Rio Perdido

Rio Perdido is a true gem. The wildlife and surroundings are incredible. The entire resort is so quiet and relaxing; you are immersed in nature. The food and service are outstanding. The Canyon Adventure was amazing (though I was terrified at first) and my solitary hour in the thermal river was an experience like no other. I thoroughly enjoyed the cocktail mixing class with Cesar. I stayed in the less expensive East Bungalows and they are great; I loved sitting on the porch swing looking at the howler and white faced monkeys playing at dusk. If I wanted to splurge, I would stay at the new larger West Bungalows near the river. The staff is so friendly and efficient. I cannot recommend this resort enough.

We had the best time at Rio Perdido! After a wonderful week on the Guanacaste peninsula we had the opportunity to spend 3 nights at this incredible refuge. The four of us (2 adults and 2 kids: 8 & 12) were in a West Bungalow and it was magical. The serenity of this suite is hard to beat. The outdoor shower and tub may have been the best “washing” experience any of us have ever had. We loved the food, the ambiance of the treetop restaurant and the wet-bar by the pool were idyllic. The staff are so so nice and thoughtful - the fact that they are 90% from the area is felt in their pride and genuineness in supporting your stay. The activities are so amazing - our 8 year old daughter did the zip line 3 times! It is stunning. The tubing was also so fun and memory making. Last but not least, the thermal river and volcanic mud is a can’t miss. My wife and I stole away for 40 minutes during “quiet time” for one of our only 1:1 times and it was so grounding. Crystal clear water and 90 degree water amidst monkeys, iguanas, and hawks… Your kids will love it. You will wonder why you brought them… but in the end, it will all be worth it.

Beautiful and peaceful stay. My wife and I had a wonderful time here. The service and staff were absolutely top notch every day - as helpful and attentive as you could ask for. The food was mostly good (breakfast was GREAT) each day if not a tad pricey but that was to be expected. The grounds and Bungalows were beautiful and relaxing. This is a great place to go for R&R. If you are looking for wellness, relaxation, and outdoor activity - this is a perfect location. If you are looking for a “party atmosphere” - Look elsewhere.

Five stars in every way. I stayed at Rio Perdido for 3-4 days, and it was fantastic in every way. The service was truly exceptional and everyone in the restaurant, the concierges, the guides, went above and beyond to make sure we were happy and had what we needed. As an example, I wanted a yoga mat one day and they were out, but when I returned to my room, they had left me a yoga mat and blocks on my porch with a note. They also were incredibly mindful about food sensitivities/allergies and always made sure to make everything as we requested, even when we ordered off-menu. The guides were great for hiking, and the thermal river is truly magical and out of this world. I cannot wait to return to such a magical place!

An unexpected surprise in the middle of nowhere!!! Hiking down to take a swim in the healing waters of the Thermal River while monkeys move through the trees overhead will ease your body and mind. The West Bungalows where we statyed included floor-to-ceiling windows along with outdoor showers and a soaking tub! The unique zip line stretches through two canyons and incorporates rock climbing and a really neat Tarzan swing. I also loved the yoga class, the hiking trails (we hiked to the lookout point), and if I didn't have a broken rib, I would have done the mountain biking. For food, don't miss out on the amazing fish tacos (I need the tortilla recipe), and hopefully they have the new pizza oven up and running during your stay!