The Pacific coast of Costa Rica has a dry and warm climate, sunny days, tropical forests, protected natural areas, and beautiful beaches where good waves, snorkeling, and relaxation in front of the sea are at your service. If Guanacaste, in the north, is a tropical zone of impressive mountains and volcanoes, the province hides yet another charm: the Gulf of Papagayo, the jewel of the North Pacific that you cannot miss and where you will experience a vacation in a natural paradise to be discovered.

Costa Rica's friendly character makes it a destination where you feel welcome and in good hands, which also inspires the philosophy of its hotels. At Occidental Hotels & Resorts in the Gulf of Papagayo, the wide variety of options and activities make travelers want to return. From relaxing in the sun overlooking green landscapes and the sea to walking alongside exotic animals in their natural habitat. Or perhaps enjoying some water sports: this is the daily grind in Costa Rica.

Meanwhile, Guanacaste offers easy access to one of the country's greatest charms: the great Santa Rosa National Park, recognized in 1972. There, ten different habitats allow visitors to walk through mangrove swamps, marshes, and oak forests to see native mammals, birds and amphibians. Another of Costa Rica's jewels is the Rincon de la Vieja National Park, home to two volcanoes: Rincon de la Vieja, an active volcano more than a million years old, and Santa Maria, with six volcanic peaks and 32 rivers and streams.

Guests at Occidental Hotels & Resorts on the Gulf of Papagayo can comfortably enjoy the natural attractions of Costa Rica and Guanacaste. In an atmosphere of pure relaxation, the trails through nature are as accessible as the areas of Playa Hermosa and Playa Buena, or the entertainment of coastal towns such as Playa del Coco. 

For those who love pura vida (the pure life), we offer you the best hotels in the Gulf of Papagayo.