Casa Chameleon Mal Pais, Costa Rica Mal Pais, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
Ready to escape into the canopy of a rainforest? Costa Rican dreams come true at Casa Chameleon Mal Pais
LOCAL CHARITY
Your $10 will provide basic resources for a student to learn to read, write, and do basic math
Wellness
In-room Yoga Mats
SUP Stand-Up Paddle Boarding
Available upon request
Running Paths
Hiking Trails
Personal Trainers
Farm-to-Table Program
Vegetarian Food Options
Vegan Food Options
Gluten-Free Food Options
Smoothie/ Juice Bar
Spa On Property
Non-Smoking Hotel
Organic Food Options
Massage Services
Meditation Area
Air Purification
Guest Bikes
Can be arranged
Hypoallergenic Bedding
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Green
Plant-a-Tree Program
Sustainable Supply Chain
Water Bottle Program
Refill stations
Tree Relocation Program
Recycle Program
Cruelty-Free Products
Eco-Friendly Bath Products
Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products
Natural Roaming Species
Room Temperature Control
Green Roofing + Furnishing
Responsible Watering
LED Lighting
Organic Pillows + Linens
Green Sustainability Team
Food Waste Fed to Local Farm Animals
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Community Impact
Locally Sourced Coffee
Form the local forest
Local Farmers Program
New Jobs Created
Locally Sourced Furnishings
Community Charity
Employee Volunteer Hours
Local Community Mentorship
At nearby schools
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Guest Rooms
ABOUT
The Setting
Located in a quaint beach town directly on the coast of the Pacific, Mal Pais offers luxury villas built using renewable resources like bamboo and volcanic rock. Enveloped by nature, too, this beach town on the Nicoya Peninsula teems with Central American flair. This boutique resort’s pristine accommodations are sure to impress, and if adventuring is what you seek, you’ll have a hard decision to make: beach or jungle.
Sleep and Sanctuary
With two options for villas, Mal Pais offers some of the most luxurious amenities on the Nicoya Peninsula. Outfitted with locally sourced woods and stones, the hotel’s green initiatives include LED lighting fixtures, eco-friendly bath products, locally sourced foods, and more. Each villa offers beautiful settings and privacy – they’re an ideal escape from the fast-paced energy of the world. The villas boast a tasteful array of contemporary hardwood furnishings and stone floors. Not to mention, you’ll have access to your own private patio and infinity pool overlooking the Pacific.
Eat. Pray. Eat.
Mal Pais is located in one of world’s 7 Blue Zones. Blue Zones are places in the world where residents live longer than anywhere else on Earth. The findings? A healthier, more balanced diet. Sea and farm to table ingredients available at Mal Pais are sure to keep your palate satisfied and your belly full. Whether you’re in the mood for a meal delivered to your villa, or a bite at a cliff-side table for two, your dining options are expansive – much like the cuisine of Mal Pais.
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Amenities
SUP- Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Restaurant
Spa
Will arrange to be delivered to the privacy of your villa
Yoga Programs
Pool
Nature Lookouts
Mini Fridge
Minibar
Non-Smoking
Ipod Dock
Running Paths
Weddings
Complimentary Coffee/Tea
Hiking Trails
Hammocks on Property
Air Conditioning
Smoothie Bar
Local Car Service
Can be arranged
Sundries
Bath Robes
Bike Rentals
Scuba
OPTIONAL EXTRAS + FEES
Check-in: 4:00 PM | Must be 18 years old to check-in | Express check-in available
Check-out: 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
- The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
- For more details, please contact the property using hotel contacts
Accessibility
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
- Children younger than 18 are not allowed
- Rollaway/extra beds are not available
IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Kind Eats and Drinks
- For authentic Costa Rican cuisine, Caracolas has you covered. Just a short ride from Casa Chameleon's and you'll find yourself at this quaint beachfront restaurant
- Located within Casa Chameleon at Mal Pais, you'll find Brasas del Mar, where you can discover age-old techniques and taste the flavors of our Costa Rican heritage
Conscious Culture
- The Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve is one of the best maintained reserves on the planet. See all sorts of flora and fauna at this beachfront oasis!
Mindful Adventures
- Get out on to a single track trail for some mountain biking fun! Some of the most beautiful trails in Costa Rica are available in the hotel's backyard
- Experience the jungle with Canopy Mal Pais! What better way to see the lush rainforest than to be ziplining through it?
- Looking for local recs? ViaHero connects travelers with locals who create a personalized guidebook, all for just $30/day. Find a local to help plan your trip in Costa Rica.
Do Good for the Day
- Local schools near Mal Pais could always use an extra hand, and always welcome volunteers. Inquire at the concierge to learn about how you can get involved!
- Curu Wildlife Refuge is a unique gem of Costa Rica’s National Park system, and contains many experiments in sustainable agriculture. Featuring 17 trails, you’ll get some of the most spectacular beachfront and jungle views
Be Kind to Yourself
In the mood for some extra relaxation? Pura Vida Ride also offers stand-up paddle-boarding, and drum roll please, stand-up paddle-boarding yoga! Take to the water with some yoga in the warm Pacific.
Cabuya Road, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
HOW TO GET THERE
By Plane
121mi from Liberia Airport (LIR) (Taxi: approx. $175)
By Automobile
- Free Valet Parking
- Free Self-Parking