From Men's Health · Ben Court · · 1m
Playa Cativo Costa Rica Eco-Retreat
Active travelers find stress relief at Playa Cativo's remote Costa Rica eco-lodge.
In brief
Active travelers find stress relief at Playa Cativo's remote Costa Rica eco-lodge. Active travelers can reduce stress at Playa Cativo's remote Costa Rica eco-lodge through nature activities and fresh local food. Originally reported by Men's Health.
Playa Cativo Lodge
Playa Cativo Lodge is an 18-room boutique eco-lodge in remote southern Costa Rica accessible only by boat.
Morning Nature Exploration
Your morning alarm mixes monkey howls with bird trills while exploring 1,000 acres of rainforest for hummingbirds, giant blue butterflies, and scarlet macaws.
Rainforest Hikes
Longer hikes reveal white-faced monkeys, leaf-cutting ants, great curassows, and toucans in the 150-foot rainforest canopy.
Golfo Dulce Water Activities
Paddleboard and snorkel in the Golfo Dulce to spot dolphins, white tip sharks, rays, and coral outcrops with angel, trigger, and parrotfish.
Local Food Experience
Refuel on freshly caught tuna sashimi, grilled mahi, locally grown vegetables, and house-made sorbets or ice cream after hikes.
Sunset Relaxation
Sunsets over the Golfo Dulce provide calming mental relief and help travelers reach deep restful sleep.
What to remember
Active travelers can reduce stress at Playa Cativo's remote Costa Rica eco-lodge through nature activities and fresh local food.
