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Papagayo Costa Rica

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Located a mere thirty minutes from Liberia’s new International Airport, Daniel Oduber International Airport Papagayo is an area that has amazing beauty and natural diversity. This beautiful area located in the northern Pacific part of Costa Rica has been a favorite with visitors and native Costa Ricans for decades.

With constant warm weather, mild waters and spectacular scenery- Papagayo is a must stop on every Costa Rican vacation!

The Papagayo Area
Formed by volcanic activity, Papagayo consists a pair of jagged peninsulas that frame the beautiful Golfo de Papagayo and reach into the Pacific Ocean. The area consists of over fifteen miles of coastline, over thirty separate and distinctive beaches and miles of beautiful bluff edges. The beaches of this area range from pure white, gray, coral and black and offer visitors every activity imaginable on the shore or in the water. The Costa Rican government made a commitment over a quarter of a century ago to preserve this very special part of the country and even today with all of the new tourist interest, over 70% of the area remains open, undeveloped space. In Papagayo you will be able to see over 400 species of animals- comical squirrel monkeys, howler monkeys, and the beautifully iridescent cobalt morphos butterflies are among some of the animals and insects that you can see every day in Papagayo.

Unsurpassed beauty

Traditionally the area of Papagayo was known as a paradise for bird watchers and a special place for those looking to enjoy nature. The area has also always been a haven for those looking for relaxation and great beaches. With its near perfect weather, almost non-existent mosquito population and calm waters- Papagayo is nearly ideal in every way. In recent years, several large resorts have been built in the area bringing many new people to enjoy the area’s unsurpassed beauty. The Costa Rican government has maintained its strict standards on building and development and there is still an abundance of natural beauty to be enjoyed and seen. This dedication to sustainable progress is monitored by the Costa Rican government and the Papagayo Tourism Project. The increased popularity and development of Papagayo coupled with the convenience of the International Airport at Liberia, offers visitors a quick way to immerse themselves in the beauty that is this part of Guanacatste without extensive traveling from other parts of Costa Rica.

Luxurious Papagayo

The Papagayo Peninsula now has even more to be proud of! Not only are there spectacular sunsets - there are now world-class 5 star resorts, extraordinary golf courses and a plethora of other activities to fill your days. The stunning views, the beautiful beaches and the proximity to many of the best National Parks in Costa Rica- including those at Santa Rosa, Marino Las Baulas, Guanacaste, and Rincón de la Vieja, provide visitors opportunities to explore the natural inland terrain. make this an amazing destination for your trip to Costa Rica!