White sands, spectacular palm trees and a sea that is determined to give the surfers the best swells of their lives come together in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica . And although this may not be news to travelers, it is. Naia Costa Rica , the corner that allows you to rediscover the environment in a tropical oasis and connect with nature by dissipating the exterior and interior limits of the accommodation.
Paola and her husband traveled here in 2013, and although they thought they would only stay six months, that time turned out to be eight years. “ Santa Teresa grew a lot in recent years : Interesting shops and amazing restaurants, but also all the hustle and bustle that goes with it. For that reason, we ended up buying a piece of land in Beautiful beach which is much smaller and quieter but only a 10 minute drive from Santa Teresa" , says Paola, creator of Naia Costa Rica , in an interview via email to Condé Nast Traveler.
The tropical climate, the unspoiled nature and the great sense of community inspired them to conceive, together with Studio Saxé, Naia Costa Rica , two modern, sustainable and Within walking distance of the beach . "We looked for the architect that best suited our approach to the project, which was Studio Saxe."
Naia Costa Rica was conceived by Studio Saxe.
naia one , for its part, constitutes a single-storey house that opens onto a interior garden with a swimming pool , while naia two forms a vertical umbrella as a roof and shelter that allows enjoy natural light , creating, in both cases, the possibility of living outdoors within the nature.
The main living spaces are made up of light steel structures that house open spaces, welcoming nature inside with long steel roof lines and teak decks with screens also made of teak. reforested teak wood.
“Most of the day, the house will be inhabited in the common spaces, which are generously ventilated and through which natural light filters in to be able to reduce energy use throughout the house . At night, the more intimate and solid bedrooms create the perfect air-conditioned enclosure, which is energy efficient , but that can also have cross ventilation if necessary”, they maintain from Studio Saxe.
A sustainable accommodation and within walking distance of the beach.
It should be noted that the large roofs are used to collect water and use that recycled water throughout the project as well as in gardens, while hot water is also created by solar panels.
Also, travelers will have recycling containers on site, and the staff Naia Costa Rica will take care of taking all the cans, plastic and glass to the recycling stations. All the lights are LED, and the cleaning products are biodegradable and their packaging is recycled.
Naia Costa Rica offers concierge services and courtesy daily cleaning, as well as a team willing to help with transportation from international airports and organize the best activities in the area. “Some are organized before arrival, such as vehicle and quad rental, massages for couples in the villas , private yoga and pilates classes or an amazing private chef experience. Others can be booked on arrival, such as surfing lessons, fishing tour, zip line, Tortuga Island day tour, Montezuma Waterfall , horseback riding tour and farm-to-table dinner.”
Naia Costa Rica allows you to be in contact with nature.
With an interior that fuses boho and minimalist aesthetics, and interior design by Cristina de Freitas, the connection with nature surrounding area reaches its peak in this corner of Costa Rica.