Origins Ecolodge is located in the region of Upala in Alajuela, Costa Rica; it recently invested an approximate US $3 million in a complete renovation and is now offering its clients a unique an luxurious experience that involves not only their space and services but also their gastronomy offer. The hotel is the creation of French investor Thierry Le Goascoz who wanted to create a space inspire...

Xandari Hotel is a beautiful boutique hotel located in the area of Tacacori in Alajuela, initially it was a project created by a couple of architects from California, under the concept of sustainability, the conservation of native flora and fauna and the development of the local community, the hotel was later acquired by Muthoot Group. Xandari Hotel is located in a property of more than 16 hec...

The opening of Planet Hollywood Beach Resort Costa Rica was announced by Sunwing Travel Group, a North American integrated travel company, which signed a deal with iconic lifestyle brand Planet Hollywood to dramatically increase the footprint of Planet Hollywood's hotel operations globally. The press release stated: For more than 25 years, the Planet Hollywood brand has been positioned as th...

Costa Rica is the perfect place to spend a luxurious vacation, the many beautiful beaches in the country offer multiple options to enjoy the sun, warm water and impressive nature. The accommodation options in the country vary immensely, from huge resorts to boutique hotels and ecolodges, but of course there are also many vacation rentals, available through different platforms and for all budget...

The Costa Rican police received an alert through the 911 system regarding a dead man in the Del Rey Hotel, a known sexual tourism hot spot located in downtown San Jose. The Costa Rican Red Cross arrived first at the scene and confirmed the death of a foreigner, however, when the police arrived at the Del Rey, private security officers of the hotel tried to prevent the entry of the authorities; ...

TripAdvisor announced the Top 10 Travelers' Choice Hotels in the World, and among them there are two Costa Rican hotels, the only two hotels in Latin America to make the top 10 that includes properties in Cambodia, India, Vietnam, Maldives, Italy, US and France. Tulemar Bungalows & Villas in Manuel Antonio is listed as number 2 while Nayara Springs in La Fortuna made the list in number 9. ...

Radisson Blu Resort and Spa will be coming to Papagayo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica. The announcement was made by Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group. The construction of the hotel that will have 100 rooms will begin late this year with the expectation to open doors in 2020. The Gulf of Papagayo area is known for its breathtaking beaches and the beautiful Santa Rosa National Park, home to a rare dry tropi...

The Westin Golf Resort & Spa, Playa Conchal in Guanacaste, informed the public through a press release of their recent purchase of 12 electric vehicles with an investment of $370,000. With this measure the Westin Hotel becomes the first in the country to have a vehicle fleet 100% electric. The purchase of the electric cars takes place just after Congress approved a law to exempt cars and...

The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel, located in the heart of Playa Guiones­, one of the most consistent surf breaks in the world, underwent a world-class renovation and expansion. This hotel is designed by and for, surfers and outdoor lovers. A landmark at the beaches of Nosara, Costa Rica, The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel provides casual relaxation, comfort and excellent service. Internationally acclaime...

As it is usually the case this time a year, hotels and lodges in different parts of Costa Rica have already began to see an upturn in their occupancy. According to the Costa Rican Hotel Chamber (CCH) data gathered through December 14 shows that beach resorts are averaging 85% occupancy, while mountain hotels and lodges are averaging 80%. For 2016 the occupancy reached 95% as the end of the ye...

Getting married in a beach in Costa Rica is the dream of many couples who have spent time in the country and fallen in love with one or several of the many romantic sites the country offers. If you’ve made up your mind about having the wedding of your dreams in Costa Rica, you are going to need a hotel, listing the many options there are would be a never ending story so in this occasion we wi...

Many years back it was simply known as the Irazu Hotel, later it became part of Best Western and is known as Best Western Irazu Hotel and Casino, now it has transformed once again to include the Best Western Plus. Grupo Marta Hospitality a management company of long trajectory and experience in Costa Rica, and which has managed the Best Western brand in Costa Rica since 1990 has now opened the...

In May this year the Four Seasons Hotel in the Papagayo Peninsula, Guanacaste announced it was closing down temporarily to undergo a complete remodeling. The hotel reopened its doors this December 4, after seven months of work, and an investment that exceeded the budget of US$20 million by close to an additional US$15 million. Now the hotel has 18 additional rooms for a total of 182 betwe...

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the world's leading luxury hospitality company, will assume management of a new collection of environmentally designed private villas and estate homes set to commence construction in February 2018. Construction completion is targeted for mid-Q4 2019. The announcement was made by US based investment firm Gencom. The exclusive enclave of 20 wholly owned properties...

