Lady zip lining over the river alongside the forest near Hotel Rio Perdido
Landscape view of a mountain trail near Hotel Rio Perdido
Lady sitting on a rock by the River near Hotel Rio Perdido
People enjoying the water tubing experience in the river near Hotel Rio Perdido
High angle view of a lady relaxing in the River near Hotel Rio Perdido
Lady taste testing fresh coffee at Hotel Rio Perdido

So much

in one single place

Eco-adventure lovers will be absolutely delighted by the activities in and around Rio Perdido. There is so much to do in this gloriously undiscovered area – from exhilarating zip-line tours through the canyon to thrill-inducing mountain bike rides. From scenic white water tubing excursions and picturesque hikes, to soothing hot springs. Should you wish to venture beyond our property, our hotel is just a short drive from amazing attractions, such as the majestic Miravalles Volcano and the Llanos del Cortés Waterfalls.

Aerial view of the bridge surround by trees near Hotel Rio Perdido
Aerial view of the bridge surround by trees near Hotel Rio Perdido

Rio Perdido Thermal Canyon & Springs

Rio Perdido — which means “lost river” — is the heart of our 1,500-acre private canyon reserve. This stunning natural setting is your invitation to wander and swim in the soothing waters. Rio Perdido is a mile long and is blessed with dozens of natural pools of varying temperatures —perfect for prolonged bathing.

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

Canyon Adventure

While Costa Rica has dozens of tours with hundreds of ziplines, Rio Perdido has truly innovated the zipline experience with the Canyon Adventure.

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

White Water Tubing

One of our most popular activities, White Water Tubing at Rio Perdido is a guest favorite. This adventure meanders through over a mile of stunning canyon landscape, narrow rock walls and rolling whitewater.

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Friends overlooking the mountain ranges from a view point near Hotel Rio Perdido
Friends overlooking the mountain ranges from a view point near Hotel Rio Perdido

Hiking Trails

When most people think of Costa Rica, lush rainforest comes to mind. But you’ll be amazed to learn that the area surrounding Rio Perdido is one of the rarest ecosystems in the Americas.

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Man mountain biking on the trail near Hotel Rio Perdido
Man mountain biking on the trail near Hotel Rio Perdido

Mountain Biking & Trail Running

At Rio Perdido, most of the terrain features solid rock, making the rides fun, fluid, and a good grip. Many visitors have referred to our trails as "tropical slick rock" and to this specific area as South Moab.

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

Cliffside Yoga

Our cliffside Yoga Pods will take your flow to the next level as part of our “Meditation Done Right” initiative. Three pods are nestled into the cliffside, 43 meters above our geothermal river and surrounded by the forest canopy. We invite you into a mindful yoga practice with breathtaking views, for a one-of-a-kind experience.

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Close-up of a monkey captured in the forest near Hotel Rio Perdido
Close-up of a monkey captured in the forest near Hotel Rio Perdido

Wildlife spotting in Rio Perdido

The area surrounding Rio Perdido is one of the rarest ecosystems in the Americas. Two completely different worlds exist here: a lush jungle-like forest within the canyons, in contrast to a rare dwarf forest on the higher rocky grounds.

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Close-up of a Chestnut-mandibled toucan captured near Hotel Rio Perdido
Close-up of a Chestnut-mandibled toucan captured near Hotel Rio Perdido

Off-Property Adventures

White water rafting on the Tenorio River, Palo Verde National Park...discover the activities around Rio Perdido!

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