Villa Nido
The original gathering place
Sponsors: Kinkajou
Villa Nido
The original gathering place
Sponsors: Kinkajou
Costa Rica. 14 guests. Infinite possibility.
Where life flows effortlessly.
Sleep for three days or party for seven—we don't judge. V-star service either way
Costa Rica. 14 guests. Infinite possibility.
Where life flows effortlessly.
Sleep for three days or party for seven—we don't judge. V-star service either way
Costa Rica. 14 guests. Infinite possibility.
Where life flows effortlessly.
Sleep for three days or party for seven—we don't judge. V-star service either way
Welcome to VIVARA
Where life gathers
Come as you are. No rules, no roles. Remember what it means to be alive.
vivere (to live) + ara (altar)
A space to come fully alive
Welcome to VIVARA
Where life gathers
Come as you are. No rules, no roles. Remember what it means to be alive.
vivere (to live) + ara (altar)
A space to come fully alive
✺ let-go ✺ come alive ✺ alive
VIVARA difference
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Dominical, Costa Rica
Our villas
Our villas
Each VIVARA residence connects nature, design, and you — designed to belong, to endure, to inspire.
Each VIVARA residence connects nature, design, and you — designed to belong, to endure, to inspire.
Villa Lume
For those who move like moonlight
Sponsors: Ocelot
Villa Lume
For those who move like moonlight
Sponsors: Ocelot
Villa Marea
Where instinct guides you home
Sponsors: Sea Turtle
Villa Marea
Where instinct guides you home
Sponsors: Sea Turtle
Villa Senda
Where stillness becomes strength
Sponsors: Two-Toed Sloth
Villa Senda
Where stillness becomes strength
Sponsors: Two-Toed Sloth
Villa Roja
Where instinct guides you home
Sponsors: Scarlet Macaw
Villa Roja
Where instinct guides you home
Sponsors: Scarlet Macaw
Villa Solara
A home that wakes with song
Sponsors: Yellow-Throated Toucan
Villa Solara
A home that wakes with song
Sponsors: Yellow-Throated Toucan
Villa Brío
Made for the curious and alive
Sponsors: White-Faced Capuchin
Villa Brío
Made for the curious and alive
Sponsors: White-Faced Capuchin
On-Demand Experiences
Flexibility for your rhythm. Most experiences can be arranged outside regular hours. Private versions available with advance notice (subject to 50% surcharge).
Dominical, Costa Rica
Our experiences
Our experiences
Your blank canvas. Design every day exactly as you want. Whale watching, fishing, horseback riding, zip lining, waterfalls, paragliding. Or nothing at all.
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Dining
Chef Elvin Park
Chef Elvin Park
World-class dining from NYC's finest kitchens. No menus. Just what restores you.
Dominical, Costa Rica
Conservation
Conservation
Your stay regenerates the land, the community, and you—automatically. Every villa sponsors a rescued animal. Your presence funds lifeguard training, living wages, and turtle conservation. You contribute just by being here.
Wildlife Rescue
Community Support
Turtle Conservation
Regenerative Impact
Wildlife Rescue
Community Support
Turtle Conservation
Regenerative Impact
Loved By Guests
Loved By Guests
Gallery
Gallery
Simple, Transparent
Simple, Transparent
Come as you are. No rules, no roles. Remember what it means to be alive.
Up to 8 Guests
Intimate Gathering
2,500 per person
$22,000
$22,000
$22,000
/7 Days
9-14 Guests
Full Residence
2,500 per person
$22,500-
$22,500-
$22,500-
$35,000
$35,000
$35,000
/7 Days
Weddings | Masterminds
Special Events
Contact for pricing
Starting at
$25,000
$25,000
$25,000
About
Where Life Gathers
In 2003, Jesse and Karen bought jungle land in Costa Rica that captured their souls. Twenty years of stewardship later, VIVARA was born.
Founder-led hospitality at intimate scale. 14 guests maximum. No corporate playbook—just two decades of knowing this land, these people, and what it means to truly hold space.
A space built on a simple belief: life is meant to be lived fully.
Modern life tells us there isn't enough: time, peace, connection, permission to simply be.
We exist to remind you otherwise.
In 2003, Jesse and Karen bought jungle land in Costa Rica that captured their souls. Twenty years of stewardship later, VIVARA was born.
Founder-led hospitality at intimate scale. 14 guests maximum. No corporate playbook—just two decades of knowing this land, these people, and what it means to truly hold space.
A space built on a simple belief: life is meant to be lived fully.
Modern life tells us there isn't enough: time, peace, connection, permission to simply be.
We exist to remind you otherwise.
Where life gathers
About
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Let's Design Your Stay
Tell us about your perfect getaway. Whether it's rest, adventure, or both—there's no wrong answer. Let us help transform your intentions into an unforgettable experience.
Let's Design Your Stay
Tell us about your perfect getaway. Whether it's rest, adventure, or both—there's no wrong answer. Let us help transform your intentions into an unforgettable experience.