Arenal Volcano rising cloud-wreathed above the rainforest canopy of Costa Rica's La Fortuna region provides the organizing drama around which Nayara Tented Camp has arranged its thirty-five canvas-roofed pavilions — each one positioned on the hillside to hold that cone in view. The camp, which opened in 2019 as an extension of the broader Nayara resort complex, draws its formal language from the African safari lodge tradition while translating it into a Central American rainforest context, the tawny canvas tent skins and raw timber structural poles exchanging savanna dust for tropical green. Inside, the pavilions carry the atmosphere of a well-traveled naturalist's retreat rather than a glamping shorthand. Dark-stained hardwood floors run beneath four-poster beds draped in sheer white mosquito curtains, botanical-print wallpapers pressed against caramel-toned canvas walls, and tufted settees positioned at the foot of each bed. Woven rattan chair backs appear throughout — in the bedrooms and again in the open-sided restaurant, where unpeeled log columns support a slatted timber ceiling that diffuses light without closing the space off from the surrounding jungle. The infinity pool, finished in dark stone tile, curves around the forest edge at the property's upper terrace, its sight line directed squarely at Arenal's summit. Every design decision here subordinates itself to that single geographic fact.

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Nayara Tented Camp is perched on a clifftop with the vibrant rainforest below. Built on stilts to maximize stunning vistas and leave a minimal footprint, the camp offers couples a secluded and romantic experience or a fun and educational adventure for the whole family. Inspired by African safaris but conceived in the tropical Costa Rican rainforest, the tents blend sustainable luxury with a “Pura Vida” vibe. The camp is situated on what was once a barren cattle ranch. We planted thousands of trees and plants, restoring wildlife and transforming the landscape into a thriving ecosystem. Our luxurious mineral hot spring and outdoor showers under the stars provide unforgettable experiences for those who cherish self-care. It's a perfect place to reset and recharge, far from civilization and close to nature. Great sleep is aided by the calming sounds of the rainforest. The area is home to a diverse array of birds, wildlife, and a sloth sanctuary.