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Nayara Springs within Nayara Hotel Spa and Garden is a five-star luxury boutique hotel widely recognized for providing premium luxury amenities and ultra-personalized service. In one of the world's most romantic settings with astounding volcano views Nestled at the foot of the Arenal Volcano, Nayara Hotel Spa and Gardens is a totally mesmerizing and tranquil place surrounded by the unsurpassable beauty of the lush tropical rainforest. 

The hotel also has a spa perched above the rainforest, a restaurant serving gourmet Costa Rican cuisine, and a fabulous wine-tasting bar. Near Nayara Hotel Spa and Gardens, Guided volcano tour, Sky Tram and Sky Trek through rainforest, Rio Celeste, hiking, Tenorio Volcano National Park. The Nayara Hotel Spa and Gardens is a Small Luxury Hotel of the World property. 

Located on the outskirts of the amazing Arenal Volcano, Arenal Nayara is an oasis of tranquility, where guests can experience a profound and organic immersion with nature while living in luxury at the same time. Surrounded by lush tropical rainforest, each of the 50 spacious casitas (bungalows) provides an exclusive, ultra-luxurious retreat. Each expansive casita (ranging from 855 to 1905 square feet) includes a secluded garden with an outdoor shower and a beautiful terrace overlooking the volcano with a private, intimate Jacuzzi for two. 

Travel & Leisure named Nayara the #1 Hotel in Central and South America and the #6 Hotel in the World. Nayara also consistently ranks as the #1 Luxury Hotel in the Arenal area on Trip Advisor and most other travel websites. TripAdvisor additionally voted Nayara the Most Romantic Hotel in South and Central America and one of the Top 5 Most Romantic Hotels in the World.

Gastronomy

An Unexpected Culinary Journey in The Middle of The Rainforest. As a Relais & Chateaux property, rich taste and authentic flavors are at the heart of everything done. The restaurants are distinct in look and feel- from an intimate tapas bar to a lively outdoor terrace to a colorful "pulperia" that serves a fusion of Asian and Peruvian dishes. The chefs apply fine dining techniques to local ingredients and seasonal produce to delight you with a menu of sophisticated and delicious flavors.

Al Fresco Dining - The open-air family restaurant serves a-la-carte local and international food. With unparalleled views of the volcano from your table, you will enjoy delicious gourmet food and new spins on classic Costa Rican favorites. Using only local produce and fresh ingredients, source the own fish and meat and carry hundreds of wine bottles worldwide. Do not miss sitting at the "Bar Azul" and having the bartender prepare you his or her own tropical creation. Live local musicians every night add to the lively ambiance.

Latin American Asian Fusion - The menu incorporates Asian and Latin flavors, sushi rolls, wok dishes, and fresh seafood specials. The décor resembles a "Pulperia," a traditional Costa Rican bar. The chairs and tables are hand-painted by the indigenous Maleku tribe members and depict local flora and fauna. Make sure to try the Nayara Roll, made of sweet plantains and cooked chicken, and the Chef's signature dish of steamed fish cooked in plantain leaves.

An Intimate Bar - Taste the best of Latin. American and European vintages using the unique wine dispensing system imported from Italy. Nostalgia's inviting décor, featuring leather and wood, creates a warm and intimate ambiance. Enjoy tapas and drinks while sitting at the bar or the balcony. Nostalgia also offers wine and food pairing: a spectacular array of five courses perfectly matched with five different glasses of wine and "wine flights," a comparison of wines to enjoy the art of wine tasting.

Wellness 

An oasis of tranquillity in the middle of the rainforest. An award-winning spa is a place of beauty and relaxation where you can disconnect from the world and connect with the nature around you. Open-Air Treatment Pavilions - Each treatment pavilion overlooks the ravine and includes a Jacuzzi and outdoor shower. In addition to classic massages and facials, treatments include scrubs and wraps with organic coffee, volcanic mud, and chocolate clay. Try one of the experience packages, where signature rituals are put together to provide ultimate relaxation and renewal.

Experience the Thrill of Adventure 

The Naturalists In-House Guides - Unlock the secrets of Costa Rica's most iconic adventure destination. The team is passionate about making sure your experiences are unique - some thrilling, some relaxing, all awe-inspiring. The private guides will let you explore the rainforest at your own pace, stopping for a snack if you are hungry or racing to the top of a hill if you're up to it.

Calling all thrill-seekers and adrenaline junkies! Arenal is referred to as the adventure capital of Costa Rica for a good reason. Experience zip lining across the top of the rainforest canopy or rappelling down the side of Arenal's waterfalls. Whether white-water rafting on the Sarapiqui River or hiking the Arenal Volcano, promising you will have the adventure of a lifetime.

Walking and Observation - Traverse hanging bridges and trek over dry lava fields to examine pristine rainforests. Discover waterfalls and crystal blue rivers, and soak in hot springs. Stand in the shadows of huge trees, the centuries-old guardians of the forest. Costa Rica is home to over 900 bird species, and Arenal has plenty of tanagers, hummingbirds, toucans, and oropendolas. Multi-colored frogs and other amphibians, volcano craters, and exotic plants all make for a unique region to explore on foot.

Cultural - Learn about coffee cultivation as you visit a plantation and taste delicious hot chocolate freshly made with organic cacao. Discover the rainforest and the different species of plants and animals while you float along the river in the many hectares of the Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge jungle. Visit the Proyecto Asis, where rescued animals are taken care of. Discover the arts and crafts of the Maleko indigenous population with an organized visit to a Maleko village.

On Property - Nayara grounds are bursting with wildlife. You can spot sloths and monkeys on the trails or join a bird-watching walk at dawn. After dark, you can join a frog scouting tour where you can see diminutive, red-eyed tree frogs and blue-jean frogs in the ponds. The resort is also a botanist and gardener's paradise. The trails teem with tropical plants and exotic flowers, from heliconias and orchids to cacao and plantain trees. The Armadillo Trail showcases fruit trees on both sides of the winding path.

Birdwatching - The Arenal area is a bird watcher's paradise. Few places in the world can boast of having so many species of birds, and Costa Rica has identified over 850! Popular birds to spot inNayara's bird-watching tour at dawn include toucans, hummingbirds, trogons, and hawks. And if you are lucky, you'll get a glimpse of the shy quetzal.

Tropical Gardens – The grounds are rich in tropical plants, from palms and cycads to flowering trees and vines. A stroll around the tropical gardens is a celebration of the senses: Don't miss the many colorful heliconias and bougainvilleas, the hardy banana flower, or the many species of philodendrons.

After Dark - Discover many of the hundreds of frogs that call Nayara home, from the diminutive red-eye to the poisonous blue jean legs. Every night there is an organized frog tour of the resort ponds with one of the in-house naturalists.