A LUXURY VACATION TO GUANACASTE
Guanacaste stretches from the foothills of Arenal volcano to the buzzy surf town of Tamarindo, with a great swathe of national parkland in between.
Away from the shoreline, this is cattle country. Expect rare dry tropical rainforests, volcanoes and an interior peopled by sabaneros (cowboys), working ranches and rodeos, out of reach of the crowds.
Along the Pacific coast, there’s a lively culture of surf and yoga. The Peninsula de Papagayo is home to a selection of glamorous private villas and first-rate beach clubs, set along some of the country’s loveliest beaches.
WHAT TO SEE AND DO IN GUANACASTE
Ride on horseback along tropical forest trails, spotting monkeys, sloths, toucans, and birdlife.
Join in with the daily farm activities and help the sabaneros while they work the cattle. Hike to secret waterfalls and natural pools deep in the forest, or raft and fish along the Tenorio River. Under the masterful hands of a local chef, learn how to prepare, and later enjoy, delicious, typical Costa Rican dishes.
On the laid-back Pacific coast, there’s surfing, yoga, and picturesque beaches, where turtles nest and hatch their eggs from September to January. We can arrange boat charters for lazy days spent on wonderful virgin beaches.
It goes without saying that we have the keys to some of Costa Rica’s most spoiling ocean-view hideaways, family-run ranches and estates.
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Explore more of our favourite places across Costa Rica, from the wild Osa Peninsula to coffee fincas in the Central Valley.
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