Title: The Tapir Shangr-la Ranch - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6352338&destination=San+Rafael+de+Guatuso%2C+Alajuela+Province%2C+Costa+Rica&selected=45492584&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Tapir Shangr-la Ranch Mountain adventures await at The Tapir Shangr-la Ranch with scenic hiking trails, biking paths, and horseback riding opportunities for nature lovers ## Photo gallery for The Tapir Shangr-la Ranch ![Front of property - The Tapir Shangr-la Ranch (San Rafael de Guatuso)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45500000/45492600/45492584/1a99be9d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Garden - The Tapir Shangr-la Ranch (San Rafael de Guatuso)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45500000/45492600/45492584/49ef27e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Horseback riding - The Tapir Shangr-la Ranch (San Rafael de Guatuso)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45500000/45492600/45492584/77f2221b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Travelers discover true mountain living at The Tapir Shangr-la Ranch, where outdoor adventures are daily. Hikers, cyclists, and equestrians find perfect trails through stunning landscapes. 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[Visit our San Rafael de Guatuso travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Rafael-De-Guatuso.dx6352338) [View more Ranches in San Rafael de Guatuso](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Rafael-De-Guatuso-Ranches.d6352338-aaRanches.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C10.69900%2C-84.95100&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=-w4rvPxnwZ2e1eh2uuuucz8ozfc=) La Paz, San Rafael de Guatuso, Alajuela ### What's nearby - ![Tenorio Volcano National Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634966138790/8d013233-4a05-4853-acaa-f9fa9e78e1f0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Tenorio Volcano National Park 24 min drive \- 11.2 km - Peace Tree 7 min drive \- 3.5 km - El Pilon Station 15 min drive \- 6.7 km - Tapir Valley Nature Reserve 27 min drive \- 10.5 km ### Getting around - La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) 99 min drive ### Restaurants - Tapirus Paradise 12 min drive - Blue River Brewery 29 min drive - Kantala 12 min drive - Pizza Olivera Bar y Restaurante 17 min drive - La Jarra 18 min drive ## About this property ### The Tapir Shangr-la Ranch Ranch in the mountains The Tapir Shangr-la Ranch provides an outdoor entertainment area and more. 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