Sea Turtle in the coral reef
Los Sueños Resort & Marina
and entertaining guests with the awesome power of Mother Nature. With ecotourism as a backdrop to this travel guide, we’d like to send you on a journey to Costa Rica, a land blessed with unparalleled beauty, unique creatures, exquisite habitats and pristine waters swelling with aquatic life. Moving from north to south on both coasts, you’ll discover a tropical boaters’ paradise.
at beaches such as Playa Tamarindo and Playa Langosta. Aquatic activities include snorkeling, diving, surfing, sailing, kayaking and sport fishing for marlin, sailfish and other saltwater catch. Favorites on land range from horseback riding and bicycling to hiking and golfing. When you work up an appetite after an active day at the beach, stroll along the timeless streets and sample the unique flavors of Costa Rican dishes. Shops and galleries are filled with treasures by local artisans. For adventures just outside of town, head north to Playa Grande Beach to catch excellent waves or take surfing lessons. At nearby Las Baulas National Marine Park, you can carefully observe the nesting site for endangered leatherback turtles. And mangroves in the Tamarindo Wildlife Refuge create a haven for wildlife from howler monkeys to crocodiles. Where to Dock: Marina Flamingo NICOYA PENINSULA On the Nicoya Peninsula, they don’t just care about the planet, but the
golf course, marina, spas and shops. Tropical greenery frames white sand beaches, including popular sunbathing spots such as Playa Ocotal, Playas del Coco, Playa Hermosa and Playa Panama. Don’t be surprised if you see orcas, whales and other marvelous creatures swimming in the clear blue waves. When you’re ready to explore the area, go to Santa Rosa National Park, where spider monkeys chatter in a tropical dry forest and sea turtles rest along the shore; Palo Verde National Park, where wetlands attract a menagerie of colorful migratory birds; or Rincón de la Vieja National Park to find hiking trails, Rincón de la Vieja Volcano, hot springs and waterfalls.
Pacific Coast Destinations PAPAGAYO GULF
Nestled into the northwest coastline, this gorgeous inlet benefited from a project by Costa Rica’s government to build a premier destination of all-inclusive resorts and hotels, while being mindful of protecting the waters and shoreline. Visitors can lounge on some of the country’s best beaches, play a variety of watersports and enjoy top-tier amenities such as an 18-hole
Where to Dock: Marina Papagayo
TAMARINDO The Pacific Ocean is the main attraction in this charming beach town, renowned for turquoise waters, towering palm trees and scenic views
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