5/5 - Excellent
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It;s well worth the 25km of ":bad roads" to get there, poarticularly if you ask Ray at Humo Estancia to arrange a car and driver.

Do not be discouraged by the road to Rancho Humo, what lies at the end turned out to be a real gem. This property is nestled up against the central wetlands of Nicoya peninsula on the shore of the Tempisque river and is a definitive location for birdwatchers from all over. My wife and I are not birdwatchers ...
Reviewed on 18 October 2025

Excellent friendly staff, everything is very clean, beautiful grounds, very quiet, secure, amazing food, convenient overnight stop on the way from Liberia to La Fortuna. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 6 January 2026

Very friendly staff and good breakfast! Rooms were just as advertised. The location was close to super markets, restaurants and a good 45 drive to Tamarindo beach. The staff was very responsive and took care of our dietary needs(vegetarian) during breakfast. The staff also quickly took care of the ...
Reviewed on 29 December 2025



Had a great stay with my family and young grand kids. Place is great, monkeys in trees, beautiful grounds, you can tell the owners have gone out of there way to make staying here an absolute pleasure. Great location for activities, groceries and food. Air conditioned rooms, kitchen with everything ...
Reviewed on 11 August 2025
You can take time to visit Samara Trails during your travels to San Antonio. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments.
It;s well worth the 25km of ":bad roads" to get there, poarticularly if you ask Ray at Humo Estancia to arrange a car and driver.
The area around Rancho Humo is dusty with rough gravel roads. Getting there was not pleasant but well worth the drive.
