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Forbes
2 days ago
- Forbes
Luxury Meets Birdwatching At Costa Rica's Hotel Three Sixty
Hotel Three Sixty officially opened in 2017. Dominated by towering volcanoes and vast swathes of rainforest, the Central American country of Costa Rica comes equipped with a staggering array of different landscapes to explore—and as an added bonus, this scenic nation has also mastered the delicate balance of conservation and tourism. With more than a quarter of its land protected through national parks and reserves, there's plenty of pristine wilderness to explore across the country, with Hotel Three Sixty serving as the perfect base for a front-row seat to its fascinating flora and fauna. Equipped with just 12 villas, this tranquil, adults-only property offers an in-depth immersion into the splendor of the Costa Rican countryside, with 58 acres of preserved rainforest to explore across the estate. While the hotel doubles as a top-tier relaxation destination thanks to its open-air infinity pool and full-service spa, visiting ecotourists can spend their stay strolling along the many nature trails snaking through the surrounding woods, with iconic Costa Rican creatures like the white-nosed coati, capuchin monkey and three-toed sloth all calling the area home—and while Hotel Three Sixty is a top destination for encountering wildlife, it's far from the only venue worth visiting across Puntarenas Province. Capuchin monkeys are a common sight throughout Costa Rica's jungles. Located just an hour away from Hotel Three Sixty, the Swarovski Optik Rainforest acts as a crucial haven for Costa Rican flora and fauna, coming equipped with 285 acres of protected land between Piedras Blancas National Park and Corcovado National Park. As of right now, the preserve isn't open for public tours, but Hotel Three Sixty guests are welcome to explore its splendor with the 'A Swarovski Optik View of Ojochal' package, a concept that comes complete with transportation to the rainforest, a guide to the region's most commonly-spotted birds and a pair of CL Curio binoculars to take back home. Upon arrival to the Swarovski Optik Rainforest, visitors have the opportunity to spot a truly staggering array of plants and animals, with well over 1,000 species recorded across preserve limits over the years. In terms of avian life, the treetops play host to renowned Costa Rican species like the red-lored amazon, turquoise cotinga and slaty-tailed trogon, while lucky visitors might catch a glimpse of a scarlet macaw soaring overhead—but it's not just birds that call the surrounding region home. Amphibians are common throughout the reserve, with the Golfodulcean poison frog being a particularly interesting endemic species, and Costa Rica as a whole is also renowned for its high diversity of moths and butterflies, with the Swarovski Optik Rainforest at-the-ready to set up overnight moth lamps to ensure prime viewing conditions. Costa Rica is home to six toucan species. Though high-end lodges abound across Costa Rica, Hotel Three Sixty has mastered the art of relaxation and outdoor adventure, offering a wealth of lavish amenities mingled with top-tier wildlife experiences—and to sweeten the deal, the Swarovski Optik Rainforest is just an hour away. For any seasoned birdwatchers hoping to cross a few megaticks off of their life list, this polished hotel offers ideal accommodations, providing guests with a chance to set off into the pristine wilderness each morning amidst the relaxing hum of Costa Rica's native fauna. As you plan your next adventure in the jungles of Central America, be sure to save some room on the itinerary for a stay at this luxurious lodge.
Boston Globe
08-05-2025
- Boston Globe
Vineyard festivities preserve historic sites, and a Costa Rica package offers crystal clear views
Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Hotel Three Sixty has partnered with the high-performance scope brand Swarovski Optik to offer a package that brings nature into focus in Costa Rica. Courtesy of Hotel Three Sixty Advertisement THERE: COSTA RICA PACKAGE OFFERS CRYSTAL-CLEAR VIEWS What do Swarovski Optik and Costa Rica have in common? Both are committed to practicing active conservation and preserving biodiversity in the spirit of what Costa Ricans refer to as pura vida , the pure life. With that in mind, the adults-only Hotel Three Sixty has partnered with the high-performance scope brand to offer a package that (literally!) brings nature into focus. In early 2023, in an effort to practice active conservation, Swarovski Optik purchased 285 acres of rain forest on the Osa Peninsula, a region estimated to contain around 2.5 percent of the world's biodiversity. The rain forest and its hiking trails are not currently open to the public, however the hotel's Swarovski Optik View of Ojochal Package offers hotel guests access to six miles of moderate to intense level trails where they are likely to spot any number of species, including Red-capped Mannikins, Scarlet Macaws, Turquoise Cotingas, and four species of Trogon. The package includes a pair of CL Curio binoculars to keep (for optimal wildlife spotting); transportation to the rain forest; a guide to Ojochal's most spotted birds; and a four-night stay in a premium villa, one of 12 at the hotel that perches at an altitude of almost 1,000 feet in the remote southwest rain forest. Hotel amenities include outdoor pool, spa and fitness center, its own 58-acre trail-lined rain forest reserve, and open-air restaurant and bar offering freshly sourced local products along with sunset views of the coastline and Pacific. Package rate from $2,377; without the package, a la carte pricing for daily binocular rentals and transfer to the rain forest is available. 800-417-6712, Advertisement EZQuest's WorldTravel Wall Charger is designed with four different plug types that can plug into the sockets of 200-plus countries. Courtesy of EZQuest EVERYWHERE: MULTIPORT INTERNATIONAL CHARGING PLUG International travelers often face a packing conundrum. In addition to thinking about gadgets, phones, and tablets and their respective charging cables, one needs to know which plugs are used in what types of outlets in each specific country on an itinerary. Enter EZQuest's WorldTravel Wall Charger, a gadget that will help simplify planning and alleviate your packing anxiety. The 65W chargers are designed with four different plug types that can plug into the sockets of 200-plus countries, including Type C for use in most of Europe, including France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Iceland, Greece, and many other countries; Type G for UK, Ireland, HK, Malaysia, Singapore; Type I for China, Australia, New Zealand, Argentina; Type A for USA, Mexico, Canada, and Japan. (It does not work in India and South Africa.) With an ability to charge up to six devices simultaneously, this lightweight device might become your newest travel essential. $59.99. Advertisement NECEE REGIS Necee Regis can be reached at
