Nicoya & Papagayo Holidays

Where are Nicoya & Papagayo?
The Nicoya Peninsula is an 80-mile hook of land on the west coast of Costa Rica, lapped by Pacific waters and the Gulf of Nicoya. The Papagayo Peninsula lies a little north and is much smaller, with Culebra Bay to the east and the Gulf of Papagayo to the west.

Nicoya & Papagayo beaches
Long curves of rainforest-fringed beaches stand ready for less active pursuits —you can easily find a pristine patch to sit back and enjoy the view. Take a stroll at Golden Hour to marvel at the incredible sunsets over the Pacific Ocean.

Nicoya & Papagayo activities
Whether you want to try water sports, go on an incredible rainforest hike, kayak slowly through atmospheric mangroves, or feel the exhilaration of ziplining through the tree canopy, the Nicoya and Papagayo Peninsulas are adventurers’ playgrounds.

Wellness in Nicoya & Papagayo
World-class spas offer many treatments rooted in ancient practices or draw on local ingredients. Alongside facials and massages, expect to find healing and wellbeing treatments designed to be utterly restorative.

Blue Zone
The Nicoya Peninsula is one of the world’s five Blue Zones, where people lead healthier lives and have longer life expectancies, accredited to a positive outlook among elders and a focus on family.

Wildlife
Spot colourful birdlife, from delicate hummingbirds and quetzals to incredibly bright macaws. Then there are the mammals and reptiles, from slow-moving sloths and stealthy jaguars to incredible iguanas.