Family Vacations in Costa Rica

Perhaps you already knew that Costa Rica was the perfect country to visit for a truly authentic experience of nature, for beautiful tropical beaches to relax on, and for a myriad of fun and exciting outdoor activities… But did you also know that Costa Rica is the ultimate holiday destination to spend that special vacation with your entire family?

Children are more than welcome here in Costa Rica, and no matter what age, you can rest assured that there will be not just suitable activities here, but there will be plenty of fun and exciting experiences your children can collect and take home. Spending these precious weeks of the year with your family here in Costa Rica, means sharing the most relaxing, adventurous and fun moments together and taking home besides original souvenirs, many shared memories that will brighten up your days for a long time to follow.

Small Distinctive Hotels is pleased to present the many possibilities our hotels offer to families. Discover the most beautiful and surprisingly different parts of Costa Rica with us, knowing that our hotels offer not only the expected high quality, comfort and service, but have also selected the best tours and activities of their respective areas:

Make the best of your stay in San José whether you are just beginning or about to end your holidays in Costa Rica. Hotel Grano de Oro is an excellent place from which to discover the attractions. San José has to offer for instance with a city tour, or a visit to one of the precious museums like the Gold or Jade museum. Or if you have always wanted to learn where that cup of coffee you drink every morning comes from, a coffee tour to Costa Rica`s famous coffee company Britt, will answer all your questions. For a first (and educational) encounter with Costa Rica’s wildlife, trips to the Bird Zoo or Butterfly Farm are unforgettable highlights.

For an even closer encounter with Costa Rican wildlife and its nature close to San José, the beautiful Peace Lodge is the ultimate spot. Although peaceful, this place is far from boring and offers an ecological attraction in the form of not only spectacular waterfalls, but also a nature park made up of seized animals which your children will love. Watch the impressive jungle cats, the colorful and often poisonous frogs, snakes, monkeys, birds and butterflies. If you would literally like to have all of Costa Rica’s nature in front of your doorstep, then this is the place to go. And in case even that might get boring, there are various local tours offered such as canopying, whitewater rafting, visiting the Poás volcano or a coffee farm, as well as horseback riding.

Not far away from the Peace Lodge and San José, you will find a countryside dream in Turrialba. Hotel Casa Turire is a beautiful estate which reminds of Colonial times and is located in the green and agricultural area of Costa Rica. Bordered by the beautiful La Angostura Lake, the hotel offers enough opportunities for rest, but is also the starting point of a myriad of tours and activities in the area. From whitewater rafting and kayaking which are just around the corner, to horseback riding, mountain biking, hiking, trekking and bird watching, whichever activity you choose to do, Casa Turire is the perfect background.

Located at less than two hours driving from San José, on top of a rainforest hilltop with breathtaking views with at its feet a picture perfect private beach, you will find Hotel Villa Caletas . This is an excellent place to relax and peacefully share all the adventures that you have had in Costa Rica so far with your family. One of the many highlights is a Greek amphitheater which offers spectacular views, especially during sunset. Activities in the area include surfing, fishing, golfing, a marina, horseback riding, crocodile tour and other nature tours.

Further East lies an impressive beach and nature resort which is located next to one of Costa Rica’s most popular national parks: Manuel Antonio. Hotel Arenas del Mar unites ultimate comfort, quality and service with top-certified sustainability, proving more than successfully that it is possible to have both. How this is achieved exactly can be learned during the sustainability tour which the resort offers. Apart from tours to Manuel Antonio National Park and learning about sustainable practices, there is something to do at each time of the day, from morning (or sunset) sailing to night walks, as well as horseback riding or kayaking, and for the more adventurous canopying or whitewater rafting. Enjoy Arenas del Mar while knowing that you can have a good conscience.

On the sunny Guanacaste, located in a privileged area outside of town, at the end of the bay and directly on the beach of Tamarindo, Hotel Capitán Suizo rests on one of the most popular and beautiful swimming beaches of Costa Rica. The Capitán Suizo offers different activities in the hotel itself, such as a fitness corner, board games, a ping pong table, volleyball net, boogie boards and the rental of surfboards, kayaks and mountain bikes or explore the area visiting Rincón the la Vieja National Park, discover Marino las Baulas National Park where the largest sea turtle on the spawning ground, or dive in Pacific´s warm waters.

Is there a better way to surprise your children than with a real tropical jungle adventure? Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge located in the Osa Peninsula/ Golfo Dulce Region provides the exact right setting. With a tranquil beach in its front yard, and thousands of acres of tropical rainforest in its backyard, this natural playground offers a wide range of activities for children young and old. A stay at this rainforest lodge is an unparalleled opportunity for your entire family to learn together about the rainforest, tropical marine environment, conservation and sustainability in an authentic, fun and unforgettable way.

Be impressed with the extreme variety of activities this small, but distinctive country has to offer, as well as its potential to provide a memorable family vacation. Visit the section of your favorite hotel(s) on our website and request either more information, or already make your reservation in order to ensure that your next vacation will be a special and exclusive one.

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