Pura vida is more than a saying.
Costa Rica protects about a quarter of its land in parks and reserves, and you feel it everywhere: howler monkeys calling at dawn, sloths hanging in the treetops and beaches backed by thick green jungle.
The Papagayo Peninsula on the Pacific coast pairs that wildness with seriously beautiful resorts. Groups can zipline through the canopy, soak in volcanic hot springs, surf, sail and toast the sunset with fresh ceviche.
Six things your team will talk about for years
Zipline the canopy
Fly between treetops high above the forest floor.
Volcanic hot springs
Soak and paint on mineral mud near Rincón de la Vieja volcano.
Spot the wildlife
Sloths, monkeys, toucans and iguanas, often right on the resort grounds.
Catamaran sunset sail
Snorkel, swim and watch the sun drop into the Pacific.
Surf lesson
Catch your first wave on the friendly breaks near Tamarindo.
Visit Arenal
Extend the trip to the iconic cone-shaped volcano and its rainforest.
December through April.
Guanacaste’s dry season brings blue skies and golden hills. The “green season” from May to November brings afternoon showers, lush scenery and better rates, with September and October the wettest.
Adventure for everyone
Thrill-seekers and spa-goers are both happy.
Easy to reach
Nonstop flights to Liberia from many U.S. cities.
Wellness built in
Yoga, hot springs and farm-to-table food.