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A hand-tiled pool and lush courtyard sit
at the heart of luxury surf hotel Sendero
Soft lighting illuminates the
rooftop bar at Silvestre Nosara
The restaurant at Sendero reflects the local hacienda
style with exposed ceiling beams and fluted details
The West Bungalows at Río Perdido feature a
palette of teak hardwood and quarried stone
overhangs, floor-to-ceiling windows, and
outdoor showers integrate the inside with
the out. " From the beginning, our vision has
been rooted in sustainability, guided by the
beauty of our location near the Playa Guiones
nature reserve, " says Sendero cofounder Sarah
Kosterlitz. This commitment is evident in the
hotel's operations, where rainwater is reused,
solar panels power the property, and the
landscape is designed around native species
" most notably reflected by the mature tree that
stands in the hotel's bar and up through the
restaurant's ceiling, " says cofounder Stefanie
Tannenbaum, " which was designed not to
disturb the tree or bird nests that reside there. "
Silvestre Nosara Hotel & Residences
Down the road from Sendero, Silvestre Nosara
Hotel & Residences offers a residential-style
experience with nine accommodations. The
design, led by Costa Rican firms Salagnac
Arquitectos and Cola Blanca Studio, reflects
the landscape through local materials like
Tempisque limestone and guanacaste wood,
paired with bespoke furniture such as coffee
tables made from petrified wood. " Building in
this environment required careful planning
to minimize environmental impact while
maintaining luxury, " says Ilya Korolev,
cofounder and design lead of Silvestre
Nosara. " Sourcing materials was difficult, so
we chose durable, natural ones suited to the
coastal climate and implemented energyefficient
systems [and] wastewater treatment
for irrigation. " The design " invites guests to
immerse themselves in the natural beauty and
serenity of Nosara, " says Korolev. " It's about
creating a retreat where luxury, comfort, and
the natural world coalesce to rejuvenate the
spirit and inspire a sense of inner peace. "
Río Perdido Hotel & Thermal River
Further north in Guanacaste, Río Perdido
Hotel & Thermal River has unveiled eight
new bungalows designed by Studio Saxe,
which join the property's 30 existing
accommodations. Interiors by Dania Saragovia
draw from the surrounding area, with locally
sourced teak, stone, and copper accents
making up the material palette. " We want our
guests to experience passive wellness, [where
they achieve] a tangible improvement in their
lives by being in the setting, even if wellness
is not something they are searching for, " says
Río Perdido cofounder Gabriel Saragovia.
The property adheres to a Zero Land
Movement policy, meaning the bungalows
are built to fit the natural topography without
altering the land. Water treatment systems
are designed to minimize energy use, relying
on gravity to reduce the need for electric
pumping. Triple valves provide water to the
bungalow tubs directly sourced from a thermal
well that taps into a deep volcanic vein.
Because of its integration into the
environment, the buildings are " totally
enveloped by the forest, " Saragovia adds. " Our
efforts are rewarded in a way that we can see,
hear, and feel any day, at any time. " hd
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