NARA · Private Nature Retreat · Costa Rica
Stay close to nature.
Far from the noise.
NARA is a private retreat hidden in the rainforest of Costa Rica, near Venecia de San Carlos — floor-to-ceiling views of the forest and a personal concierge for every stay.
The Retreat
A slower way to experience Costa Rica.
NARA is a private nature retreat in Venecia de San Carlos, Alajuela, in the tropical rainforest of northern Costa Rica. Guests stay in a self-contained villa surrounded by forest, with floor-to-ceiling windows, a private terrace, and a personal concierge who helps plan every day of the stay.
Private Retreat
Designed for privacy.
Surrounded by life.
The architecture frames the forest rather than competing with it. Floor-to-ceiling windows bring the canopy inside, and the terrace turns the landscape into the main room of the house. Mornings begin with the sound of the river and birdsong; evenings end in complete quiet.
- King bed
- Private terrace
- Full kitchen
- Air conditioning
- Wi-Fi
- Free parking
Rates from US$120 per night.
What defines a stay
Six things you will notice first.
Privacy
A villa of your own, hidden in the forest, without shared corridors.
Nature
Rainforest views from every window and a personal path to the land around you.
Design
Architecture that frames the landscape and lets it take the lead.
Wellbeing
Calm, silence and rest, drawn from the forest rather than added to it.
Personal service
A concierge who shapes the stay around what you actually want to do.
Activities
Hot springs, waterfalls and trails, close enough to reach and leave behind.
Nearby
Explore at your own pace.
Northern Costa Rica puts hot springs, waterfalls and rainforest trails within reach of the retreat. The concierge arranges what you want and leaves out what you do not.
Hot springs
Volcanic thermal waters minutes from the retreat.
Waterfalls
Short hikes to falls hidden inside the forest.
Activities
Canopy and canyoning.
Concierge
Explore at your own pace.
We help you design it.
Before you arrive, we ask what you want from the trip and help order the days around it. During the stay, we answer questions without getting in the way, and adjust plans when the weather or your energy changes. The service is personal, included, and never a list of tours pushed at you.
Before you book
Frequently asked questions
NARA is located in Venecia de San Carlos, in the province of Alajuela, northern Costa Rica. The retreat sits in tropical rainforest, close to natural hot springs and waterfalls, within reach of the Arenal region.
NARA is a private retreat rather than a hotel. Guests have a self-contained villa immersed in the forest, without shared corridors or common areas, and the stay is supported by a personal concierge instead of a front desk.
Yes. The concierge service is included with every stay at no extra cost. It covers planning before arrival, recommendations during the stay, and help arranging nearby activities.
Nearby activities include natural hot springs, rainforest waterfalls, hiking trails, birdwatching, horseback riding, canopy tours, canyoning, paddleboarding and kayaking. The concierge can arrange any of these around your schedule.
Rates start at US$120 per night. The final rate depends on the dates and length of stay, and the concierge service is included at no extra cost.
You can check availability and book directly by contacting the retreat on WhatsApp, or by writing to [email protected]. Booking directly is the fastest way to confirm dates and speak with the concierge.
Nature outside. Calm within.
Tell us the dates you have in mind and we will take it from there.