Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo

The Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo occupies a secluded private peninsula on the Gulf of Papagayo in Guanacaste, approximately 30 kilometers from Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport in Liberia. The property sits between two pristine beaches — Bahía Culebra and Virador Beach — within the strictly controlled Papagayo EcoZone, where development is tightly restricted, ensuring the surrounding tropical dry forest and coastline remain largely undeveloped. The hacienda-inspired architecture integrates into the hillside with terracotta-tiled roofs, natural stone pathways, and open-air corridors connecting the resort's 153 rooms and suites. Accommodation ranges from garden-view rooms to multi-bedroom ocean-facing residences and private beachfront villas, the latter offering plunge pools and dedicated butler service. Dining encompasses multiple venues: El Mercado serves Costa Rican and regional market-style cuisine; Bahía focuses on seafood and coastal dishes with Pacific views; and the Pool Grill offers casual lunches throughout the day. The breakfast program at Bahía is particularly comprehensive, with made-to-order stations, artisanal pastries, and fresh tropical fruits sourced from regional farms. The Arnold Palmer–designed championship golf course traverses the forested peninsula with Pacific Ocean sightlines on multiple fairways. The spa draws on indigenous Costa Rican botanicals for signature treatments including volcanic mud wraps, herbal steam experiences, and customized massage therapies. A dedicated on-site marine wildlife sanctuary runs sea turtle conservation programs, with guided nesting walks available during the October-to-February nesting season. Multiple infinity pools serve different preferences — adults-only calm and family-oriented zones — while a full water sports center provides kayaking, snorkeling, and paddleboarding. A dedicated kids club and teens programming, including marine biology workshops centered on the peninsula's coastal ecosystems, make the property genuinely family-inclusive. The concierge team is experienced at arranging bespoke excursions including Rincón de la Vieja Volcano hikes, catamaran sailing, and whitewater rafting on Guanacaste's rivers.