Innovative and sustainable, this contemporary, open-air, hilltop lodge in the shadow of Tenorio is stunning. The 18 rooms are small but stylish, with wooden shutters that open onto immobilizing vistas. Winding through labyrinthine gardens, a trail is laid with geotextile (no more muddy shoes!), making for soundless hiking and prime birdwatching. The price includes meals at the excellent gourmet restaurant.
Hot water comes from solar power, and cooking gas is partially produced by kitchen waste. The lodge is located about halfway down the new access road from Bijagua to Tenorio, and about 4km east of town.