Name: Vida Aventura Ranch
Address: San Jorge De Bagaces, Mogote De Bagaces, 50403, CR

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2026

isabelle

We really enjoyed our stay! Jorge made sure we had a pleasant stay and the staff was really nice. The unit we had was basic but clean, of a good size and well equipped. The breakfast was excellent (you can choose from 3 options) and we also had dinner there twice (there is nothing around), which was also good and well priced. We enjoyed the walking trails. It was a very relaxing stay. Note that the road to get to the ranch is bad so you need a 4x4. Even though it was remote, it was a great base to visit Rincon de la Vieja. We are very happy with our stay overall.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2026

Theresa

I loved my stay there. I somehow thought that there were hot springs on the property which there are not. I tried to drive to them but it was quite a long drive and I took a wrong turn and then was not able to ultimately hit the hot springs before they closed. Aside from that I really enjoyed my stay and loved the property. I would totally go back.

Self

8/10

Excellent

25 Jun 2026

Emily

We booked our stay here thinking we would be at Rincon de la Vieja, however we ended up not going. The drive into the ranch is a good 30 minutes on gravel
roads, it’s beautiful but rough. We had a 4x4 and still felt it.
The ranch was nice. We booked a dome and it was nice. Different from living in urban areas. At night, it definitely gets dark. Bring playing cards or something to do. Once the sun sets, that’s it. We were the only ones staying, so we had the place to ourselves. We enjoyed the hot tub. The pool temperature was a bit too chilly for us, but they did have a water slide too. Jenny was our chef and she was awesome!
It was a good first stay but I wouldn’t stay again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2026

Ann Saskia

Everything was really nice and clean, good WiFi, cute dogs, and Connie was very welcoming. We were only not used to the noise of the windmills nearby.
And we really enjoyed the 20-30 minutes walk on the ranch owned trail while sunset.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2026

Mark

We only stayed one night when travelling through, but wished we would have had more time to enjoy the horse riding and ziplines. The dinner and breakfast was prepared for us by wonderful staff, and they catered for vegan, vegetarian and carnivores in our family group, including our 2-yr old grandson. We enjoyed the pool and waterslide during our brief stop, and enjoyed walking around the property with company from the very friendly (but not in your face!) dogs. The only very small thing is the wind turbines that made a small hum, but not enough to distract or keep us awake. The room was comfortable and had a small kitchen that would have worked well had we needed it. The road we took was very bumpy the last few miles, and we were glad we rented a 4-wheel truck rather than a regular car.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2026

Mark

It is hard to express truly how exceptional this place is. What makes it so special is the incredible customer service that all staff on the ranch provided.

The owner, Jorge, is a constant presence who continually went out of his way to ensure that my family of 4 with two children (ages 8 and 11) maximized our experience. We were able to chat with him several times. In those talks, we learned about Costa Rica in general as well as the more local region surrounding the ranch. He provided suggestions for places to eat while in Monteverde which turned out to be 10/10.

Given the remote area, it is best to eat breakfast and lunch at the ranch. The food is prepared specifically for you. Jorge will message you asking what you would like from the menu and it is made with care from the wonderful staff that work there, who are locals from the surrounding small towns. One of them even took the time to make a large grass cricket as a souvenir.

The ranch includes an extensive trail network for hiking or running which have numerous great lookouts overlooking the rolling hills of the area and volcanoes in the distant.

Also there is a swimming pool with a very fun - and fast - water slide. The hot tub and numerous hammocks were also well utilized.

Our family utilized the horseback riding that the ranch offers which was a fantastic experience. The horses are well looked after and are essentially free range across the vast ranch, sometimes walking up to your door.

10/10 location!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Apr 2026

Tania

The staff were super friendly and accommodating. The dome tent was amazing. We only stayed one night but it’s a great little getaway off the beaten path

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

20 Mar 2026

Chrisitne

The breakfast was prepared by a friendly staff. The room was clean. The management is uninterested. The pool is adequate yet shallow. The waterslide is a farce.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

17 Mar 2026

Svitlana

Great place to stay and enjoy the peacefulness. Incredible and thoughtful staff (Connie and her husband who are managing the property are the nicest people, who obviously love and enjoy what they do), unbelievable views, great like home-made food.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Mar 2026

Rebecca

The property is beautiful and the Dome room was really fun. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. We went horseback riding around the ranch which was fantastic. Definitely choose to eat dinner at the ranch. The price is good and food is tasty. I would definitely stay here again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Mar 2026

Daniel

Nil

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2026

Michael

The surrounding landscape and amenities were great, the dome tent that you can rent is awesome with a great view. The fact that it is far away from the touristy areas and still has ziplining/horseback riding/hiking/dining area make it a very good getaway.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

17 Feb 2026

Ryan

Beautiful property. Very kind staff and good cooks. Pool was better maintained than most in CR. Jorge was helpful, friendly, and fluent in english

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jan 2026

Andrew

Perfect. Only been in Costa Rica 2 days and to stay here sets the bar level very high if you like wilderness in a very homely, space-like environment!

