Places to visit in Gulf of Papagayo

Top Things to Do in Gulf of Papagayo, Costa Rica

Places to Visit in Gulf of Papagayo


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Top Attractions in Gulf of Papagayo

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  • Adventure Diva
    Manchester, CT2,167 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Located in the Province of Guanacaste, this small and quiet beach has moderate, gentle waves. Suitable for swimming, the water is calm and clean. There's also some birds and monkeys in the trees.

    The north section of Playa Nacascolo has a beach house owned by the Andaz Costa Rica Resort. There you can have Tico cuisine for breakfast, lunch or snacks. This casual and friendly environment is worth checking out. Loved their seabass tacos which were full of fresh fish and tasty filling. Outside guests are welcome to dine here and enjoy the beach by purchasing a Day Pass at the resort’s front desk. The beach house is 15 minutes away from the resort by using their shuttle. Shuttles leave the resort every 30 minutes during the day.
    Written 29 October 2022
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  • J0hnPM10
    Boston, Massachusetts564 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Had a wonderful time here. The staff was terrific and helpful throughout. Not many people on course but it was in great condition with terrific fairways, tee boxes and greens. Water views throughout. Some short holes but jungle around you and lots of wildlife. Very enjoyable with good rental selection. I would reocmmend for anyone who enjoys golf. You will not be disappointed.
    Written 18 February 2020
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  • Joy J
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    LARS transport provided us with transportation from Liberia airport to our hotel. They were very prompt and the vehicles were clean. The drivers and the staff at the desk were very helpful, friendly and courteous.
    We booked a driver and transportation for the day to see some local sites and we got JC as out driver. We could not have asked for a better guide. He communicated well, was funny, helpful and very knowledgeable of the area.
    We had lunch at a recommended local restaurant that was great.
    Ask for JC as your driver, you won't regret it.
    Written 16 October 2023
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  • The Travelling Foodies
    Blakeney, UK870 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is an excellent equestrian centre. Paige can cater for just about every equine discipline, including lessons, trail and beach rides and fun day camps for the kids.
    Paige is an excellent patient teacher and all her horses and livery horses are beautifully looked after with excellent stalls, each with fresh running water and cooling fans.
    If you love riding I can't recommend Perla Del Mar enough.
    Written 12 August 2018
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  • Deena W
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Our family of four had a wonderful experience on the Miravelles Volcano crater tour yesterday. Ask for Andreas. He was on time for pick up. Very knowledgeable and made our day extra special. We loved the photos and videos he captured of us. From waterfalls and mud bath to horseback riding and a delicious lunch.
    Written 15 December 2023
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  • Dennis D
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We found Rolando outside of the Secrets resort, Papagoya Bay,Guanacaste. Costa Rica. We booked both a fishing excursion and a rainforest sloth tour through him
    In both cases the guides arrived exactly on time. They were professional yet friendly. Both trips were extremely enjoyable. The boat was more than satisfying and the van for the rainforest tour was so clean it might have just come brand new from a dealership. Both guides spoke very passable English, making up for my miserable Spanish, so communication was never an issue. If we return to Costa Rica, I will use his services again for sure.
    Written 8 March 2024
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  • Terry B
    Roswell, GA110 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We booked through our hotel, Capt Wilbur and his first mate Mauricio took us snorkeling to several spots in the bay and also on the Pacific Ocean side of Papagayo peninsula. Mauricio swam with us and pointed out things we would have missed. We saw trumpet fish, starfish and an octopus as well as the other fish we saw at our resort. We took the afternoon cruise and we treated to the sunset as we returned to the resort. Capt. Wilbur provided delicious fresh fruit, salsa, gauc and beans as well as beer, wine and soda. It was a great trip!
    Written 18 January 2024
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  • Julia H
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This was an amazing experience! Emmanuel was a great guide and the photographer was amazing as well. We got so many great photos. Emmanuel made sure we had a great time. I will be coming back again!
    Written 8 November 2023
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  • txladymc
    Fort Worth41 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We took a snorkeling cruise with Issys Tours and had a wonderful time. Our two guides were excellent and made the trip enjoyable. The water was clear and we saw lots of beautiful fish. We had a delicious snack of fruit and fresh oysters. What a treat! We high recommend Issys Tours. All their guides were prompt and fun to be around.
    Written 22 January 2024
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  • Kari C
    Saint Paul, MN1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I can’t say enough good things about Matt. I contacted him prior to our trip for help planning appropriate tours for our family. He is clearly passionate about his country and ensured we experienced an unforgettable trip. His communication was impeccable. He returned my messages quickly and checked in before and after each excursion. He was so understanding when we needed to cancel one day because of illness.
    Our local guide, Crazy Alex, was fantastic!! He met us the first day with empanadas and stopped along the way to let us try sugar cane, cashews, carao and pineapple. He showed us monkeys and a macaw that we never would have seen on our own. He also took really good pictures for us. His energy, enthusiasm, and kindness made for such fun and memorable days! He went above and beyond! If we are fortunate enough to come back to Costa Rica we would call Matt in a heartbeat and hope for Crazy Alex as our guide!
    Written 15 March 2024
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  • Shelby22
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We had a fantastic day! We did a private tour to Beuna Vista. Our van picked us up and our driver Juan Pablo and tour guide Juan Carlos were amazing! Juan Carlos knew so much about the area and was very passionate about educating. He also knew how to maneuver around the area so we weren't waiting in lines ever. He also did all the excursions with us and took so many photos and videos for us. It was a great day and I'd rebook with them in a heart beat.
    Written 16 July 2023
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  • Wanderer24735840309
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A great day in the rainforest! Robert and Alex had wonderful communication. Alex was our host. He was knowledgeable, fun, engaging, and just an overall kind person. We went to the Rio Celeste falls, swam in the blue waters, and saw all the wild creatures we had hoped to see. Lunch at a local restaurant was a highlight. Very flexible and welcoming to 11 & 13 year old kids.
    Written 17 March 2024
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