Nayara Tented Camp (Guanacaste)

Nayara Tented Camp Guanacaste is a luxury glamping property set on the edge of the Rincón de la Vieja volcanic region in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. The camp occupies a stretch of secondary forest and open savanna at the foothills of Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park — one of Costa Rica's most active geothermal zones and a dramatic alternative to the Pacific beach resorts that dominate Guanacaste's tourism profile. The property is approximately 30 kilometers northeast of Liberia, accessible via a 4WD road from the Interamerican Highway. The surrounding landscape is defined by hot springs, bubbling mud pots, cascading waterfalls, and dense forest inhabited by howler monkeys, white-faced capuchins, peccaries, and an exceptional diversity of bird species including scarlet macaws and motmots. The accommodations consist of elevated safari-style canvas tents with timber floors, king-sized beds, climate control, and private outdoor decks. Each tent's signature feature is a private plunge pool positioned on the deck to allow soaking while looking out across the forest and volcanic landscape. Outdoor showers reinforce the immersive connection with the natural environment. A central open-air restaurant prepares meals using local Guanacastecan produce, emphasizing fresh tropical fruits, handmade corn tortillas, and wood-fired cooking techniques. Guided excursions into the national park form the heart of the guest experience: hiking trails lead to the active crater rim, bathing platforms sit at the Río Negro hot springs, and adrenaline activities include ziplining over the forest canopy, whitewater tubing, and horseback riding across volcanic savanna. The camp's deliberately small scale ensures a high guide-to-guest ratio and unhurried programming. Evening sessions include astronomy observations in Guanacaste's reliably clear dry-season skies and storytelling around fire pits about the Chorotega cultural heritage of northern Costa Rica.