Costa Rica is a destination that captures the essences of relaxation, nature and adventure.
Although it isn’t typically known as the peak season to visit Costa Rica, the secret season is summer. The summer months provide a quieter time for travelers looking for less crowds when visiting Costa Rica’s lush forests and world class beaches.
As summer travel planning is well under way, let’s explore a few properties that feature the best in what Costa Rica has to offer.
El Mangroove Hotel, an Autograph Collection property, located in the Papagayo Peninsula, is nestled among lush mangroves and offers the perfect destination for those looking for a tranquil relaxing vacation with its extraordinary spa sanctuary and world-class beaches. Guests can book the Relax & Recharge – Ultimate Spa Retreat or Blissful Getaway package to enjoy the Bearth Spa, yoga classes, kayaking and more.
For travelers who are feeling a bit more adventurous this summer and looking for a boutique hotel should check into Amaka Ocean Living Lodge at Marina Bahía Golfito. With only 10 rooms, the property offers an intimate travel experience for those who are looking to be exploring Costa Rica’s natural beauty, from sport fishing to a variety of national parks, to ziplining and more!
El Mangroove Hotel is a luxurious beachfront escape on the Papagayo Peninsula with stunning views of Culebra Bay. The Autograph Collection property immerses guests in the Costa Rica beachfront’s beauty, tranquility, and laid-back rhythms. Nestled amid lush mangroves and vibrant tropical gardens, the resort seamlessly blends the allure of a boutique retreat with the grandeur of its oceanfront setting. As the only hotel in the area, El Mangroove boasts two private tour boats for a day of deep-sea fishing, surfing the pristine waves, or exploring the natural wonders of Costa Rica’s nearby National Parks.
One of the most vibrant destinations in Costa Rica, Golfito Bay is framed by the lush mangroves of Corcovado and Piedras Blancas National Parks and is home to some of the richest biodiversity in the world. Nestled where the rainforest meets the sea, Marina Bahia Golfito is a thriving example of Costa Rican hospitality with a waterfront hotel, the Amaka Ocean Living Lodge, state-of-the-art marina, a marina village with curated shops and services, and more designed for eco-adventurers, boaters, Nature researchers, and outdoor lovers of all ages and interests who come to reconnect with nature through an array of immersive adventures and activities. Due its prime location, Marina Bahía Golfito offers visitors access to extraordinary experiences in Golfito that span through the landscapes such as sportfishing, canyoning, a cultural tour to the Boruca Indigenous Community, tours to Corcovado National Park and Piedras Blancas National Park, visits to a Hammerhead Shark Sanctuary, kayaking, paddle boarding, surf lessons, zip lining, and so much more.