If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Lagunas de Baru and surrounding area, you can visit Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge and Playa Dominical.
A beautiful resort hidden on a winding dirt road atop a hill set among the trees and wildlife with an exceptional view of the Pacific Ocean below. This resort recently opened to the public in January 2024. Upon arrival we were immediately relaxed and at peace, secure in the knowledge that we’d booked ...
Reviewed on Apr 28, 2024
Amazing views, beautiful people. Pura Vida
Reviewed on Mar 21, 2025
La Marioposa is in a beautiful location. The building and rooms are situated for unbelievable views of the ocean and forest. There is a lot of wildlife on the property that you can see from your balcony monkeys, birds, sloths. They even have a adorable resident baby sloth. The staff are exceptional ...
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025
“Stunning” “Best vacation ever!” was repeated over and over by the travelers that went with us! This hidden gem was worth every penny. The house is beautiful, well maintained, nestled in the jungle!!! Truly could have stayed on property for a tranquil vacation easily. The wildlife, monkeys on our ...
Reviewed on Dec 4, 2025
We were delighted with the place. Flori and Jacson were very helpful, and the property is beautiful and very comfortable for families or large groups.
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025
This house has it all: an incredible view of the Pacific, privacy, beautiful and comfortable furnishings, and amenities. The outdoor space is breathtaking. The first day we stayed, we saw a monkey in the trees and toucans on the branches. We also spotted a hungry iguana and a mama deer and her baby. ...
Reviewed on Jul 19, 2025
Explore the great outdoors at Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge, a lovely green space in Hatillo. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.
Lovely, quiet village with a real Tico feel, away from the hustle and bustle of bigger places, and with abundant wildlife (sloths on the beach; cattle egrets, tiger herons). Nearby Dominical is excellent for eating and souvenirs and people-watching.
