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Hacienda AltaGracia

Pérez Zeledón, Costa Rica

Hacienda AltaGracia

Some destinations reveal their character even before you get there. Reaching the Hacienda calls for either a coastal drive or a private flight and the journey - which looks like a Technicolor tracking shot - fully conveys the distinctive nature of the location. Fifty casitas - some with their own private plunge pools - are scattered across 70 hectares of wild, unspoiled terrain, offering a home-away-from-home experience. Interiors in serene colour palettes feel almost like they have been carved directly from their surroundings, created with natural materials that highlight local craftsmanship. Communal areas evoke a village square, complete with shops and a café, while at the heart of the property, Grano restaurant explores the depths of local cuisine through a seasonal menu that spotlights fish, fruit, and vegetables. The surrounding landscape also informs the spa therapists' techniques, which are rooted in ancestral rituals and make use of local plants and oils.

Accommodations

What we like

The Design

A casita on the hillside, with its terraces edged with agaves and a small stone pool.

The Flavour

Savour the estate's coffee, whose seven thousand plants line the gardens.

The Panorama

A seemingly infinite view from the outdoor pool, over the surrounding mangrove.

Location

Address

Costa Rica, San Jose, Perez Zeledon, Santa Teresa de Cajon

11908 Pérez Zeledón, Costa Rica

Airport

Almost everyone flies into San Jose (SJO), then the included charter to the estate airstrip.

Talamanca foothills

Ridge above San Isidro valley; El Salto falls 20 minutes, Chirripo trailheads 90.

At a glance

Public areas: free

In room: free