Luxury Meets Birdwatching At Costa Rica's Hotel Three Sixty

Forbes

18-06-2025

Hotel Three Sixty officially opened in 2017.
Dominated by towering volcanoes and vast swathes of rainforest, the Central American country of Costa Rica comes equipped with a staggering array of different landscapes to explore—and as an added bonus, this scenic nation has also mastered the delicate balance of conservation and tourism. With more than a quarter of its land protected through national parks and reserves, there's plenty of pristine wilderness to explore across the country, with Hotel Three Sixty serving as the perfect base for a front-row seat to its fascinating flora and fauna.
Equipped with just 12 villas, this tranquil, adults-only property offers an in-depth immersion into the splendor of the Costa Rican countryside, with 58 acres of preserved rainforest to explore across the estate. While the hotel doubles as a top-tier relaxation destination thanks to its open-air infinity pool and full-service spa, visiting ecotourists can spend their stay strolling along the many nature trails snaking through the surrounding woods, with iconic Costa Rican creatures like the white-nosed coati, capuchin monkey and three-toed sloth all calling the area home—and while Hotel Three Sixty is a top destination for encountering wildlife, it's far from the only venue worth visiting across Puntarenas Province.
Capuchin monkeys are a common sight throughout Costa Rica's jungles.
Located just an hour away from Hotel Three Sixty, the Swarovski Optik Rainforest acts as a crucial haven for Costa Rican flora and fauna, coming equipped with 285 acres of protected land between Piedras Blancas National Park and Corcovado National Park. As of right now, the preserve isn't open for public tours, but Hotel Three Sixty guests are welcome to explore its splendor with the 'A Swarovski Optik View of Ojochal' package, a concept that comes complete with transportation to the rainforest, a guide to the region's most commonly-spotted birds and a pair of CL Curio binoculars to take back home.
Upon arrival to the Swarovski Optik Rainforest, visitors have the opportunity to spot a truly staggering array of plants and animals, with well over 1,000 species recorded across preserve limits over the years. In terms of avian life, the treetops play host to renowned Costa Rican species like the red-lored amazon, turquoise cotinga and slaty-tailed trogon, while lucky visitors might catch a glimpse of a scarlet macaw soaring overhead—but it's not just birds that call the surrounding region home. Amphibians are common throughout the reserve, with the Golfodulcean poison frog being a particularly interesting endemic species, and Costa Rica as a whole is also renowned for its high diversity of moths and butterflies, with the Swarovski Optik Rainforest at-the-ready to set up overnight moth lamps to ensure prime viewing conditions.
Costa Rica is home to six toucan species.
Though high-end lodges abound across Costa Rica, Hotel Three Sixty has mastered the art of relaxation and outdoor adventure, offering a wealth of lavish amenities mingled with top-tier wildlife experiences—and to sweeten the deal, the Swarovski Optik Rainforest is just an hour away. For any seasoned birdwatchers hoping to cross a few megaticks off of their life list, this polished hotel offers ideal accommodations, providing guests with a chance to set off into the pristine wilderness each morning amidst the relaxing hum of Costa Rica's native fauna. As you plan your next adventure in the jungles of Central America, be sure to save some room on the itinerary for a stay at this luxurious lodge.