Woman petting a horse at Hacienda AltaGracia, Costa Rica

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Experiences at Hacienda AltaGracia

One-of-a-Kind Adventures

Located near one of only five “Blue Zones” worldwide, wherein populations live longer and healthier lives comparatively, a complete sense of well-being is found in the mountains surrounding Hacienda AltaGracia.

Woman on horseback at Hacienda AltaGracia

Woman holding coffee beans before roasting in Costa Rica

Set out across mountains, fields, farms and tree tops

A plethora of experiences await you on the property, but for those looking to venture further, there is much to explore with our naturalists throughout this biodiverse area.

El Rio

Discover ‘El Rio’ our resort playground: Interwoven with 5km of hiking trails, enjoy self-guided hikes, mindfulness experiences, nature walks or our river bath. Adventure pathways encourage guests to detour through unexpected obstacles inspired by the incredible natural surroundings, enhancing the fun of these trails and exciting guests of all ages.

Natural River Bath

Enjoy the fresh waters of the Calientillo River with our natural river bath, heated by a wood burning fire and surrounded by the scenic rainforest - the perfect finish to an exploratory hike along our trails.

Tree Climbing & Zip Lining

Climb 30m into the tallest trees of our secondary forest to reach a hidden tree net that serves as your canopy.

Horses at the Stables at Hacienda AltaGracia

Los Establos

Hacienda AltaGracia’s Los Establos are home to a variety of indigenous Costa Rican horses. Whether resting in Los Establos, trotting in the Picadero, or grazing in the fields surrounding Hacienda AltaGracia, our horses are cared for by a dedicated team of experienced caballistas, and we are proud to host exceptional facilities for our world-class equine program.

Talamancan Mountain Ride

Tour the Talamancan foothills on horseback with our interwoven resort trails, exploring the diverse topography Hacienda AltaGracia has to offer.

Saddle Room & Riding Ring

Whether you want to pass your time learning about the cabillista lifestyle, learning to ride at our Picadero or exploring our land and surrounding community, your equine adventure begins at Los Establos.

Kids helping process sugar cane at Don Nery's farm near the Hacienda AltaGracia, Costa Rica

Our Community

Courtesy of 7,000 coffee plants, Hacienda AltaGracia is effectively a working coffee plantation, and there is much to discover within our grounds and our rural community.

Coffee Tour & Tasting

In collaboration with Los Jilgueros, a local coffee cooperative in our neighboring village of Cedral, we harvest and roast the beans from our own coffee trees, serving the coffee to our guests. Guests may also visit Los Jilgueros to learn more about the process.

Don Nery's Trapiche & Farm

Visit the neighbouring farm of Don Nery and his wife Doña Yamilette, where you'll receive an immersive education on the local way of life. From extracting sugar cane to mastering the technique of homemade tortillas, a trip to Don Nery's never disappoints.

Traditional Costa Rican Kitchen

Immerse in Costa Rican cuisine and tradition with a cooking class developed from recipes passed down by generations and the fresh produce of our organic garden, located at the heart of our resort.

Travel Deeper

Atlantic-to-Pacific Experience

Hacienda AltaGracia turns the whole of Costa Rica into a playground for our guests by offering access to every corner of the country from our property's personal landing strip. Spend a day next to the Pacific Ocean, followed by a day on the Caribbean side. Few places in the world allow guests to touch two shores with such ease.