Rio Perdido Hotel & Thermal River - Fortuna

4-star eco-adventure resort on a private thermal river in Costa Rica

Bungalows

Rio Perdido Hotel offers 38 individual bungalows set within 1500 acres of protected forest. The East category sits closest to the thermal river, the Center category features outdoor double showers, and the West category includes private thermal soaking tubs. Floor-to-ceiling windows and private balconies allow direct views of the surrounding dwarf forest ecosystem.

Activities & Adventure

Hotel Rio Perdido operates 11 mile of marked hiking trails through a dwarf forest ecosystem and a thermal river canyon. Guided zip lining on five carbon-fiber lines, a Tarzan swing, and white-water tubing are available on-site. Daily complimentary activities include yoga, a guided sunrise hike, a coffee-making class, and a mixology class.

Dining

The on-site restaurant serves regional cuisine with vegetables and herbs grown in the hotel's own garden. Breakfast is complimentary continental style, and dinner menus include Costa Rican specialties such as gallos and Caribbean ceviche. The Canyon Bar offers a separate lunch menu and handcrafted cocktails, with 13% sales tax and 10% service charge added to checks.

Thermal River & Wellness

A natural thermal river runs through the property, maintaining a temperature of approximately 95°F across multiple hot-spring pools. Three outdoor pools offer different temperatures, including a swim-up bar pool and a cold plunge pool. The spa provides massages, facials, and sound baths in open-air huts, with treatments using local natural resources.

Location

Rio Perdido Costa Rica is a 45-minute drive from Daniel Oduber International Airport and 12 miles from Miravalles Volcano. Guests can reach Llanos del Cortés Waterfalls and Rincon de la Vieja National Park within a short drive. Liberia City Centre is 50 minutes away by car.

• Location: 45 min from Liberia airport, near Miravalles Volcano
• Rooms: 38 bungalows with thermal river access and outdoor showers
• Dining: Award-winning restaurant with garden-to-table cuisine
• Wellness: Thermal river, three temperature-controlled pools, open-air spa
• Activities: Zip lining, white-water tubing, 11 mile hiking trails, yoga, coffee class
• Ideal for: Nature enthusiasts, couples, adventure seekers