Las Catalinas: Costa Rica's Best Kept Secret 🤫
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Las Catalinas: Costa Rica's Best Kept Secret 🤫
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Las Catalinas is a charming, car-free town with cobble-stone streets, beautiful beaches, & picturesque buildings. It feels like you've crossed over into another country!
This guide provides detailed information about staying, dining, and exploring in this gorgeous destination. You'll also find insider details on the best places to watch the sunset, some must-try Costa Rican cocktails, and where you can find one of the best cups of coffee in all of Guanacaste.
A packing list, several nearby bucket-list destinations, and hotel recommendations are also provided to you! Three of the most Instagram-worthy spots in Las Catalinas are added in just for fun 💛
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Las Catalinas is not one of the usual destinations you would happen upon when researching Costa Rica. But it is one of the most noteworthy!
An upscale, tiny village built right in between two gorgeous Guanacaste beaches, this community is known for its beautiful buildings, fabulous sunsets, and high-end dining!
Las Catalinas is a short, 60 minute drive from the Liberia Airport. It is a stunning place to stay, but it can also be enjoyed as a morning or afternoon activity!
The Best Places to Stay 🛌
Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas
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Fall asleep listening to the waves breaking on the shore! Santarena is a gorgeous hotel settled in the middle of the upscale dining scene in Las Catalinas. This hotel has a unique design with an open cylinder. As you walk to your room, you will enjoy a view of the sky above. Decorated in an elegant, bohemian style, rooms are stylish, with gorgeous views of the town below.
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Sentido Norte at Casa Chameleon
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This upscale hotel has a stunning view of the coast. It has luxurious rooms and amazing amenities and services, such as yoga with a view of the ocean and a large infinity pool with bungalows. You will enjoy a striking 360 degree view of Guanacaste. They also have an AMAZING restaurant, Sentido Norte, that puts on a fire show everyday at sunset. A wonderful place to watch the sunset and sip some cocktails!
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Costa Tica Travel
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Hi! I'm Kimi, your Costa Rica expert! ☀️
I've been living in Guanacaste, Costa Rica for three years now, but I have been a repeat traveler to CR since 2016. My experiences have enabled me to create carefully crafted content inspired by local knowledge.
➡️ Living in Costa Rica has given me the opportunity to get to know Costa Rica's top destinations authentically. Before living in Guanacaste, I lived in Heredia, outside of San Jose, for 5 months. From Tamarindo to Puerto Jimenez, Monteverde to Uvita, Puerto Viejo to Playas del Coco, I've had the opportunity to travel to all different destinations and discover many hidden gems off the typical Costa Rica itinerary.
As far as types of travel, I'm a big advocate of slow travel, but I have done many different kinds of travel within CR. I have planned or helped others plan backpacking, family, and girl trips to this beautiful country.
Working as an international teacher has given me a different perspective in advising longer trips to Costa Rica. I've learned many tips and tricks for finding community, getting around without a car, leasing an apartment, learning Spanish, renting a vehicle, and surviving in the hot province of Guanacaste. It's very important to me, as a traveler, that I understand the cultural context of the country I am traveling to. My goal is to help my clients feel comfortable and confident in Costa Rica, while respecting this country's unique norms and culture.
My itineraries and guides are designed with all kinds of travelers in mind. From solo traveling to family trips, I've helped many people plan their dream vacation to Costa Rica. My goal is for you to experience Costa Rica at its most authentic, getting to know and interact with its unique culture and biodiversity.
I’m excited for all that awaits you when you answer the call to this natural wonderland. I’m happy to help in whatever way I can along the way! Pura vida!
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