One of the great things about living in the tropics, like Costa Rica, is that you have eternal summers! The other great thing about this little corner of paradise is that you are only a plane away from escaping the cold winter. Guanacaste is happily awaiting your visit to enjoy some summer love. Here are...Read More
Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula has many beautiful and exciting characteristics. It has been given the very appropriate nickname, the Gold Coast, thanks to its world-renowned beaches and resorts, but it also has other fun facts worth sharing. So, when you are lazying around on the white-sand beaches and soaking in the Nicoya Peninsula sun, here...Read More
Are you looking for a genuinely wonderful rainforest experience? Are you visiting the Arenal Volcano? Why not combine the two experiences? While visiting the majestic Arenal Volcano and enjoying its spectacular views during the day, grab a flashlight and immerse yourself in the rainforest after sunset! Volcano Travel has the best nocturnal rainforest experience in...Read More
When we imagine our stay at Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge, we may associate it with relaxation, lounging by the beach, and contemplating the immense beauty of the Gulfo Dulce and the Piedras Blancas National Park. You are right! This is part of the Nicuesa Experience. Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge also has a variety of adventures that can...Read More
Enchanting Hotels is a collection of 14 hotels around the beautiful country of Costa Rica. This is the third and last of our Enchanting Itineraries that visit the best locations of Costa Rica, what you will experience, and the recommendations of hotels where you should stay. In the last month’s Costa Rican Enchanting Itinerary, we...Read More
When searching for a place to stay, the size and décor of the hotel rooms play a big part in the final decision. The winning property stands out when the suites are big enough to have a sleeping area, a living room, and a private terrace. Papagayo Golden Palms has just that, and it is...Read More
Costa Rica is a green country, but during part of the year, it is even greener! Unlike its more northern neighbors, Costa Rica has just two seasons, each lasting six months. This is characteristic of a tropical country. Costa Rica has a dry or “golden” season and a wet or “green” season. Why visit Costa...Read More
Hacienda Guachipelin is showing the world how sustainable tourism is done the right way! Located in Guanacaste where white sand beaches and pristine, blue waters are the front runners, this traditional hacienda-style hotel nestled into the tropical dry forest is a unique, luxury experience in nature. Hacienda Guachipelin´s sustainable tourism practices definitely stand out as...Read More
In last month’s Costa Rican Enchanting Itinerary, we visited the Central Valley, South Pacific, Monteverde, and Arenal for a fantastic experience immersed in clouds, craters, and coastal wonders. Costa Rica has so many places to visit, and the exclusive collection of luxury boutique Enchanting Hotels would like to help you navigate these beautiful waters and...Read More
Let´s make this easy! Whale Watching Season is here; living it in the Golfo Dulce is so very sweet! Enchanting Hotel´s Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge has front-row seats to this incredibly emotional natural wonder to make things all the easier and better. Not far off Nicuesa Beach, Humpback Whales are swimming, breaching, breeding, singing, giving birth,...Read More
Enjoying delicious, fresh food is part of Costa Rican culture, especially when it is sitting around the table with family and friends. It is a land of plenty where fresh fruit and vegetables can be picked off a tree as you walk by it or harvested from an organic garden. The rich, volcanic soils are...Read More
The Arenal Lake, with stunning views of the iconic Arenal Volcano, is fast becoming a favorite place for adventure experiences in the region. The Arenal Volcano has long been a very popular destination, and around its base and beyond, an adventure wonderland has developed and hosts lots of eager thrill-seekers. Which is the best!? Volcano...Read More
As the world moves forward, new trends appear, and travel is not exempt from this. Eager travelers are looking for new adventures and experiences, and the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) has just released a new report on the top trending adventure travel activities. Guess where you enjoy a number of these recent trends? Hacienda...Read More
You have decided to come to Costa Rica! The next question is where to go, and Enchanting Hotels would like to show you some great places to visit with a suggested itinerary for your travels through Costa Rica. With some beautiful boutique, sustainable hotels in the best destinations in Costa Rica, Enchanting Hotels will guide...Read More
Costa Rica stands out on the world stage as an example of ecotourism and sustainability. This is a well-deserved recognition of how a country can preserve its culture and environment and support the local community in a sustainable way while still providing ways to enjoy all it has to offer. Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge is not...Read More
The Gulf of Papagayo is one of Costa Rica´s most beautiful stretches of the coastline of Guanacaste. Its calm waters are protected from the open sea by the world-renowned Peninsula of Papagayo, one of Costa Rica´s most important tourism magnets and developments. Dotted with beautiful beaches, impressive rock formations, and vegetation-laden headlands, the Gulf of...Read More
Guanacaste is on the Costa Rican Nicoya Peninsula, which is full of blues! Sunny blue skies, pristine blue waters of the Pacific Ocean, and one of the only 5 Blue Zones in the world. On this famous Peninsula, you will find the northwestern province of Guanacaste. Its coastline is filled with white-sand beaches, bays, islands,...Read More
When you think of Costa Rica, you may imagine the beautiful tropical beaches, the rainforests, and the wild animals roaming around or hanging from the trees. That is true, but Costa Rica is also home to the Central Valley, which is full of treasures too! Surrounded by volcanic mountains and home to the capital city...Read More
When mapping out your travels and exploration of an unknown destination and country, the thought of getting behind the wheel of a car and driving can be a challenge. So, to find a company that can take charge of the traffic signs, signals, and best routes in a country where English isn´t the language of...Read More
Sun, swim, and spa at Papagayo Golden Palms in the striking Gulf of Papagayo is a vacation dream come true. So how does relaxing on one of Guanacaste´s favorite beaches, perfect for swimming just before a paradisiacal massage, sound? Let´s see how Papagayo Golden Palms can work sun, sea-swimming, and spa into your vacation in...Read More
When deciding where to go and what to visit when designing your vacations or getaway, it is always fun to see what´s new. Costa Rica is a dynamic destination with lots of innovative concepts and new experiences for eager travelers, and Enchanting Hotels has one for you! Hotel Don Ernest is located in the urban...Read More
Costa Rica´s favorite Golden Coast of Guanacaste is a beach-lovers dream destination. During your stay and exploration of this beautiful northern province of Costa Rica, enjoy endless numbers of white-sand beaches, refreshing swims in the turquoise-colored waters, friendly Costa Rican hospitality, and an impressive variety of boutique and global hotel-chain resorts. Whether you explore it...Read More
Enchanting Hotel Collection, Hacienda Guachipelin is located on the forest-laden slopes of the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano. This beautiful, Hacienda-style hotel with all the comforts of a modern getaway is world famous for its Adventure Center that takes adrenaline to a new level, but it also is a sanctuary for wellness. Surrounded by lush...Read More
Costa Rica is always a happy place to be. So much so that it always scores well on the World Happiness Report. While happiness is part of the Costa Rican “Pura Vida” philosophy of living a happy, relaxed life each year, particular highlights bring additional shine to the smiles. You see, from July through to...Read More
