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Situated in southern Costa Rica, Hacienda AltaGracia, an Auberge Resort features a boutique hotel setting perched atop the lush Perez Zeledon mountains. Surrounded by nature, accommodations are set within 50 haciendas and casitas, each with panoramic terraces, luxury linens, iPads, docking stations, Apple TVs, wifi, espresso machines, and designer bathrooms. While dining choices include fresh, seasonal options at Ambar with farm-to-table fusion cuisine, El Bistro with casual snacks, pastries, and coffee drinks, plus La Cantina with cocktails, snacks, and billiard games. Continue reading below the resort photo.
For relaxation, the spa offers signature treatments like the Classic Auberge Massage, as well as Coconut Hand and Reflexology. There's also Water Suites with hydrotherapy tubs, vichy showers, and private sun gardens. The Forest Stretching Ritual is a holistic treatment combining Thai massage and functional stretching. Plus, guests can partake in fitness classes with expert instructors, including bootcamps and yoga. Read more below the spa photo.
The resort also offers a variety of complimentary activities including meditation sessions, guided hikes, horse feedings, scrub making classes, and tropical fruit tastings. Plus, guests can schedule unique experiences to local farms, or visit local tribes to learn about tribal lifestyles and culture for an additional fee. Learn more about a special perks offer for Five Star Alliance guests below the photo.
Five Star Alliance Perk: Guests booking through Five Star Alliance receive a $100 USD Resort Credit, welcome fruit basket, 10% off spa treatments at Auberge Spa, and based on availability at check-in, a room upgrade, early check-in, and late check-out.
We have exciting news to share! Thank you to everyone who entered the Escape to Hacienda AltaGracia. All the details are finalized, and we are excited to announce we officially have a winner.
Congratulations to Kim D. of Virginia!
Courtesy of Hacienda AltaGracia, Kim and a guest will receive a 5-night stay at the resort, along with breakfast, guided horseback rides, Auberge Classic Massages, and Life on the Farm Experience. Continue reading below the photo.
Resort Amenities include:
- Multiple dining outlets, in-room dining service, and private dining for families, groups and couples
- Pool and sundeck
- Full service spa with indoor and outdoor treatment areas
- Fitness center and outdoor ranchos/palapas for activities and treatments
- Billiards & Games room
- Concierge services and specially curated experiences and adventures, including shopping
- Complimentary WiFi and Apple TV
- Private air transfers and transportation services
- Ultralight Flight Tours
Complimentary activities include: guided forest hike, mountain biking, garden walk, meditation, equestrian care, DIY exfoliating scrub, and tropical fruit tastings.
Five Star Alliance Perk: Guests that book through Five Star Alliance receive a $100 USD resort credit, welcome fruit basket, 10% off spa treatments at Auberge Spa, and VIP Status.
Congratulations Kim D.!
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Ready for a one-of-a-kind getaway? Enter to win our Escape to Hacienda AltaGracia, an Auberge Resort, and enjoy a relaxing five night stay in a Master Casita, plus daily breakfast, a guided horseback ride, a unique Life on the Farm Experience at a locally-owned family farm, and a relaxing Classic Auberge Massage that can be customized for individual needs. Plus, exclusive amenities and activities in Costa Rica's Southern Region.
Prize includes:
- 5-night stay for two people in a Master Casita at Hacienda AltaGracia, an Auberge Resort.
- Daily breakfast for two at Ambar Terrace.
- 90-minute Horseback Ride for two.
- Life on the Farm Experience for two.
- 60-minute Classic Auberge Massage for two.
- Valid for two people sharing until August 1, 2018. Subject to availability at time of booking. Black out dates apply. Not combinable with other offers. Excludes: alcohol and gratuities, additional restrictions may apply.
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The Hacienda AltaGracia, an Auberge Resort is situated in southern Costa Rica, atop the lush mountains of Perez Zeledon. The property offers 50 estate-sized suites and casitas, each designed to allow guests to enjoy the green surroundings with luxurious furnishings and comforts, including leather and wood accents. Regional cuisine is crafted with local ingredients by an award-winning master chef, there's a spa with 6 indoor treatment rooms, and an outdoor pool with panoramic views of the valley. Within the resort's Casa Grande, guests can enjoy private movie screenings or read by the fireplace at La Biblioteca. The property's equestrian facility has 28 over-sized indoor stables, private tours, and instructors offering unique riding experiences. Plus, there's a variety of exclusive activities available for guests.
Set on the mountain tops in Costa Rica, Hacienda AltaGracia is a luxurious escape from the ordinary. Featuring estate-size accommodations, the Auberge Resort is surrounded by natural beauty with gourmet dining, upscale amenities, and a full-service spa. Recognized on Conde Nast Traveler's Hot List 2016, the resort provides guests with an array of Costa Rican activities, including ziplining, rafting, and cheesemaking classes for a memorable getaway. Continue reading below.
Here are three of our favorite experiences:
1. Landing on the resort's airstrip in a private chartered aircraft. No need to ask for directions, or find the taxi line, arriving steps from the resort in a private plane is the way to go. Plus, the view is pretty amazing.
2. Horseback riding along the Santa Maria trail to Rio Calientillo. Departing from the equestrian center, guests can schedule a unique adventure that includes a traditional Costa Rican farmer's meal wrapped in banana leaves, and served with aqua sapo.
3. Touring a coffee plantation. Learning about the sustainable planting and harvesting of organic coffee in one of the world's premiere coffee growing countries gives visitors a new appreciation for their morning cup of coffee. Continue reading below the photo.
Five Star Alliance Perk: All guests that book through Five Star Alliance get a $100 USD resort credit, 10% discount at the Auberge Spa, welcome fruit basket, and VIP status. Also, based on availability at check-in, room upgrades, early check-in, and late check-out.
Nestled atop the lush mountains of Perez Zeledon, in Costa Rica's Southern Region, AltaGracia Boutique Haciendaoffers 50 estate-size Casitas, one of Central America's
finest spas, three creative dining options, and an exclusive equestrian experience.
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