Our families have vacationed in Costa Rica the past three years and have found it to be an extremely welcoming country to tourists. Locals are friendly, English speaking and the American dollar is conveniently accepted. The Liberia airport houses many airline carriers and offers flights from numerous U.S. cities. Peninsula Papagayo is a short 25 minute ride from the airport and a rental car is not necessary as golf carts are available for rent and can be used for transportation while on the peninsula.
Traveling from the northeastern part of the States and trying to escape the harsh February winter weather, we have found the Guanacaste climate to be spectacular during all three years we’ve visited. Every single day has offered cloud-free sunny days with temperatures in the low 90’s by day and high 70’s by night.
Our concierge, Estefania, could not have been more responsive during our vacation weeks. She provides her email and personal phone number for all-hours access. Valuable services provided during our stay included transportation services, excursion reservations, extensive local knowledge and grocery delivery. We have never seen Estefania less than extremely friendly, cheerful, helpful and caring.
The house accommodations offer everything you could ask for from a vacation property. The area is exclusive and completely private. Rooms are spacious and provide ample seating indoors and outdoors (sun and shade). The infinity pool is sizable and kept at the perfect temperature. Views from the home are magnificent and overlook the Pacific Ocean, mountains, Prieta Bay, the Four Seasons isthmus, Culebra Bay in the distance and even Monkey Rock. The home provides all necessary kitchen items, laundry facilities, daily housekeeping/pool cleaning and even a sound system that can be accessed with your smart device.
While on property, we felt like we were in our own personal zoo. During the week, we saw monkeys, coati, deer and exotic birds.
Activities within the peninsula are plentiful and include surfing, paddle-boarding, kayaking, jet skiing, boating, fishing, snorkeling, mountain biking, golfing and tennis. Activities off property are equally numerous and include zip-lining, ATVing, horseback riding, river tubing and water water rafting.
Restaurant options, both inside and outside the peninsula, are also plentiful.
