Guests at Monte Azul Boutique Hotel in Costa Rica often claim that they “haven’t slept this well in a long time.” Our lively breakfast discussions usually include explanations ranging from the the soothing white noise of the nearby Chrripo River, the quiet of our remote river valley, the high thread count sheets and comfortable mattress, and general exhaustion after a full day of hiking, horseback riding, zip lining, etc.
A recent article in the New York Times offers another suggestion for consideration: temperature. The article (link attached) suggests the optimal sleeping temperature for the average person is between 60 - 68 degrees F. As it turns out, that is the temperature every night, year round at Monte Azul.
Despite our proximity to the equator (8 degrees north) and location in the Costa Rica Rainforest, Monte Azul Hotel is situated at an altitude of 3,500 ft above sea level. As such, we benefit from cooler, mild temperatures that range from 60 - 80 degrees year round. Typically, guests wear sweaters/sweatshirts in the early morning and evenings, and shorts or pants and t-shirts during the day.
That contrasts dramatically with the low lands, where temperatures can approach a sweltering 100 degrees F during the day, and a very uncomfortable 80+ at night.
If your vacation includes the beaches of Costa Rica, consider a night or two at Monte Azul before heading home, to ensure you are well rested.
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