Rio Perdido

Experience

The REAL Costa Rica

Cooled by an ever present breeze and framed by a unique dwarf forest, Rio Perdido Hotel & Thermal River is a sanctuary of well-being, and the true embodiment of Costa Rica’s legendary PURA VIDA.

You’ll find Rio Perdido in the Guanacaste province, on the western side of the country. Even though the reserve is just an hour’s drive from Liberia, this rediscovered gem was once a sacred spot for the Cabecar tribes; people who recognized and harnessed the magic of the thermal gorge, hundreds of years ago. 

Rio Perdido was designed to be in perfect harmony with its surroundings. Great care has been taken to preserve this one-of-a-kind setting and its precious resources, while simultaneously providing a very comfortable experience for conscious-minded guests.

Spend your days swimming in the abundant, completely natural hot springs, along a kilometer of thermal gorge that cuts right through the spectacular, 1,500-acre reserve with 30 bungalows. 

Witness a seemingly endless variety of exotic flora and fauna throughout 32 km of hiking trails. Enjoy zip-lining, mountain biking and white water tubing, or if you prefer to relax, lounge by the pool, savour true Costa Rican cuisine prepared by local culinary artists, do some yoga on our cliff-side pods or visit our spa, for the region’s best treatments.

Rio Perdido Hotel & Thermal River is nothing short of enchanting. We look forward to welcoming you.

Accommodations

Lady lounging in the East Bungalow terrace at Hotel Rio Perdido
Lady lounging in the East Bungalow terrace at Hotel Rio Perdido

East Bungalows

East Bungalows are 42 square mts and have two twin beds on industrial rollers, which can be moved together to form a king-sized bed. 

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King bed & lounge area with a warm embrace in a Room at Hotel Rio Perdido
King bed & lounge area with a warm embrace in a Room at Hotel Rio Perdido

Center Bungalow

Measuring a spacious 70 square mts, these bungalows consist of a comfortable bedroom and bathroom with an ample, elevated terrace, with custom-made acapulco loungers.

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Exterior view of the hotel at night in Hotel Rio Perdido
Exterior view of the hotel at night in Hotel Rio Perdido

West Bungalow

Our newest room category. The West Bungalows are built on a very special section of the property, a short distance from the inspiring Rio Blanco Canyon. 

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Things to Do

Our reserve offers everything travelers could possibly dream of – from the signature thermal river to hiking, white water tubing, mountain biking and zip-lining. Those craving a more relaxed experience can visit the spa, soak in one of many hot springs or enjoy a yoga session on the platform.

Lady zip lining over the river alongside the forest near Hotel Rio Perdido

Canyon Adventure

There are hundreds of zip line tours throughout Costa Rica, but none like the ones we offer at Rio Perdido. The main stage of any zip line tour is the view. Nothing compares to sailing through our Rio Blanco canyon.

People enjoying the water tubing experience in the river near Hotel Rio Perdido

White Water Tubing

Rio Perdido's white water tubing is beyond compare! Picture yourself surrounded by our white canyon walls as you glide through on the magical waters of Rio Perdido.

Lady sitting on a rock by the River at Hotel Rio Perdido

Discover Rio Perdido

There is so much to do in this gloriously secluded area. Whether you need the relaxation of body and mind or an adrenaline rush, we have just what you are longing for either on location or just a short trip away. 

Ladies doing cliffside yoga on the spacious balcony at Hotel Rio Perdido

Yoga

Our cliffside pods are taking yoga to the next level as a part of our "meditation done right" initiative. The new feature is composed of four designated pods, nestled into the cliffside, 43 meters above the thermal river. 

Group of friends overlooking the mountains from a view point near Hotel Rio Perdido

Mountain Biking & Trail Running

Our trails are locally known as Costa Rica's finest and most unique circuits. We offer a single track that flows through our gorgeous property, paths with monolithic rock, fun berms, and tricky descents. 

Reviews

Serendipity

Do yourself a favor and visit this piece of paradise. We stayed here for 5 days and it did not disappoint! Rio Perdido and vicinity has so much to offer.

Team members went above and beyond it was refreshing to see how proud they are to work here that says a lot about how management/owners are operating.

This place cares about wildlife and the conservation of their habitat.

Food was amazing! I tried a different dish at every meal and it did not disappoint. 80% organic and 110% fresh!

I’m still in Costa Rica and planning a return without hesitation. Hoping everyone treats this country with the respect and care it deserves.

 

Anna, United States

Un petit coin de paradis


Quelle belle expérience, les chambres (center) sont absolument magnifiques (je suis architecte). Bien intégrées dans le paysage, élégantes, salle de bain exceptionnelle avec double douche extérieure. Vue depuis la chambre époustouflante vers la nature
Restaurant de grande qualité. Personnel souriant et attentionné. Source d’eau chaude thermale avec trois piscines extérieures aménagées dans la nature en plein rivière , expérience inouïe Trois piscines en dur au niveau de l’hôtel également de températures différentes.

"Tour", Belgium

Espectacular!!


ESPECTACULAR!! Despertar en medio de la jungla, rodeados de hermosos animales fue increíble. A parte tuvimos una preciosa habitación, dotada con todo lo que se necesitábamos para que nuestra estadía fuera perfecta. Me encantó!!
 

Ana, España

Una experiencia maravillosa!

El lugar es espectacular y la atención del personal es grandiosa. Tienen mucha atención por los detalles. La comida es única y uno de los puntos más altos. Las experiencias dentro de la propiedad son muy buenas también. Muy linda infraestructura. Recomendado!

Fernando, Costa Rica

An amazing gourmet nature experience


We were impressed by the beautiful design of the facilities, the creative food selections and the shared happiness of each of the employees who serviced us. The setting is rather magical and there are many activities to enjoy, we loved the thermal river experience and the jungle walks. We are already planning to go back next year.

Coastal, United States

I can't wait to return for another adventure

We had the most amazing stay at Rio Perdido. From we arrived, I was like wow the beauty of the place. It truly felt lush and eco friendly like being in the woods, but the lux of a five-star hotel.

The staff: were incredible, super friendly and attentive. Not only were they friendly, but they also remembered my name from he first day.

And let's talk about the food – wow! I couldn't believe how delicious every meal was. I found myself ordering the same dishes multiple times throughout the week, I never got tired of anything. We ate the whole menu!!!

In addition Rio Perdido offers a lot of extra activities. like, thermal baths, hikes, bikes, and ziplines, there's lots to do. My girlfriend and I had an absolute best time exploring all the adventures this place had to offer.

Overall, my stay at Rio Perdido was amazing. I can't wait to return for another adventure.
I truly want to thank the staff and management, they made my birthday trip super special.
Thank you!!

"Tsl", United States

A magical place

This place is magical! We would recommend Rio Perdido to anyone looking to feel tucked away in beautiful, secluded nature while also getting amazing service from the staff. Everyone was extremely kind and eager to be helpful!

There was so much to do on the property, we didn’t ever leave during our 4 night stay. The thermal pools were amazing! We spent some time each day at the pools and usually had lunch at the pool bar. The food was so good! We didn’t have anything we didn’t like!

We walked down to the thermal rivers multiple times as well! So secluded and relaxing and beautiful!

My husband and I went on multiple of the hiking trails on the property. Las Tumbas Hike will give you an amazing view as a reward for the hour long intermediate+ hike!

We actually spent the last few days in Peninsula Papagayo at another resort, and we wished we had just stayed at Rio Perdido! A piece of our heart is definitely there!

Michael, United States

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