10/10

Exceptional

21 Dec 2025

Rhonda

We stayed in the domes and it was an amazing time. Beautiful view, great breakfast, enjoyed all the wildlife in this secluded area.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Dec 2025

Stanislav

I enjoyed my stay at Vida Aventura Ranch. If I am back in the area, I would definitely stay there again.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Nov 2025

Sophie

Stunning location- you are surrounded by forest and pastures for the horses; very peaceful. The horseback riding is a must do. We rented the family suite and were impressed by the comfort it provided: complete kitchenette, comfortable beds. We enjoyed the pool and jacuzzi, great breakfast, and conversations with Jorge. Him and his team also helped with some car problems. Thank you for a wonderful stay!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2025

Christopher

Great place to enjoy the quiet. Jorge, the owner, is so kind and welcoming.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2025

Harold

We had a wonderful stay at Vida Aventura Ranch. We were the only visitors staying here at the time, which meant we had the pool and jacuzzi to ourselves.

The owner, Jorge, was very kind and we had

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

13 Apr 2025

Laurie

Not enough explanations and clarity on the distance from sites, information about National parks.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Mar 2025

James

Beautiful property- stayed 3 nights at a dome tent with my 7 year old- it was very modern and well equipped.

Staff are great and we enjoyed the zip lining and horseback rides while at the ranch. All were extremely convenient to book during our stay- available on an hours notice.

Food was excellent and traditional and the ladies in the kitchen working at the ranch were amazing.

If you are looking to do a horse back ride and zip line in Costa Rica I would highly recommend staying night or so and doing the activities while enjoying the property. It’s a better day than booking a tour from the coast if you have a car IMO, simply because you have more time to enjoy nature and generally more private zip lining and horseback riding so you could accomplish more.

Our stay was mid March 2025.

Activity prices were reasonable as was the stay.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

04 Mar 2025

DAVID

A quiet place to stay

Something to bear in mind about Vida Aventura ranch is that it is remote. A lovely place to stay if you want to go horse-riding, or want to get away from it all. Once the sun goes down and the restaurant closes, there isn’t anything else nearby.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2025

Dylan

Beautiful place, would highly recommend

We stayed 2 nights in the amazing dome room ! It is spacious and well furnished and has everything you need !
The view is brearhtaking with beautiful sunset in the evening !
Big property that offers some acitivities (zipline, horse riding and small hike) ; you will be welcomed by the owner that will do everything to make your stay even better.
Place is quite isolated, so they propose dîner and breakfast that really worth it and quite cheap for quality !

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2025

Sarah

Jorge made us feel right at home. The ranch is settled in gorgeous countryside. We did the zipline and horseback riding with awesome guides. The kitchen staff made us home cooked meals for an affordable price. Looking forward to staying again on our next trip to Costa Rica!

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

19 Jan 2025

Chris

I took the rating from expedia of 9.8 at face value , what a mistake. Hard to get to, no TV, no restaurant after 7, breakfast was served without asking what we wanted, and then told what we had to pay , all in all a terrible experience . should have had a rating of 3 or 4 at best

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Nov 2024

Erica

We stayed in the dome tent and it was amazing! We had a beautiful view when we woke up in the morning. There were showers and a mini fridge available too.

The food at the ranch is amazing! The cook is wonderful. The jacuzi, pool, and animals were also a great add on to a wonderful stay!

