Casa Chameleon at Mal Pais

Nestled within the jungle of Costa Rica, Casa Chameleon at Mal Pais is an adults-only retreat. The all-villa resort offers a private setting, reachable only by an adventurous 4x4 drive. Set within a eccentric beach town, the resort offers a mix of locals, surfers, yoginis, and barefoot wanderers. Situated in one of the world's seven Blue Zones, the village of Mal Pais is recognized as one of the healthiest places in the world.

Each of the Villas and Villa Suites have ocean-view pools and complete privacy. Featuring modern world traveler-inspired decor, villas are designed to blend seamlessly into the environment, while maximizing ocean breezes, panoramic views, and the lush calmness of the region. Each villa has a king size bed, air conditioning, ceiling and floor fans, minibars, coffeemakers, and safes, plus a terrace with a hammock, dining area, and chairs. Bathrooms have large rain showers and organic bath products.

Offering a range of recreational options, Mal Pais is a haven for adventure travelers with surfing, fishing, and stand up paddleboarding. The coastline is ideal for snorkeling and SCUBA diving (and seasonal whale watching), there are Mal Pais Canopy Tours within the jungle, and there are opportunities for exploring nearby Montezuma, the Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve, and Curu Wildlife Refuge.

For dining, the resort offers chef-prepared cuisine for breakfast and lunch, with dinners by reservation. Guests can also order in-villa menu items, and private bartenders are available. The property has mixologist and cooking classes, and there are a variety of restaurants nearby in the town of Mal Pais.