Pura Vida Ecolodge

the property manager is an award-winning, private eco-luxury retreat. Located 4 hours from SJO on the South Pacific Coast. Dramatically hanging over the jungle canopy with panoramic sea views, our "re-wilding" sanctuary is perfect for romantic getaways, intimate family adventures and nature & adrenalin seekers alike.

We’re Costa Rica's first Certified Ecolodge Member for 1% For the Planet, working with local environmental nonprofits on conservation projects for both our people and our planet.

Designed for those looking to disconnect and go off-grid, the lodge requires a sense of adventure and a 4x4 vehicle to navigate the steep terrain and a genuine desire to step out their comfort zone and reconnect with nature.


THE VIBE: Adventure meets luxury. Perfect for nature lovers who don't mind steep roads (4x4 essential) and waking up to the sounds of howler monkeys.


THE DESIGN: Balinese-inspired bamboo architecture and polished concrete & local wood finishes create a cool, airy, and organic atmosphere.


THE ETHICS: We are proud members of 1% For the Planet, donating a portion of revenue to local conservation projects as we blend award-winning design with genuine sustainability. Re-wild your soul in this organic jungle nest.


THE AMENITIES: Start your journey in our Semi-alfresco Rewilding Lounge—a secure, open-air sanctuary at the lodge entrance designed for morning rituals (converts to a 3rd bedroom with a double sofa-bed for groups of 5+). Inside, discover the Ocean & Jungle View suites and a contemporary open-plan kitchen & living area. Immerse yourself in nature with our infinity plunge pool, ‘his & hers’ hydrotherapy tubs, yoga platforms, and jungle gym. Explore our private nature trails and seasonal waterfall, before ending the day at the alfresco sunset Ranchito; the perfect place for a welcome meal with views of Caño Island.

THE PURA VIDA PANTRY:
More than a welcome basket, we provide a fully stocked artisanal pantry to fuel your retreat. Enjoy unlimited organic Costa Rican coffee and ceremonial-grade cacao, alongside "overnight oat" essentials: homemade oat milk, jungle honey, organic bananas & papayas and our signature superfood seed granola mix. For effortless meals, we provide organic tropical fruits, a variety of grains (pasta, rice, beans, lentils, chickpeas), and a chef’s selection of herbs, spices, Himalayan salts, and organic coconut oil.

A unique highlight of every stay to ensure your Pura Vida experience starts the moment you arrive.

PURA VIDA ECOLODGE FEATURES/HIGHLIGHTS:

- Private rental regardless of group size

- Infinity-edge plunge pool (with cool fresh spring water) with surrounding deck and outdoor rain shower

- Expansive forest & ocean views

- Cozy lounging areas inside and out with numerous wrap-around teak and pine decks, balconies and yoga platforms.

- Semi-alfresco Re-wilding Lounge—a secure, open-air sanctuary at the lodge entrance designed for morning rituals (converts to a 3rd bedroom with a double sofa-bed for groups of 5+).

- Plethora of comfy cushions, sun-loungers, rugs and sofas.

- Perfect for honeymooners, small groups, friends or families (children very welcome).

- Ocean View Suite with King size 'Sleep on Nature' bed (by Coco-Mat), pull-out single bed, private terrace and large windows overlooking the valley, coastline and Isla de Caño. Complete with en-suite bathroom and walk-in rain shower (on first floor)

- Jungle View Suite with 'sleep on nature' Queen bed (by Coco-Mat). Views of jungle canopy, private deck and yoga platform, Complete with en-suite bathroom and walk-in rain shower. *Please note the Jungle Suite is located on ground floor connected with the upper level via an outdoor staircase

- Contemporary living space with bamboo-crafted sofa (converts into large sofa bed with Cocomat topper) again offering spectacular Pacific Ocean views with connecting hanging terrace.

- Stylish 'open-plan' fully equipped kitchen with 6x gas hob (no oven), polished granite counter tops, contemporary appliances, blender etc.

- Dining Room seats up to 6 guests in a comfortable open-plan living space (located on the first floor) looking out onto the Pacific Ocean (to the west) and the Jungle Canopy (to the north)

- The Sunset Ranchito located right in front of the lodge overlooks the Pacific Ocean and is comprised of a large deck, partially covered by a Bamboo Ranchito as well as an additional deck with ‘his & hers’ hydrotherapy tubs. This additional space is perfect for early morning yoga, outdoor meals, sunsets & The Private Chef Experience, healing ceremonies & boutique events, couple’s massages & treatments. There is seating for 6, comfy floor cushions, hammocks strung up under the rancho and the views are incredible.

