Chira

Top choice in Monteverde & Santa Elena


An imaginative treetop glamping experience involving geodesic dome tents on platforms overlooking the cloud forest. Kids will love the family tents, which come with turbo slides from the outside into the sleeping area, while parents will appreciate the fully equipped kitchen and the private hot tub. The honeymoon tent's all-glass shower is also a real bonus.

Blow-dryers, a free minibar, bathrobes, slippers, yoga mats and more are all part of the deal. Oh, and there's a popular restaurant that delivers seven-course meals (adult/child US$88/55) to an elevated, all-glass deck in the treetops. Glamorous camping, indeed.


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