Bijagua sits in the foothills of the Tenorio Volcano, and this property is built into the gardens around it. The accommodation is a set of vintage bungalows, described by the owners as intentionally designed and surrounded by lush planting. The atmosphere is quiet and green rather than polished-hotel.

Breakfast is included and made with locally sourced ingredients. The page does not list lunch or dinner, so plan on eating in Bijagua or nearby. There is a pool on site, and cabins are spread through the grounds.

The main reason people stay is the location. Río Celeste waterfall, with its famous blue water, is the headline trip, and the national park is the surrounding attraction. Guests repeatedly report seeing more wildlife on the property than in the park itself, and the owners call it a birdwatchers' haven with nearly 500 species seen in and out of the grounds.

A guest review quoted on the page praises the food, service, advice, pool and cabins, and names Marci and her staff as the reason the stay worked. That is the level of operation: small, hands-on, personal.

What this is not: there is no fitness programme, no yoga, no martial arts and no structured retreat timetable on the page. It is a nature-focused B&B for people who want to hike, watch birds and be close to the volcano and the waterfall.

What's included

- Breakfast made with locally sourced ingredients - Stay in a vintage bungalow - Access to the gardens and pool - Wildlife and birdwatching around the property

What's not included

- Lunch and dinner - Flights and transport - Travel insurance - National park entry fees - Guided excursions