“Thanks for the beautiful basket of fruits in both of our rooms - that certainly was a delicious treat!”

-Jim Carolyn & Cheri Johnson

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About Us

Welcome to Villa Lapas!

Rainforest Hotel Villa Lapas is an eco-resort, all-inclusive hotel located in the Pacific rainforest of Costa Rica. For more than 10 years, we have become one of Costa Rica's top tourist choices, becoming a favorite of birdwatchers, environmentally conscious tourists and nature lovers worldwide.

Our eco-friendly hotel structure features 55 rooms, surrounded by lush tropical gardens sitting in the midst of a private 500 acre jungle reserve, with a beautiful river flowing alongside the resort complex. The colonial-style Santa Lucía town that is located at Villa Lapas offers restaurant, church, souvenir shop and many other services in a lovely, quaint atmosphere that becomes one with the natural environment.

The Villa Lapas purpose is that of offering a vacation destination that offers both foreign and national tourists a wide scope of Costa Rica's major environmental attractions, while being strategically near some of the most colorful, bustling beaches, national parks and picturesque towns of the country just minutes away. We are 45 miles (80 kms) away from San José, Costa Rica's capitol city, and a mere 38 miles (60 kms) from the Juan Santamaría Internacional Airport. We feature easy access from many other points within the country.

Located between two natural eco-systems

Our close proximity to the Carara National Reserve, the Tárcoles river and our own private reserve allows us the singular luxury of offering you the unique comparison of two different ecosystems, two different climates and many singular species of birds and animals not available anywhere else! Over 400 species of birds await the birdwatching connoisseur, as well as other exotic animals like the poison dart frog, deers, jaguars, wildpigs, lizards, monkeys (spider monkey and congo), among other jungle creatures.

A friendly, relaxing atmosphere

Once you arrive at Villa Lapas, you will begin to get immersed in a lush paradise out of your wildest dreams, where fly-over parrots wake you up and there is plenty of activities to do, like our SkyWay and Canopy Tour, not to mention our Rainforest Safari Tours where we go deep into the heart of the jungle. All of this with the quality of service and attention you've come to expect from a first-class, friendly staff. Plus, all our guests benefit from our "All Inclusive" program - All meals and drinks are on us at no extra charge! (Restrictions apply).

We thank you for your interest on the Villa Lapas Resort, and hope to count you as a guest soon.

More Exciting Tours at Villa Lapas

Skyway Tour

Experience the raw power of the rainforest through our SkyWay walking tour. Of 1.5 miles (2.5 km) in length, this all-ages tour lets you observe a wide array of exotic flora and wildlife firsthand. Make yourself one with the jungle! Read more...

Canopy Tour

Fly over the rainforest! Let your adrenaline flow while you zip through the jungle suspended by a canopy. It is natural fun for all ages! Read more...

Birdwatching Tours

Villa Lapas is the place to be for serious birdwatchers all over the world. More than 400 species of exotic birds await you! Witness unique species on their natural habitat, like the scarlet macaw, toucans,antshrikes and many others.Read more...