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Hacienda Pozo Azul
Rainforest serenity where natural hot springs, jungle trails, river adventures, and farm experiences come together in one unforgettable destination.
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Sarapiquí
Rainforest serenity where natural hot springs, jungle trails, river adventures, and farm experiences come together in one unforgettable destination.
Hacienda Pozo Azul is a remote eco-lodge and working farm nestled in the northern zone of Costa Rica, where adventure and sustainability converge in the heart of pristine rainforest. The property offers direct access to natural hot springs, jungle trails teeming with wildlife, and immersive experiences like chocolate tours and river activities that showcase the region's rich biodiversity. Its secluded location makes it an ideal base for travelers seeking authentic encounters with Costa Rica's cloud forest ecosystem, far from tourist crowds. Whether you're soaking in thermal pools, spotting howler monkeys, or learning about traditional farming practices, Hacienda Pozo Azul delivers an intimate connection to nature without sacrificing comfort.
Hacienda Pozo Azul is a sprawling 2,500-acre eco-adventure reserve centered on white-water rafting, canopy zip-lining, and horseback jungle trails along the Sarapiquí River, with on-site glamping accommodations in elevated canvas tents. The property operates as both a day-visit adventure hub and multi-day lodging destination, requiring advance reservations for structured tours but offering walk-in access to the riverside restaurant and farm grounds. Located 90 minutes north of San José, the hacienda combines high-adrenaline activities (Class II–III rapids, 325-meter zip-line, rappelling) with slower-paced wildlife viewing, farm tours, and jungle hiking across 10+ miles of trails.
Accessibility
Adventure activities (rafting, rappelling, zip-lining) have physical and fitness requirements that may exclude mobility-impaired visitors; farm tours and restaurant are accessible by standard vehicle.
Best Time to Visit
December through April (dry season) offers the most stable weather for multi-sport activities, clearer skies for photography, and optimal rafting conditions. May through November (green season) brings lush jungle canopy and fewer crowds, though afternoon rains are frequent.
What Changes Through The Year
Dry Season (Dec–Apr)
Clear mornings ideal for zip-lining and photography; river levels lower but still suitable for Class II–III rafting; trails drier with better hiking conditions.
Green Season (May–Nov)
Dense, vibrant canopy; higher river volumes offer stronger rapids; afternoon downpours common; wildlife activity increases; trails can be muddy and slippery.
Getting There
From San José, drive north via Route 27 toward San Miguel de Sarapiquí, then follow signs toward La Virgen and the Sarapiquí Valley. The property is approximately 90 minutes by car from San José; all primary highways are fully paved.
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Waterfalls
One of Costa Rica’s most famous eco-attractions, located in the cloud forest between Poás Volcano and Sarapiquí
Waterfalls
A dramatic 70-metre waterfall, tropical rainforest, wildlife, and swimming
Swimming
One of Costa Rica’s most beautiful Caribbean national parks
Waterfalls
Three-tier waterfall at the end of a jungle trail twenty minutes from the village
Viewpoints
One of the most dramatic and iconic highland regions
Living traditions near this place
🫘 Harvest Life
Pre-Columbian, toxic when raw, boiled for two hours — then it tastes faintly of chestnut
☕ Coffee & Cacao
The experience takes visitors through the entire cacao journey, combining cacao history, tropical ecology, and hands-on chocolate making.
☕ Coffee & Cacao
Distinctive agritourism combining organic coffee farm, boutique eco-lodge, and conservation initiative
♨️ Thermal Culture
The spring has been filling this pool since 1943 — the whole country knows it