Located close to Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park, La Anita Rainforest Ranch provides a rooftop terrace, shopping on site, and a garden. Enjoy onsite activities like horseback riding, ecotours, and hiking/biking. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a business center.
Located in Guayabo, La Anita Rainforest Ranch is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park and Tenorio Volcano National Park. Miravalles Maze and Butterfly Garden Paraíso are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like horse riding. Visit our Guayabo travel guide
500m Este de la Iglesia Católica, Colonia Libertad de Aguas Claras, Guayabo, Guanacaste
What's nearby
La Catedral Waterfall
50 min drive - 22.6 km
Getting around
Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR)
123 min drive
Restaurants
cafe campesino
12 min walk
Soda y Marisqueria Rio Celeste
27 min drive
Mi Ventana
26 min drive
About this property
La Anita Rainforest Ranch
Lodge in the mountains
Located close to Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park, La Anita Rainforest Ranch provides a rooftop terrace, shopping on site, and a garden. Enjoy onsite activities like horseback riding, ecotours, and hiking/biking. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a business center.
You'll also find perks like:
Free self parking and extended parking
Full breakfast (surcharge), RV/bus/truck parking, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
Express check-out, luggage storage, and meeting rooms
Room features
All guestrooms at La Anita Rainforest Ranch offer thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities like safes and minibars.
Extra amenities include:
Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
Private yards, separate sitting areas, and refrigerators
How much does it cost to stay at La Anita Rainforest Ranch?
As of Oct 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at La Anita Rainforest Ranch on Oct 29, 2026 start from CA $128, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.
What time is check-in at La Anita Rainforest Ranch?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at La Anita Rainforest Ranch?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.
Does La Anita Rainforest Ranch provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A per vehicle, one-way fee applies.
Where is La Anita Rainforest Ranch located?
Situated in the mountains, this lodge is 19 mi (30.6 km) from Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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La Anita Rainforest Ranch Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Our stay at La Anita was the highlight of our two week trip traveling throughout Costa Rica. Pablo, the owner, is a superb and gracious host who pays the utmost attention to every minute detail. We were shown impeccable hospitality and made to feel welcomed and extremely comfortable. The chocolate tour was over the top!
Great accommodations!
The host was very personable and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Ram
Dec 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Pablo (the owner) had a great chocolate tour. He is an authority in the field and it was one of the best we have had in a long time. We came back with plenty of amazing chocolates as well.
THe stay was great, the property was beautiful and Ana and Pablo were amazing hosts. We stayed one night but had time to go on a hike and have a beautiful view at the top. Recommended for an adventure and immersion in nature.
The owners and staff were very accommodating and helpful. They have an excellent tour about their cacao production. The property is beautiful and well maintained.
Pablo and Ana have a fantastic setup
I cannot recommend it enough! Our only wish was that we stayed longer. The breakfast was phenomenal, the service was excellent. We had to leave early to catch a tour and they moved breakfast an hour ahead for us. We got in late and Pablo was up waiting for us and greeted us, gave us a tour, and just got to know us. We will absolutely be here again.
Only note: you do need 4WD to get here if it’s been raining, at least if you’re coming from Rincon
What an authentic and beautiful place with the most genteel, charming and gracious hosts! Several forest walking paths and an orange tree outside the cottage with a never-ending stream of varied bird life to watch. And chocolate factory on site - very interesting.
We had a fabulous two days at Finca La Anita. Pablo and Ana were fabulous hosts and we truly enjoyed learning from their knowledge of all things Costa Rican, especially the history and quality of chocolate and coffee. We stayed in cabin 8 which was comfortably rustic with a refrigerator. We found the temperature in mid Feb to be approx 10 degrees C cooler than the coast. Travel by SUV is best as the road is quite rough at times. The home cooked meals were authentic, yummy and filling. We loved both the peacefullness, the nature and the birds at Finca La Anita.
Many thanks Pablo and Ana, we are already looking forward to our next visit.
Staying at La Anita was an amazing experience for my mom and I. Pablo and Ana are amazing hosts who take a personal interest in all their guests. The food was delicious and the grounds of the ranch are beautifully taken care of. It was nice to stay in the jungle and feel disconnected but still stay in a clean and safe environment. Beware of the roads on the way to the ranch, they can be a bit challenging. And be careful to not accidentally let bugs in your room at night, shut the door quickly! Overall, we enjoyed La Anita very much and highly recommend it to others.
Staying at La Anita Rainforest Ranch was the highlight of our trip to Costa Rica. We stayed for three nights and had an incredible experience. The hospitality of Pablo and Anna are unmatched; we felt so welcome and taken care of during our stay. The food was phenomenal, with a menu of fresh local foods that changed daily. Everything was very clean and taken care of. The property offers plenty to explore, and the lack of WiFi in the cabins makes it easy to unplug and enjoy the company of your companions. We HIGHLY reccomend the cacao tour- it was very informative and changed our perspective on chocolate and the industry at large.
The ranch will forever hold a special place in our hearts!
This place is perfection in so many ways: the grounds are impeccable and just like you see them in the pictures. Few, if any, mosquitos. Cool high elevation air. The cabins are large, quiet, private and have mini refrigerators along with quiet surroundings and great privacy.
Above all, owner/operator Pablo is charming, nice, attentive, but also lets you have your space. Everything you ask for, you get that same day! For example, our shower head was broken, but still just fine. It was fixed by the time we got back from hiking that afternoon!
There were hammocks and comfortable chairs on the private deck of the huts.
Just a very quiet, calm, familial stay in what felt like a very upscale resort. Pablo made it feel like we were staying with a friend of the family!
This place is very highly recommended and could be a relaxing destination of its own. Just know that it is almost two hours to the Rincon de la Viejo national parks; but very well worth it (beautiful drive too).
Dinner is at 6 pm. (traditional Costa Rican food: some veggies, some potatoes or rice, and some meat - ask ahead of time if you have other desires). A very fulfilling breakfast is served around 7.30.
Upon request or if time allows; see the on-site chocolate factory! Don't miss the cocoa nibs for breakfast or in the nice store! Enjoy.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Kathryn
Mar 30, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Food was incredible and fresh. Entire experience was great - wish we could have stayed longer. Lots of bird and wildlife activity,
This was a great place to truly experience the beauty of this part of Costa Rica. It is a long drive and one must be careful to take the right roads but we had a great experience and wish we could have stayed longer.
Staff was great. Dinner was amazing, sea bass with homemade pesto. Room was nice with comfortable bed. It was just late by the time we got our car rental. The road getting there is tough. Be prepared for a bumpy ride. Owner is kind and told us about the chocolate production on premises.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Payton
Jan 4, 2024
Gorgeous and tranquil spot. 💗 Highly recommend and hope to be back!