So, why does Costa Rica appear on so many of the “best places to visit” or the “must-visit destinations” lists? The reasons abound, but Enchanting Hotels and Enchanting Experiences has decided to give you their 5 reasons why Costa Rica tops the best place to visit lists time and time again. It is just a...Read More
Enchanting Hotels loves the Holiday Season in Costa Rica. This time of the year is also busy and happy for other reasons too. While celebrating Christmas, New Year, and other holiday festivities is very much about the family, December in Costa Rica also has some other unique characteristics about this special time of the year....Read More
When we are deciding on where to go and where to stay when visiting a new destination, it is normal to check out the comments and reviews about the place. Hacienda Guachipelin, a member of the Enchanting Hotels Collection of exclusive and unique boutique hotels in the very best corners of Costa Rica, is no...Read More
One of the great aspects of visiting Costa Rica is that most of the hotels are small, and many are eco-luxury, offering unique experiences, privacy, and close-to-nature adventures for all types of travelers. Welcome, Rancho Humo Estancia Private Reserve and Estate, a new member of the exclusive Enchanting Hotel and a unique opportunity to live...Read More
Summertime has arrived in Guanacaste and Costa Rica, and we are happy to see the sun shining all day, every day! It is called the Dry Season or, as we prefer, the Golden Season. When better to catch an amazing sunset than in summer too! Where better to lift your spirits than escaping the whites...Read More
Summertime is here again in Costa Rica, and those blue, sunny skies are becoming a permanent fixture. The mercury is slowly rising too, and the warmth on the skin is vitalizing and welcomed after those afternoon showers that fill the Green Season months. Needless to say, Costa Rican summers are Enchanting! Enchanting Hotels is a...Read More
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
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
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
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
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