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As a sculptor, Jonathan Torres honors his family name by stacking life experiences in a towering, articulated collection of appreciations that delve into humankind’s role within and against nature. His quest's foundation was laid in early childhood, when he accompanied his father on days-long hunting ventures and joined his mother for guided hikes. From those days a vivid memory lingers... While walking through the shadows of a coffee plantation, a chance encounter with a cicada’s exuvia captured the attention of eight-year-old Jonatan, prompting a deep-seated fascination for insects and, specifically, their intricate exoskeletons.

In a recent podcast interview, artist Coquelicot Mafille mused over a seemingly simple question: "Where does one discover more art? Her response, concise yet profound, resounded deeply: "The Forest!" With these two words, she evoked visions of complexity, harmony, beauty, and fluidity. And perhaps, within this answer, she summoned something even greater, for shortly after, Coquelicot was selected as Hotel Belmar’s latest Resident Artist.

We are pleased to announce that once again, Hotel Belmar has been nominated for the Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards for 2024. Share your travel experiences and support Hotel Belmar by voting ⁠with the link in our bio for a chance to win prizes.

Finding the magic in artistic realism. Chilean artist Antonia Reyes Montealegre embarks on her inaugural journey into Costa Rica’s diverse ecosystems as she joins Hotel Belmar’s Art Residency program. At this critical juncture in human history, where the clash between

We take pride in many aspects of our hotel, like our sustainability practices, our carbon-neutral certification, our friendly staff, delicious fresh food, and a perfect combination of being in nature and comfort. We also take pride in being a great

SAVIA is a sanctuary for nature, biodiversity, and scientific knowledge. Developed as a natural playground, SAVIA seeks to create an experience in which its visitors can interact intimately with the flora and fauna of the tropical forest in a symbiotic manner.