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Savia Private Reserve


After years of planning, designing, and dreaming about this project, we are very enthusiastic to introduce SAVIA; a new commitment of the Belmar family to innovate and generate transformational experiences in Monteverde. The perfect space for an intimate immersion in nature, allowing you to interact, explore, and embrace the forest in a comprehensive and respectful way.
Savia is a 17 acre private reserve located less than 8 minutes from the Hotel. It’s a trailblazing concept designed to provide an immersive and interactive experience. Enjoy the forest and have it to yourself, as only 6 guests will be at SAVIA per immersion and will be hosted by a Forest Expert and Mobility Experts. In all immersions, guests will explore the Tropical Forest from ground to tree top by walking on a hanging bridge or vertical rope climbing up a tree with 3 platforms. Entice your senses walking on the sensorial garden or meditating at our curiosity pods. Featuring three activities: Bird Quest, Morning View and Nightfall.

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Bird Quest

Rise and shine at the pace of the forest and the birds. Monteverde is globally recognized as a bird watching destination where amateurs and experts aspire to find and admire some of the near 400 species of birds, including 30 species of Hummingbirds, that live or visit the area. The experience is designed to learn about the ecosystem birds look for and their nature. We seek to make birdwatching accessible to all and will tailor each Immersion to the expertise, interest, and curiosity of each guest.

When Duration Perks
6:30 AM 4 hours (including transportation) Gourmet Breakfast Snack, Exploration Gadgets, Tree Top Canopy, Hanging Bridge, Hop with Birds (Visit other reserves)

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Morning View

This full morning experience will show you the forest like you’ve never seen it before. Explore life in the morning by observing the different layers of the forest (from ground level to tree top). Guests will be guided by forest and canopy mobility experts to ensure safety and inspiration to all.

When Duration Perks
8:30 AM 4 hours (including transportation) Gourmet Snack and Beverage, Tree Top Canopy, Exploration Gadgets, Hanging Bridge, Sensorial Garden.

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Nightfall

Live first hand how forest life transitions to the night. As the cast of the forest changes, you will be able to witness the changes in rhythm, colors, sounds, and smells in a unique setting. Enjoy a beautiful walk around SAVIA and climb our platform to witness the sunset in an exclusive setup up in the treetops. Contemplate and smile before exploring the forest at nightfall. Embrace darkness and try to distinguish the sounds of the forest after dark.

When Duration Perks
3:30 PM 4 hours (including transportation) Gourmet Snack and Beverage, Tree Top Canopy Exploration, Exploration Gadgets, Hanging Bridge, Sensorial Garden

Finca Madre Tierra



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Farm Visit + Horseback Ride

Horseback, Coffee, Sugarcane and more… Depending on what activities are happening on your day at the farm, you could be milking cows for the first time, watching the cheese get made, picking coffee beans or straining sugar cane for a sweet post-hike drink. Madre Tierra, was the first carbon neutral farm in the country and the Belmar family’s dedication to sustainability and preservation of the environment.

Perks Schedule
Horseback ride, Traditional Snack and Beverage
Private Transportation and Guide
8:00 am / 2:00 pm.
(~4 hours)

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Countryside Horseback Ride

Adventure through the Costa Rican countryside atop a well-trained horse with your loved one(s). At the Madre Tierra Farm, each horse is reared with respect, positive reinforcement and natural horsemanship techniques. Suitable for all skill levels, a bilingual guide will lead a group on horseback through the farm, over small streams and throughout the countryside. Sign up for an afternoon tour to literally ride off into the Costa Rican sunset!

Perks Schedule
Horseback ride, Traditional Snack and Beverage
Private Transportation and Guide
8:00 am / 2:00 pm.
(~3.5 hours)

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Sustainable Agriculture

Curious where our delicious coffee, eggs, sugar cane, cheese and other goods are sourced from? Visit the Belmar farm, Finca Madre Tierra to explore how an organic, carbon-neutral farm operates, and how to work with our environment to produce sustainable and delicious food to nourish communities. Experience picking coffee beans, grinding sugar cane and eating a farm fresh snack on this unforgettable farm trip!

Perks Schedule
Traditional Snack and Beverage
Private Transportation and Guide
8:00 am / 2:00 pm.
(~3.5 hours)

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Monteverde Exploration

Complement your Forest Immersion with Tourist Guide lead visits to the other private reserves. For this activity, we offer a morning and a nocturnal hike.

Perks Schedule
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve Private Transportation and entry tickets are included Leaves at
7:30 AM (-3.5 hours)
Curicancha Reserve

In House Activities

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Farm to Table Experience

During this journey through the Belmar Gastronomy Program, you will learn about what Costa Rican farm-to-table is all about.
The experience starts with a visit to Madre Tierra, our carbon neutral farm, where you will experience picking coffee beans, grinding sugar cane and meeting our free-range chickens, cows and horses. You will also learn about carbon neutrality and how that plays into the functioning of our farm and hotel. After the farm visit we will take you to our organic garden located a few meters away from our Restaurante Celajes. Here you will learn about the systems we use to responsibly practice organic agriculture, fertility through composting; explore natural pesticides; and learn about low-impact farming and cooking methods like our smoker. Finally, you will indulge in a special menu.
*Including a side, main dish, and dessert prepared with freshly harvested ingredients. You will help our chef pick your salad, that he will then prepare in the beautiful setting of the Belmar organic garden. You will be offered one of our garden to glass artisanal cocktails or craft beers. You can relax as you see the whole process come full circle. To end the day, we will enjoy a cup of Madre Tierra coffee or garden herb infusion in the Celajes balcony overlooking the Nicoya Peninsula.

Perks Schedule
Host/Guide – Traditional snacks and Farm Visit at Finca Madre Tierra – Tasting lunch menu with our chef – 1 artisnal coctail or beer. Leaves at 9am
(~4 hours)


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Garden to Glass

Whether a spirited novice or a seasoned cocktail connoisseur, our experienced bartenders will tailor your Garden to Glass experience to you. Starting out, enjoy craft cocktails made in front of you along with explanations of ingredients, mixology and how mixed drinks evolve into art. Then, grab a basket and explore Hotel Belmar’s private gardens to pick herbs and flowers to use in your very own concoction. Finish up at the bar enjoying your handmade cocktail and bocas courtesy of Restaurante Celajes.

Perks Schedule
Bartender/instructor & 2 Cocktails *Upon request
*Subject to availability
(~1 hour)

*Children’s rate from 5 to 11 years old* Children under 5 allowed depending on size and gear availability.
*All the activities recommended go in accordance with our vision of sustainablity*
*Please be aware that, to keep you safe, we reserve the right to cancel tours due to climate conditions and/or other unexpected events*
*No-shows for the Bird Quest, Morning View & Monteverde Exploration, or cancellations made after 8:00 pm the day before the scheduled time will be charged full fee.
*No-shows for the Nightfall & After Hours, or cancellations made less than 2 hours prior to the scheduled time will be charged full fee.
*No-shows or cancellations for the 8:00 am Visit to Finca Madre Tierra & Farm to table Experience, made after 8:00 pm the day before of the tour will be charged the full tour fee.
*No-shows or cancellations for the 2:00 pm Visit to Finca Madre Tierra, Brewery Tour & Graden to glass, made with less than 2 hours prior to the scheduled time will be charged the full tour fee.

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