WHEN -

The best time on the Pacific coast is in the dry season between December and April. But expect rain anytime of the year. That's what makes the country so lush and 

beautiful.

STAY -

Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo ***** - 

located on the Peninsula Papagayo one of the most beautiful places in the world - a magical 1,400 acre play ground. It is on an isthmus with beautiful tree lined beaches on either side. It features rooms, suites, residences and villas, some with private pools.

ABOUT -

Fly into Liberia Airport 

which is the closest one to the resort and get picked up by the resort's airport transfer service. It is a 45 minute trip. Spend as much time here as you can afford. Do all of the activities that interest you. And have a wonderful time getting to know this earthly paradise.

ADD ONS -

If you are diving enthusiasts a boat trip to Isla de Coco one of the world's best dive sites could interest you. Or for another resort in Costa Rica have a look at the Pacuare Lodge in Limon. See Extras below.

ROMANCE -

Couples Spa Experience - side by side massage, waterfall whirlpools

Latin dance classes

Rum and Chocolate tasting

Romantic Beach dinners - Candle lit dinners for two on the sand

Taste the Stars - a romantic meal combined with a little stargazing

In room dining - from 6am breakfast to a 4.30am late night snack

SUNRISES & SUNSETS -

Cocktails by the Pool

Romantic Sunset Dinner - Private table on Playa Virador or on the Nemare Garden Table with a personal server and special menu

Playa Virador - the west facing beach

BUDGET -

For a cheap country it's rather expensive. But it's your honeymoon and all that matters is you have a great time and spoil yourself a bit.

HIGHLIGHTS -

Mother Nature - flora and fauna - non threatening monkeys swing by the rooms and large lizards climb on to the balconies

Genuine friendly service

The remote and beautiful location

High levels of privacy

The Golf Course

PAMPER -

Spa and Wellness - massage, treatments, Ayurveda consultation, steam rooms, Hydrotherapy pools

Twice daily housekeeping service

RELAXING -

Relax in a cabana around one of the 4 pools or on one of the two private beaches.

VIEWS -

Ocean views and tropical forest

FOOD -

Farm and Sea to table dining

Anejo - Acai bowls and fresh pressed juice for breakfast and DJs and tapas for dinner.

Pesce - Elegant Italian dinners with sea views

Bahia - A wood fired open kitchen with al fresco dining for breakfast (live stations), lunch and dinner. Signature dish is a whole grilled fish in a Chimichurri marinade. Juice and Smoothie Bar.

Nemare - A sophisticated steakhouse at the golf course. For lunch and dinner.

Pool - Tropical cocktails and seafood by the pool.

DRINKS -

La Reserva - expert mixologist featuring rum - enjoy your own creation

SIGHTS -

Between October and February guests can see Leatherback turtles laying their eggs

Palo Verde National Park

Arenal Volcano National Park

ACTIVITIES -

Catamarans (Hobie cats) - Ziplining (Canopy tours) - Surfing - Volcano hiking - SUP - Diving - Snorkelling - Kayaking (in the moonlight) -  Tennis (5 courts, clay and grass) -Yoga - Fitness Centre - hiking - Horseback riding - Twitching

Cruise the Coast - effortlessly on a complimentary e-bike

Healthy cooking classes / Chocolate making classes

Golf - Arnold Palmer designed Ocean Course at Peninsula Papagayo - dramatic elevation changes and stunning views of the bay. Ranked in the Top 100 courses outside the USA.

SOUVENIRS -

2 shops onsite

Coffee - Cacique Costa Rica's National liquor - Chocolate - Hot sauce - Salsa Lizano, local sauce - Stuffed animals, baby sloth, toucan, monkeys etc.

TIPS -

· At the beaches the resort provides complimentary sun screen, water, towels, Evian spritzes and afternoon popsicles

CHEAPER OPTIONS -

This is the only hotel on the peninsula.

VISAS -

Most western countries will not need to get a visa before going to Costa Rica.

Click here to check your status.

TRANSPORT -

Liberia's Daniel Oduber International Airport (LIR) - 

has direct flights to 23 cities in 4 countries. These include cities in Europe, USA and Canada (Calgary). The most obvious citeis to connect through would be Los Angeles, Dallas-Fort Worth, New York, Miami, Zurich and Schipol in Amsterdam. If you can't get a connecting flight to one of these locations you may need to fly through San Jose and take a domestic flight to this airport.

San Jose's Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) - 

has direct flights to 40 cities in 15 countries. Mainly to the USA and Europe. There are also flights to Bogata, Lima and Central America (including Mexico). From here take a domestic flight to Liberia (LIR)

Check for airfares here.

From Liberia arrange your airport transfers with the hotel. It is a 45 minute trip.

EXTRA -

Have a look at Costa Rica in 'Islands' for a live aboard diving trip to Jacques Cousteau's favourite island. Click here to go to markers map.