Local botanicals, like essential oils made from the soothing juanilama plant, are also used at Nimbu Spa & Wellness. Set on a cliffside with one of the best views on the property, the 27,000-square-foot sanctuary is anchored by Latin America’s largest hydrotherapy pool, where I spend most of my time. Treehouse-style treatment cabanas overlook the Pacific, and even the cold plunges, hot tubs, steam rooms, and saunas come with a view. With an array of massages, body scrubs, and facials featuring clean beauty brand Ayuna, plus a poolside menu of lighter fare (think salads with chilled proteins and fresh juices), you could happily spend the entire afternoon here.

Those craving more action can book activities through Nekajui’s Explorers outfit. From the women-run surf school, SurfX, to aerial excursions through the 250-acre Palmares Preserve, there’s plenty to keep adrenaline seekers occupied.

While Costa Rica has long been known for its awe-inspiring adventures, it’s the quieter moments that truly define the stay: discovering a hidden cave on a morning walk or pausing to admire Fausto Pacheco’s paintings of idyllic farms, rural houses, and wild forests. In all its sophistication, Nekajui evokes a modern Arcadia—one where nature, culture, and comfort bloom in harmony.