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RAINFOREST

Nestled between the Children’s Eternal Rainforest and Arenal Volcano National Park, the Chachagua Rainforest Reserve welcomes you into the cherished, protected wilds of Costa Rica, home to 5% of the entire planet’s biodiversity.

The Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs has 94 hectares of secondary rainforest, with the majority accessible via three hiking trails and other footpaths.

 These lands adjoin the 23,000 hectares of the Eternal Children’s Forest, Costa Rica’s largest private natural reserve, which makes it a biologic corridor for more than 300 species of birds, 120 mammal species,100 reptile species, 1000 plant species, and countless fascinating insects (many of which have still never been discovered by scientists).

The rainforest is at the heart of everything we do in Chachagua. Whether you’re exploring the ever-changing forest on a tour, enjoying a meal or a plunge in the hot springs, or simply lounging on your terrace watching the birds, the life and energy of the rainforest is always with you.

Chachagua Rainforest Experiences

Guided experiences to explore the rainforest as well as Costa Rican culture

Daily Nature Walk

The forest is always changing. Join our daily nature walk, and you never know what you’ll find!

Birdwatching Tour

More than 300 species of birds have been spotted in Chachagua. Which will you encounter?

Horseback Riding Tour

A horseback riding tour is a unique experience that allows you to connect with nature in a special way

Rainforest Night Walk

The forest transforms after dark, and can be more active than during the day

Coffee & Cacao Tour

Coffee and Chocolate helped define Costa Rica for centuries. Learn more about these iconic exports in a fun (and tasty) class hosted right in the open air

Outdoor Cooking Class

Take home a few recipes with this authentic Costa Rican cooking class, taught in the open air of the rainforest

Trail Map

Discover everything our hotel and reserve have to offer on our trail map