Escape the crowds on Costa Rica’s Pacific coast
When to go
November-August
Trip length
8 days / 7 nights
Typical investmentPrice
from $3,950 pp
Discover two sublime Costa Rican hideaways on a Pacific beach escape to rest and rejuvenate you. Begin in Nosara, a soulful town known for surf and warm coastal hospitality. Explore nearby forest trails and head out after dark for a private bioluminescent kayak excursion. Continue south to Santa Teresa for days beside your private plunge pool, a sunset horseback ride, and an ATV adventure to waterfalls and beautiful beaches. Conclude your stay with fresh local seafood at a private ocean-view table beneath the stars. Eight days of tropical adventures and deliciously lazy afternoons.
Along the way
Experience a sea turtle arribada in Ostional
Ride horseback at golden hour along Malpaís' windswept shore
Hidden waterfalls & beaches by ATV
Starlit kayak in surfer's paradise
Your route
Surf, soul & stars
First stop: Nosara! Arrive in Liberia and meet your private driver for the journey to your intimate hillside retreat above Playa Guiones. Check into your ocean-view suite and spend the afternoon admiring the Pacific. Tonight, indulge in a menu-free dining experience at Huacas, with a personalized menu featuring fresh, local ingredients.
Join a guided hike through a nearby wildlife refuge, listening for howler monkeys and watching for tropical birds among the trees. Spend the rest of the day enjoying Nosara at your own pace, whether exploring or relaxing back at your retreat.
Head out after dark for your private bioluminescent kayak excursion. Paddle across the water and watch for the glow beneath each stroke when conditions allow. A very different way to explore the coast, with the night sky overhead.
Wild coast & romantic retreat
Travel south to Santa Teresa and check into your luxurious beachfront villa. Spend the afternoon on the sand, relaxing on the terrace, or cooling off in your private plunge pool. A beautiful place to spend the next days of your Pacific escape.
After a leisurely day enjoying your private plunge pool at your coastal hideaway, in the late afternoon, mount up for a sunset trail ride through the forest and along Playa Manzanillo, an unspoiled stretch of sand just north of Santa Teresa.
Strap in for a day free to explore one of the most rugged and remote coastlines in Costa Rica. Cruise east to discover jungle waterfalls and the vibrant little hippie town of Montezuma, then spend the rest of your afternoon laid out on the powdery white sand of Playa Suecos or Secret Beach.
Today is yours to spend how you wish, whether at the beach or beside your private plunge pool. For your last dinner in Costa Rica, dine on fresh local seafood at a private ocean-view table beneath the stars.
After breakfast, head to Cobano airport for a quick local flight to San José for your onward travels.
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Our top picks
Nantipa sits directly on Santa Teresa's broad beach, where contemporary bungalows and villas are only steps from the sand. Mornings bring surfers, long beach walks, and quiet swims before the afternoon heat arrives. As the sun sets, the beachfront restaurant becomes one of the liveliest gathering places on this stretch of coast.
Just off Santa Teresa's main beach, Gigi Brown combines contemporary architecture with the relaxed character of Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula. Suites and villas include generous outdoor living spaces surrounded by tropical gardens, with the beach, restaurants, yoga studios, and surf schools all nearby.
High above Playa Guiones, Tierra Magnífica looks across the forests and coastline surrounding Nosara. A small collection of suites and villas takes full advantage of the hillside setting, with wide Pacific views from almost every corner of the property. Huacas has become one of Nosara's standout restaurants, and guests enjoy complimentary access to the hotel's Beach Break Surf Club on Playa Guiones.
One of Nosara's newest boutique hotels, ESH brings contemporary architecture to a quiet corner near Playa Guiones. Suites and villas combine concrete, hardwood, and native planting, with indoor and outdoor spaces flowing naturally into one another. The design feels fresh and distinctive, while the beach, surf, and restaurants of Nosara remain only a few minutes away.
Hidden in the hills above Mal País, OCiO is a collection of private villas designed for travelers who want the space and privacy of a luxury home. Each residence includes generous indoor-outdoor living areas, a private pool, and wide Pacific views framed by tropical forest. It's a very different experience from staying in the heart of Santa Teresa, with room to spread out and complete privacy between villas.
River, mangrove, forest, and ocean all meet below Lagarta Lodge, creating one of the most distinctive landscapes in Nosara. Rooms and suites overlook the protected reserve, with wildlife frequently spotted from the restaurant, pool, and surrounding trails. It's a very different side of Nosara from the surf beaches, with nature taking center stage.
One of Nosara's newest boutique hotels, Silvestre brings contemporary design to the edge of Playa Guiones. Just 14 suites surround lush tropical gardens and a central pool, with the beach, cafés, surf schools, and restaurants all within walking distance. Its smaller scale creates a quieter alternative to many of the area's larger resorts.
Food is as much a reason to stay at Sendero as its location. One of Nosara's newest boutique hotels, the 25-room property sits a short walk from Playa Guiones, with surf schools, boutiques, and cafés close by. Its acclaimed restaurant, Casa Sere, has quickly become one of the town's standout dining destinations.
Developed by the team behind Sendero, Fermata brings a fresh take on luxury to Santa Teresa's beachfront. Thirty-five rooms, casitas, suites, and a villa overlook the Pacific beside the iconic La Lora surf break, while Fermata Kitchen has quickly become one of the area's standout restaurants. Guests can walk from breakfast to the surf without ever crossing a road.
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