The Green Season is loading here in Costa Rica, and that means renewal is upon us. Rain doesn’t interrupt life; it restores it.
Roots deepen with each drink.
Wildlife reenergize.
And, something in us loosens its grip.
As the earth softens, it reminds the body how to slow down, breathe, and begin again.
For The Women Who Give Everything
You know exactly who we are referring to in your life. She’s the one who remembers everything, holds everything, plans everything… and rarely takes time for herself.
As May approaches, Mother’s Day is on many people’s radars. A day often filled with flowers, brunch reservations, and thoughtful gestures. And while those moments are meaningful, they tend to pass quickly.
Sometimes, the most powerful gift is quiet. Time that stretches. Space that softens. An experience that allows her to put everything down, even if just for a little while. And what lingers is something else entirely.
How she feels.
This is a season of renewal in every sense. Give her something that restores her.
When Rain Becomes Part of The Experience
At LADE, there is an automatic event that sweeps over you from the moment you arrive. The chaos of the world below hushes and there is a call to surrender to the stillness of the moment.
The sweet rain that accompanies this time of year heightens our senses, drawing our attention to the present, adding to the exquisite experience of true luxury – renewal.
At first, the rain arrives slowly. Softly. It starts from the first fresh scent of cooling air and the earth readying to quench its thirst. Then comes the steady rhythm that settles easily into the background like a soundtrack and wraps the entire property into a kind a quiet you can feel throughout your body.
In our open-air treatment rooms, a massage becomes something deeper when the sound of rainfall replaces the chatter in your head. Warm oil on your skin, cool air brushing past. Your breath slows without effort and your mind follows.
Afternoons stretch in a way they rarely do at home. You linger longer. You nap without guilt. You read a few pages, then close your eyes and listen. Time loosens its grip. The jungle responds instantly. Greens deepen. The air feels softer. You might catch the low call of howler monkeys in the distance or watch as everything, from leaves to stone, takes on a quiet shine.
There is nothing to rush toward. Nothing to check off.
Just a subtle shift from doing to being.
And somewhere in that rhythm, something in you resets too.
A Different Kind of Flow (Skip The Schedules)
Below the jungle canopy in the hustle of life, we go with the flow, and sometimes (a lot of times) that flow feels like a raging rapid river. And most days feel like we don’t even have paddles to guide us.
Up here, there’s a moment, usually within the first day, when you realize… nothing is pressing.
No alarms. No back-to-back plans. No constant pull to be somewhere else.
Up here, instead of interrupting your day, rain reshapes it.
Up here, the day doesn’t ask anything of you. It opens instead.
You wake naturally, not to an alarm song, but to light filtering through the trees and the quiet hum of the jungle already in motion. Coffee lingers longer. Conversations drift without urgency. There’s no need to check the time because nothing is waiting on the other side of it.
You move because you want to.
Maybe it’s a slow walk through the property while the air is still cool. Maybe it’s easing into a spa treatment without glancing at a clock. Maybe it’s doing absolutely nothing at all and realizing that, for once, that’s enough.
Meals aren’t rushed. They unfold. You taste more, notice more, stay a little longer than you planned, and then longer still.
Afternoon rain might arrive, and instead of rearranging your day around it, you let it shape it. You pause. You soften. You settle into the kind of stillness that rarely fits into a structured life.
Time stops feeling like something to manage.
It becomes something you move with.
And once you feel that shift, even briefly, it’s hard to imagine going back to the way you were moving before.
The Real Gift (What She Takes Home)
The flowers are beautiful. The dinner is thoughtful. But they fade, they end, they become memories by the next morning.
What she carries home from this is different.
She leaves with a body that feels lighter, not just rested, but restored. Renewed. Sleep that comes easily. A nervous system that has finally exhaled after holding so much for so long.
She leaves with space in her mind again. The kind that allows ideas to return, creativity to spark, and conversations to feel present instead of rushed.
There’s a softness that lingers. In the way she moves. In the way she responds. In the way she no longer feels like she has to hold everything at once.
And maybe most importantly, she leaves with the quiet reminder that she is allowed to be cared for, too.
That her needs matter. That rest is not something to earn. That stepping away, even briefly, changes how she shows up in everything she returns to.
This is the part that stays.
So this Mother’s Day, give her something she won’t use up in a day or tuck away on a shelf. Give her an experience that meets her where she is and gives back in ways she didn’t even realize she needed.
Our focus has been on keeping our team, guests, and community safe.
As we closely monitor and adhere to changes in government policy, Los Altos de Eros Hotel & Spa has enhanced our health & safety precautions to comply with the recommendations and guidelines set by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Ministerio de Salud Costa Rica.
We look forward to warmly welcoming our guests and the only thing that exceeds our preparation is our excitement. When you’re ready, we’ll be here like we have been for more than 15 years. By making a reservation, all guests affirm they meet the conditions set forth outlined below before entering the hotel or facilities:
You and your guests are healthy without any COVID-19 symptoms (temperature should be below 37.9 °C, we will take temperatures at the door)
You have abided by the social distancing/quarantine rules by the government and followed all safety protocols.
You have not come into contact with anyone that contracted the virus.
Once in the property please avoid shaking hands, wash your hands at your arrival and as often as possible, sneeze and cough appropriately by covering your mouth and using your forearm.
For spa services, a shower before treatments is recommended.
Cancellation Policy – COVID
While Costa Rica is still in a state of Travel Advisory with the COVID-19 Pandemic, we will adopt the following policy for hotel reservations.
No penalty for hotel cancellations at least 2 weeks before the reservation. You can use your deposit for a credit towards a future stay or request a refund.
Travel Requirements
Costa Rica borders are open to all international travelers. Healthcare & Travel insurance coverage must be purchased before entry into Costa Rica. We will gladly help you purchase this after you book a reservation.
Many countries require negative PCR Covid test results to get back into their home country. We will assist in every step of organizing the test on site at the hotel. Guaranteed results of 48-72 hours will be sent via email.
Thank you for your continued loyalty, patience and understanding. We wish you and your loved ones health and wellness. Our thoughts are with the communities, individuals and everyone impacted by COVID-19.
