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Selvática Eco Retreat
Selvática is a private eco retreat situated amongst the jungles above Costa Rica’s pristine Central Pacific beaches.
Experience life immersed in nature. Surrender to the toucans as they lull you awake each morning and allow yourself to be inspired by the monkeys’ child-like play. At Selvatica, we invite you to allow your imagination to run wild to spaces of limitless possibility as you explore and observe our lush jungle gardens and the magnificence that is Mother Nature.
Selvatica is a Spanish word meaning “wild (of the jungle)”. At Selvatica Eco Retreat, we strive to create a safe space for our guests to acknowledge and unleash their wild side - and where better to do that than in the heart of the Costa Rican jungle? Because just like the depths of the jungle, we never know what we might discover when we dig down deep, observe in stillness, and let things BE.
Selvática Eco Retreat
Selvática is a private eco retreat situated amongst the jungles above Costa Rica’s pristine Central Pacific beaches.
Experience life immersed in nature. Surrender to the toucans as they lull you awake each morning and allow yourself to be inspired by the monkeys’ child-like play. At Selvatica, we invite you to allow your imagination to run wild to spaces of limitless possibility as you explore and observe our lush jungle gardens and the magnificence that is Mother Nature.
Selvatica is a Spanish word meaning “wild (of the jungle)”. At Selvatica Eco Retreat, we strive to create a safe space for our guests to acknowledge and unleash their wild side - and where better to do that than in the heart of the Costa Rican jungle? Because just like the depths of the jungle, we never know what we might discover when we dig down deep, observe in stillness, and let things BE.
Guapinol
Where raw jungle meets picturesque cow fields, all with magical views of the sea. A quick 20 minutes down the hill, Playas Bejuco and Esterillos Este boast consistent beach breaks all year long making this a hotspot for surfers at every level. These secluded beaches are ideal for never-ending beach walks and seashell observation or simply just relaxing with a good book under a coconut palm. 45 minutes in one direction, one can find themselves souvenir shopping in the bustling beach town of Jaco and to the south, the most popular National Park in Costa Rica, Manuel Antonio. Nearby attractions include a myriad of spectacular waterfall tours, cacao farms. Monkey mangrove tours, and opportunities for wildlife spotting along the whole way.
Guapinol
Where raw jungle meets picturesque cow fields, all with magical views of the sea. A quick 20 minutes down the hill, Playas Bejuco and Esterillos Este boast consistent beach breaks all year long making this a hotspot for surfers at every level. These secluded beaches are ideal for never-ending beach walks and seashell observation or simply just relaxing with a good book under a coconut palm. 45 minutes in one direction, one can find themselves souvenir shopping in the bustling beach town of Jaco and to the south, the most popular National Park in Costa Rica, Manuel Antonio. Nearby attractions include a myriad of spectacular waterfall tours, cacao farms. Monkey mangrove tours, and opportunities for wildlife spotting along the whole way.
Costa Rica
When I say Costa Rica, what comes to mind? Lush, green jungle and endless stretches of beach? Monkeys, toucans, and sloths? Or perhaps, the mightiest waterfall you’ve ever imagined? If you said any of these, you would be correct.
Costa Rica is home to over 500,000 different species which is over 5% of the world’s biodiversity thriving here in this tiny country. Here in Guapinol, our community has observed frequent visits from Capuchin monkeys and the rare Squirrel monkeys, white tailed deer, wild boar, different species of snakes and a plethora of insects you never knew existed. We have plenty of Coatis (pizotes), some Tayra sightings, and even the occasional sloth. We’ve even seen tracks of a jaguarundi! For bird lovers, we are frequented by plentiful: toucans, aracaris, scarlet macaws, motmots, herons, and oropendolas. It truly is a wildlife paradise - and the monkeys agree as they love eating from our many mango trees.
Costa Rica is a charming country where the locals are kind and friendly; a place where if you give a wave, you get a wave and a big smile. Here, the people practice a “pura vida'' lifestyle which literally translates to “pure life” and figuratively signifies a relaxed, slow-paced attitude with no worries and trust that everything will unfold accordingly. Tourists, expats and locals alike can use this easy phrase to greet one another, as a “thank you”, a well wish, or even as a quick exit during a misunderstanding. However with eco tourism booming in Costa Rica, it is likely your tour guides, shuttle drivers, hotel staff will be able to assist you in English, though Spanish is the official language.
Costa Rica
When I say Costa Rica, what comes to mind? Lush, green jungle and endless stretches of beach? Monkeys, toucans, and sloths? Or perhaps, the mightiest waterfall you’ve ever imagined? If you said any of these, you would be correct.
Costa Rica is home to over 500,000 different species which is over 5% of the world’s biodiversity thriving here in this tiny country. Here in Guapinol, our community has observed frequent visits from Capuchin monkeys and the rare Squirrel monkeys, white tailed deer, wild boar, different species of snakes and a plethora of insects you never knew existed. We have plenty of Coatis (pizotes), some Tayra sightings, and even the occasional sloth. We’ve even seen tracks of a jaguarundi! For bird lovers, we are frequented by plentiful: toucans, aracaris, scarlet macaws, motmots, herons, and oropendolas. It truly is a wildlife paradise - and the monkeys agree as they love eating from our many mango trees.
Costa Rica is a charming country where the locals are kind and friendly; a place where if you give a wave, you get a wave and a big smile. Here, the people practice a “pura vida'' lifestyle which literally translates to “pure life” and figuratively signifies a relaxed, slow-paced attitude with no worries and trust that everything will unfold accordingly. Tourists, expats and locals alike can use this easy phrase to greet one another, as a “thank you”, a well wish, or even as a quick exit during a misunderstanding. However with eco tourism booming in Costa Rica, it is likely your tour guides, shuttle drivers, hotel staff will be able to assist you in English, though Spanish is the official language.
