El Encanto is a small high quality bed and breakfast hotel located within 5 minutes walking distance from the village of Cahuita on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica. It is close to the Cahuita National Park where sloths, monkeys, birds and other types of wildlife can be seen. The closest beach is within 100 meters from El Encanto. The hotel has three tastefully decorated bungalows and a fully equipped apartment with kitchenette and satellite TV. In addition, it has a fully furnished house with three bedrooms, fully equipped kitchen, living room and dining room. Each bedroom has a private bathroom and balcony. El Encanto is renowned for the quality of its personalized service, the generous and healthy tropical breakfasts, the beautiful surroundings and artwork. Above all, it is admired for the peace and serenity of its garden. It is a place that appeals specially to those for whom tranquility of the mind and spirit are priceless.

The garden is an enchantment for all the senses. An impression of paradise emanates from the various assortments of exotic trees and tropical flowers. A true garden of Eden, this oasis offers you the pleasure to look at a vast collection of bromeliads, orchids and heliconias.

generous tropical breakfast is served every morning from our open air dining room and from where guests can admire the hundreds of birds flying in the garden. Guests can also watch satellite TV or just relax in the cozy and comfortable living room that also overlooks the garden.

The oriental pavilion has been designed to accommodate guests who wish to read, practice yoga or get a massage in a comfortable and beautiful setting. Or you can just spend lazy days next to the swimming pool, listen to the songs of the hummingbirds and the soothing sound of the cascading water.

For those who wish to combine vacation and spiritual practice, a Japanese zendo-style meditation room is available.