La Anita Rainforest Ranch

I flew into Liberia and took the 90 minute drive to the property. I stayed in one of the recently built, cozy log cabins. As a life-long "city slicker", I found myself enjoying the privacy of the location and the ecology of the area (rainforest, birding, tropical plants and animals). Not only did I hike up to the nearby volcano, I went to a (mock) bull-fight and the market in a nearby village. I found the staff at Finca La Anita to be most accommodating and the menu of local food prepared on site to be unique and delicious. I look forward... more

Wow, I don't really know where to begin. I spent two very memorable days and nights here with my family in late August... and our only regret is that we could not stay longer. My kids are ages 4 and 10... and my wife and I had taken them on a 35 day journey overland from Guatemala to Costa Rica. This was one of our last stops... and probably one of the most memorable. When I first researched places stay at the start of the year, there was only one post here.... and it simply sounded almost too good to be true!! But, we were not let down.... more

I have spent the bulk on my life traveling the world and La Anita Rainforest Ranch is truly the most spectacular place I have ever been. Its location nestled deep in the rainforest where so many unique bird and plant species collide is amazing in and of its self. But the place is run by a wonderful, loving local family who have obviously put a great deal of love and care into sharing their special place with outsiders. I learned so much about local biology, culture, eat incredible food and just had a great time relaxing in such a magical... more

We booked our stay at near the Rincon de la Vieja because we wanted to explore Costa Rica's cloud forests and we wanted to avoid the more crowded Monteverde and the Arenal areas. We found Finca La Anita after reading the wonderful reviews posted here on tripadvisor. The plantation is beautiful - thoughtfully planned and maintained. The food and hospitality were absolutely wonderful - freshly squeezed juices, vegetables and herbs picked right from the garden. The cabins were designed well, spacious and extremely clean. The... more

I have visited La Anita Rainforest Ranch 3 times and after the last trip decided it is definitely my favorite place in Costa Rica. Everything about the experience is wonderful - from the amazing and luxurious rainforest cabins to the delicious food and abundant wildlife. The ranch is the perfect place to experience all of the nature and hospitality Costa Rica has to offer. There are so many fun activities close by - a zip-line canopy tour, artist shop, volcano hikes and the city of Liberia - that is if you can find time after you take... more

Finca La Anita Flower & Macadamia Plantation Date: May 18 to May 25th This planation which is a two hour drive from Liberia through two microclimates(from the dry forest of Guanacaste to the Tropical Rainforest and cloud forest on the east side of the Rincon Volcano is a surprising adventure I never would have guessed possible. They have ten cabins that are almost open to the outside so you get the sounds and smells and breezes from the rainforest coming right into your cabin, it is heaven. I would say the overwhelming advantage... more

Our tour was arranged by Laurie Hernandez of Worldesigns, Chanhassen, Minnesota. Laurie is a wonderful tour leader, who has been to Costa Rica numerous times and thoroughly familiar with the area. La Anita Rainforest Ranch is located in a remote zone of the humid tropics of Costa Rica. Centered between three volcanoes and three microclimate zones, this rare spot on the planet offers an abundant explosion of biological wonders. At La Anita Rainforest Ranch you will find adventure, stunning scenery, and tranquility. If you are... more

We had a fabulous half day at Finca la Anita. We were the only ones from our hotel who signed up for our tour, so we had a private tour of the plantation. The friendliness of the owners was overwhelming... They took us on a really nice walking tour of the rain forest, treated us to macadamia nuts and lunch, and we ended up buying 4 pounds of the nuts (at a fabulous price) to take home. The only negative was the insects.... we put on repellant, but we should have saturated ourselves with repellant, as we ended up with quite a number of... more

If you are up for an adventure really want to see something simply beautiful, be treated so kindly, have photo opportunities galore--I urge you to make the simple effort to visit the very unspoiled Miravalles Volcano area of Northern Costa Rica. It is an excellent side trip if you need to come off the beach for a day or two and has so many places that are still untouched. The highlight of our trip was staying at Finca la Anita, a sustainable macadamia nut and flower farm nestled right at the edge of the rainforest and surrouned by three... more

Well... I went last year to Macadamia Tour Finca La Anita, and it was wonderful. My family and I had a good time. this place is located between Miravalles and Rincon de Vieja volcano. If you are looking for rain forest, a place to relax, and to see how they process the macadamia, this is a very good place to visit. It takes a little time to get there, but we were impressive with the view in the way there. We just came back for a second time last february, and this time we went directly from San Jose. This family that own this... more