Heard of Quepos and Manuel Antonio? Of course, who hasn’t? The real question is, have you heard of Hatillo? Probably not. Hatillo is a tiny town a short distance from Dominical, on the way to Quepos. In this tiny town is a not so tiny bed and breakfast. Alma de Hatillo or Cabinas Alma, as many still call it, is by far one of the most interesting places to stay in this area.
Interesting? Interesting isn’t always good but in this case it is. Alma de Hatillo is owned by Sabina, she is actually the main reason this place is so interesting. Sabina is very friendly and takes great care of her guests. She cooks breakfast from scratch every morning. Sabina is like a food magician; she takes a cacao pod and turns it into decadent chocolate for breakfast. She takes fresh fruit and turns it into yummy preserves.
The rooms are cozy, most of them for two or three guests. There is jungle all around so the view from anywhere is amazing. There’s all kinds of birds everywhere, so don’t forget to bring your camera. There is a large pool, and the dining area is warm and relaxing. Sabina even has a yoga studio where she hosts yoga retreats. The rates are very reasonable. During the high season tourists pay $65 and locals pay $55 for a double occupancy room.
This place is really old school in a great way, so don’t expect any air conditioning or a stocked minifridge in your room. Remember this is all about a simple retreat. Go out and have fun in Dominical or the Hacienda nearby. Then come back to a delicious home cooked meal, chat for a while, relax in a hammock until time eventually brings you back to that amazing breakfast.
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