Guanacaste & North Pacific
Costa Rica's Guanacaste & North Pacific
Enjoy Stunning Beaches, Rainforests & Volcanos while Supporting the Local People & Animals
Our featured resorts offer so much more than standard fun & relaxation. Guests support a wide variety of social & environmental programs. Here are a few that really stand out.
Conservation Efforts
Dreams Las Mareas partners with Tora-Carey to protect sea turtles that nest on its beach through monitoring, tracking & research. The rare black turtle & Olive Ridley both nest year-round. The Hawksbill turtle can be seen from May to September.
Conservation Efforts
Secrets Papagayo's environmental committee supports the resort & community's health, cleaning, waste management & recycling initiatives. The resort also partners with the Tempisque Conservation Area's reforestation program to protect the wildlife, resources & water systems for future generations.
Sustainability Projects
It's easy to see why the Westin Reserva Conchal was Latin America's first carbon positive hotel. It operates a wide variety of sustainability efforts, including: a 96-acre reserve that protects birds, mammals & flora in a range of ecosystems; a water treatment plant & Costa Rica's first desalination plant; 1400 solar panels that generate 7% of the energy used by the hotel; & an organic garden run by the local women in the community & a tree nursery housing 15,000 plants to preserve endemic species.
Recommended Properties
Not all All-Inclusives are created equal, especially in Costa Rica. So, we picked out a few of our favorite resorts & excursions.
We feel strongly about partnering with organizations that give back their communities. All the resorts featured meet that criteria, through conservation, sustainability, social work or a combination thereof.
Guests of all ages will all enjoy this secluded getaway nestled into the mountains & jungles of Guanacaste, Costa Rica – 90 minutes northwest of Liberia International Airport.
Nestled beside the crystalline waters of Culebra Bay, Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica offers adults a romantic & picturesque hideaway along the Guanacaste region’s Pacific Coast.
Located on 2,400 acres, this beautiful, eco-friendly retreat is set between the tropical jungle & pristine beaches of Playa Conchal in Costa Rica's North Pacific Riviera.
Looking for something else?
Let us know what's on your bucket list & we'll help you plan the perfect trip!
About the Area
Cancun is the gateway to the northeastern tip of the Yucatan Peninsula, a beautiful area that's rich in history. Visitors can choose from stunning Caribbean beaches & sumptuous food to well-preserved historical sites & adventurous excursions – all while enjoying the area’s luxurious accommodations. Plus, the sun shines an average of 250 days/year & the tropical climate means it's typically warm. Most of the rain falls during the wet season, from May to October.
Looking for unique & memorable activities to add some spice to your itinerary? The Riviera Maya is home to a wide variety of theme parks, focused on ecotourism, water fun, adventure, Mexican culture & more.
The area is also famous for its cenotes & unparalleled underwater cave system - which offer amazing snorkeling & diving opportunities. While technical diving experience is required to dive the cave system in full, recreational divers have plenty of cavern, drift & wreck dives to choose from.
With all that to offer, there's no wonder why it’s one of the most popular tourist destinations!
Some of Our Favorite Attractions
National Park Marino Las Baulas, "Leatherback Marine National Park," is so-named because it contains nesting ground for the world's largest, currently endangered, sea turtle.
Llanos del Cortez Waterfall, one of the most beautiful series of waterfalls in the country, is located in the rain forest, yet its shore is a white sand beach!
Arenal Volcano, one of the country's seven active volcanoes, is a source of geothermal energy that heats hot springs. The waters are laden with volcanic minerals that promote healing & relaxation.