The Del Rey Hotel, a known sexual tourism hot spot located in downtown San Jose, Costa Rica near the Morazan Park was affected by a fire this Wednesday evening, at around 7 p.m. The five story building had to be evacuated, but fortunately no one was hurt. Apparently the fire began in a room in the third floor for reasons that are not clear at the time. Several firefighting units arrived quic...

The 2017 Costa Rica Sustainable Hotel and Tourism Investment Conference was held at the Real Intercontinental Hotel this past November 13 and 14 and had the presence of over 200 participants, among them, investors, developers and specialized media from different parts of the world. This was the first edition in Costa Rica  of the conference on sustainable tourism investment, organized under the...

A self proclaimed 5-star ocean front hotel on Costa Rica's northern Pacific was the scene of an unusual death in October, and the details are only getting stranger. Shortly after 42-year-old Shawn Edmonds was handcuffed by security guards at the Riu Guanacaste hotel after an apparent argument with hotel staff, the Kitchener, Ontario, Canada father fainted while sitting in a chair and was pronou...

A family-owned business near Arenal Volcano on Costa Rica's North Atlantic plains has plans to build a mineral spring treatment center drawing on the region's famed volcanic waters. Ganadera Manoa de La Fortuna, S.A., owners of Hotel Manoa Arenal, a Trip Advisor traveller's choice hotel, submitted an application for an environmental feasibility study for the healing treatment center in August o...

Readers of the prestigious tourism magazine Condé Nast, placed 9 Costa Rican hotels in the list of 15 Top Resorts in Central America: Readers' Choice Awards 2017. “More than 300,000 travelers took part in our 30th annual Readers' Choice Awards survey—setting yet another new record—submitting millions of ratings and more than 100,000 comments to help us create a list of winning favorites”, state...

The prestigious travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler published its “Top Hotels in the Caribbean and Central America: Readers’ Choice Awards 2017” list and Hotel Grano de Oro in San José, Costa Rica took second place in the list. This boutique hotel received a score of 95.59 just behind Hotel Casa Palopó in Guatemala which received 96.79. The list is a result of the reviews and comments given by...

Recently Forbes published an article on “27 Best Places for Solo Female Travel”, the list was made by three experts in solo female travel and includes destinations in different parts of the world that are considered exciting and a good choice for women who enjoy traveling alone; among them, they include one destination in Costa Rica, but, there are certainly several other destinations in Costa Ric...

Emergency medical technicians from the Costa Rican Red Cross in Jacó on Costa Rica's central Pacific coast treated four patients at neighboring Playa Herradura who were injured in an unusual accident this afternoon. The four U.S. citizens who were visiting the upscale Marriott Los Sueños resort and marina, were injured when the golf cart they were traveling in tipped over on one of the roads in...

Luxury resorts and boutique hotels in Costa Rica have made a point in the recent years of building incredible pools, there are many in the country, but only one was recognized and included in the CNN list of "17 jaw-dropping pools around the world". The pool at the adults-only resort Casa Chameleon at Playa Danta, Guanacaste was included as the 8th most impressive pool: “The adults-only reso...

Living in Costa Rica can be fun and full of adventure, but sometimes the stress of work, the traffic jams can quickly get to us too, and that’s when it’s important to remember that this country has many great hotels were you can relax, both in the city and at the beach even if you can only afford to get away for the day. Plenty of hotels offer day passes that are a great solution to get away fo...

A luxury boutique hotel nestled in the hills of Quepos, bordering the Manuel Antonio National Park on Costa Rica's lush Pacific coast, has swept the region's awards again this year. The Gaia Hotel and Reserve was considered the best boutique hotel in the Mexico-Central America region in this year's World Travel Awards ceremony, for the 8th time! In 2015, Gaia was recognized by Condé Naste as...

A 65-year-old man from outside Rochester, New York, United States, died Saturday, September 16 while rappelling down from a restaurant at a Costa Rican rainforest ecolodge. John Anderson, a respected member of the northwestern New York real estate and banking community, was reported as having traveled to Costa Rica to celebrate his 65th birthday. His visit to the Pacuare Lodge, an upscale ad...

Nayara Hotel Spa and Gardens is considered one of the best hotels in La Fortuna , Costa Rica, and in 2016 it was named by TripAdvisor as the best luxury hotel in the world, while Travel & Leisure Magazine placed it among the best 5 hotels in Central America; innovating and offering new options to its clients is part of what makes this hotel stand out. Nayara Resort recently incorporated a n...

