Villa Lapas Jungle Village - Tárcoles

Set within a 500-hectare private rainforest reserve next to Carara National Park, Villa Lapas Jungle Village offers eco-tourism and wildlife encounters, including sightings of Scarlet Macaws.

Amenities & Recreation

Villa Lapas provides two outdoor swimming pools, a separate kids' pool, and a hot tub for relaxation. The hotel also has a games room with billiards and table tennis, plus hiking trails with five hanging bridges arranged through the Sky Way Tour. Guests can book massage services and explore the extensive gardens and riverside grounds.

Accommodations

The air-conditioned rooms at Hotel Villa Lapas come with cable TV, a ceiling fan, a safe, and a private bathroom with a shower and hairdryer. Family rooms offer queen-size beds that can accommodate up to four people, and some rooms overlook the gardens. Each room includes daily housekeeping and a laptop safe.

Dining & Services

Guests receive a complimentary breakfast each morning, and the on-site restaurant serves both local and international cuisine. The hotel also offers bar service, packed lunches for day trips, and room service during set hours. Candlelit dinners and romantic packages are available for couples through prior arrangement.

Location & Nearby Attractions

Villa Lapas Costa Rica lies just outside Carara National Park, a prime area for observing one of the few populations of Scarlet Macaws. The hotel is a 15-minute drive from Jaco Beach and 12 km from Herradura Beach, with Marina Los Sueños 11 miles away. Juan Santamaría International Airport is a one-hour drive from the property.

Family-Friendly Offerings

The hotel has a kids' pool and an indoor play area, plus a playground integrated into the garden grounds. Family rooms with two queen beds allow groups of up to four, and the 24-hour front desk can arrange hiking, canopy tours, and nature guides. Children can enjoy the games room and the river-view walking paths.

• Location: Next to Carara National Park, 15 min from Jaco Beach
• Rooms: Air-conditioned rooms with queen beds for families
• Dining: Complimentary breakfast and restaurant with local cuisine
• Activities: Sky Way Tour with hanging bridges, hiking, canopy tours
• Family: Kids' pool, playground, indoor play area, family rooms
• Wellness: Hot tub and massage services available on site