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Aerial View of Rio Perdido, Costa Rica

Rio Perdido

B&B, Motel and Guesthouse
Volcanoes, Costa Rica

Rio Perdido stands out for its remote location and easy access to the little-visited Palo Verde National Park; one of the best wildlife and bird watching locations in Costa Rica.

Despite the rather industrial design, 30 forest bungalows offer a tasteful and comfortable base for guests.

The East bungalows have a terrace with a hammock and for those that can’t quite leave the mod-cons behind, you will find Wi-Fi, a TV and A/C. The 10 Centre Bungalows are the most recent addition. Much larger, they provide an elevated terrace with hammock, a spacious bathroom and outdoor copper showers.

Why we like Rio Perdido

For its remote location, incredible views, unspoilt environment and impressive thermal rivers.

Facilities

Swimming pool
Spa
Volcanic mud body-painting
Thermal rivers
Wi-Fi
Restaurant
Small gift shop

Activities

Rio Perdido hosts the mother of all canopy adventures. Several zip lines have been installed across the Rio Blanco Canyon to create adrenaline heaven. If you don’t have a head for heights, you will also find activities such as mountain biking, hiking and rafting. And should that still feel too much like hard work, there is a delightful swimming pool fed by thermal waters or indeed the beautiful thermal rivers themselves offer inviting pools for you to enjoy.

Rio Perdido, Liberia, Costa Rica

Rio Perdido, Liberia, Costa Rica

Rio Perdido, Liberia, Costa Rica

Rio Perdido, Liberia, Costa Rica

Rio Perdido, Liberia, Costa Rica

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Red eyed tree frog

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Common long beak dolphins in the sunset, Costa Rica

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Remote Hiking in Costa Rica

Unveiling some of the unknown highlights of Costa Rica, this itinerary takes in the cloud forests…

12 days from £2,925pp

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14 days from £2,250pp

Red eyed tree frog

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Highlights of Costa Rica

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14 days from £3,805pp

Common long beak dolphins in the sunset, Costa Rica

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Journey through Costa Rica & Nicaragua

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14 days from £3,600pp

Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica

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Places to stay

Every captivating tailor-made itinerary needs a perfect base. Our team has handpicked this collection of properties to give you luxury options in styles to suit any adventure.

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Pool, Nayara Tented Camp, Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica

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Wellness and Spa
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Rio Celeste Hideaway, Tenorio National Park, Costa Rica

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View of Arenal, Arenal Nayara, Arenal, Costa Rica

Origins Lodge

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With just six rooms and a three-bedroom villa,…

Views of Origins Lodge, Costa Rica

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Double Room, Nayara Springs, Arenal, Costa Rica

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We found it extremely helpful to visit the Steppes office and have a face to face discussion with James about what our requirements were for our adventures in Costa Rica. He really listened and made sure that the trip was tailored to our needs.

Destination: Costa Rica
Travel Expert: James

Great work from John. The additions of zip-lining and surfing lessons were exciting experiences that we would not have considered without his expert guidance.

Destination: Costa Rica
Travel Expert: John

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