Name: La Anita Rainforest Ranch
Address: 500m Este de la Iglesia Católica, Aguas Claras De Upala, 21302, CR

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2026

Erika

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.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2026

Kathryn

Food was incredible and fresh. Entire experience was great - wish we could have stayed longer. Lots of bird and wildlife activity,

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2026

Karen

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!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Feb 2026

Shann

The staff was very friendly and helpful. The owner was interested and caring.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jan 2026

Angela

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jan 2026

Jeff

This place was amazing. The food was incredible. I highly recommend the chocolate tour. This is a very quiet spot. I will return.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jan 2026

Kay

Nice grounds

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jan 2026

Heather

Place was fabulous clean food is amazing the chocolate tour was more than we expected

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jan 2026

Lance

Facility is awesome, the staff are very friendly and the owner goes above and beyond

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jan 2026

Kay

Nice grounds and pretty nature walk.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jan 2026

Maya

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

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Dec 2025

Ram

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.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2025

Sherry

Amazing place!!! Amazing people. Highlight of our trip to Costa Rica.

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Feb 2025

Shawn

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jan 2025

Cameron

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

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2024

Natalya

Loved La Anita

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.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Mar 2024

Rick

Great accommodations!
The host was very personable and friendly.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2024

Pauline

Highlight of our Costa Rica trip!

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!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2024

Aissata

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.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

09 Feb 2024

Amy

The owner Pablo was an excellent host and the Chocolate Tour and tasting was phenomenal. Learned so much about cacao. Massage and meals were great too! Highly recommend LaAnita

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Feb 2024

BRIGITTE

I loved our cabin very much. My only suggestion would be to have mattress covers under the fitted sheets. Sleeping almost directly on a mattress is not very hygienic. There should be a barrier between the mattress and the fitted sheet that can be removed and sanitized.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jan 2024

Veronica

Too many great things to name! We absolutely loved it! If you’re wondering to book or not, definitely do it!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2024

Payton

Gorgeous and tranquil spot. 💗 Highly recommend and hope to be back!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Dec 2023

Sussie

Beautiful property and delicous meals!

10/10

Exceptional

22 Dec 2023

Christine

Authentic, beautiful place with charming hosts

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Dec 2023

David

Calm, cool perfection

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2023

Ben

A peaceful location and wonderful hospitality. Thank you Pablo and Anita!

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jan 2023

Lidia

Very unique place, the nicest staff and stunning property! I will be back.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Mar 2022

Terese

Wish we could have stayed longer than 3 nights here. This place is a wonderful representation of the nicest Costa Rican hospitality and dedication to the environment. Individual cottages are perfect, even with an occasional insect! Food was fresh and delicious. Best dark chocolate ever is made here.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2021

Verified traveler

What an amazing experience at La Anita Rainforest Ranch. My 18 year daughter and I stayed for three nights and wish we would have stayed longer. It was one of the best experiences of our two week trip to Costa Rica. Pablo, his family and staff went above and beyond to make our stay welcoming and comfortable. The cabins were beautifully rustic and had all the amenities we needed. The property is beautiful and Pablo was very helpful to set up activities for us during our stay. We went horseback riding through the rainforest with Edgar, who is a horse whisperer and it was incredible with spectacular views. Then we enjoyed a Caribbean cooking class with Araselli, who was a lovely person and makes fantastic food. The breakfasts and dinners at the lodge were delicious and we felt like part of the family by the end of our stay. We loved every minute of and would love to come for another visit. Highly recommend this place for a true local Costa Rican experience.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

the property is of off the grid! it was so peaceful and completely part of the nature. The drive was bit challenge but it was totally worth it. Excellent food and great relaxing activities. Massage settings are awesome (beautiful secluded outdoors) !

