Origins Luxury Lodge | Provincia de Alajuela | Costa Rica

Bijagua de Upala

Property Description

A NEW DEFINITION OF LUXURY In a place where time stands still, ORIGINS exists. Suspend your ordinary life and dive into a spectacular adventure into the alchemy of the mystic in the high valley jungles of Costa Rica. Let the volume of nature place you in a world both raw and luxurious. ORIGINS offers a chance to rediscover the world that is in front of you, to ally your thoughts and wonder in a connection to what you like, old and new. So castoff and cast away on a vacation that will renew how you see your world.

THE DOMAIN ORIGINS is the ultimate body & soul paradise, taking you out of your everyday reality. Dive into an extraordinary tropical realm of curiosity, as you explore the magic behind the pure beauty ofNature’s luxury, while ensconced in the lavishness of our hospitality.

OUR ESTATE High up on a mountainside, overlooking the out stretched valley below, ORIGINS offers an exclusive escape into a World shaped by Nature and tamed by Luxury. An incomparable opportunity for serenity within the wilds of the rainforest is an experience like no other. Where tranquility is part of our hospitality and adventure is in every possibility. ORIGINS is the vacation you have always dreamed of taking!

OUR LODGES

LUXURY IN LIVING NATURE Relax on a handcrafted canopy bed while you relish a unique 180° view & enjoy a sunset soak in your wood-fire heated terrace bath.

OUR AMENITIES:
Luxury Spacious Lodges of 100 square meters
Exceptional 180° View over our Estate, the Volcanoes & Nicaragua Lake
Dreamy Terrace with Fire-Heated Bath
Dedicated Room Service & High-End Amenities
Wi-fi
Coffee Maker
Hair Dryer
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WHERE NATURE MEETS ART ORIGINS is a connection back to the source of what enlightens and brings wonder to life. Marvel at the Bromeliad growing down from the living roofs, delight at the gardens colorfully planted rainbow of vegetables or take a siesta on a hand-carved sofa. You will feel the art of nature wherever you roam at ORIGINS.

OUR VILLA VERTIGO

THE AERIAL LIFE
Suspended amongst the treetops, overlooking the tropical valley, the Volcanoes & the grandeur of Nicaragua Lake, Villa Vertigo nestles you in 220 square meters of aerial living.

OUR AMENITIES
Spacious 220 square meters Villa for up to 9 guests
3 Comfortable En-suite Bedrooms
Vast Terrace with Huge Fire-Heated Jacuzzi
Fully Equipped Kitchen with Top-Of-the-Line Appliances
Cozy Custom Designed Living Room
Unique 180° view on the Estate, Volcanoes & Nicaragua Lake
Dedicated Room Service
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EXCEPTIONAL GASTRONOMY Amaze your taste, relishing the gastronomical artworks created by our ‘Meilleur Ouvrier de France’ and Michelin-starred Chef Jean-Luc L’Hourre. A high-end Cuisine reinvented daily, according to the fresh ingredients available in our garden.

EXCEPTIONAL AUTHENTICITY Our chef’s desire to produce Haute Cuisine that embodies our local surroundings is at the core of our restaurant philosophy. By focusing on the versatility of one ingredient and using it different ways throughout the menu, our cuisine will impact your palette, as well as, evoke a feeling of Authenticity. An enthusiasm to share and enjoy good food with friends, old and new, flows into the entire concept of our restaurant. From the breathtaking view, the restaurant lounge and phenomenal food, a meal at ORIGINS is a connection back to the source of intimate dining.

OUR MICHELIN-STARRED CHEF Jean-Luc L’Hourre From the French seafaring heritage of Brittony, Michelin-starred and “Meilleur Ouvrier de France” (M.O.F) Chef Jean-Luc L’Hourre is a consummate explorer, in life and in his cooking. Even with the sea as his specialty, he uses the roots of the land he is cooking in to add truth to his culinary craft bringing soul and flare to each dish he creates.

