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Private rainforest cabin terrace at Nicuesa in Costa Rica

A World for Two: A Rainforest Honeymoon at Nicuesa, Costa Rica

After the wedding’s conversations, decisions, and celebrations, there is something wonderful about having nowhere to rush. A rainforest honeymoon in Costa Rica at Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge begins wwith a boat crossing on Golfo Dulce, where a forested shoreline gradually draws closer. Here, romance takes shape in shared discoveries: a morning...
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Boutique hotel accommodation surrounded by tropical gardens in Costa Rica

Beyond a Single Property: Building a Boutique Hotel Portfolio in Costa Rica

A hotel’s appeal begins with its location, but a portfolio’s strength comes from how its properties work together. Hotel portfolio investment in Costa Rica offers the possibility of combining a coastal retreat, a mountain eco-lodge, and a Caribbean villa hotel, each with a distinct guest experience. For investors considering several...
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christmas in costa rica

Planning Christmas in Costa Rica: Where to Stay and What to Book Ahead

Christmas in Costa Rica can begin with coffee overlooking a forest, continue with a walk beneath a volcanic landscape, and end around a table far from the usual holiday routine. For travelers choosing the Enchanting Hotels collection, the season offers different ways to celebrate: beside the Pacific, within the rainforest,...
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aribbean coast of Costa Rica highlighting hospitality and sustainable tourism investment opportunities

Beyond the Beach: Why Costa Rica Is Redefining Caribbean Hospitality Investment

The future of Caribbean hospitality investment is expanding beyond the traditional beachfront resort. International investors are increasingly looking for destinations that combine strong tourism demand with nature, wellness, adventure, culture, and year-round experiences — and Costa Rica fits that evolving investment profile particularly well. Positioned between the Caribbean Sea and...
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Frog in the rainforest on Costa Rica's Caribbean coast near Puerto Viejo

Where to See Sloths, Monkeys and Tropical Wildlife on Costa Rica’s Caribbean Coast

Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast is one of the country’s most rewarding regions for travelers hoping to encounter wildlife in natural surroundings. Around Puerto Viejo, Punta Uva and Manzanillo, tropical rainforest reaches almost to the shoreline, creating habitat for sloths, howler monkeys, toucans, frogs, butterflies and many other species. Wildlife encounters...
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aFarm-to-Table dining experience at Hacienda Guachipelín featuring freshly cultivated edible mushrooms in Guanacaste, Costa Rica.

Discover Guanacaste Through Farm-to-Table Flavors at Hacienda Guachipelín

In Guanacaste, every landscape tells a story—and increasingly, so does every meal. Beyond volcano adventures, waterfalls, and horseback riding, the region is gaining recognition for culinary experiences that celebrate local ingredients, sustainable practices, and a genuine connection to the land. At Hacienda Guachipelín, nestled at the foot of Rincón de...
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Birdwatching in the rainforest around Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge in Golfo Dulce, Costa Rica

Where the Rainforest Comes Alive: Birdwatching in Costa Rica’s Golfo Dulce

In Golfo Dulce, birdwatching is woven into the rhythm of the day. Scarlet macaws cross the sky, toucans call from the canopy, hummingbirds flash between flowering plants, and countless rainforest species move through the forests surrounding Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge. Set near Piedras Blancas National Park, an area where more...
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Traveler enjoying a scenic Costa Rica landscape with rainforest, volcanoes, and tropical nature

Top 10 Tips When Visiting Costa Rica: A Smart Traveler’s Guide

Costa Rica has a way of making travel feel both adventurous and wonderfully easy. In a single trip, you can wake up to birdsong in the rainforest, walk along a volcanic trail, soak in thermal waters, watch monkeys move through the trees, and end the day with your feet in...
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Luxury glamping tent surrounded by Guanacaste’s tropical dry forest at Hacienda Guachipelin in Costa Rica

Glamping in Guanacaste: A Luxury Stay Surrounded by Costa Rica’s Tropical Dry Forest

In Guanacaste, nature has a rhythm all its own. At Hacienda Guachipelin, near Rincón de la Vieja Volcano, luxury glamping invites travelers to experience that rhythm from a place of comfort, privacy, and connection. Surrounded by tropical dry forest, volcanic landscapes, open skies, birdsong, and the quiet beauty of the...
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