Wake up to wonder in the rainforest.
Rest in elegant comfort, with unique vintage treasures in every room.
Each day brings a different adventure, just for you.
Cool off in your private plunge pool.
Here, every detail is crafted by hand, each antique whispers stories from around the world, creating an ambiance that stirs the senses and nourishes the soul. And the bed? Like nothing you’ve known in any other resort—deeply comfortable, inviting you to rest in a way that feels truly unparalleled.
A unique property connecting the North Atlantic Biological Corridor along the Braulio Carrillo National Park, El Lugar and El Encanto have been built amidst an enchanted forest. What was once carefully nourished agricultural land is now home to El Lugar where the land is regenerating beautifully. The space between is preserved and kept in its pure form for future generations. Centrally located, this hidden gem is a mere two hours from Juan Santamaria Airport or the coastal town of Limon, where an enchanted paradise is waiting for you, whether it be as a quick stopover or the extended final destination of a lifetime.
Innovative sustainability infrastructure designed with light steel framing structures, helical pylons to avoid disrupting land and water drainage as well as thermodynamic water heating, gravity-based water distribution and natural septic systems are among the countless efforts that have been made to not only preserve but nurture the magical oasis of El Lugar. Built in communion with nature, El Lugar is an unspoiled, elevated reality that sacrifices neither luxury or sustainability.
El Lugar is approximately two hours northeast of San José airport in the northern lowlands (Heredia province).
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