Hotel Hacienda La Pacífica

Northwestern Costa Rica


This former hacienda is now an attractive lodge with a delightful restaurant. Located 4.5km north of Cañas on the Interamericana, it's set on nine hectares of dry tropical forest; the grounds are superb for birds and wildlife. Wooden furniture and hand-painted tilework adorn the spacious suites, which are decked with hammock-strung terraces.

The restaurant is highly recommended, with dishes including many of the ingredients grown on the family’s nearby organic farm. The result is tipica (traditional) meals (mains US$8 to US$24), prepared and presented with taste and grace.


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