Name: La Anita Rainforest Ranch
Address: 500m Este de la Iglesia Católica, Rincon de la Vieja, Rincon de la Vieja, Rincon de la Vieja, 21302, Costa Rica
Rating: 9.8

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La Anita Rainforest Ranch

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

Welcome to Chocolate University—where the only exams are taste tests, and the coursework is delicious. We signed up expecting to learn a thing or two about cocoa. What we got was a full-on love affair with the fine art of chocolate making. No students have ever been more excited for “homework.”

First, let’s talk about the hosts Pablo and Ana — charming doesn’t even begin to cover it. Knowledgeable, warm, and genuinely passionate about both the art of chocolate and the beauty of the surrounding rainforest, our hosts made every moment feel special. It was like having Willy Wonka as a personal guide. Pablo actually knows everything—and I mean everything—about the history of chocolate and the local ecosystem.

The campus is a paradise of indulgence. The drive there and surrounding National Parks provide Indiana Jones style adventures, so be sure to hire an automatic 4x4. The cabins: cool, comfortable and clean were surrounded by the most impeccably maintained ranch land. Every morning, we wake up to the sound of birds and rustling leaves. The ranch has old growth rain forest trails, streams, waterfalls, spectacular hilltop views of the tropical tree canopy and the surrounding mountains. Everything is here to escape from stress, including a discreetly hidden yoga platform.

Meals are served overlooking a private lake. Bring binoculars to view the many birds seen settling at dusk. Eating the best chocolate in the world, it’s hard to focus on anything else but the food was delicious and fine wine and beers were available.

Graduating with a degree from Chocolate University means one thing: You’re officially a connoisseur of life’s finest edible creation.  A+—would recommend to anyone!

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.

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

La Anita Ranch is the most wonderful place. The property is breathtaking, with beautiful paths to explore and a small watercourse running through it. The cabins are comfortable and we enjoyed time sitting on our deck listening to the birds or the rain. The cacao tour was fascinating and the quality and price of the cacao and chocolate I bought were amazing. The owners Pablo and Ana are beautiful, soulful people whose care and support of this land and their community are evident in all they do. All of the staff are respectful, warm, and dedicated to ensuring the guests have everything they need. The food was healthy and delicious.

While at the ranch Pablo and Ana will connect guests with local experiences. We went on a horseback ride and took a local cooking class. Both were once in a lifetime type experiences. 

Anyone wanting to experience the rainforest and Costa Rican culture will be delighted to stay here. My week there was a profoundly beautiful experience that exceeded all my expectations.

We couldn’t have asked for a better experience at La Anita Rainforest Ranch. It was the most personalized experience we’ve ever had. The owners, Pablo and Anna, made us feel like their favorite guests. They extended this warmth to all three couples in our party. We enjoyed homemade meals and freshly squeezed juice at every meal. The chocolate tour led by Pablo, featuring Premium Upala Dark Chocolate, was both informative and fascinating. We will undoubtedly stay here again. The cabins are charming, and the jungle surrounds you, adding to the enchantment.

La Anitas is located at the most  beautiful location in the rainforest with the best hosts and staff that made us feel at home right away. The houses are clean and comfortable with good facilities. The chocolate tour with Pablo was one of the highlights of our stay. He has so much knowledge about what he does, and is an excellent guide(we also got to taste a lot of different chocolate on the tour!).                    I highly recommend spending a few days at this place!

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.

You'll be forgiven if upon arrival at La Anita Ranch you feel like you stumbled onto the movie set of "The Bridge on the River Kwai" - only much, much nicer. The lush tropical vegetation stands against a background of hazy mountains and volcanoes. The bungalows on stilts are tastefully done and comfortable. Due to the ranch's isolated location, do opt for a meal plan. The food features classic Costa Rican cuisine. The staff are all lovely people, eager to help and make your stay as pleasant as possible. And the hosts/owners, Pablo and Ana treat you like family. I particularly enjoyed long conversations with Pablo over world and Costa Rican events and culture. His high education and being well informed make for lively debate. You can take short jungle hikes on the grounds or just lounge in the common area. One can choose one of three activities that are included: 1) horseback riding at a nearby ranch; 2) a massage; 3) Caribbean cooking lessons. Pablo also offers a highly informative presentation on cacao and chocolate. He and his wife run a chocolate-making operation on site. My wife and daughter found the horse riding fun; I opted for the massage by their on-site professionally trained masseuse. 

La Anita is not a "luxury" resort. One drives many miles on bad roads to access it. The few shops and restaurants in the very rural area are tiny, distant and few and far between. The lodgings have no a/c. The only wi-fi is in the common area, a few minutes walk from the bungalows. Cell phone service is accessed only via the wi-fi. You must park your car well away from the bungalows and lug your luggage on foot.

Visit La Anita to get away from it all and spend a lot of time cut off from the digital world, sit in the rocker on your porch engaging in conversation with your travel mates, or just stare at the rich nature lost in your thoughts.

Great accommodations! The host was very personable and friendly.

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Sweetest Education You’ll Ever Get!

Magical experience

An Unforgettable Stay at La Anita Ranch: Personalized Hospitality and Jungle Charm

The best chocolate tour!

Loved La Anita

Great Place to Get Away from It all

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!

Highlight of our Costa Rica trip!

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.

Calm, cool perfection

A wonderful place, tranquil and welcoming. The setting is beautiful and the hosts first class. The chocolate ‘tour’ is very interesting and the chocolate very very nice indeed. There are some fabulous walks on the finca and plenty of wildlife to keep you occupied for a day. The accommodation is very good and everything is well appointed. The food is also rather good and highly recommended.

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