Mountain valley and arrival at Kinkára Sanctuary

9°18'N 83°38'W • SANTA ELENA, PÉREZ ZELEDÓN

Contact & Mountain Logistics

Nestled across 250-acre mountain grounds in the tranquil foothills of Mt. Chirripó, Kinkára is a private reserve, farm-to-table culinary destination, and retreat sanctuary. Connect with our dedicated hosts for seamless arrival coordination, table reservations, and private buyout inquiries.

The Three Doorways

Three Ways to Connect with Kinkára

Whether planning your mountain stay, reserving a table at Casa Bulú, or coordinating a 100% exclusive retreat buyout.

Lotus Belle accommodations and sanctuary grounds at Kinkára
Concierge
Available 7 Days · 07:00 – 21:00

General Inquiries & Concierge

Direct line to our on-site team for travel planning, weather updates, arrival logistics, and general sanctuary guidance.

Casa Bulú farm-to-table banquet and mountain dining
Restaurant
Open Daily · Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Casa Bulú Table Reservations

Reserve lunch or dinner at our open-air mountain table and communicate dietary preferences in advance.

The Journey to Kinkára · Valley Navigation

Arriving in the Chirripó Valley

Located in Santa Elena de Pérez Zeledón at 850m elevation, Kinkára is accessible via scenic overland highway or direct domestic charter flight.

By Road (SJO) ~3.5 hrs

San José to San Isidro

Scenic drive via Route 2 over the Cerro de la Muerte mountain pass (3,451m) into San Isidro de El General, followed by a short valley ascent to Santa Elena.

Domestic Flight 35 mins

Direct Flight to Kinkára Airstrip

35-minute private charter flight from SJO landing directly on Kinkára’s on-property airstrip, with zero ground transfer required.

Physical Landmark & Location

Kinkara Luxury Retreat, Santa Elena, Pérez Zeledón, Costa Rica. Coordinates: 9.3639° N, 83.6253° W.