Buena Vista Del Rincon Eco Adventure Park, Hotel & Spa
Hotel
Tours
Remote ecolodge with volcano views, restaurants & bars, plus a hot spring, a pool & free breakfast.
Not for the feint hearted. The zip lines are incredibly high (about 300ft) but very safe. The views are amazing. We were recommended them as the best of all zip line options and they didn't disappoint. Water slide was great too but I'd probably advise asking for a medium speed as the fastest speed hurts! Medium was fast enough to throw you around a lot. Overall wasn't busy and managed to do everything we came to do without queues.
Tex0gen — Google review
As an adventure park this place is great. They do adventures well and the restaurants are great. There are a lot of animals to see and we had a good time overall. Most of the staff, like Victor and Socorro, do an amazing job. However we stayed on the property and found that when it came to activities they prioritize the people that are not staying on site so if you want to do something they only would allow first in the morning or last at the end of the day when the tours weren’t there. What normally takes the tours one day took us two days. They didn’t have pictures of us to buy from all our activities because they erase their cards each day so we couldn’t get pictures from all our activities either. The scheduling of tours was annoying too because they wouldn’t schedule more than one thing at a time and we had to be there in person and wait an hour or two for them to be ready. Again, meanwhile the tours coming through got all their activities in no problem. On top of all that they tried charging us for breakfast when it was included in our package. Fortunately I made sure the total was correct when we checked out. My advice would be to stay somewhere else and just buy a day pass or scheduled tour for the activities.
A C — Google review
We booked a tour to this eco adventure place from our own hotel and it was awesome! One of the top 2-3 things we did while in Costa Rica for 5 weeks. The zip lining here was our first time doing that and, while I'm normally terrified of heights, I felt comfortable after the first line and enjoyed the last 4-5 lines here. The horseback riding and the thermal springs were also very nice. Great way to spend a full day adventuring in Costa Rica! Highly recommended!
balooko31 — Google review
Such a fun and relaxing place all at the same time! We booked a package through Alan on the Beach and we were not disappointed. The natural hot springs and sauna were just a tip of the amazing services provided. They also had horseback riding, zip lines and a beautiful sky bridge that lets you see over the top of the forest there. It was so much fun!
Fitzgerald F — Google review
This place was awesome! We saw so much wildlife and the cabins were amazing. The food was spectacular and the staff were so incredibly friendly and helpful. There is so much to do simply by walking around. I highly recommend the mud bath spa and the zip lining. The waterslide was so much fun and we all had such a great time. I highly recommend this place!
Devin D — Google review
We spent the best day of our trip here. The waterside and zip line were awesome but the favorite was horse back riding. They let my daughter run the horse and let both our kids go a second time at the end of the day. We even saw monkeys in the trees highly recommend.
Byron C — Google review
We were really excited about visiting here. Ruth was our guide for all day which was a nice surprise as it was completely unexpected - we just thought we'd be wandering around on our own to find the activities. We did a little of everything - zip lining, Tarzan swing, tractor ride to hot springs, cultural exhibit and the water slide. The water slide was a bit rough (6' 1" son managed to get unwillingly flipped). The tractor driver on the way to the hot swings stopped when he saw some spider monkeys crossing in the trees and let us watch for a few minutes - that was everyone's favorite part of the day. Absolutely worth the price of admission.
Patricia C — Google review
After a very tricky and usual road in Costa Rica, we enjoyed to stay 2 nights at this lodge/ranch. We take the full activity pack that include hanging bridges with local guide, waterfalls, traditional museum, ziplines and horse riding. We also go to the wellness & natural spa that is the place to visit and enjoy. We go there by hiking and enjoyed the wildlife with nobody around us. On the Hike, we visit the waterfalls that is a very nice wildlife place. There is also a mirador restaurant that gives a wonderful view on the valley. As usual in Costa Rica, people were very kind and service was very nice!
David C — Google review
Our stay was fantastic! We stayed two nights and three days. We also booked the adventure pass. Our guide, Jose David, was wonderful. It was clear how much he loves the property and the work they are doing environmentally. He spent time answering our questions and making sure everyone was comfortable. The food was also fantastic at every meal. I highly recommend taking the time to spend a couple days here. It is well worth it.
