Fresh off of a flight from the US, I have to admit we were taken aback when we first arrived at Las Casitas Tenorio. “Nana” checked us in and kept switching paths to our casita saying there were coral snakes obstructing the way. We were also jumpy at the amount of bugs in our casita. That said, it is a magical place with howler monkeys swinging in the trees above your head, a nature channel’s worth of bird viewing at breakfast, lovely informative interactions with the amazing staff, and a sloth hanging out in the tree above our car. DO NOT miss the Tapir Valley night tour led by the property’s endearing owner, Donald, and his precocious daughter. By the end of our 4 day stay, we were cured of a lifetime of phobia towards bugs, snakes and other creepy crawlers. Also, make sure you do the following day activities: whitewater tubing at Rio Celeste (with Onca Tours), the Tree Chocolate Tour, hiking the Tenorio volcano and the hanging bridges.