Kura Design Villas, Costa Rica - Natural World Safaris

about Kura Design Villas, Uvita de Osa

Opened in January 2013, Kura Design Villas proves to be the perfect, luxurious eco-hideaway, right where the tropical rainforest tumbles into the Pacific Ocean. Seamlessly blending exquisite, lavish design with the natural environment, Kura is the result of the imagination of Alejandra and Martin, an architect and a biologist.

Built on an impressive mountain ridge, with views to the ocean, it is built in one of the most biologically intense areas on earth according to the National Geographic. Inside you will find bamboo ceilings and teak shutters, with exclusive rooms featuring local furnishings.

Kura Design Villas detail

Style

Very exclusive, romantic and luxurious eco-accommodation with a modern, minimalist design and spacious, private villas for guests.

Setting

Located above the shoreline to ensure excellent views and naturally cooling breezes, Kura is a three and a half hour drive from San Jose or an hour drive from Quepos, located in Uvita de Osa, between Corcovado and Manuel Antonio. You can also access via a short domestic flight, shuttles up the ridge are readily available.

Accommodation & Facilities

Villas all accommodate a maximum of two guests at a time and come as Junior Suite Villas, Infinity Villas and Suite Villas. Villas range in floor area from 75 to 88 square metres and all have ocean views. Minimalistic and tropical in design, they harbour an indigenous style and each have a sumptuous king sized bed, spacious private terrace, double rain shower (with ocean views) and a private bathroom, as well as a private minibar and wine cellar, luscious bathrobes and towels, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Villas all incorporate solar heaters, rainwater collection systems, energy efficient fans and lighting.

In the main area you will find a huge saltwater infinity pool as well as Diablitos Bar and the Sky Lounge.

Dining

The restaurant serves excellent food for breakfast, lunch and dinner, using local, organic tropical ingredients.

Activities

If you want to relax, make the most out of the spa and yoga, stay in your villas with your partner, or hang out by the pool. You can also venture out to the national parks in search of the magnificent flora and fauna to be found there, such as Manuel Antonio and Corcovado, or check out the Terraba-Sierpe Mangroves. Head to Cano Island Biological Reserve for excellent snorkelling and diving where it may be possible to spot turtles, dolphins, sting rays, parrot fish and much more. If you fancy, you can go out deeper where you may witness white-tipped reef sharks, silky shark, bull shark, whale sharks and humpback whales. Humpback whales can be seen between mid-July and October, then from December through to March during the migrations. There are lots of local, private beaches around for you to enjoy, some are great for surfing and others for swimming. Day trips or half day trips can be organised to the stunning waterfalls in the local area or you can venture through the tropical rainforests with activities such as white-water rafting, waterfall rappelling (abseiling), surf lessons, kayaking, zip lining and ATV rides.