The city of La Fortuna in San Carlos, Costa Rica enchants visitors with its raw beauty, the Arenal Volcano sitting magnificent in the backdrop of this beautiful town, the relaxing hot springs, the many options of entertainment, all these makes La Fortuna the perfect vacation spot in Costa Rica. The area has hotels for every budget and taste, but here we leave you with our selection of best hote...

September and October are great months to travel to the South Caribbean coast of Costa Rica, Puerto Viejo, Punta Uva, Puerto Vargas, Manzanillo, all amazing beaches that sit a short drive away from each other, surrounded by wonderful nature and wildlife. The South Caribbean is charming, full of color and culture, but if there’s one thing you won’t find here is a big resort, and this is actually...

The Costa Rica Four Seasons Resort in Papagayo closed operations temporarily since August to undergo full remodeling. The hotel is scheduled to open doors again by the end of November of beginning of December after a large investment that included the makeover of almost all its areas. Four Seasons Papagayo opened doors in 2004 and is considered the best five star resort in Central and South ...

Hotel Rancho Hermanos López, is a unique hotel in Costa Rica that combines comfort, fun and horses. Located in Santa Clara, San Carlos, Alajuela, this is a perfect place for a one-day trip or a fun getaway. The ranch breeds pure-blood Ibero-American and Costa Rican Paso Fino Horses which are the main attraction of visitors. Tropical gardens, privacy, security, pool, wet bar, kids’ playground...

Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve in Costa Rica is visited by thousands of tourists every year, this is not surprising since it is one of the best places in the country to enjoy raw nature and eco-tourism, excellent for those seeking to relax and those that love adventure, it all depends on what you like. If you are planning your tour to Monteverde and you still haven’t decided on a hotel, we le...

Hilton announced the expansion of its Latin American footprint with nine new deals signed in Central America, five of these projects will be coming to Costa Rica: Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton: Expected to open in Q1 2018, Gran Hotel Costa Rica is located in the heart of San Jose, Costa Rica. The 79-room property will feature a state-of-the-art fitness center, signature rest...

If you are planning to go to Jacó for a couple of days and you are looking for a hotel that is both affordable and comfortable, Perico Azul Hotel might be exactly what you are looking for. The adult-only 7-room hotel made the Tripadvisor's Travelers’ Choice Top 25 bargain hotels in the world; it ranked in position 22, in a list that included hotels in United Kingdom, Morocco, Nicaragua, India,...

For the fifth year, the RIU Hotel chain reaffirms its fight against sexual exploitation of children in the tourism industry.The Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica (All Inclusive 24h), is located in Guanacaste, Costa Rica on the edge of the beach of Matapalo. This hotel has four swimming pools (one with a wet bar), jacuzzi, gym, sauna and a wellness center "Renova Spa" with different treatments and massag...

Vacationing in Costa Rica is wonderful, but living in Costa Rica is definitely not stress free, just like living in any other country, everyday work problems eventually catch up with you and your health pays the price; if you’ve had a rough week take a day or two to relax in The Retreat, a wellness destination located just 30 minutes from San José. The Retreat Costa Rica is located in Altos del...

Nayara Resorts near Arenal Volcano have expanded their resident sloth population to 15 recently, reported the travel news industry. The resorts, Nayara Springs and Nayara Resort, Spa & Gardens, which have won numerous awards and recognition for their stunning natural surroundings and luxurious amenities and service, give guests views of Arenal Volcano while soaking in mineral springs. St...

Located in Manzanillo, Puerto Viejo, Limon, the hotel Almonds and Corals has over 24 years offering accommodations that blend in with the lush nature that surrounds it. Almonds and Corals is a small, family owned hotel that started out with only one room in 1993, and has evolved throughout the years to where now it has 24 suites, each of them with hot water, Wi-Fi, jacuzzi tub, among other amen...

Hotel El Mangroove in Panama Beach, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, will celebrate Costa Rica’s independence day with the fourth edition of the event A 10 Manos (With 10 Hands), a unique event in the country that celebrates high cuisine with a five course meal created by the hands of 5 renown international chefs. This year’s theme will be the Mesoamerican Contemporary Cuisine, which seeks to praise the...

A Belgian boy who was on vacation with his family died Tuesday afternoon, August 8, apparently from causes related to having eaten prior to entering his hotel swimming pool in La Fortuna, San Carlos, Costa Rica. The 8-year-old apparently jumped into the pool soon after eating, was rescued alive from the pool and his vital signs were kept going by a doctor on site and emergency rescue workers be...