Costa Rica

Gracious family-friendly eco-resort overlooking two beaches from the hilly Peninsula Papagayo has recently reopened after a $35 million renovation. — Hideaway Report

Set in the mountains of Alajuela, this romantic inn doubles as a coffee plantation and offers tours of its 30-acre organic farm, processing plant, and roasting house. — Travel + Leisure

Hillside resort sloping down to a secluded beach near the port of Quepos. — Hideaway Report

12 teak-and-glass villas overlooking the Pacific from a private mountaintop jungle preserve. The glass-walled accommodations use a clever interplay of jungle, bamboo screens, and curtains. — Condé Nast Traveler

Swank nature-worshiping sleep in polished Papagayo with stylish architecture, two infinity pools and fresh food at three restaurants. — Jetsetter

Barefoot luxury abounds at this hip boutique hotel where an airy courtyard leads to a 45-meter pool lined with beach bungalows and modern rooms. — Fodor's

Located in Arenal Volcano National Park, Nayara Springs is a Costa Rican getaway that teems with tropical beauty and biodiversity. — Forbes Travel Guide

A romantic stay in a villa at a luxurious paradise on the Guanacaste coast, including breakfast. — Jetsetter

Located along the Santa Teresa shoreline, the resort has seven one-bedroom and three two-bedroom villas that are nestled amidst the jungle with an open-air living area. — Travel + Leisure

Drake Bay’s swankiest accommodations don’t come cheap, but they do come in a package deal. — Travel + Leisure

These 10 hillside cabinas are gorgeously outfitted inside – built with sustainably grown wood and recycled materials, and each with private terrace. — Lonely Planet

Just north of Tortuguero and right on the canal, this upscale lodge stands on nearly 50 acres of tropical forest and gardens. — Travel + Leisure

Originally owned by former President Rodrigo Carazo Odio, the Villa Blanca is shrouded by the dense cloud forest of the Los Angeles Private Biological Reserve. — Travel + Leisure

Perched on a sublime mountaintop overlooking rain forest and ocean, Luna Lodge is the quintessential yoga retreat, but its remoteness and proximity to wildlife are universally enjoyed. — Fodor's

If a long stretch of deserted beach is your idea of heaven, check out this idyllic lodge with two-story cabins set in an exquisite botanical garden. — Fodor's

A collection of lavish villas and hotel rooms spread over 300 acres near Playa Sámara, Hotel Punta Islita is a one-stop, high-end beach escape. — Travel + Leisure

Surrounded by the tranquility of a 500-acre jungle, you’ll salute the sun from the yoga deck, dine on delicious organic cuisine and soak in postcard-perfect panoramic views from all around the resort. — Mr & Mrs Smith

These rooms overlooking the misty forests of La Paz Waterfall Gardens seem like something out of the Lord of the Rings, with their curved, clay-stucco walls, hardwood floors, stone fireplaces, four-poster beds made of varnished logs, and grottolike bathrooms with private waterfalls. — Fodor's