Golfo Dulce Retreat

Ask nicely, and the hosts might take you on a hidden trail to their private spring-fed waterfall—perfect for a cooling dip, utterly off-map, and all yours for a while. It’s like stumbling into your own secret rainforest paradise.

Arriving at Golfo Dulce Retreat feels like stepping into a dream—after a scenic boat ride across the calm, dolphin-dotted gulf, you're greeted at the shore by warm staff and a chorus of rainforest birds. Your luggage disappears quietly into the jungle as you’re guided along a leafy trail to your private cabina, where the forest brushes right up to your deck and the ocean hums in the distance.

Days fall into a blissful rhythm. Mornings begin with yoga or fresh fruit and strong Costa Rican coffee, followed by kayaking through mangroves, swimming alongside sea turtles, or hiking into the rainforest where scarlet macaws and monkeys keep you company. Afternoons are for hammock lounging, massages in the open-air pavilion, or chatting with fellow guests over a communal lunch made from local harvests.

Evenings are magical: candlelit dinners with ocean views, the jungle buzzing softly around you, and the kind of stillness that resets something deep inside. As you leave—by boat once more—you carry with you not just the scent of salt and green, but the rare feeling of being completely present in a place where rainforest and ocean exist in perfect harmony.