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Nayara Tented Camp, Costa Rica | Plan South America

Adventure | Costa Rica | Nature | Property | Wildlife

Floating on stilts among the treetops, Nayara Tented Camp seamlessly combines the great outdoors with sophisticated luxury. Against the backdrop of the smoking Arenal Volcano, meander through pristine rainforest, soak in hot springs and be mesmerised by the rich wildlife of this region of Costa Rica.

What we love about Nayara Tented Camp

  • The 21 canvas-topped suites are scattered across the hilltop with unmatched views of Arenal Volcano
  • Each “tent” has a king-size canopy bed, clawfoot bathtub, outdoor shower and a private deck with an infinity pool
  • Suites can be linked via covered walkways to form two-bedroom compounds ideal for families
  • There are six spring-fed thermal pools to soak in after a day of exploration
  • The property shares 62 acres with sister properties Nayara Gardens and Nayara Springs
  • Guests can roam freely between the pools, restaurants and bars of all three properties
  • Expert naturalist guides tailor and lead the hikes and excursions
  • There’s a huge range of activities including rafting, zip-lining, rappelling, horse-riding, birdwatching kayaking and hiking
  • Nayara’s unofficial mascot is a three-toed sloth called Tony who can be seen hanging upside down all over the property!
  • Nearby to Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge, La Fortuna Waterfall, Rio Celeste, Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridge Park, The Proyecto Asis and Juan Castro Blanco National Park

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What to do at Nayara Tented Camp?

Cross ravines on swaying suspension bridges, while spider monkeys leap between treetops overhead. Spot armadillos, wild boars and dozing fruit bats as you hike over dry lava fields. Enjoy a picnic, enveloped in green and soundtracked by the buzzing, chirping and howling of the jungle and its inhabitants. Descend canyons to reach spectacular waterfalls and plunge into the clear, pure water. 

Beyond the jungle, there’s the opportunity to learn about coffee cultivation, visit The Proyecto Asis or visit Maleko village, where you can learn about the Maleko Indigenous population.

After a day of exploration, the tents’ private thermal-fed pools are the perfect spot to unwind, while gazing across to peak of Arenal Volcano with a margarita in hand.

Across the sprawling property, there’s an incredible selection of restaurants, including an intimate tapas bar, a northern Italian bistro and an al-fresco international restaurant with nightly live music. Each spot uses local ingredients and seasonal produce to create dishes with sophisticated and delicious flavours.

Map & location

Nayara Tented Camp is located on the outskirts of Arenal Volcano National Park, five miles (8km) from La Fortuna town in the central region of Costa Rica. 

There are international flights to both San Jose Airport (SJO) or Liberia Airport (LIR) from cities such as Mexico City, Cancun and Panama City. From either airport, Nayara is a 3 hour drive.

There is also a small airstrip in La Fortuna to which private flights from San Jose or Liberia can be arranged. The flight time from San Jose is 30 min and from Liberia is 40 min. From the airstrip, it’s a 15 minute drive to the resort.

When to Travel

La Fortuna is tropical all year round. The dry season spans the months of December to April, which makes it a great time to visit.

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