Experience Latin America’s Booming Beer Scene With These Luxurious Hotels

From Puerto Rican rum to Brazilian cachaça, there’s no shortage of incredible spirits that hail from all across Latin America—yet this sprawling region is no slouch when it comes to beer, either. With craft breweries enjoying resounding success in recent years, hotels and resorts across North and South America have begun to embrace the industry, partnering with beloved local breweries and even launching small-scale production facilities of their own.

Whether you’re hoping to bask in the beauty of Costa Rica or explore Colombia’s vibrant capital city, the following properties all offer top-notch craft beer to sample with no shortage of incredible dining venues and high-end amenities to enjoy along the way.

W Bogota

While Colombia’s capital city is home to world-class attractions ranging from the towering Monserrate to the famed Gold Museum, few destinations can match the W Bogota’s prowess within the realm of food and drink. During a stay, visitors can head down to the on-property BBC (or Bogota Beer Company) to try classic brews ranging from coffee-infused stout to blonde ale sweetened with a dose of pure honey—and beyond the brews, this palatial property has also mastered the art of mixology, with no shortage of high-end spirits up for grabs.

Adorned with rich gilded flourishes that reflect the legend of El Dorado, the W Lounge is equipped with a spectacular array of cocktails that showcase some of Colombia’s most iconic distillates. For a taste of the nation’s verdant Pacific coast, visitors can sample a passionfruit-forward cocktail made with viche, a sugarcane derivation that stems from the region’s Afro-Colombian community. Post-drinks, guests can explore the culinary stylings of Colombia at Jairo, a polished venue with upscale takes on classic dishes ranging from Huila braised pork to roasted chicken, while Friday and Saturday celebrate the weekend with Linner, a dazzling event that comes complete with cocktails, a DJ, and a buffet stocked with street food from all across the globe.

Arenas Del Mar

Located on the edge of the iconic Manuel Antonio National Park, Arenas Del Mar offers some of Costa Rica’s finest landscapes all contained within one property, with pristine beaches and lush jungles all open for exploration. During daylight hours, guests are welcome to spend the afternoon bronzing on one of the property’s two adjacent beaches, while wildlife lovers can book an excursion with one of the resort’s in-house naturalists, each journey carefully curated to highlight local wonders ranging from towering waterfalls to the surrounding avifauna that calls Puntarenas Province home—and after a long day spent exploring the splendor of Costa Rica, there’s a wealth of fresh brews eagerly awaiting your return.

For those in need of a refreshing pint after their hike, there’s no better option than a crisp Perica Ligera. Named in honor of the region’s resident three-toed sloths, this blonde ale has become a pre-dinner staple for guests—and once dinner time rolls around, Playitas is the place to be. Perched on the scenic shoreline, this open-air dining venue showcases the beauty of Manuel Antonio at its best, with towering palm trees and local wildlife all thriving in harmony with the venue. While dishes range from fried fish to lomo saltado fajitas, guests can also take part in a beach barbecue or enroll in a tortilla making class for a truly enriching experience.

Hotel Belmar

The lush cloud forests of Costa Rica draw visitors thanks to their rich array of flora and fauna, but the region offers ample opportunity for beer lovers as well in the form of Hotel Belmar. Launched back in 2014, Cervezas Artesanales Belmar boasts a diverse array of products for visitors to sample, with options spanning from New England-style IPA to a stout containing refreshing tropical fruit notes. Guests can snack on catch of the day crudo and goat cheese croquettes during a visit to the beer garden, but when it comes to high-end dining, Restaurante Celajes is the property’s top destination, with savory dishes like tamarind pork ribs and peach palm agnolotti up for grabs.

While Hotel Belmar is equipped with a stellar drinking and dining scene, there’s a wealth of outdoor activities to take advantage of during a stay as well. Less than ten minutes from the property, the 6.8-hectare Savia Private Reserve is a paradise for nature lovers, providing guests with an opportunity to partake in early morning treks and sunset observations, both accompanied by the sweet song of Costa Rica’s native birds. And to sweeten the deal, visitors can also book on-property activities ranging from cocktail classes to couples massages.