Susan G — Google review
My extended family of 11 (ages 71 down to 4) had an amazing time at Buena Vista Eco Park today! I plan to write a extended review to help families like mine have a great time. I would say this has been the highlight of our trip to Costa Rica although we have done a lot of other great sightseeing, hikes, and surfing.First of all, the website for Buena Vista Eco Park makes it seem like you need to arrive at 7:30 AM. Since the park was a 90 minute drive from our rental house on the beach this seemed pretty obscene to me. We decided to arrive at nine. The website makes it seem like the only way you can go horseback riding is if you arrive at 7:30 AM, but this is just not the case. We saw groups of people horseback riding all throughout the day. Some of our group arrived at 7:30 and did horseback riding first. One of them has been a professional Wrangler in the past, and she was very happy with the horses and the way that the entire experience was run. Even the littlest of the kids had a great time.Their website also makes it seem like if you purchase the day pass that you will not have control over the order that you do activities in. This is simply not the case. Most of the guests were on tour vans and arrived around 10 and left by 2:30/3. If you’re in a private car the roads into the park are great - it’s an easy drive. Don’t do a tour, take yourself.Every group that arrives together is assigned a guide. This employee customizes the day so that all of the people in the group are happy, and helps the group do all the activities in the order that they wish. Our guide suggested that after lunch we do the waterslide followed by the Hot Springs. I would say this was ideal. We ended up shutting the park down at 4:30 because we enjoyed the hot springs so much. We were the last people there.The zip lines were excellent, the lunch was excellent, the water slide was excellent, the cultural experience was excellent (they show you actual sugarcane pressing, and actual ceramic production!) I just am so impressed with the whole thing. The staff was always attentive and helpful.The lunch says “buffet” but the staff serves the whole thing so it’s not icky over-touched serving pieces. We had gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian, and picky kids in our group. We all found something tasty and authentically Costa Rican to eat for lunch.Shout out to Ruth the tour guide for handling us all so beautifully. I would budget 3-5 hours here with a small group, 6-8 with a large or people that want to do or see everything. Some of us spent 7:30-4:30 and still didn’t do it all.Hot tip: plan to wear tennis shoes and hiking pants for the slide, change into bathing suit after for the hot springs. The slide will hurt your feet and butt. Also, they have free lockers and locks available.
Julia P — Google review
Did a tour here. Overall, the tour was great! The horse back riding could’ve been longer. The buffet lunch provided was AMAZING!The hot spring spa was ok. It was very relaxing, but it’s more of an area with several heated pools. Not natural in ground spas.
Kyra S — Google review
We didn’t stay in the hotel but spent the day zip lining, horseback riding and at the spa (sauna, volcanic mud and series of progressively hotter pools. ) Great fun! Stunning views. Just be aware that it’s about 2 mile hike over hanging bridges and pathways to get to the zip line. And make sure you know when you take transport to the spa area to bring your swim suit. It sounds obvious but we didn’t know where the tractor was taking us until we got there so we had left bathing suits at base camp.
Trinka T — Google review
This place offers a fantastic excursion! You can learn how sugar cane is processed and the delicious drink is made and prepared. We also watched a presentation on how to make clay decorations. Ziplining through the forest, high rope bridge walk where you get to see the monkeys jumping on the trees. Horse back riding, hiking, and slide through the 400-foot water slide. And of course the hot springs where amazing! You first start with the Sauna, then you go and cover yourself with hot mud and allow it to dry for 8-10 mins, wash it and go to the relaxing bath in the hot springs then finish it off with a cooler bath! We also had a wonderful lunch! As we were leaving, we stopped by at the waterfalls! It was so beautiful! Overall, this place exceeded all my expectations! What a wonderful experience!
Bruna H — Google review
My friend and I stayed here for vacation a couple weeks ago and LOVED every single moment of it! It was secluded, surrounded by nature, with amazing views. All of the staff were friendly and accommodating. José David, the engineer was an amazing tour guide. He went above and beyond to make sure our experience was top tier. Julian was one of our waiters and bar tenders. He made us feel welcomed. We experienced everything Buena Vista had to offer, from the canopy tour, zip lining, the water slide, cultural experience, horseback riding, and hot springs, and mud baths. This place is for nature lovers who want an escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. We also spotted a lot of wild life including monkeys, iguanas, and beautiful birds. The food was fresh and delicious. I love the sustainability and eco friendly environment that is evident here. The peace that I felt while visiting this place is unmatched. Please take me back!!! *They also offer a day pass to the adventure park for people who are staying at other resorts.
