Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

Set deep within Costa Rica’s Papagayo Peninsula, Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve feels like a private world thoughtfully carved into the jungle canopy. The luxury resort more than lives up to its name, a word meaning “lush garden” in the indigenous Chorotega language. Winding paths reveal treetop villas and airy residences that seem to hover above the forest floor, each designed to blur the line between indoors and out. Floor-to-ceiling glass frames Pacific sunsets, while expansive terraces invite unhurried mornings accompanied by birdsong and salty air. Days unfold at your own pace, whether that means lingering over a locally inspired breakfast, drifting between secluded pools or slipping away for immersive wellness rituals rooted in nature. Dining leans elevated but elemental, showcasing Costa Rica’s biodiversity through refined techniques and ingredient-driven menus.