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2024

David

If you are looking to decompress, enjoy the natural beauty of a massive estate, and breath clean air - this place is the best!!! Jorge, the owner is a veteran of the tourism industry and is extremely knowledgeable about geography, history, pretty much everything Tico. The property has a few pools, a hiking trail, a water slide, horseback riding, zip lining, a jacuzzi, and more. Bring a yoga mat and a bathing suit.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2024

Holly

Vida Aventura Ranch was wonderful! It’s set back in beautiful rolling hills with a view of a volcano. I booked the last night of our trip there, before flying out of Liberia. After staying for the night, I wish that I booked more time.
They have horse back riding, zip lining, many trails, pools (including a water slide), and delicious food.
It is quiet, private, and relaxing. The staff are great. I would love to come back for a longer stay!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2024

Sharina

Beautiful place

Jorge was an amazing host. The environment was beautiful and peaceful. Was perfect for our family!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2024

Edwin B

Beautiful ranch

The owner and staff were incredibly helpful and friendly. We hiked on George‘s property and hiked in the national park. A beautiful ranch.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Nov 2023

Todd

Not the easiest place to get to, but well worth the drive. Muy tranquilo!

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2023

Samantha

Wonderful family stay

We had a great time staying the the Vida Aventura Ranch. Jorge was so welcoming and had great communication before our stay.
I would recommend a 4x4 getting to the ranch but it is totally worth the drive out to be in the true heart of Costa Rica.
My kiddos loved the pool with a slide and I enjoyed the jacuzzi.
The beds were the most comfortable we have stayed in during our 4 locations in CR.
I got my dates mixed up and thought we had an extra night, so we left the apartment a little late but Jorge was very accommodating. Then we had to deal with a flat tire and he was very understanding and even brought us out fresh papaya juice. I was so grateful for his patience.
Would highly recommend for families to stay in the large apartment with a full kitchen and a large bathroom.
We had a wonderful time and it started our stay in CR perfectly.
Pure vida

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2023

Juan

If you want to disconnect from noisy city, this is your place!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Feb 2023

Cyril

Great service

Rolando was a gracious and excellent host!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Linda

If you like an experience away from the turist attractions then you should definitely go here. It’s a simple but beautiful ranch. The owners and staff are very friendly. We had a nice horseback ride. They have the sweetest dogs that will welcome you ☺️

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

23 Mar 2026

julie

La cuisine etait parfaite pour cuisiner mais la piscine laissait a desirer. Les enfants ont adoré la glissade deau mais la 2ieme piscine et le spa netait pas ouvert et leau etait horrible. La piscine netait pas ouverte en tout temps comme nous laurions voulu, comme le matin a 9h00.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

13 Feb 2026

Jean-Pascal

Chambre correcte.
Petit déjeuner extra.
Le patron, Jorge est un sacré personnage.
Par contre, comme dans beaucoup de lodges il est normal de mettre le papier toilette dans une poubelle mais comme la chambre n'a pas été faite, deux jours de poubelle non vidée, ce n'est pas très hygiénique.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Jan 2026

CATHERINE

Superbe logement sous tente de luxe ,propre avec vue superbe
Personnel très aimable qui fait tout pour vous faire plaisir
Agréables piscines et jacuzzi
Proche du parc Rincón de la vieja

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2025

Yorleny

Descansar, pasear y disfrutar de la naturaleza

El lugar es bellísimo, las habitaciones super limpias, amplias, cómodas, las instalaciones son amplias y te permiten disfrutar en todo momento las vistas de la naturaleza, la atención es muy cálida, el personal es muy amable, y educado, lo hacen sentir a uno como en casa, la comida muy rica!! Los lugares para conocer gay variedad y muy accesibles. Fue un descanzo maravillo!!! Volveria otra vez 😃

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Feb 2025

Kevin

Le propriétaire est très accueillant. Il a bien pris soin de nous et nous a conseillé pour la suite de notre voyage. L'endroit est propre et les installations rendent le séjour agréable. Nous avons apprécié l'option de repas pour le souper et le déjeuner. Le seul point négatif est la route pour s'y rendre qui est cahoteuse et la distance pour les activités telles que le parc et les spas.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Apr 2024

rachel

L'endroit est très éloigné,prévoir en conséquence qu' il n' y a rien a moins de 40 minutes de route! Environnement magnifique,partout où l'on pose les yeux c' est beau! Jorge est très accueillant et souhaite vraiment que notre séjour soit agréable! Si vous souhaitez le calme et la nature,cet endroit vaut le détour! La balade de fin de journée a cheval avec la vue sur le volcan est a faire!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Nov 2020

Verified traveler

Schöne Anlage

Die Anlage der Unterkunft ist sehr schön. Wir haben von der Terrasse eine wunderschöne Aussicht gehabt und mehrmals Regenbögen gesehen. Das Zimmer ist zweckmäßig eingerichtet und recht groß. Wir hatten einen schönen Aufenthalt.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

Super expérience, site merveilleux et enchanteur. Wow, une belle découverte !

Partner