Felicia I — Google review
My wife and I have stayed here many times over the years. The people are always very friendly and helpful. The rooms are spacious and clean with good beds and beautiful surroundings. Plus, of course, all the different activities they have are great. Hanging bridges, hot springs, mud baths, water slide, zip line and horse back riding just to name some of the possibilities. The restaurants are good and El Mirador has a huge deck with spectacular view. I highly recommend this place for several nights lodging........ or you can come just as a daily visitor and take part in some of the different tours they have. Because of it's proximity to the many beaches within 1-2 hours drive you can enjoy a great sampling of what Costa Rica has to offer whether you enjoy the sleeping accomodations or just come for a day.
John S — Google review
Just came for the day, we didn't stay in the rooms. The sauna, volcanic mud and hot tub spas were very soothing. It's the off season and we were fortunate it was not crowded on the weekend we visited.Recommend you come early, have lunch and then enjoy the warm water and take a siesta on one of the many patio/decks that surround the pools.
Chris M — Google review
Great outdoors adventures await. The location is breathtaking to start it has so much to offer. It has hanging bridges and the hanging bridges are above the tree line where you can see birds, sloths, monkeys and so many beautiful butterflies. The zip lines are amazing, long, high and great views of all the surrounding volcanoes and beach line. The horses take you on a great scenic tour of the volcanoes and surrounding areas and are in amazing condition. The water slide was one of the best things to do there as in goes for maybe a half mile ride thru the forest and the waterfall was a must see. To finish the day the mud bath and hot springs were perfect. Be prepared to get your exercise, but it is well worth it and would love to do it again one day.
Shawn J — Google review
This is a very fun place to stay and experience Costa Rica! My fiancé and I stayed for two nights and booked a premium day pass, which I feel was worthwhile but needs minor improvements. The biggest suggestion I have is to offer a paper copy of an itinerary for the day, so that we can take advantage of all the premium day pass has to offer. We missed out on a few activities because we had to keep going back to the desk to ask “what’s next” and at each activity I had to pull up my booking receipt to prove that I bought the day pass. We didn’t get our welcome cocktail and ran out of time to see the waterfall. I truly enjoyed the activities we did, including the water slide, horseback riding, zip line, cultural experience, and geothermal pools. The rooms are nice, but we had an issue with the lamps and outlets not working the second night.
Rachel C — Google review
Absolutely stunning location, the sights are breathtaking. Food wasn't the best but still quite good, definitely edible. Lots of wildlife, and interesting excursions all around the place. Would definitely recommend staying here if you're in the area!
Yuval ( — Google review
Rooms are rustic like cabins and the location is beautiful but you will need to travel to get to other places as it is a bit remote. That said there is alot to do here! The volcanic spa is amazing and lots of wildlifeto spot here. Horseback riding on sight. Great restaurants and food options. Breakfast option is excellent A wonderful bar and restaurant with amazing views, especially at sunset! The staff in all places is very friendly and welcoming.
Ron T — Google review
Really wanted to like this place but my experience fell below average. Most amenities were out of order or dirty. The rooms are quite dated and don’t have AC and the manure smell is pretty strong. It’s more like staying at an old cottage. Very windy at night but couldn’t close windows due to heat. The hot springs were only okay. Sauna was not clean… overall felt the value for the price isn’t there. I did hear the excursions are fun so best to only come for day activities. The only thing i enjoyed was the view from the El Mirador restaurant, beautiful sunset. Staff is ok, the manager didn’t really acknowledge us as we checked out a day earlier due to unsatisfactory experience and still got charged the full 2 nights + almost $200 in mediocre food/drinks for the one day.
Karol B — Google review
We didn’t stay here, just came up for the day from Tamarindo. It was a three hour ride from Tamarindo, our tour guide Francisco was awesome. We zip lined, road horse back, went to the hot springs and eat at the buffet. Food was great, zip line was fun but you have to walk up the mountain with your zip line equipped on. Horse back ride was okay and the hit springs was nice. We didn’t get many pictures because we were told to leave our phones in the van. Take your phones if you have a place to put them.
