In the heart of the jungle, a customized getaway just for you
At our hotel in Jaco, in the rainforest of Costa Rica, we offer a lodging experience based on the essentials: real pauses, mindful comfort, and personalized attention for every guest who visits us. We provide warm, close-knit service designed for those seeking a cozy retreat in the heart of nature — ideal for disconnecting from the noise of the world, relaxing to the sound of birdsong, and enjoying the living environment that breathes all around you. Our team is committed to offering a stay tailored to you, taking care of every detail — from the freshness of your room to the small gestures that make all the difference — so you can experience well-being, tranquility, and a deep connection with the jungle. At Selva Color, service is not an add-on: it is an essential part of a complete restful experience, designed to make your stay in Costa Rica truly enjoyable, authentic, and memorable.
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Selva Color – Ecolodge between Jungle and Beach
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In some corner of the Costa Rican rainforest, between the song of the birds and the mist dancing among the trees, Selva Color was born. It is not an ordinary hotel. More than just a place to stay, this project is a statement of respect — toward nature, toward time, and toward those who seek to reconnect with what truly matters.
A cattle-raising past, a living jungle present
Located at Finca Bosques Margarita — a former cattle ranch that now breathes as a reforested forest — Selva Color is an intimate refuge where luxury is not measured in square meters, but in the space given to calm. Here, true luxury is waking up to the sound of water falling through the leaves and feeling time expand.
Minutes from the ocean, yet surrounded by silence
Just minutes from the Pacific Ocean, yet wrapped in absolute silence, Selva Color is a deep pause in the midst of the world. Ideal for those looking for a hotel near the beach with a rainforest experience, without giving up peace.
Come breathe differently
Come sleep with the jungle. Come breathe differently. Because at Selva Color, you don't just stay — you become part of an ecosystem that beats from within.
Where the soul of a home meets the magic of the living jungle
Selva Color: Your Boutique Hotel in Jaco, Puntarenas
If you are looking for a hotel in Jaco surrounded by nature where you can truly rest and disconnect, this is the ideal place.
The experience at Selva Color is designed around well-being, tranquility, and energy renewal, making it an excellent accommodation choice for those looking to escape stress and reconnect with the calm of the rainforest.
More than just a hotel in Costa Rica, we are a cozy refuge in the heart of the jungle, created for those seeking to disconnect from the daily rhythm and live an authentic experience of rest, serenity, and personal renewal. At Selva Color, each room is a jungle sanctuary. Designed with comfort and warmth, they offer forest views, the sounds of nature, and the peace you need to rest. For couples, families, or friends: your space awaits.
Benefits of Booking Directly with Us
At our Selva Color Lodge, in addition to our passion for hospitality, we offer the best rates, promotions, and exclusive benefits for those who book directly with us.
By booking directly with us, you enjoy a more personalized and intimate experience with direct attention from our team, ensuring a more comfortable and authentic stay.
More Nights, More Savings: 14% Off Your Stay from 4 Nights
More Nights, More Savings: 14% Off Your Stay from 4 Nights
More Nights, More Savings: 14% Off Your Stay from 4 Nights
Facilities
- High-Speed Wi-Fi Across All Areas of the Hotel
- Air Conditioning
- Breakfast included
- Airport Transfers
- Gourmet Restaurant
- Tours & Excursions
- Swimming pools for adults and children
- Parking
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What Our Guests Usually Ask
What are the main tourist attractions near Selva Color?
Selva Color está estratégicamente ubicado cerca de algunos de los destinos más impresionantes del Pacífico Central de Costa Rica. En menos de 30 minutos podés combinar selva, río, playa y vida silvestre.
Atractivos cercanos:
🦜 Parque Nacional Carara – Ideal para observar lapas rojas, cocodrilos y aves exóticas en un bosque de transición entre seco y lluvioso.
🐊 Río Tárcoles – Famoso por sus grandes cocodrilos y los paseos en bote para avistarlos. También un punto clave para la observación de aves.
🏖️ Playa Herradura – Perfecta para paseos en bote, atardeceres tranquilos y deportes acuáticos. Muy cerca del famoso marina Los Sueños.
🌊 Playa Jacó – Ideal para surfistas y vida nocturna. La playa más animada del Pacífico Central, a solo 10 minutos.
🌅 Playa Hermosa – Reconocida por sus fuertes olas y torneos internacionales de surf. Un paraíso para quienes buscan playa más salvaje y menos multitudes.
Todo esto está a minutos de Selva Color. Podés disfrutar la playa por la mañana y dormir con la selva por la noche.
Why is its location strategic for travelers?
Selva Color's location is strategic because it allows travelers to experience the jungle from the moment of their arrival, without the need for long transfers or distant excursions. The natural experience begins as soon as you set foot on the property.
Advantages of our location:
🦜 For nature lovers and birdwatchers: the forest at Selva Color is alive from the very first minute. There's no need to go elsewhere to connect with the local wildlife.
🌿 Immediate immersion: unlike hotels in urban areas or crowded beach zones, here you are inside the rainforest from the moment you wake up until you fall asleep.