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2021

Verified traveler

We simply loved our stay at Ranch Anita! If you’re looking for a serene atmosphere to enjoy the sights and sounds of nature, this is the place. We enjoyed sitting on the front porch of our cabina taking in the beautiful surroundings. Our meals were delicious and the view from the dining area is beautiful. Pablo is a wonderful and welcoming host and a wealth of information about Costa Rica and sharing his passion for his ranch, the environment, his cacao plantation and the process of his chocolate production. Pablo and his wife Ana were so welcoming and a pleasure to meet. Our experience was excellent and we will visit again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2019

Rodger

Paulo, the owner, was very welcoming and accommodating. The activities he suggested were excellent. The food was very good. Our cabin accommodation was excellent and the grounds are expansive and beautifully landscaped. Some of the road to reach La Anita was very rough but the ride was worth it. We would highly recommend visiting La Anita Rainforest Ranch.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

Highly recommend visiting this beautiful place in Costa Rica. Took a little bit to get there from the airport but it was well worth it. Yes the road leading up to the ranch has major potholes but it was a lot of fun to drive on. Make sure you get an SUV if you can. Pablo was a wonderful host, I consider him a friend now after staying there for three nights. I got two wonderful massages from Sonia which were excellent. Pablo has two wonderful dogs that became my buddies. The food is fresh, the cacao tour was the bomb! make sure you take home lots of their delicious choc bars. Sad that mine is almost gone. We checked out a nearby hot spring/ mud bath which was a lot of fun. My favorite part of the ranch was lying in bed at night listening to all of the birds and rainforest critters around me. Very affordable place to vacation to. I guess my only complaint would be that there was no where to go after dinner to hang out other than your room and because the cabins are somewhat close to each other your neighbors could be disturbed if you talk a little loud. We are not generally early to bed people so that was a bit of a challenge. It was very quiet abd peaceful overall on the ranch and I didn’t see any children. Also next time I visit I will bring a couple extra towels, probably could’ve got some from the staff but didn’t want to bother them.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Dec 2018

Daniel

Four night at La Anita

While visiting Costa Rica, I wanted to stay a place that was rural, not a mega resort, had amenities, had charm, and was authentic to its surroundings, and at La Anita I found this. Anna and Pablo, the owners, were on hand and were very: welcoming, engaging, accommodating, and helpful. I regret that I didn't rent a 4x4, which I recommend, at the LIR, but the owners of La Anita arranged transportation and payment for me from LIR to La Anita, a day excursion to a national park, and then on to my next destination...The meals I ate at La Anita were delicious, organic, homemade, and genuine to Coast Rica. Being a solo traveler I also enjoyed that their dinning was semi-family style as it gave me a chance to converse with other guests. La Anita is a working cacao farm and offers a tour of its cacao production. This tour was absolutely worth it just for the chocolate tasting alone! Honestly, I also enjoyed just walking around the beautiful grounds.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Feb 2018

Robert

Exceptional small comfortable eco resort

If you are looking for a beautiful different experience you would love it. Only a few rooms, quiet , manicured grounds, impecible service. The owners Ana and Pablo are at the top of the hospitality industry. They make you feel like a guest in there home. Will help with any information , activities, anything. The food was so fresh and delicious. If you want a real costa rican stop, go here. Relaxing, hiking, beautiful country side. I cannot give it any higher reccomendation and i am premier
Member in hilton, hyatt, fairmont, and IHG. Get a four wheel drive , the road travelled to get to a great place is bumpy.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Feb 2018

Richard

Don't miss this one!

A fabulous location, engaging & mindful couple that manage it, charming accommodations & good food. Great value for the cost.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jan 2018

Lesley

Bird lovers paradise!

La Anita was easily the highlight of our trip to Costa Rica. Thank you Ana and Pablo for making our trip so memorable.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Nov 2017

Matt

Family

Absolutely loved our stay at La Anita. From the time we drove in to the minute we pulled out, Pablo and Anna made us feel like family. Such a beautiful property. The food was excellent and I was very happy to have stayed here

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2017

Verified traveler

La Anita

Amazing place to stay, our hosts were outstanding. We had a great time.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Mar 2017

Verified traveler

A jungle retreat with lavish views

If you enjoy a natural environment, beautiful views and genuine experience, I think you will be very happy at La Anita, The proprietors, Pablo and Anna, are wonderful guides and give essential insight into the property, history of the region and local activities.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Feb 2017

pura vida!

