A Costa Rican Paradise, New Luxury Ski Hotels And Other Travel News |
To build Nekajui, the eighth Ritz-Carlton Reserve property and the first in Central America, the design team began with a simple principle: The land is the star. Set along 1,400 acres on Costa Rica’s Papagayo Peninsula, the resort blends seamlessly into the rugged topography and adheres to the region’s strict eco-conscious guidelines, including using reclaimed wood and stones. (The local monkey population agrees—but remember to keep the door to your balcony closed or you might have an unexpected guest.) Nekajui—which means “lush garden” in the indigenous Chorotega language—features 107 rooms, four pools, a spa, eight restaurants—and one hidden speakeasy (if you know to ask about it).
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