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Nayara Tented Camp

Provincia de Alajuela, Costa Rica

A clifftop tented camp built on stilts above the Costa Rican rainforest.

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Property Overview

Nayara Tented Camp was built on stilts to maximize the views and leave a minimal footprint, the experience inspired by the African safari tradition but conceived in the Costa Rican rainforest. The camp is secluded and a romantic choice for couples, or fun and educational for families. Far from civilization and close to nature, the calming sounds of the rainforest make for great sleep, and the details – a soaking tub, an outdoor shower under the stars – are exactly what you'd hope for.

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  • Ask about the nearby hiking trails, which wind through tropical plants and exotic flowers such as heliconias, orchids, cacao, and plantain trees.
Accommodations

A bird's-eye view of the rainforest.

Each tent at Nayara Tented Camp sits on stilts above the rainforest, with a private pool fed by mineral hot springs. Spacious enough for couples or families of up to two adults and two children, the tents are designed to maximize the views while keeping their footprint on the landscape to a minimum.
Pool + Gym

Swims beneath the Arenal Volcano.

The main pool sits directly in front of Arenal Volcano – about as good a view as you'll find from a pool chair anywhere in Costa Rica. The poolside bar keeps the drinks coming, and the Guacamayo Hanging Bridge is a short walk away for those who want to stretch their legs between swims.
Spa

Massages in the rainforest, with coffee, chocolate, and volcanic mud.

The spa sits tucked into pockets of the rainforest, with open-air treatment pavilions that bring the natural soundtrack into every massage, facial, and scrub. Treatments incorporate locally grown organic coffee, chocolate, and volcanic mud.
Restaurant + Bar

Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavors with Arenal Volcano framed in the window.

Ayla Restaurant serves modern Mediterranean dishes with a Middle Eastern influence, set inside an elegant tent with views over the infinity pool, the rainforest, and Arenal Volcano.

Next door to Ayla, Henry's Bar has a fireplace, a library, and traditional cocktails and spirits for a slower kind of evening. La Plaza offers a more open setting for specialty drinks and live music, with no agenda beyond letting the time pass.
  • Vibe
    The spirit of an African safari in the Costa Rican rainforest, and plenty of 'Pura Vida' vibes.
  • Who's it for?
    Nayara Tented Camp works equally well for couples after seclusion and romance, and families who want something adventurous and educational. The rainforest and the safari camp above it delivers on both counts.
  • Location
    Nayara Tented Camp sits in the Northern Highlands of Costa Rica, ten minutes from the quiet town of La Fortuna de San Carlos and within thirty minutes of most of the adventures and eco-excursions that have made the Arenal Volcano area Costa Rica's most visited destination. The town itself centers on a colorful park and a large church, worth a visit between rainforest days.

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