Papagayo Peninsula, Guanacaste

Papagayo Peninsula, located in the Canton of Carrillo-Liberia, is a small hilly peninsula located north of Culebra Bay.

Currently, Papagayo is home to a number of super luxury hotels and luxury ocean view homes (vacation rentals and luxury villas).

It is currently the most expensive beach destination in Costa Rica, with famous chains such as Four Seasons, Andaz, Pexs, Exclusive Resorts. The Mangroove, Planet Hollywood and others. Read more about the Gulf of Papagayo.

Scenic Beauty

The beauty of Papagayo is its large cover of dry tropical forests as well as its dramatic, intricate and shifting coastline. As a result, there are some of the most beautiful beaches in the area, including Virador, Navazcolito, Playa Huevos as well as the two beautiful Huevos Islands.

Culebra Bay

Culebra Bay, the bay that extends south of Papagayo, is also a fascinating ecosystem. Due to the geography, there is an almost total absence of waves in the area. And it can be said that it is practically a Tropical Fjord.

For this reason, it is also an ideal place to practice marine activities such as stand up paddle, windsurfing, snorkeling and diving.

Papagayo Marina

The Papagayo Marina is one of the largest marinas in Guanacaste, and has numerous slips, where several luxury yachts, boats, sailboats and catamarans are parked.

How to get to Peninsula de Papagaste

To get to Peninsula de Papagayo, the easiest way is by land, either from the Liberia airport or from San Jose.

To reach the end of the peninsula, it takes approximately 45 minutes from Liberia, with a road service in perfect condition.

Ocotal Beach, Guanacaste

Playa Ocotal is located south of Playas del Coco, and is a small beach of black sand, and many rock formations, especially on its south and north side. The rest of the beach is sandy, and ideal for swimming.

Until recently it was a relatively unspoiled beach, however, in the 1990s, hotels and spectacular beach houses (vacation rentals and luxury villas) began to be built, most of which are located on top of the hills, offering a breathtaking view of the sea.

Due to the absence of large waves, it is ideal for a relaxing vacation, where you can enjoy long swimming sessions, relax on the sand, or sunbathe.

Snorkeling, as well as paddle boarding, are two of the favorite activities, for the same reason. Especially during high tide is when the snorkeling is best, and colorful coral fish can be seen in the rock formations.

During low tide, natural pools are formed, which also offer snorkeling possibilities, especially for children.

For recreational options, such as bars, restaurants and supermarkets, it is advisable to make the short trip to Playas del Coco, where there are plenty of beachfront restaurants, bars and all the basic services, such as banks, clinics, stores and options to buy communication cards, such as sim cards and other items.

El Coco is famous for being a real fishing village, and was formed many years ago, so, also from a cultural perspective, it can be interesting a short visit, either during the day or during the evening hours, to perhaps enjoy a dinner in a typical restaurant, from seafood to other menus.

Las Catalinas, Guanacaste

Las Catalinas is located on Playa Danta Beach, in northern Guanacaste.

This amazing coastal resort village, offer the visitor a unique experience, one of beautiful architecture, beachfront location and first-class service.

The unique  design of Las Catalinas

Las Catalinas is a beautiful beachfront place with beach houses, shops, restaurants, small hotels and inns, pedestrian streets, plazas, parks, and recreational areas.

Based on  the principles of the New Urbanism movement—environmentally friendly design, walkable neighborhoods, intertwining private and public spaces—Las Catalinas offers a refreshing new scene for sustainable beach communities that are built to thrive and also, revolucionize the concept of what a luxury beach community should be.

The beach

Playa Danta is situated north of Potrero Beach, in the canton of Santa  Cruz. It is a smaller white sanded beach with magnificent natural surroundings and simply beautiful sand, calm waters, and great snorkeling opportunities.

Right behind the beach border is Las Catalinas, a small, intimate and newly built beach community, which offers several luxury rental homes, villas and vacation rentals.

This community offers local restaurants, bars, two hotels , and even shops and an ice cream parlor

Several ocean activities are also available, including the rental of paddle boards, snorkeling gear, booky boars and the rental of catamaran sailboats, monohull sailboats and luxury yachts.

How to get to Las Catalinas

Las Catalinas, and thereby Danta Beach, are located at the northernmost end of the Santa Cruz Canton beach extension. Situated past Potrero, Prieta, Pena and Sugar Beach, there is only one beach further north, which is Dantita.

You can reach the community by driving past the beach road of Potrero all the way north until you will automatically reach Las Catainas.

Hotels in the area

Two hotels, Santarena and Casa Chameleon, offer high end accommodation options. While Santarena is situated more on the beachside of the project, Casa Chameleon sits atop a hill with breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean.