Kinkara

Kinkara, at the foot of Chirripó in Pérez Zeledón

Kinkara is a retreat in Santa Elena de Pérez Zeledón, in a private corner of a 400-acre reserve at the base of Mt. Chirripó, Costa Rica's highest mountain. It is part of the RISE Costa Rica community, and stays here are built around retreats and programs rather than a few nights passing through.

It suits people coming for yoga, wellness or a group retreat, and families joining one of the summer family retreats.

Why we choose it

• Tents in the forest. Guests sleep in Lotus Belle tents spread across three small villages, close to the sounds of the forest and the river.
• A river of its own. The reserve has river access with waterfalls and swimming holes, which is where most afternoons end.
• A farm behind the kitchen. Kinkara has a working farm and horses, and its restaurant cooks for guests in an open-air hall.

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Rooms and views

The rooms are Lotus Belle tents, set in three villages around the property. They are made for sleeping close to nature, with the mountains and the farm around you, and organic linen on the beds. Expect a tent in a forest setting, not a hotel corridor.

On the property

Meals come from Kinkara's own chef team and are served in the open-air hall of the restaurant. The river has waterfalls and natural swimming holes, there are horses, and the working farm is part of the stay. The retreats focus on yoga, wellness and meditation, and the summer family retreats include a program for children. Kinkara also hosts weddings, ceremonies and events in its own venues.

Location and getting there

Kinkara is in Santa Elena, in the canton of Pérez Zeledón near San Isidro de El General, on the slopes below Chirripó. We arrange a private driver from San José or from the Southern Pacific coast. Read more about Chirripó.

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