- Laundry service with use of washer and dryer. (In bodega on ground floor)

- Outdoor parking (2x cars)

- Yoga deck and outdoor ‘calisthenics & body weights' jungle gym complete with outdoor shower and great panoramic views.

- the property manager Nature Reserve - jungle paths leading to yoga decks, streams, waterfalls & natural plunge pools perfect for bathing and relaxing or even adventure & adrenalin! Please note that the waterfalls right by the property often dry up outside of Green Season.

BEDROOM SUITES - Both suites boast elegant polished concrete floors, stucco and white-wash finished walls, teak and bamboo doors and fittings, bamboo ceilings, perlato natural stone wash basins and walk-in (indoor) rain showers with beautiful 'pizarra' finishes (with solar powered hot water and backup boiler system). They also both have private balconies/decks. Upstairs is the Ocean View Suite (with King or twin setup plus pull-out single bed available - depending on your group dynamic) while the Jungle Suite (Queen setup) hangs over the jungle canopy itself on the ground floor.

LIVING SPACES - The lodge's contemporary communal living space is located upstairs and offers guests a fully equipped 'American-style' open-plan kitchen, dining table (space for 6) as well as a comfortable and stylish lounge area. The whole of the upper level of our Ecolodge is surrounded by a ‘wrap-around' teak deck, hanging dramatically over the jungle canopy - perfect for yoga, sunbathing or enjoying the fantastic panoramic views on offer. There is of course, also the infinity plunge pool, the perfect escape when the sun gets too much as it's filled to the brim with fresh cool water straight from a natural spring in the mountain.

YOGA & JUNGLE GYM - We have recently extended the deck around the plunge pool with a new outdoor rain shower as well. You'll also love our large yoga deck, exercise and body weights area (with pull up & dip bars etc) again complete with another outdoor rain shower and a 'chill out area', all hanging dramatically on the edge of our nature reserve - so you can enjoy the lodge's valley, ocean and sunset views whether working out or just relaxing.

LOCATION & ACTIVITIES - At the same time as being near local beaches, restaurants and other tourist attractions, the property manager's location is both remote and private and the retreat itself will provide you with all sorts of adventures and experiences. We have our own nature trails, waterfalls & natural plunge pools both near the ecolodge & on the edge of the the property manager Reserve - the easiest trail starts right by the ecolodge, with more challenging treks on the edge of the reserve just a short up-hill walk (300m) from the lodge. Your adventure can be as extreme or relaxing as you choose with a plethora of natural swimming pools, waterfalls and rock faces to explore! Whether you are honeymooners, a group of friends or a large family of 7, you will have the entire ecolodge just to yourselves. We have also planted lots of trees, so please be our guests and pick any of the fruits they are all obviously 100% organic! If you venture off any of the paths, take your boots and maybe a hiking pole.

We are just a 15 minute drive (depending on season, road conditions and of course your 4x4 driving skills) from the Costa Nera Highway allowing guests to easily explore the area with day trips to two of Costa Rica's most popular national parks (Manuel Antonio & Corcovado), stunning beaches (Playa Arco, Tortuga y Ventanas are our three favourites) and our concierge service can help with tours and boat trips, trekking options, scuba diving & snorkelling trips, kayaking, stand up paddling, surfing, hiking, mountain biking, canyoning, canopy lines and horse riding etc. The nearby village of Ojochal (just 5 minutes up the Costa Nera) is one of a few local villages hosting a whole load of fine dining and fusion restaurants or if you'd prefer to relax 'at home' we can arrange a professional chef and his team to prepare gourmet meals with local organic ingredients for guests to enjoy in the comfort of the lodge, food parcels and additional fruit baskets can also be delivered direct to the Jungle Villa.

ECO-TRAVEL - Eco-travel in Costa Rica is your ticket to explore a plethora of amazing places that care just as much about the environment as they do about their guests. It's a country where organic is as important as stylish, and the government is making huge efforts to make Costa Rica one of the first carbon-neutral countries in the world.

‘Pura vida' is Costa Rica's national motto, and for good reason. It's a real paradise: Our guests can enjoy the 'pure life' in some of the world's most bio-diverse jungles, rain forests and coastlines. The country's book-ended by beaches on its Pacific and Caribbean sides (hence the laid-back surfer ethos that characterizes coastal life) and inland, nature holds way: a full quarter of Costa Rica is protected land, from the smouldering volcanoes to dense jungles. In the highlands, farms and plantations produce delicious tropical fruit – as well as some of the finest coffee ever to grace your espresso