A naturally beautiful property nestled seamlessly in a tropical canyon, with a variety of activities to do for everyone, and a 5-star staff to enhance your experience. My husband I stayed here for 6 nights in July. For the entire time, we felt like we were having the quintessential Costa Rican experience but with modern comforts provided. We saw packs of monkeys everyday, as well as an armadillo, lots of iguanas, and agutis outside of our room. There was so much beautiful green fauna to look at everywhere you turned. The bungalows were nicely designed to give you privacy and views of the lush landscape on the property, the bed was extremely comfortable, and the A/C was a huge relief from the humidity. Definitely agree with the other reviews about managing expectations while staying in nature (bring bug repellent and wear shoes), but we slept comfortably every night. The food was incredible. The menu was large and the food was high restaurant quality. Since the resort is small, food came out super quickly. The plating was gorgeous for every meal! Drinks were also delicious and they can do anything - take advantage of the fresh fruit juices. We loved all of the activities. Everything was super convenient since it was just a short walk from our bungalow, and the guides make you feel safe and are incredibly knowledgeable and easy to talk to. The spa is small, but I personally thought it was one of the best massages I’ve had in awhile. The three pools allowed for lots of swimming and lounging space. The swim up bar was never busy and the bartenders were happy to make you whatever drink you felt like having! The property is 1,500 acres, but feels intimate. A big reason for that is the amazing staff, who we got to know pretty well. The bar and waitstaff excelled in making us feel hospitable and were genuinely excited to see us for each meal and day. The front desk and gift shop staff were friendly and were able to answer any questions or concerns we had. As a total compliment to Rio Perdido, we fell in love with this beautiful country because of this resort, and can’t wait to explore more of it. And now, we know that we have one place along the way that we will be excited to stop and stay at whenever we return.

Staying in RP is an experience that will make you feel immersed in the wilderness, but with all the comfort and the most friendly and accommodating staff that will get you as relaxed as it gets. We stayed 3 nights in one of the Center Bungalows and we loved it. The architecture and details of the room are amazing; the dark interior drives your attention to the nature out of the door-to-ceiling windows. The outdoor showers will make you feel like you are in a waterfall. Sit down on the terrace and you are in for a treat, you’ll get to see a very diverse fauna. We had an Agouti (google it) visiting us every day. The thermal river is amazing, I was expecting a strong sulfur smell but I could barely notice it. They have volcanic mud for you to spread it on your body, but this one did have a strong odor which is not for me so I decided to skip it. We went white water tubbing, ziplining and hiking and I’d strongly recommend you do it as well (specially the zip line). The staff will make sure you have a fun time and feel save all the time. We tried the massages at the spa and I guarantee you that if you do it and then jump in one of the thermal pools you will forget all your problems. The hotel is very secluded and apart from civilization, so if you need anything in particular with you, I recommend you bring it in advance, the closest town is at a 20 min drive. Plus, once you are in the hotel you will not want to leave. I also recommend you to fly into Liberia airport which is 1hr away from the hotel. Cellphone reception is not good here, but they have a very good wifi service. The only downside of this place is that it will make you question the place you are living.

Recently stayed at Rio Perdido for 3 nights as our first stop in Costa Rica. Had a wonderful and relaxing start to our vacation! It is easier to reach than anticipated from the airport and upon arrival and parking, you are greeted by one of the staff ready to take you via golf buggy to reception. The location is beautiful and it feels like you are tucked away in the treetops. The communal areas amongst the hotel are amazing; open air and feels very complementary to the natural surroundings. Luxurious without feeling pretentious. We stayed in an east bungalow and was very impressed with the modern decor, space and cleanliness. Your own terrace with hammocks are lovely to relax in. The rooms have beautiful views and you really feel like you a tucked away in a retreat. The food is very good - the appetisers and main courses are presented beautifully and taste delicious. Prices are reasonable for the quality of food served. Cocktails are great! The pool areas are beautiful and it is lovely to watch the wildlife (monkeys, lizards etc) around you as you sunbathe. We explored the thermal river and had a volcanic mud bath which was great fun. We didn’t try the other paid activities but heard they were good. We did the free yoga and organised walks which happen every morning - the yoga is on a beautiful open air platform and the walk takes you up to the helipad (we saw tarantula’s, termites and lizards!) If you’re after a complete get away, then this is your place. It is slow paced and chilled out. If I were to offer constructive feedback, I’d say that the hotel could offer ear plugs for the guests (or bring your own) as the wildlife can get very noisy as dawn breaks. The sounds are amazing but you may want to lie in one day with peace and quiet. Also, service is very polite and friendly but on occasion we had to remind the staff about a couple of items we had requested. This did not impact our stay but recognise that service is more chilled out and relaxed than you may be used to. Huge recognition goes out to Carlos who looked after us from the moment we checked in to the moment we left - he was brilliant! Also, Marial (I think that’s her name?) who worked in the restaurant was super friendly and attentive. Thank you to both for making our stay so enjoyable!