Las Catalinas and Nosara: Two Beach Towns, New Private Villas
Las Catalinas and Nosara offer two different ways to spend a week on Guanacaste’s Pacific coast. In Las Catalinas, your Guests can walk between beaches, restaurants and forest trails. In Nosara, surf lessons, yoga and time outdoors shape the day.
Our latest portfolio additions bring private villas to both, giving families and groups of friends more options for staying together.
Costa Rican Trails Earns the Highest Level of the Certificate for Sustainable Tourism
Costa Rican Trails has earned CST Elite certification, the highest level of Costa Rica’s Certificate for Sustainable Tourism. See how that commitment takes shape through conservation, community support, environmental action, and ongoing guide training.
JW Marriott Brings Its First All-Inclusive Resort to Costa Rica
JW Marriott is bringing its first all-inclusive resort worldwide to Costa Rica. Opening in September 2026, JW Marriott Costa Elena will feature 415 suites, swim-out options, 44,000 square feet of pools, and extensive dining and wellness offerings.
The Details Your Guests Feel: What’s New at Costa Rican Trails
Discover Costa Rican Trails’ new VIP airport arrival service and enhanced guide training, designed to create smoother journeys and more confident guest experiences.
‘Pura Vida’: The Philosophy Behind Transformative Travel in Costa Rica
Costa Rica’s most-used expression points to something real: a pace, an attitude toward food and nature and time that guests tend to absorb without trying.
Exclusive Costa Rica Picnic Experiences from Costa Rican Trails
Costa Rican Trails has created a collection of exclusive picnic experiences designed around some of Costa Rica’s most scenic settings — from hidden waterfalls and turquoise rivers to volcano views and pristine Pacific beaches. Each picnic combines a carefully chosen location, curated menu, and immersive atmosphere, giving travelers a memorable way to connect with Costa Rica’s landscapes, cuisine, and sense of place. Designed exclusively for Costa Rican Trails guests, these experiences add a unique and highly personalized touch to any Costa Rica itinerary.
New Private Residences at Peninsula Papagayo
Costa Rican Trails has expanded its villa portfolio with new private residences at Peninsula Papagayo, offering luxury stays designed for larger families and groups. Set across Papagayo’s 1,400-acre peninsula, the homes feature panoramic views, heated glass-edge pools, soaking spas, and spacious indoor-outdoor living areas. With accommodations for up to 14 guests and personalized concierge service from arrival, these residences combine privacy, comfort, and access to one of Costa Rica’s most exclusive coastal destinations.
What’s New This April: Fresh Updates Across the Costa Rica Portfolio
April brings fresh updates at Costa Rican Trails, from private pool villas in Arenal to new wellness experiences in Monteverde and cultural day trips near La Fortuna. Discover what’s new, where to stay, and the latest travel enhancements across the Costa Rican Trails portfolio.
Hotel Fermata Joins The Costa Rican Trails Portfolio
Hotel Fermata brings a new kind of stay to Santa Teresa—design-led, beachfront, and shaped by the rhythm of the surf. For guests who want energy, access, and a strong sense of place, it’s a natural fit.
Two Villas. One Estate. Endless Ways to Experience Santa Teresa.
Two design-led villas on Santa Teresa’s mountainside offer a rare solution for group travel—privacy without compromise. Booked separately or as a single 19-guest estate, this is where scale, setting, and seamless service come together.