Tropical garden with lush green plants and a clear blue pool in front of a white colonial-style building with a wraparound porch.

Hotel Aguas Claras

Behind the dense leaves of the rainforest, where the sloth perches high above in the treetops and howler monkeys greet the day, unfolds a colorful refuge for the soul. Located right on the warm waves of the Caribbean coast, this boutique hotel Aguas Claras combines luxurious seclusion with the carefree vibe of Puerto Viejo. The entire property is conceived as the living artwork of an artist family, radiating profound magic through handcrafted mosaics, floral watercolors, and upcycled design elements. Here, tropical nature and creative free spirit merge into an inspiring retreat that fills its guests with new energy. Through exclusive access to the fine sandy beach of Playa Chiquita, travelers experience the untouched wilderness and the vibrant culture of this region in its most beautiful form.

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Details

Country
Costa Rica
City
Puerto Viejo
Price
from €240 per night/person
Best travel time
December - April

Suites & Bungalows

The luxurious bungalows and thematic suites present themselves as individually designed spaces full of playful details and local handicrafts. The 40 square meter Pavlova suites offer an airy open-plan design and are ideal for active beachgoers. The private one-bedroom bungalows range from 50 to 60 square meters amid lush gardens and feature spacious verandas for lounging and wellness treatments in the fresh air. For traveling families, the spacious two-bedroom bungalows and the exclusive deluxe variants with 74 square meters of living space, traditional Caribbean architecture, and their own private plunge pool are available.

Tropical villa surrounded by lush greenery featuring a pool terrace with seating and an umbrella, accessed by a stone pathway.

Modern hotel room with a large white bed featuring colorful abstract headboards, a wooden vanity with a mirror and fruit on the counter, and a view through sliding glass doors to an outdoor area with a blue wall and shower.

Outdoor shower area with white scallop-patterned tiles, a brass shower fixture, and two pump bottles on a ledge, surrounded by gray walls and potted green plants under a pergola with a glass roof.

Covered outdoor terrace with wooden table and mixed seating overlooking a private pool surrounded by lush green tropical plants.

Culinary

In the in-house Papaya Restaurant, things are wonderfully uncomplicated and stylish: Surrounded by colorful terrazzo tiles and a relaxed pool setting, music plays while tropical birds chirp in the background. The kitchen brings plenty of fresh colors to the plate and mixes international classics with modern, Afro-Caribbean comfort dishes. The restaurant is also a real insider tip for music lovers, as cozy DJ sets, themed evenings, and spontaneous acoustic concerts take place here regularly. Just a few steps away, right in the sand of Playa Chiquita and well-hidden in the wild jungle, lies the DaLime Beach Club. Here you can enjoy a casual lunch right by the sea, dance to reggae beats and live music, or unwind at one of the themed evenings. For those who love romance, the hotel's team also organizes a completely private candlelight dinner by candlelight on the beach or a small exclusive cocktail reception at sunset.

Outdoor restaurant terrace with neatly arranged tables and chairs featuring blue and orange cushions, set for dining in a tropical garden setting with warm lighting.

Outdoor bar area with a thatched roof and colorful chairs surrounded by tropical plants and palm trees in a sunny setting.

Bright modern restaurant interior featuring a table with colorful chairs in blue, green, and pink, set next to a wall with round mirrors and small plants on a counter.

An open-air restaurant with wooden floors and ceiling, brightly colored chairs around small tables, hanging woven lamps, a neon pink lily emblem on a bamboo panel, and a disco ball reflecting light.

Activities

The activities revolve around the fantastic nature and relaxed lifestyle of the Caribbean coast. Those who want to simply unwind can spend sunny hours at the hotel's pool, which invites lounging as a cozy meeting point, or keep an eye out in the garden for sloths, howler monkeys, and colorful frogs that like to show themselves here. With the hotel's complimentary 'Banana Bikes', the flat coastal road can be easily explored. A fantastic trip leads to Punta Uva, where you can glide peacefully and away from the crowds through the jungle river with a kayak and observe river turtles, birds, or monkeys. For snorkeling fans, the nearby Cahuita National Park is an absolute must, as Costa Rica's largest coral reef awaits discoverers with over 120 colorful fish species, followed by an exciting hike through the coastal rainforest.

Two wooden lounge chairs and a green parasol under tall palm trees on a sandy beach with clear ocean waters in the background.

A serene pool with clear blue water surrounded by lush tropical plants and trees in a garden setting.

A green bicycle with a black basket parked on a paved path near lush tropical plants and bright pink flowers, with a covered porch and white building in the background.

A brown sloth hanging upside down from a tree branch surrounded by green foliage in a natural forest environment.

Location

The hotel is located directly on Playa Chiquita in Punta Cocles, near Puerto Viejo in the province of Limón. Nestled in the nature of Costa Rica's southern Caribbean coast, the retreat is also only about 25 minutes from the famous Cahuita National Park. The international airport San José is the nearest major airport and can be reached in a scenic drive of about 4.5 to 5 hours.

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A man standing on a forest path surrounded by dense green foliage wearing outdoor clothing and binoculars around his neck.

Nils Lindhorst

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