We wish we would have stayed longer!!

The food was fabulous!
It was so beautiful there and the owner was so nice and made our stay perfect!
I also had the best massage I've ever had!!
Thanks for your hospitality!!

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jan 2017

Mark

Tastes of the rain forest

Excellent place to stay
Clean, great services, friendly staff
Beautiful location and views
Great experience to learn and see a working cocoa farm

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jan 2017

Rebecca

Beautiful rainforest retreat

Beautiful grounds, charming cabins and Pablo and Ana are the best hosts.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Aug 2016

Scott

Amazing

My wife and I just got back from spending two days at this amazing location. We could not have been more impressed. Everything we did was fantastic. It was a bit difficult to get to but that made the experience even better. Pablo and Anna are the most wonderful and helpful owners I've ever come across and their entire staff was fantastic. If there was anything we wanted to do, such as a canopy tour, zip line or hike to a nearby waterfall Pablo arranged it for us, had lunches packed and even billed it to our room so that all we had to do was show up and enjoy. The food here was amazing. This is taking farm to table as far as the concept can possibly go. I could go on and on about how fantastic it is here.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2016

Carolyn

Great place to stay in Guanacaste!

My husband and I absolutely loved staying at La Anita Rainforest Ranch! We stayed for 2 nights and enjoyed the chocolate tour (which was very fun and informative, cost was $40 per person) and hiking on the property. Pablo and Ann were extremely organized and gracious hosts! They let us borrow boots for hiking and set us up with a tour guide to do a half day trip in the rainforest where we were able to see monkeys and go in natural hot springs. The food was delicious and the dessert always had chocolate in it! There are only 10 cabins on the property, so you really get to know the other people who are staying there as well. Be sure to FOLLOW THE MAP given by Pablo and Ann; we followed google and ended up on a road so bad we had to turn around. Their map brings you a much better way. We thought we would be \"roughing it\" a bit at this location, but we found the whole place to be extremely clean and comfortable!

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2016

Abby

A wonderful, authentic experience

Ana and Pablo have a piece of paradise in Costa Rica at La Anita Rainforest Ranch. The hotel and surrounding property is breathtakingly beautiful. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner served with organic food either grown on their own property or from the nearest local town. They help you set up varies activities with the locals or direct you to the nearest place that can serve your needs. Ana and Pablo treated us like family and made our experience genuine and better than I could have even imagined.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Feb 2016

hs

Beautiful cabins secluded in the mountains

The setting is breathtaking, with the volcanoes and rain forests surrounding you and gorgeous wildlife throughout. The hosts Ana and Pablo are incredible warm caring people who have unmatched hospitality. The tour of the chocolate plantation is a must - samples were delicious. Eat the food they prepare; it is fresh, tasty, and they can accommodate vegetarians. Most guests had rented a car because getting there requires some smaller gravel roads through tiny towns. The facilities are done with excellent taste, and there is wifi in the main cabin. Perfect getaway! We can't wait to come back! Gracias Ana y Pablo!

10/10

Exceptional

12 Feb 2016

Gladys & Miguel

Peaceful and beautiful place.

We truly enjoyed our stay at this gorgeous property with amazing views. We received a great service by the owners Pablo and Anita whom made us feel at home. The food was tasty and the chocolate tour was incredible. We recommend this place and looking forward to return someday.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Feb 2016

Victor

Authentic

If you are looking for an authentic Costa Rican experience, the La Anita Rainforest Ranch resort is the place to go. You are about 2 hours from Liberia in the Guanacaste region. If you like mountains, forests, rivers & wildlife, you will fall in love with the area! Catering to active couples who enjoy adventure tourism, the resort owners (and your gracious hosts) Pablo & Ana can suggest and arrange a wide variety of activities to customize your stay.

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