Kinkara Luxury Retreat – Santa Elena, Costa Rica
Tucked away at the foot of Mt. Chirripó in Costa Rica’s biodiverse Southern Zone, Kinkara is an experiential luxury retreat perfect for one-of-a-kind activities, personal relaxation and collective group experiences.
Whether jungle bathing at the waterfall, savoring exquisite earth-to-plate cuisine or developing your yoga practice, at Kinkara we promise moments of self-discovery, a path to renewed ideas and unmatched quality time with nature.
Jumpstart your morning or sink into relaxation after a day outdoors in our spa-inspired Bath Houses. Featuring oversized vanities, fluffy organic cotton bath towels, all-natural amenities and powerful hot rainfall showers with windows into the rainforest, these impeccably maintained facilities are an unexpected highlight of the Kinkara experience.
We take a playful and healing approach to our cuisine, experimenting with new flavors and restorative ingredients sourced from our land.
Working with hand-picked produce from our Mandala Garden, our award-winning and published chef creates a thoroughly nourishing dining experience tailored to each of our guests.
From family-style feasting to tasting menus that pay homage to Mesoamerican cuisine, prepare to savor our natural bounty in all its colorful, curative glory.
With a multitude of activities on our 800-acre property and some of Costa Rica’s most impressive natural wonders on our doorstep, we offer all kinds of guided adventures to enjoy during your stay.
From waterfall hikes and surf lessons, to experiences that help you connect a little more with yourself and surroundings, allow us to plan your ideal immersive stay, combining the best of our signature experiences, day tours and wellness offerings.
Kinkara Luxury Retreat Tents:
Slumber to the enchanting sounds of Mother Nature in our premium tent accommodations designed for deep dreaming. Our spacious tents are fully furnished and equipped with an extensive list of amenities including solar-powered lighting, soft robes, USB charging pods, Wi-Fi and spring water service.
With netted windows for airflow and thick organic cotton linens, snuggle up for a night of truly reparative sleep.
Kinkara Activities:
Kinkara Signature Experiences: |
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| River Hike Hike a scenic vein from the “Land of Eternal Waters” through the forests of Kinkara. Clamber over boulders and paddle through shallows as you splash your way down to our peaceful waterfall for a purifying dip in its pristine plunge pool. |
| San Jose Permaculture Tour Dive into the heart of Pachamama and learn how to work hand in hand with Mother Nature to reach a sense of purpose and abundance. Explore the inspiring principles of permaculture as you taste and smell your way through our multiple farm projects. |
| Mountain Biking Pedal up into our surrounding hills on an exhilarating bike ride bringing you into nature and the heart of our Food Forest. You’ll ride on unique single track trails and routes that are customizable for any level of experience. Exploration awaits! |
| Temazcal-Inspired Sweat Ceremony Gather shoulder-to-shoulder around the hot volcanic rocks of our sweat lodge for a curative ceremony of song and steam. Experienced over multiple hours, we invite you to set an intention then surrender to the darkness and the healing power of ancient Mesoamerican wisdom. |
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