A mountain retreat in Costa Rica made for real reset

In Costa Rica’s Talamanca Mountains, Hacienda AltaGracia, Auberge Resorts Collection feels like the kind of place you arrive at when life has been too loud for too long. Forested hills, open valleys and changing light do most of the talking, and the whole stay is built around one idea: slowing down enough to feel different by the time you leave.

The casitas, casas and larger residences are scattered across the landscape with a real sense of privacy, each one opening to terraces and wide green views. Inside, the mood is warm and unforced, with canopied beds, natural textures and a softness that makes you settle in fast. The most tempting stays add a plunge pool, extra outdoor space and the kind of sunset setup that quietly takes over your whole evening.

What makes AltaGracia so compelling is the balance between deep rest and wild movement. One day might begin with yoga or meditation in an open-air rancho, then drift into long lunches and time by the pool. The next could mean horseback rides through the hills, river moments, or mountain adventures that bring you back sun-warmed and completely reset.