Summer has started in Costa Rica, making these months an excellent time of the year to visit this wonderful country!
To get the most out of your vacations during the Costa Rica summer, we absolutely recommend a visit to one of our tropical beaches! Small Distinctive Hotels features 9 member hotels, of which 6 are located on the most beautiful beaches of the country. In this article, we invite you to take a trip with us to get acquainted with our beach hotels, their stunning natural surroundings and the multitude of activities they offer… and then pick your favorite(s)!
Starting with the beach that is closest to San José, we arrive at Jacó after about 1.5 hours. Located on top of rainforest-covered mountains, Hotel Villa Caletas is not only of royal standard due to its majestic location, the decoration and Greek-style amphitheatre with breathtaking views and amazing sunsets add to the magic of this place. The corresponding beach is situated at the foot of the mountain and therefore offers an uncommon seclusion and privacy from which to enjoy the emerald green ocean.
Moving further South, our journey takes us into greener and greener surroundings, until we arrive at the famous Manuel Antonio National Park. Not only does this park host a surprisingly large variety of wildlife, it also hosts the Arenas del Mar Beach and Nature Resort, which is located directly at a truly nature-immersed beach. Operated in a highly sustainable way and integrated in its lush green surroundings, this is a feel-good resort in the truest sense of the word.
Leaving Manuel Antonio behind, we drive towards the South Pacific coast until we reach our third destination: Dominical. The lush rainforest surroundings and sparkling coastline already prepare us for the relaxed atmosphere we encounter at Hotel Cuna del Angel. Literally translated this name means Cradle of an Angel, which is reflected in the angelic decoration, tranquil atmosphere even the heavenly food… The beach, which is situated a short walk from the hotel, is truly located in jungle surroundings and comes close to the description of a tropical paradise.
Our last beach in the Southern part of Costa Rica is located in the Osa Peninsula region in one of the most “naturally diverse areas of the world”, as National Geographic puts it. The Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge is truly an example of jungle-chic. The small-scale hotel offers an authentically-friendly and personal service, combined with the most exquisite natural surroundings… With the rainforest as its backyard and the beach as front yard, activities abound in this secluded area of Costa Rica. The owners are seriously dedicated to environmental protection, which is reflected from the construction, to daily operations as well as the food, which is locally grown and primarily organic. Visitors can moreover learn about environmental and social sustainability in an entertaining way here.
From this point, we fly to the most Northern peninsula of the country in the Nicoya Peninsula. This region of Costa Rica boasts a wide variety of beaches and is ideal for beach-hopping or of course, simply relaxing on only one beach… The first beach is located in Tamarindo, a modern, bustling beach town that leads us to the Swiss-run Hotel Capitan Suizo . The atmosphere of this beach-front hotel is best described as “discreet elegance in harmony with nature”, offering a wide variety of beach and nature activities.
The last hotel on this trip is definitely not the least. Florblanca Resort is located in the increasingly popular town of Santa Teresa, known for its laid-back atmosphere and excellent mix of surfing and yoga. The same attributes can be found at Florblanca Resort, mixed with a royal dose of natural elegance in a beautiful environment. The perfect ending for this trip, as well as your own holidays in Costa Rica!
We hope that you have enjoyed this brief tour of Costa Rica’s magnificent beaches, and we are looking forward to hopefully receiving you at one of our unique boutique hotels this season!
For more information about Small Distinctive Hotels, and to learn about the other participating hotel members, please visit” http://www.distinctivehotels.com
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