Nayara Tented Camp: Arenal Volcano rainforest luxury tent palace with Aixa, private thermal mineral spring plunge pools, and sloth sanctuary

Perched majestically on a lush rainforest ridge directly facing the monumental cone of Arenal Volcano in La Fortuna, Costa Rica (surrounded by the resort’s private sloth sanctuary and secondary rainforest, just 2.5 hours from San José Juan Santamaría Airport and Liberia Daniel Oduber Airport), Nayara Tented Camp opened in 2019 as Central America’s premier ultra-luxury tented eco-lodge grand palace (part of Relais & Châteaux and the Nayara Resorts collection). Masterfully designed by luxury tent pioneers Luxury Frontiers, the 37-tent luxury haven is built on elevated timber stilts high in the jungle canopy. Featuring the acclaimed open-air dining institution Aixa, natural thermal mineral hot springs flowing through six landscaped pools, a private thermal plunge pool fed by volcanic hot springs in every single tent, and holistic rainforest wellness, this property is Costa Rica’s ultimate luxury grand palace.

Arrival introduces travelers to unvarnished Costa Rican biodiversity wonder and Arenal Volcano splendour: personal Naturalist Guides greet guests at the open-air arrival pavilion with sweeping views of the smoking volcano before transferring in electric open-air buggies across suspension footbridges to your private tent with thermal plunge pool, double daybeds, and chilled fresh passion fruit juice with warm yucca crisps and artisanal ceviche. Day-one logistics focus on coordinating bespoke Arenal adventure, wildlife, and volcanic pursuits: embarking on private guided sloth-spotting walks through the on-site sanctuary with over 15 resident two-toed and three-toed sloths (steps away), private guided canopy hiking along the Arenal hanging bridges and lava trail treks (10 minutes away), private canyoning and waterfall rappelling excursions (15 minutes away), swimming in the resort’s six cascading natural hot springs pools hidden in the rainforest, indulging in volcanic mud and coffee therapies at the open-air spa, sipping artisanal cocktails at the Swim-Up Bar, and reserving dinner at Aixa.

Palace living balances active Costa Rican rainforest expeditions with serene thermal wellness: The Open-Air Rainforest Spa features private luxury treatment pavilions nestled amidst rushing mountain streams, volcanic mineral hot spring plunge pools, and therapies utilizing organic Costa Rican volcanic clay, coffee beans, and cacao. Dining is an extraordinary Mediterranean-Costa Rican culinary summit: refined gastronomy at Aixa (featuring local sea bass, palm heart carpaccio, and South American Grand Crus), Asian-Latin fusion at Asia Luna, Italian cuisine at Amor Loco, and 24-hour in-tent royal dining.

Accommodations comprise 37 standalone luxury safari tents and multi-tent private family compounds styled in sustainable timber, canvas walls, four-poster canopy beds, and private furnished verandas with outdoor showers and private plunge pools fed by natural volcanic hot springs framing unobstructed views of Arenal Volcano ranging from 160 to 340 square metres. Each residence features dedicated 24-hour personal host service, plush king beds with custom linens, and open-air marble bathrooms with deep soaking bathtubs, embedded TV mirrors, and custom amenities.

Wilderness purists, volcano enthusiasts, and luxury travelers seeking Arenal Volcano views, private thermal plunge pools, and on-site sloth sanctuary in Costa Rica should book Nayara Tented Camp without hesitation. Grounded review consensus confirms legendary standing with a 5.0 out of 5 on Tripadvisor across 4,200 reviews and a 5.0 out of 5 on Google across 6,100 reviews.