Origins Lodge

Northwestern Costa Rica


In the mood to have your mind blown? Splurge on this absurdly cool resort in the middle of nowhere. Accommodations are the most stylish hobbit huts imaginable, with Hershey's Kiss–shaped living rooftops and private, fire-heated hot tubs on the terraces overlooking Lago de Nicaragua. Meals are prepared by a rotating cast of Michelin-grade French chefs, and majestic horses seem omnipresent.

Activities include nature tours, horseback rides, yoga sessions and spa treatments. Don't miss the night walk.

From Bijagua you'll head northwest on a bumpy road into an abyss of farmland and, after about 45 minutes, a stone wall with the letter 'O' will appear. Few humans have ventured through these gates, and the density of wildlife on the property proves it.


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