LOCALLY PRODUCED INGREDIENTS Our cuisine is about savoring each individual flavor, so we use fresh ingredients, whether from our gardens and lakes or cultivated from the wild with flowers and forestalls not normally used in cooking.
AN ADVENTURE LAND

Ignite your senses, feel the call of the wild and find your inner balance amid the raw luxury of our impressive domain and surroundings.
An experience you will certainly cherish a lifetime.

EXPLORE

Ignite your senses, feel the call of the wild and find your inner balance amid the raw luxury of ORIGINS and the riches of the rainforest. Wander our grounds with a naturalist, rappel into a nearby cavern or see the turquoise waters of Rio Celeste then end your day with an outdoor massage. With so much to discover, you will want to stay longer!

ONSITE INCLUSIVE ACTIVITIES – ORIGINS Wonders

Our activities are designed to enliven and enchant, and depending on how you apprehend them, they reveal something different each time. Whether taking a guided or private stroll, you might find yourself picking fruits with our principal gardener or sticking your hand in a swarm of stingless Melipone bees while learning the rare healing properties of their honey. Cantilevered platforms throughout our rainforest path welcome you to experience the peaceful sounds of nature while enjoying a massage, practicing yoga or spotting wildlife.

SENSORIAL PATHWAYS

Take a morning walk with our Chef for the day’s menu or roam with our passionate botanist through a tasteful journey of sweet perfumes.

WILDLIFE NIGHT TOUR

Live the thrill of walking under the moonlight with our naturalist guide, through the Costa Rican forest, witnessing astonishing nocturnal animal species!

HORSEBACK RIDING

Feel like blazing your own trail? Venture into the jungle on either a private or group guided horseback trip.

LAGOON FISHING Find inspiration in a lakeside meditation, or try your luck fishing at one of our 11 lagoons, a wide variety of underwater species.

EXTERNAL ACTIVITIES :

HIKING Trek through the wondrous Tenorio National Park on a half day hike to the aweinspiring Rio Celeste waterfall.

CAÑO NEGRO BOAT TOUR Spot sloths, monkeys, turtles, caiman and many varieties of birds as you boat through the Caño Negro Wetlands.

CACAO & COFFEE TOUR Explore a coffee and cacao plantation and see firsthand the journey from bean to chocolate bar. The best smelling tours.

KAYAKING / PADDLE BOARD Choose to kayak or stand-up paddleboard down the majestic Rio Frio.

MEETING THE MALEKU TRIBE Native Pot Learn the ways of the Maleku people and find a connection to one of the oldest tribal communities in Costa Rica.

TUBING River Gently tube down on the turquoise waters of Rio Celeste, or amp up your adventure on Rio Frio’s white water rapids.

SPA & SOUL WELLNESS The delight in the human spirit is at the core of a stay at ORIGINS. Our expert massage therapists will help you relieve stress, detox your skin and improve your overall circulation with one of our signature massages. Choose from either a warm Bamboo massage, a relaxing Sea Shell massage or our Hot Stone massage. Go wild and indulge yourself with a massage in a tropical location of your choice. ⬪ Upon Group Request ⬪

YOGA Whether a novice yogi or seasoned practitioner, awaken your inner prana in the heart of nature with one of our multi-disciplined yoga instructors. Choose from a variety of spectacular outdoor locations from lakeside to waterfall to the solitude of the rainforest. ⬪ Upon Group Request ⬪

Amenities
FEATURES

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden

 Pets

  • Pets are not allowed.

Activities

  • Cooking class
  • Horse riding
  • Hiking
  • Billiards
  • Fishing

 Food & Drink

  • Restaurant

 Internet

  • Free! WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking

  • Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Secured parking

 Pool and wellness

  • Swimming pool
  • Yoga classes
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Outdoor pool (all year)
  • Outdoor pool

 Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Room service

 Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles
Basic Details
Property Type : Lodge
Listing Type : Vacation Rental

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