Los Altos Resort

Twenty-one acres of Pacific coast rainforest, most of it left completely alone. Los Altos is a resort perched on a hillside just outside Manuel Antonio National Park, where the suites have floor-to-ceiling windows and wide balconies looking out over the canopy to the ocean. Rattan and palm frond details keep things tropical without tipping into tiki bar. The infinity pool and spa suit guests who plan to do absolutely nothing, and private beach access suits everyone else.

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