Magical Treehouses You Won't Believe Exist in Central America

One of the planet’s greenest, most biodiverse regions, Central America is enjoying a rise in visitors keen to experience what is a unique landscape. Whilst the area is home to some excellent hotels and guesthouses, staying in a treehouse is becoming one of the most popular choices for visitors to Central America. Allowing guests to immerse themselves in the natural environment, treehouse accommodation is a unique way to enjoy this beautiful region. Here are some of the best treehouses in Central America, all bookable with Culture Trip.
Hotel Costa Verde
Hostel

Tucked between the Pacific and the Manuel Antonio National Park in Costa Rica, Hotel Costa Verde peeks out of the forest on a coastal bluff. All rooms offer birds-eye views of the park below – ideal for spying on the local monkeys, sloths, and toucans – but two rooms in particular stand out. First is the 727 Fuselage Home, built from a 1965 Boeing 727. Then there is the Cockpit Cottage, made from the front segment of an airplane and accessible only by a hanging suspension bridge.
Portofino Beach Resort
Hotel

As you arrive at the Portofino Beach Resort on Ambergris Caye, you’ll see its pair of treehouses in Belize’s jungle towering above the rest. Open the French doors to the private balcony to enjoy unimpeded views of the Caribbean Sea below. Venture out in a kayak or hit up the resort’s dive shop to check out picturesque spots along the Belize Barrier Reef, including the Great Blue Hole.
Jicaro Island Lodge, Granada
Boutique Hotel, Lodge

The Jicaro Island Lodge sits on a private island just off the shores of Granada, a small town on Lake Nicaragua (also called Lake Cocibolca). Here you’ll have your pick from nine treetop casitas built from local, sustainable wood, each overlooking the lake and the Mombacho Volcano. Each two-story treehouse has an open bedroom upstairs, with a spacious living area downstairs complete with a private deck.
Aqua Wellness Resort, Playa Gigante
Boutique Hotel, Resort

Treehouse villas in Central America line the shores of Aqua Wellness Resort’s private bay, located on Nicaragua’s Playa Gigante. The resort is perfect for an unplugged experience – each treehouse has its own plunge pool, perfect for relaxing – though you may want to check out nearby excursions like cliff climbing, deep-sea fishing and surf lessons. For pure serenity, you’ll want to book a yoga class on Aqua’s open-air deck or opt for a Nicaraguan cocoa bean scrub at the spa.
Lapa’s Nest Tree House
Treehouse
Tree House Lodge
Boutique Hotel, Eco Hotel, Treehouse

The Tree House Lodge in Costa Rica is situated on a 10-acre (40,500sqm) property close to the breathtakingly beautiful Playa Uva on the Caribbean coast. The Tree House Lodge is highly dedicated to the environment and to its guests. It is one of the few hotels that has a certificate for sustainable tourism (CST). Each treehouse has its own theme and has been built using recycled and sustainable materials as well as reclaimed wood from the surrounding jungle. These treehouses are exquisite and quite luxurious while keeping an authentic jungle feel. The lodge also has its own foundation, the Iguana Verde Foundation, committed to protecting and restoring green iguana populations.
Finca Bellavista
Eco-Lodge, Treehouse

Rancho Delicioso
Boutique Hotel, Hotel, Treehouse
Rancho Pacifico
Boutique Hotel, Eco Hotel

Rancho Pacifico is an eco-luxury boutique hotel with treehouse villas that has won a truly impressive amount of prestigious awards. There are ten villas, suites and treehouses, all with specular views of the vast Pacific Ocean from the hotel’s elevated jungle vantage point. There are private hiking trails that lead to beautiful waterfalls, multiple beaches, heavenly spa treatments, organic dining options and unmatched hospitality. This is the perfect treehouse option for honeymooners as well as those seeking a romantic or relaxing getaway!
Nature Observatorio
Hotel, Lodge, Treehouse
Lucero
Treehouse

Lucero – a private community in Panama – is a magnificent treehouse boutique hotel up in the highlands of Boquete. Each treehouse has a 360° wraparound deck, high thread count sheets, a daybed on the balcony and a queen bed inside. For added luxury, treehouses also come with a rain shower, coffee maker, kitchenette, wifi and room service. With a clubhouse in addition to facilities such as clay tennis courts, an 18-hole golf course and an on-site restaurant, this is the adult version of your childhood treehouse fantasies.
Caves Branch Jungle Lodge
Resort, Hotel, Lodge

Tree House Hotel
Treehouse
Hidden Canopy Tree Houses Boutique Hotel
Boutique Hotel, Hotel, Treehouse
Jungla Vista
Treehouse
Jungla Vista is an enchanting house sitting high up at treetop level. With two bedrooms and two bathrooms as well as a meditation and yoga deck, the floor-to-ceiling glass windows make you feel truly immersed in the beautiful surroundings. Just ten minutes away from a variety of international restaurants, Jungla Vista sits between Playa Negra and Junquillal in Costa Rica’s Guanacaste province.
Tree House Restaurant and Cafe
Bistro, Restaurant, Cafe, Central American, Fusion, Peruvian, Gluten-free, Vegetarian, Vegan
If you aren’t particularly interested in staying in a treehouse but would like to spend a little time in one, this is your ideal situation. The Tree House Restaurant and Cafe is located in Monteverde and is an exceptional place to dine amongst the trees. The menu is typical Costa Rican and Latin fusion whilst the restaurant itself is built around a huge ficus tree that makes you feel as if you are dining in the forest. For caffeine lovers, it is also worth noting that this place is well known for the high quality of its coffee.
Kylie Madry contributed additional reporting to this article.

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