Nantipa, Santa Teresa, Costa Rica

Nantipa redefines the concept of Costa Rican luxury with sustainable practices and lashings of local talent integrated into all phases of its design. Each of the property’s structures are reminiscent of indigenous huts, a nod to the heritage of this upscale gem. Fifteen secluded guest bungalows and suites are scattered across nearly six acres of raw nature and ocean landscapes. Kick back in your room’s patio hammock, take a dip in your own plunge pool, or wash away the sand in the outdoor shower. Every stay comes complete with the technological luxuries you’ve come to expect too, which can be easy to forget when you’re immersed in a lush guest room surrounded by flora, perfectly placed to preserve privacy. If you're feeling adventurous, the resort can coordinate horseback riding, surfing lessons, zip line tours, hikes throughout the surrounding jungle, and more. Nantipa is restorative travel at its best and for the ultimate in self-care, opt for their wellness experience where you’re promised to “transcend to a more radiant realm of being.”

Nantipa has taken painstaking steps to balance luxury with environmental protection: waste water is processed in a state-of-the-art treatment plant used to irrigate the Nantipa gardens, solar water heaters equip each room, and energy sensors are installed throughout to reduce waste. Even the take-out meals are packaged in biodegradable containers without a single plastic straw in sight.