to unwind after an exhilarating day with a yoga class or luxurious treatment at the spa, whose products employ some of the finest products of the region such as coffee and rich cacao. Similarly, the hotel's restaurant takes great pride in its sustainable and ethically sourced ingredients – lovingly assembled by the passionate head chef. 

SUITABLE FOR:

• Beach lovers
• Outdoor adventurers
• Wildlife enthusiasts

THINGS TO DO AT THE HOTEL:

• Absorb stunning ocean vistas from the infinity pool
• Learn to ride the waves at Espadilla Beach, instructed by a surfing pro
• Master the art of making fresh tortillas using traditional methods
• Enjoy a tour of Arenas del Mar’s plant nursery to learn about the hotel’s conservation efforts
• Soak up the sunshine with a cocktail at Playitas beach
• Tuck into delicious street food and beachside barbecues
• Treat yourself to a coffee coco scrub, orange chocolate body wrap or Thai massage in the spa

THINGS TO DO NEARBY:

• Spot monkeys, agouti, sloths and toucans during a guided tour of the Manuel Antonio National Park
• Keep an eye out for colourful frogs, insects, anteaters and bats during a night walk
• Visit Los Campesinos reserve with its 40-metre rope bridge, waterfalls and natural pools
• Look out for toucans, scarlet macaws, Baird’s trogon and colourful tanagers flitting through the treetops
• Ride past fresh springs and secluded ranches in the Cerro Nara mountains
• Go zip lining in a 450-acre conservation reserve with Pacific views
• Traverse the winding gorges of the Naranjo River during a river rafting challenge
• Drift along the meandering canals of Damas Island’s mangroves in a kayak
• Snorkel in the clear waters surrounding Manuel Antonio
• Witness the spectacular acrobatics of humpback whales on a seasonal whale watching tour