🚗 Close to everything, yet in silence: we are just 10 minutes from beaches like Jacó and Hermosa, and from Carara National Park, yet surrounded by absolute peace.
🎯 Ideal base for exploring the Central Pacific: from Selva Color you can visit in a single day: river, mountain, beach, mangroves, and biological reserves.
🌅 Dual experience: we combine the best of the rainforest with proximity to the Pacific Ocean — something few hotels offer.
At Selva Color, the adventure doesn't begin after an hour's drive. It begins in your room, with the birdsong at dawn.
What positive comments do you most frequently receive from your guests?
Nuestros huéspedes destacan ver tucanes y lapas volando alrededor de la piscina, despertar con los sonidos de la naturaleza y disfrutar de un buen desayuno en un entorno de selva viva. También valoran la ubicación estratégica y la atención personalizada.
What sets you apart from your main competitors?
Mientras muchos hoteles en la zona de Jacó ofrecen playa, surf o vida nocturna, Selva Color ofrece algo radicalmente distinto: una gran montaña llena de bosque y naturaleza, pero diseñada para pocos viajeros.
Nuestras principales diferencias:
🌳 Una montaña entera de bosque: no es un jardín con habitaciones. Es una propiedad de 10.000 m² de selva regenerada que respira a tu alrededor.
🧘 Para pocos viajeros: solo 40 huéspedes como máximo. No hay multitudes, no hay filas, no hay ruido. Tu tranquilidad no se negocia.
🦜 Experiencia desde el minuto cero: la naturaleza no es una excursión de una hora. Estás dentro del bosque lluvioso desde que abrís los ojos hasta que te dormís.
🌊 Selva con playa cerca, no playa con algo de verde: a diferencia de hoteles frente al mar que tienen un pequeño jardín, nosotros te ofrecemos montaña y selva verdadera, con el océano a solo minutos.
💚 Un hotel con historia de reforestación: no somos un hotel construido sobre naturaleza virgen. Nacimos de transformar un potrero ganadero en un bosque secundario. Eso se siente.
En Selva Color no competimos por tener la piscina más grande o el bar más animado. Competimos por ofrecerte lo que ya no se encuentra fácilmente: silencio, naturaleza de verdad y espacio solo para ti.
If you had to describe your hotel in 5 keywords, what would they be?
- Bosque – Silencio – Aves – Paz – Refugio
What kind of experience do you want the guest to remember?
Queremos que recuerdes la magia del bosque lluvioso, sus maravillas y cada uno de sus habitantes. Y por encima de todo, que reconozcas que somos parte de un ecosistema vivo que cuidamos, respetamos y nos esforzamos por preservar.
What is the history of the hotel?
¿Qué había antes en el terreno donde hoy está Selva Color?
R: Hace 40 años, la propiedad que hoy anida a Selva Color —llamada Bosques Margarita— era un terreno de potrero dedicado a la producción ganadera. Hace 25 años, los dueños decidieron retirar el ganado de forma gradual para dedicarse a la reforestación con especies nativas como laurel, cenízaro, roble, guanacaste, gallinazo y cedro. Hoy es un bosque secundario que funciona como pulmón para la zona.
P: ¿Por qué se llama Bosques Margarita?
R: Bosques Margarita es el nombre de la finca que alberga a Selva Color. Representa el sueño cumplido de sus dueños: transformar una antigua tierra ganadera en un hermoso bosque que revive el encanto de la montaña y sus habitantes.
What makes your hotel unique?
Selva Color is unique because it combines the Pacific Ocean and the rainforest in one place, just minutes from Carara National Park, one of the most important natural treasures in Costa Rica.
What makes us different:
🦜 Close to Carara National Park: our jungle is influenced by this incredible park, home to scarlet macaws and unique biodiversity
🌊 Ocean and jungle together: sunny Pacific waters + rainforest in all its splendor
🌿 Space for a few: 10,000 m² of jungle for only 40 guests
🕊️ Reduced ecological footprint: we preserve the forest as a sacred space
🚗 Isolated, but not too much: just 10 minutes from Jacó, Hermosa, and Herradura beaches
🏡 Peaceful living: in touch with the rural community of Quebrada Ganado
What is the philosophy or concept of Posada Selva Color?
Selva Color was born within the rainforest of Costa Rica's Central Pacific coast with a clear purpose: to open the doors of this natural paradise to nature lovers. We have not come to transform the forest, but to inhabit it with respect and share its beauty without altering its essence.
What is the surroundings of Selva Color like?
Selva Color está rodeado de bosque lluvioso en las montañas que bordean el Parque Nacional Carara. Es un entorno de selva viva, montañas suaves, biodiversidad impresionante y absoluto silencio, con el océano Pacífico a solo minutos.
What is the exact address of the hotel?
Bosques Margarita- Quebrada Ganado
Garabito/Puntarenas
Costa Rica
Are pets allowed?
Sí, somos pet friendly. Aceptamos mascotas bajo ciertas condiciones. Consulta nuestras políticas antes de reservar.
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- Bosques Margarita - Quebrada Ganado, Jacó, Costa Rica
- +506 8465 3262
- reservaciones@selvacolor.com