offer expansive views of the surrounding tropical mountains. The warmth of a fireplace and oversized couch or bed wrap you in ultimate comfort. A romantic dinner for two under the canopy of a palapa roof is not your everyday experience, but it is here. Ambar restaurant features farm to fork artful interpretations of local Costa Rican food expertly prepared by the chef. Casual dining takes place at El Bistro, or go all out at El Grill and enjoy a traditional parrillada Latin-inspired grill experience with live music. Two pools, one for the family (El Mantantial) and a second adults-only infinity pool (Vistaverde) provide the perfect amount of fun and relaxation. Those seeking grand adventure can take a helicopter ride over the Chirripo Volcano, explore the three-tiered Namu Waterfalls, ride horseback or tackle mountain bike trails, white water raft on the Savagre River or my favourite, zipline through a canopied cloud forest in the Talamanca Mountains and the Cerro de la Muerte. Finish it all off with a Forest Stretching Ritual at the onsite spa.
Hacienda AltaGracia, Auberge Resorts Collection Costa Rica is not a destination that first comes to mind when debating great driving roads. A conversation such as this typically involves the French Riviera, California, Australia and, of course, Canada’s east and west coastal areas. The drive in from Juan Santamaria International Airport takes approximately 3.5 hours, but this doesn’t consider getting lost in the mountains or finding your way on roads that Google maps is unaware of. For the adventure seeker, it’s the perfect start to a Talamanca Mountains getaway. Two and one-bedroom casitas and luxurious suites offer a unique take on the Costa Rican good life at Hacienda AltaGracia. Neutral tones and natural wood floors, ceilings and accents are designed to blend in with the countryside. Comfy is the code word here and it shows in every detail. Large windows
“Two and one-bedroom casitas and luxurious suites offer a unique take on the Costa Rican good life
at Hacienda AltaGracia.”
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