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Papagayo

The Papagayo Peninsula is an exclusive gated community with hotels, condos, golf courses, marina, and secluded beaches.

Why Visit Papagayo?

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Ideal for: Luxury - Couples - Families
There's nothing like the Papagayo Peninsula for a high-end, environmentally friendly location full of world-class amenities. Take a dip in the ocean from different private beach access points leading to picturesque beaches like Playa Blanca. Try out hiking, biking, horseback riding tours, along with sportfishing tours at the marina. Check out what else Papagayo has to offer:

Highlights

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Something for everyone Either stay in one of the uniquely designed villas or condos or check out the variety of the best five-star hotels available in this area of Guanacaste.
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Secluded beaches The gorgeous beaches around the peninsula are only accessible from within this gated community.
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Amazing food There are various restaurants for fine dining and casual dining where you can enjoy delicious food and a nice ambiance.
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Papagayo, the Gateway to Luxury in Costa Rica

The Papagayo Peninsula in Guanacaste is the epicenter of luxury and beach vacations.

A High-End Destination in the Pacific

A High-End Destination in the Pacific

ā€œBienvenidosā€ to one of the most personal and high-end locations in all Guanacaste province. Papagayo is located on the north Pacific Coast of Costa Rica in the richly cultural province of Guanacaste. This piece of land was formed thousands of years ago from volcanic activity. Papagayo contains 15 miles of coastline and countless beaches. 

The Papagayo Peninsula is full of things to do and places to be. Some of the most luxurious five-star hotels are located within Papagayo and have an array of uniquely designed villas and condos that can be rented. Papagayo attracts those looking for a place where adventure and relaxation collide. 

Although the peninsula of Papagayo is under wide development, by government mandate, 70% of this land must remain untouched, making this a unique place to experience the commodities of modern life, nature, and wildlife. All developments within Papagayo undergo a thorough review process to ensure harmony with the surrounding ecosystem. 

Experience the Pura Vida lifestyle while enjoying all the unique amenities of this gated community. Time to get out on the water; the marina is home to many yachts and charter boats ready for sportfishing or just a cruise. Are you looking for moving the body? Plenty of hiking trails, bike lanes, private beaches and pools, and the Arnold Palmer golf course can be found throughout the peninsula. Looking to focus on food and some R&R? There are plenty of restaurants, spas, and wellness centers to choose from.

Best Time to Travel to Papagayo

Best Time to Travel to Papagayo

Costa Rica has two main seasons: rainy and dry. The rainy season runs from May to November and the dry season from December to April. 

Costa Rica experiences large amounts of rainfall during the rainy season, and the ocean becomes choppy. However, this season is good for the ecosystem since it rests from the dry season and allows the flora to regrow after long months under the hot sun. 

The dry season is when the rain stops, and the sun comes out every day. Cold winds come down to Costa Rica from the north and help cool down the temperature. This breeze is comfortable and not too windy. The dry season is the recommended season to visit since you will never expect rain or a cloudy day. 

Papagayo Weather

The weather in Papagayo ranges from 24 to 34 degrees Celsius or 75 to 93 degrees Fahrenheit. The amount of sun and precipitation that can be experienced depends on the time of year you will visit Papagayo. During the rainy season, expect lots of rainfall and choppy water in the ocean, and during the dry season, the sun will be out all day and a cool breeze. The weather is perfect for long days by the pool, fresh dips in the ocean, and many sporting activities, including fishing, snorkeling, and more.

Is Papagayo Safe?

Papagayo is as exclusive as one of the safest places to stay in Guanacaste. The Papagayo Peninsula is an exclusive gated community that can only be entered by appointment or reservation. Papagayo has extensive security precautions during entry and checks all guests that come and go. The district also has cameras throughout the development to ensure safety. In addition, guards work round the clock to make the community safe under any circumstances.

Top Restaurants in Papagayo

Papagayo has many restaurants, especially within the hotels, which vary from Costa Rican cuisine, Italian, Sushi, and street foods. 

The beach club down at Playa Prieta is great for poke bowls, fish tacos, avocado pizza, and burgers. This casual restaurant is beachfront, including a gym and business center for guests to use. 

Fine dining can be found within the Andaz Hotel, Four Seasons, and Ritz Carlton. These hotels have various restaurants, varying from Costa Rican cuisine to international restaurants such as Italian, Japanese, and more. 

How to Get To Papagayo

How to Get To Papagayo

Papagayo can be reached by car from any international and internal airport. Papagayo is located 35km from the Liberia International Airport (approximately 32 minutes by car) or 241km from the Juan Santa Maria (San Jose, Costa Rica) airport (about 4.5 hours by car).

Papagayo can also be reached by boat via the marina; if you're sailing internationally or within Costa Rica, this is a great spot to dock your boat or yacht during your stay.

Charter flights can be found from San Jose International airport to the Liberia International Airport. These flights take around 30 minutes and require a short 32 minutes car ride from the Liberia airport to Papagayo. 

Papagayo has various helipads around the community and even on some villas. In addition, helicopters can be flown in from San Jose or Liberia. 

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