Rio Perdido

Adventure and wellness on the "Lost River."

Rio Perdido
Boutique
Hiking
Hotel
From $370 / night

Perfect for: 

Anyone - couples, friends, families, solo travelers - seeking adventure and fun in a little-visited part of Costa Rica.

What to Expect at Rio Perdido

  • Remoteness: Rio Perdido lies way off the beaten path, in the interior of Guanacaste, surrounded by tropical dry forest.
  • Adventure Galore: With miles of hiking and mountain biking trails, white water tubing, zip-lining, canyoning, and more within the Rio Perdido property, this is perfect for anyone who wants to get their adventure hat on.
  • A Focus on Wellness: Rio Perdido sits surrounded by naturally-heated thermal healing pools and water. In addition, there are mud baths and yoga classes.

What Not to Expect

  • Be By the Ocean. Most hotels in Guanacaste Province are on or close to the beach. Rio Perdido isn't. Rio Perdido is an inland hotel surrounded by forest.
  • A Boutique Experience. With only 30 bungalows on over 600 acres of forest, Rio Perdido is far from resort-like. Think seclusion and personalized service when you think of this place.
Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
    Bar/Lounge
  • Breakfast Included
    Breakfast Included
  • Kids Activities
    Kids Activities
  • On-Site Tours
    On-Site Tours
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant
  • Swimming Pool
    Swimming Pool
  • Wheelchair Accessible
    Wheelchair Accessible
  • WiFi
    WiFi

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Welcome to Rio Perdido

Rio Perdido ("Lost River") is an off-the-beaten-track, 32-bedroom boutique hotel located in the heart of Guanacaste province, just an hour and a half from the Guanacaste International Airport in Liberia. 
 
It's one of the most unique hotels in Costa Rica, offering an irresistible, off-the-beaten-path experience that blends wellness and adrenaline adventure.
 
With a thermal river, hot springs, mud baths, healing waters, zip-lining, mountain biking, hiking, tubing, and more, Rio Perdido is a must-do for adventure lovers.
 

Remoteness

Sitting in a hidden river valley surrounded by lush forest in the remote corner of Guanacaste, Rio Perdido is one of Costa Rica's more unique properties.
 
It sits on a private 600-acre tropical dry forest reserve, surrounding a 200-foot canyon where the cool waters of the Rio Blanco merge with the hot, thermal waters of the Rio Perdido. The Rio Perdido - the Lost River - is a magical place.
 
Once you arrive, you'll see how the property is connected by a system of bridges. The lobby, restaurant, and bar is in a beautifully designed open plan area with views of the mountains and forest around you.
 
The 30 rooms are free-standing bungalows on stilts nestled in the trees with modern furnishings. Large windows on half of the bungalow give you a view of the tropical dry forest, with a private porch. 
 
Each room has a minibar, en suite bathroom, TV, A/C unit, and daybed. Local and international calls are complimentary when made from the lobby, as is the WiFi connection. Breakfast is included—a la carte if occupancy is 50 guests or less, or buffet when occupancy is more than 51 guests.
 

Adventure Galore 

A stay at Rio Perdido is all about wellness and adventure, mixing rejuvenation and healing with activity and adrenaline. 
 
You'll find 15 canyoning platforms, five zip line wires, mile of mountain biking trails, more miles of hiking trails, a Tarzan swing, and river tubing opportunities. 
 
The Miravalles Volcano can be seen from a couple of lookout spots on the property, and there's one spot where you can see three  - count 'em, three! - volcanoes at the same time.
 

A Focus on Wellness

On the wellness side of the Rio Perdido experience, you'll find dozens of of natural thermal pools, plus three manmade geothermal pools to relax in. 
 
The Rio Perdido natural thermal hot spring river is at the bottom of the property, with a nature trail that takes you to enjoy mud bathing. Let the mud dry before soaking in the natural, thermal hot spring-fed river, surrounded by the forest. 
 
The spa at Rio Perdido is world class, offering a range of treatments and massages. Yoga is also available here, plus a regular swimming pool with a swim up bar serving everything from healthy fruit drinks and smoothies to yummy cocktails.
 
Rio Perdido also offers a wonderful dining experience to keep you energized for your adventures with healthy, locally-sourced food. 
 
Enjoy the complimentary breakfast, which features omelettes, French toast and waffles to set you up for the day. Try something typically Costa Rican for lunch, and something equally delectable for dinner. The restaurant sits surrounded by nature with views of the forest in all directions.
 

Contact Us

All in all, Rio Perdido is a place to immerse yourself into physical activity on one hand, and healing wellness pursuits on the other. 
 
If you're interested in more info on this hotel and how it could fit into your Costa Rica vacation plans, contact us and one of our expert travel advisors will be happy to answer any questions.
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