Nayara Tented Camp

Even at the first glance in the morning, the spectacular view of the majestic Arenal Volcano captivates you, while the tropical rainforest around awakens with life. This absolutely exceptional resort Nayara Tented Camp perfectly combines the thrilling adventure feeling of an African safari with the carefree, joyful lifestyle of Costa Rica. The luxurious tents crown high stilts right on a cliff, offering a fantastic view over the green treetops and have been sustainably integrated into nature. In the vibrant jungle, couples find a dreamlike romantic refuge for exclusive moments of well-being, while families experience an absolutely unforgettable and exciting nature adventure. It is a true oasis full of life energy and happy moments, where one enjoys pure nature, indulges in pampering, and recharges fantastic new energy.

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Details

Country
Costa Rica
City
La Fortuna
Price
from €450 per night/person
Best travel time
December - April

Rooms

Each of the luxurious tents stands on its own platform and impresses with a sustainable luxury design featuring a freestanding bathtub and a refreshing outdoor shower under the starry sky. The 29 classic Nayara Tents offer generous 170 square meters of living space, including a private plunge pool fed by warm thermal springs on the terrace. For traveling groups, six Family Tents with impressive 265 square meters are available, providing plenty of space for shared discoveries. Absolute privacy is guaranteed by the two exclusive private residences Casa Paloma and Casa Dana, each 712 square meters, where guests are greeted by a personal concierge service and cared for throughout their stay.

Two luxury tents with large canopies and wooden decks surrounded by dense tropical greenery, each with a private plunge pool nestled in a forested area.

Luxurious family tent master room with a large bed draped in white mosquito netting, wooden flooring, a cozy seating area, and glass sliding doors opening to a deck with a hammock surrounded by lush greenery.

Luxurious family tent bathroom with a freestanding black and white bathtub, double sink vanity with mirrors, and warm ambient lighting.

A swimming pool on a wooden terrace under a canopy with a scenic view of a lush green forest and a cloud-capped mountain in the background under a partly cloudy blue sky.

Culinary

The culinary experience delights with fine nuances in the elegant restaurant Ayla, which combines modern Mediterranean dishes with a Middle Eastern touch and offers a free view of the infinity pool. Right next door, Henry’s Bar invites you to linger with its own library and a cozy fireplace, while the Lapas Swim-up Bar serves refreshments directly in the water. Moreover, guests have full access to all restaurants of the adjacent Nayara sister resorts, which expands the selection to include an Asian-Latin American fusion restaurant, a northern Italian Osteria, and an exclusive wine tasting in the Nostalgia Wine Bar. For lovers, an intimate candlelight dinner, Bésame Mucho, is organized on request in the adult area, while the fine dining restaurant Amor Loco artistically showcases local ingredients.

Open-air restaurant at Nayara Tented Camp with wooden tables set for dining and wicker chairs under a bamboo roof, surrounded by greenery.

A luxurious bar area inside a spacious tent at Nayara Tented Camp, featuring wooden chairs, a central bar stocked with bottles, pendant lights, and large windows with white curtains revealing lush greenery outside.

Open-air restaurant with wooden chairs and tables set with white cups and plates inside a tented structure with hanging lights and greenery outside.

A row of lounge chairs with white umbrellas alongside a blue pool, surrounded by tropical greenery and with a misty volcano in the background.

Activities

Located directly in the Arenal Volcano National Park, the surroundings offer ideal conditions for private, tailor-made eco-adventures and guided exploration tours. On the hotel grounds, six mineral thermal baths invite relaxation, while the open-air healing spa, Sukha Spa, employs the revitalizing power of nature for coffee body scrubs or volcanic mud packs. The day can wonderfully be shaped with daily yoga sessions, coffee courses, cooking workshops, or exclusive rum tastings. A state-of-the-art fitness center and private guides for excursions into the biodiverse surroundings perfectly round off the diverse offerings.

Two thatched-roof spa huts nestled in a lush, dense jungle surrounded by tropical greenery and trees.

A couple standing on a rock, overlooking lush greenery with a mountain partially covered by clouds in the background under a blue sky.

Person swimming in an infinity pool surrounded by lounge chairs with umbrellas on one side and lush greenery on the other under a pastel-colored sky at sunset or sunrise.

Person meditating in a spacious wooden pavilion surrounded by lush green forest, with natural light filtering through large open windows and hanging lanterns above.

Location

The Nayara Tented Camp is nestled in the rainforest of the Arenal Volcano National Park, one of the most famous regions for eco-tourism in Costa Rica. San José International Airport is located 123 kilometers away and is accessible in about 2.5 to 3 hours by car. Alternatively, Liberia Airport is about 134 kilometers away, which corresponds to a travel time of around 3 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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