Hideaway Río Celeste Featured in National Geographic Traveller’s Latin America 2026 Collection
There are places where nature is part of the scenery, and others where it shapes the entire experience.
We are proud to share that Hideaway Río Celeste has been featured in National Geographic Traveller (UK), The Collection: Latin America 2026, highlighting our hotel and the remarkable natural setting that surrounds it.
Set within an 80-acre private nature reserve near Tenorio Volcano National Park, Hideaway Río Celeste offers travelers a different way to experience one of Costa Rica’s most fascinating regions, surrounded by rainforest, wildlife and the unmistakable turquoise waters of Río Celeste.
A Rainforest Hotel Near Río Celeste
The experience begins with the setting.
Hideaway Río Celeste is surrounded by tropical rainforest, where mornings arrive with birdsong, fresh forest air and the sounds of nature just beyond your Casita.
The property’s 80-acre nature reserve creates space not only for guests, but also for the wildlife that inhabits this ecosystem. Walking the trails can reveal tropical birds and other rainforest species, making nature observation part of everyday life at the hotel.
This connection to the surrounding environment is one of the elements highlighted in the National Geographic Traveller feature.
Discover Río Celeste from Our Private Rainforest Trails
One of the most distinctive experiences at Hideaway Río Celeste happens directly on the property.
Through the El Tapir Preserve Trails, guests can walk through primary rainforest and enjoy privileged access to Río Celeste, including a designated natural swimming area.
The river’s vivid turquoise color is one of the defining natural sights of northern Costa Rica, while nearby Tenorio Volcano National Park offers the opportunity to hike to the famous Río Celeste waterfall.
Together, these experiences make Hideaway Río Celeste an ideal base for travelers looking to explore the region without losing the sense of stillness that comes from staying surrounded by nature.
Wildlife, Rainforest and Slow Travel
Here, exploring Costa Rica does not always require a packed itinerary.
Sometimes it means walking slowly through the rainforest, listening for movement in the canopy or stopping when a bird appears between the trees.
Our private reserve offers opportunities for birdwatching and wildlife observation, while guided experiences allow guests to learn more about the complex tropical ecosystem surrounding Río Celeste.
It is an approach to travel centered on observation and respect, allowing wildlife to remain exactly what it should be: wild.
Wellness Guided by Nature
The rainforest also influences the way wellness is experienced at Hideaway Río Celeste.
At PRANA Spa, water, warmth, scent and stillness come together in treatments and rituals designed to help the body slow down and reset.
Guests can complement their spa experience with our hydrotherapy circuit, featuring a Finnish sauna, steam room and therapeutic Jacuzzi, or begin the morning with yoga surrounded by the fresh air and natural sounds of the forest.
Rather than separating wellness from the destination, these experiences allow the surrounding landscape to become part of it.
Exploring Tenorio Volcano and Northern Costa Rica
Hideaway Río Celeste is located near Tenorio Volcano National Park, making it an excellent starting point for discovering the natural attractions of northern Costa Rica.
Beyond hiking to the Río Celeste waterfall, travelers can experience wildlife and nature observation, rainforest walks, river adventures and other outdoor activities throughout the region.
After a day outdoors, returning to the hotel means coming back to spacious Casitas, thoughtful Costa Rican hospitality, fresh cuisine and evenings accompanied by the quieter sounds of the forest.
A Recognition We Are Proud to Share
Being featured in National Geographic Traveller (UK), The Collection: Latin America 2026 is meaningful to our entire team.
It reflects many of the qualities we work to protect and share every day: the rainforest surrounding us, access to Río Celeste, thoughtful wellness experiences, genuine hospitality and a way of discovering Costa Rica that respects the natural environment.
For us, this recognition is also an invitation to continue doing what matters most: creating experiences that allow guests to connect more deeply with this extraordinary part of Costa Rica.
Come discover Río Celeste from within the rainforest.