Kelly H — Google review
The only reason this place gets two stars instead of one is that 1) their front desk staff is very friendly and very patient and 2) their sangria's are out of this world.Here's a full list of why this place was so poor and I would never recommend staying here:- the pool had large spiders, a wasp nest in the corner next to the swim up bar, and bird poop floating in it- our room had stains on the sheets, mold on the pillows, and BED BUGS (details at the end of this review)- the rooms are not as advertised. There's not a single lake view room with a view of the lake or the sunset. For one, there isn't a lake and for two the rooms all face North or south- the restaurant service was atrocious, they would forget orders and wouldn't come check on us..I had to go up to them to order more drinks and food- they failed to inform us that transportation was cash only (though they reluctantly charged it to the room)This is definitely a budget "resort". I would not stay here or recommend itBed Bugs: We went to the front desk to inform them of the bedbugs and luckily they had an "emergency room" available for us to move into. They told us this room was for students because it had three twin beds instead of the advertised two doubles. So it was a very uncomfortable room. However, they did not want to compensate us for the inconvenience of moving rooms NOR for the fact that we had reserved the most expensive room and got a room that's not even advertised on their site. Upon check out, we had to have a lengthy discussion with the manager to get a $15 discount!It also seemed that they didn't understand how bed bugs worked as she tried to tell us we could have gotten it from walking too close to the horses, which simply isn't how it happens.We didn't do any of the activities though.. perhaps those are fine. But I do not trust the cleanliness of anything there.Unfortunately, the yellow of the stains don't show up well on photo and the bed bug picture is blurry. I do wish we had gotten a photo of the juvenile bed bug as well. The fact that there was a juvenile means that the adult had been there long enough to bite someone and lay eggs.
Sam S — Google review
This property has NO AIR CONDITION. The cabins are very hot during the day. It cools off a little at night with the windows open.It's not a place for the handicap. Lots of walking and hills. The front desk dont answer the WHAT'S app. That's the only communication. Not a place if you want to party. Very secluded. Nothing in the area to eat or do. This place is about a 45min drive one way into town. The food was 4 of 10 for me.It's a chill spot for 55 plus club if you are mobile
Tara M — Google review
The rooms are very basic, no AC, so it can get very hot during the day. The ceiling fan doesn't do much. No insulation so it gets a little chilli at night, but not too bad. Beds are small and not very comfortable.The staff is quite nice and accommodating.The location and views (especially from El Mirador) are amazing, and there are plenty of activities offered both within and around this facility.
Romy O — Google review
We stayed for 4 days in February. The staff have all been excellent, & very friendly. We did the Hanging Bridges walk, the horseback riding (1 hr) & the cultural tour. The gaucho who looked after me (75 yrs) on the horse was so kind. We did morning activities, then took the free tractor to the hot springs & spa (lovely) or went to the on site pool. Our room was made up beautifully with clean towels, more coffee,& was spotless. We enjoyed meals at the Mirador restaurant after watching the sunset & ate lots of fresh local vegetables with the dishes. Also at the Jaguar restaurant where we had local fish. The breakfasts (included in price) were excellent, lots of fruit & cooked dishes which were varied daily. Everything was clean & the waiters wore hair nets to avoid getting hair in the food. Whilst there, we saw howler monkeys, many exotic birds, & a 27 strong family of coatimundis.
Jean N — Google review
Stayed 4 nights. Beautiful setting in nature with fun activities: zipline, waterslide, horseback riding, hanging bridges, cultural tour, hot springs (buy the package). All the people in charge of the activities were so kind, patient and helpful. When I was afraid to do the zipline, the guide offered to take me with him and when I was afraid to ride the horse, the guide pulled my horse behind his. The food at the Jaguar restaurant was delicious and the waiters took care of my daughter's gluten free diet. The rooms are simple with beds and a clean bathroom. What more do you need when all you need is a bed to sleep in because you're out doing activities all day. The rooms don't have AC but the windows open, fan and breeze makes it very comfortable. There is about 8km of gravel road before entering the property so just drove slowly but completely doable.
Anastasia M — Google review
The rooms are more rustic then they look like in the pictures but overall this resort is a great value. The sunset views at Mirador bar on-site is a must! Quality of the cocktails depends on the bartender that is working that night but with that view, it doesnt matter what you are drinking! Bismark at the Jaguar restaurant was super lovely. Hopefully he serves your table :) Heads up that the hot springs are very far from the rooms (over a 1 hour walk) so you have to take a tractor to get there (you cannot take your own car) and its at fixed times. The return tractor is also at fixed times. When we went with the 8:30 AM tractor we were the only ones on it! Next tractor was around 11AM and that one was full. The hot springs are a big place so even if a tractor is full, there is tons of space and it doesnt feel crowded at the springs. But if you go in the morning you will have the place to yourself. There are bathrooms, lockers a small cage and 2 bars at the hot springs as well.
Daphnee L — Google review
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Buena Vista Del Rincon, Guanacaste Province, Canas Dulces, 50102, Costa Rica
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