HOTELS Finca Bellavista Treehouse Community - Sustainable Treehouses In Costa Rica

Finca Bellavista Treehouse Community - Sustainable Treehouses In Costa Rica

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Piedras Blancas Costa Rica Central America
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Situated along the Rio Bellavista near the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, Finca Bellavista has emerged from the pristine rainforest as one of the first self-sustaining residential treehouse communities. Far removed from the outside world, this rustic retreat is nestled in the canopy of over 600 acres of rainforest. Although this location is well off the beaten path, it still offers easy access to National Parks, remote beaches, hiking trails, and stunning mountain scapes.

Each arboreal structure has a unique design dependent on the elevation and available trees in order to preserve the environment. In the efforts of sustainability, each accommodation utilizes rainwater or spring water, processes waste with a bio-digestor and uses electricity produced by the solar panels or alternate energy sources. The treehouse community is connected by a network of suspended bridges and zip-lines which offer residents an adventurous commute around the compound and breathtaking views of the rainforest canopy.

While several destinations offer treetop accommodations that allow guests to commune with nature, Finca Bellavista also incorporates social interactions as a component of daily life. The community center offers airy dining space, a coffee lounge, and an open-air rancho. Other amenities on-site include the campfire ring, lush gardens, and a stone-lined pool. While the founders originally intended this as a residential community, many owners have opened their homes as vacation rentals for those seeking to experience the treetop Pura Vida.

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El Castillo from below

Photo by Jeremy Papasso

Main treehouse

Photo by James Lozeau

Main treehouse group of people

Photo by James Lozeau

Dinner in the treehouse

Photo by James Lozeau

Birdwatching from the treehouse porch

Photo by Knut Amtenbrink

Couple on the treehouse porch overlooking the rainforest

Photo by Jeremy Papasso

El Castillo from below

Photo by Bryan Beasley

El Castillo treehouse stairs

Photo by James Lozeau

El Castillo treehouse interior

Photo by Matt Berglund

El Castillo treehouse bedroom
El Castillo treehouse porch

Photo by Matt Berglund

Fila Tortuga treehouse bedroom

Photo by Matt Berglund

Fila Tortuga treehouse living room

Photo by James Lozeau

Mis Ojos treehouse

Photo by James Lozeau

Mis Ojos treehouse living room

Photo by Matt Berglund

Mis Ojos treehouse bedroom

Photo by Matt Berglund

Mis Ojos treehouse balcony

Photo by Matt Berglund

Finca Bellavista yoga class headstand

Photo by James Lozeau

Yoga pose with jungle views in the background

Photo by James Lozeau

Finca Bellavista sunset from hammock

Photo by Matt Berglund

Woman on the zipline

Photo by James Lozeau

High five on the zipline

Photo by James Lozeau

Jungle Bridge

Photo by Robb Reece

People walking on the jungle bridge

Photo by James Lozeau

Couple on the platform

Photo by James Lozeau

Backflip from the rocks to the jungle lake

Photo by James Lozeau

Couple in the waterfall

Photo by Bryan Beasley

Tree climber

Photo by James Lozeau

Jungle River

Photo by Matt Berglund

Mountain Vista

Photo by Justin Olexy


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