Liberia is the capital city of Guanacaste, Costa Rica, approximately a four-hour bus ride from San Jose. Tourists often pass through Liberia or fly into the Daniel Oduber International Airport on their way to the all-inclusive resorts on Costa Rica’s many beaches, such as Playa del Coco, Playa Hermosa, or the Papagayo peninsula. Many come for the many recreational opportunities such as hiking and climbing a live volcano in the Rincon de la Vieja National Park.
The Allegro Papagayo resort is located in the city of Papagayo, approximately 25 minutes away from the Liberia Airport. The resort is comprised of 14 three-story buildings with a complimentary shuttle service that transports guests between them. Guestrooms come with a balcony or terrace, hair dryer, satellite TV, air conditioning, coffeemaker, mini-fridge, safe and telephone. All-inclusive amenities include unlimited meals, snacks and drinks from any of their three restaurants and two bars. There is a swimming pool, private beach, nightly entertainment, conference rooms and a Kids Club. Guests can enjoy activities such as swimming, volleyball, beach soccer, darts, ping-pong, kayaking, snorkeling and sailing. Local activities include visiting nearby rain forests, national parks, volcanoes, the Palo Verde Biological Station and going deep-sea fishing.
Allegro Papagayo
Playa Manzanillo
P.O. Box 48-5000
Papagayo Gulf, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
+506-2-690-9900
occidentalhotels.com
This Nakuti Papagayo Resort beachfront resort is located in the Guanacaste Province approximately 30 minutes away from the Liberia airport. The resort features 97 rooms, all of which are furnished with air conditioning, cable TV, a telephone, hair dryer and safe, and each have a terrace. Amenities include gourmet restaurants, a full bar, a pool and whirlpool, plus Internet access, conference facilities, parking, a baby-sitting service, currency exchange and a fitness center. Resort guests can enjoy activities such as kayaking, snorkeling, exercise classes, volleyball, nature hikes and beach walks. Local activities include hiking and water sports. Guests can also visit the nearby city of Liberia to sample local restaurants and go shopping.
Nakuti Papagayo Resort
OFICINA 6-13, 6to.PISO
Playa Panama, Papagayo, Costa Rica
+506-2-460-1220
nakutiresort.com
The Occidental Grand Papagayo is located on Costa Rica’s Northern Pacific coastline approximately 35 minutes away from the Liberia airport. Room amenities include air conditioning, a hair dryer, telephone, safe, cable TV, mini-fridge and coffeemaker, as well as an iron and ironing board. The resort has four restaurants, a full bar, two swimming pools and a fitness center, and provides nightly entertainment and cocktail parties. At the resort, guests can go swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, scuba diving, relax on the beach, visit the spa or play tennis. Nearby activities include visiting parks and playing water sports. Guests can also visit Liberia to enjoy the local treats such as Copez Ricos, Costa Rican sno cones or sugar cane juice also known as Juego de Cana.
Occidental Grand Papagayo
Playa Buena,
P.O. Box 48-5000
Papagayo Gulf, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
+506-2-672-0191
occidentalhotels.com
