Alexa's Market
You will be amazed at the selection of items at this boutique supermarket. It's walking distance to our property. Alexa's Market WhatsApp + 506 8742 6345
Activities
Here's our list of favorite things to do in the area. If nothing else, sit back and take in the views of Mother Nature and the area from your balcony.
All activities & places
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Hiking
Selva Escondida is a tropical rainforest property with Mother Nature on full display. You'll be able to explore wildlife without having to drive anywhere. We maintain a private trail system as follows:
- Sunrise walk on concrete roads in flip flops with you cup of coffee in hands
- Moderate 30 minutes hike up to the Mirador lookout
- Advance 90 minutes hike to the Mirador and to Cascada Sofia
- CamelBak/hydration pack/water bottle
- Good cotton socks
- Hat
- Light long pants
- Short sleeve shirts that won't catch on branches.
- Sunglasses (you don't need them for the Mirador & Cascada Sofia as you will be in the jungle)
Playa Hermosa
5 minutes drive from our front gate, is the closer beach to our property. It's a long open beach with surfable waves. The community raised money every year to fund the lifeguards for the beach.
Cascada Sofia
Once you are at the Mirador you can continue your hike for another 45 minutes. The next section of this trail is more difficult and will require more agility. The trail is very steep at many places, but you will arrive at a magnificent waterfalls called Cascada Sofia. Read more about Hiking at Selva Escondida.
Farmers Markets
We love to go to the local farmer's markets, or "ferias", to buy fresh, organic vegetables, fruits, herbs, honey and many other items including meat, candles, art and more.
Besides supporting the local community, we find the highest quality food sources.
Visit these local markets here:
- Tuesdays from 8am to 1pm, Feria Tinamastes
- Wednesdays from 8am to 2pm, El Mercado de BahÃa Ballena
- Fridays from 8.30am to 1.30pm, Eco Feria Dominical
- Saturdays from 8am to 1pm, El Mercado de BahÃa Ballena
Playa Dominical
15 minutes north, has bigger waves and a decent beach scene with restaurants. You'll also find a small supermarket, bank with ATM, surf shops, etc.
The Mirador
Hiking to the Mirador is the best part of Selva Escondida. Our trail system to the Mirador is moderately difficult yet many grandparents and grandchildren have explored the trails. The view of the Pacific Ocean, Whales Tail, Osa Peninsula, Isla de Caño, and the surrounding rainforest is both impressive and relaxing, and the breeze will make you not want to leave. Read more about Hiking at Selva Escondida.
El Manu ::: Water Temple
Set over a water stream, El Manu was originally a restaurant known for its great food and one of the first places to have electricity in the area leveraging hydroelectricity. The space has been preserved and includes teak floor harvested onsite within Selva Escondida, reptile statues in the flowing water beneath El Manu. The rainforest immersion hovering above flowing water is ideal for yoga and meditation. Two plexiglass panels on the floor allows you to look down upon a flowing stream below.
It is very common to find blue morphos here in the morning, and is a stunning place during the raining season.
Playa Dominicalito
10 minutes north, is a very scenic small beach with waves crashing on rock formations on the beach. We love to take walks there with the kids and collect seashells.
Supermarkets
There are 3 BM Supermarkets in the area and they all sell alcohol:
- Dominical
- Uvita Center (limited parking)
- Uvita (large parking area)
Fruits Vendor
Fruit vendors have the best selection of fruits and are cheaper. There is one on the left side of the road as you are driving towards Uvita.
Studio
The two-story Studio serves many purposes.
The lower floor is a workshop studio with tools, a kitchen, tables, storage and restroom. This is where our staff hangs out.
The upper floor has a bedroom that can sleep 3-4 people and a large terrace that's been used for wedding dinners, yoga classes or as office space. It has sweeping views of the orchard and Pacific Ocean and internet connection.
The second floor can be rented out for retreat organizers or private chef who is looking for additional privacy.