A mountain retreat for family, garden dining, & gatherings beneath Mt. Chirripó.
Where days begin with cold-spring swims and fresh garden harvests, and evenings gather beneath the mountain stars.
Where nature sets the pace, and children rediscover the joy of unscripted play.
Tucked into the foothills of Mt. Chirripó, Kinkára combines 31 handcrafted Lotus Belle accommodations, an organic permaculture farm, cold mountain river pools, and an open-air timber pavilion designed for unhurried gatherings.
Mountain Air & River Dip
Cold-spring mountain swim, fresh local coffee, and sunrise mist rising through the valley.
Garden Harvest & River Play
Children picking sweet strawberries; parents reading beneath ancient mountain trees.
Garden Dinners & Stars
Communal dining prepared with fresh mountain ingredients beneath unpolluted night skies.
Where children run free and parents finally exhale.
Our family retreats are curated weeks of exploration: river bouldering, harvesting fresh food, horse rides along mountain trails, and shared family dinners.
- Lotus Belle canvas tents with plush mattresses & private garden decks
- Natural river pools, wildlife tracking, and creative outdoor craft
- Daily breakfasts & dinners prepared with fresh organic produce
Mountain dining prepared with fresh harvests from our organic gardens.
Open to retreat guests and valley visitors alike, our kitchen celebrates ingredients harvested from our permaculture gardens hours before service. Every meal honors fresh mountain gastronomy.
Lunch & Dinner
Daily Harvests
Permaculture Soil
- Seasonal weekly menu driven by daily garden harvests
- Botanical cocktails infused with herbs & native mountain fruits
- Open daily for lunch & dinner reservations
A fully appointed mountain venue for world-class facilitators.
When you host at Kinkára, your group receives complete exclusivity on the property. Our hospitality team handles all lodging logistics, chef-curated nutrition, and daily housekeeping, allowing you to focus 100% on your retreat experience.
(60+ Guests)
Teak Floor
Full Buyout
- Full commercial kitchen with custom dietary catering
- Dedicated event coordinator on-site 24/7
- Also welcoming intimate mountain weddings & private gatherings
Why Kinkára operates differently from a traditional hotel.
To protect the tranquility of this land and the quality of our gatherings, Kinkára does not operate as a revolving turnover hotel. We open our property exclusively for curated family retreats, private group buyouts, and table reservations at our organic restaurant.
This intentional rhythm allows our kitchen, our hospitality team, and our valley gardens to dedicate full presence and care to every guest on the mountain.
