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Did you know that Costa Rica is home to an estimated 920 species of birds, over 100 of which are endemic to the area. Indeed, Costa Rica is a birdwatcher’s paradise, and we are happy to report that some of

Nicoya Suites – New, Next Level Luxury in the Heart of the Cloud Forest in Monteverde, Costa Rica Years of planning, months of construction and weeks of anticipation led to the most exciting announcement Hotel Belmar has released in recent

Authentic Farm Experience at Finca Madre Tierra I couldn’t help but smile. I was literally riding off into the sunset on horseback, surrounded by one of the most breathtakingly beautiful places on earth

Yoga in the cloud forest is a magical experience. In Hotel Belmar’s studio, mist sweeps by outside the panoramic window, as a mixture of locals and visitors filter in and find their places on the tropical hardwood floor.

We are very excited to announce a very special partnership between Hotel Belmar and chef Jose Pablo Gonzalez; known for his celebrated restaurant Al Mercat, in San Jose, Costa Rica.Hotel Belmar’s long standing commitment to fresh and inventive food, as well as its pioneering farm to table program, created a natural affinity with Al Mercat, a project put forward by Chef Jose Pablo Gonzales in 2014 with the intention of reimagining Costa Rican gastronomy.

Six years ago, a fire broke out at Hotel Belmar. A fire that that could have burned its two wooden buildings down to the ground, bringing with them the hard work and effort of many people. Considering that there wasn’t a fire department, or even fire hidrants in Monteverde at the time, disaster was imminent. But, fortunately, the entire community of Monteverde came together – buckets in hand – to put out the fire. People of all ages and origins; friends, strangers; EVERYONE showed up, reminding us of what Monteverde is made of: community.