Signature Aviation Spring 2025

EXPLORE COSTARICA

WHERE TO STAY

1. FOUR SEASONS RESORT COSTA RICA AT PENINSULA PAPAGAYO

as well as a family pool and an adults-only pool. There’s an 11,000-sq-ft spa, water sports, a co ff ee program and the Andaz Salon, a culture program curated by surfer brothers Alex and Mike Faherty. Five restaurants, a gym and an activity concierge round out the amenities here. The Three bedroom Penthouse spans 3,559 sq ft over three fl oors, and has an expansive rooftop terrace with a private pool. Three-bedroom Penthouse from $3,800 per night. Contact concierge.papagayo@andaz.com, +506 2690 1234, andazcostarica.com 4. HACIENDA ALTAGRACIA, AUBERGE RESORTS COLLECTION Nestled on a 180-acre estate in the foothills of Costa Rica’s Talamanca Mountains in Pérez Zeledón canton, Hacienda AltaGracia is a posh wellness and adventure resort with 50 casitas surrounded by unspoiled nature. Formerly a family retreat and co ff ee farm, it was reopened by Auberge in November 2021 and blends quintessential Costa Rican adventure with ultra-luxe well-being programs. Partnering with NYC’s holistic wellness center The Well, the resort o ff ers holistic treatments, a glass-enclosed greenhouse pool and outdoor mindful movement classes. Guests can explore an on-property healing garden, enjoy locally inspired cuisine at its restaurants, take advantage of expert-led adventure experiences for all ages, and relax by the pools or in the horse stables. Every casita comes with a dedicated ‘compa,’ the hotel’s in-house experience designer available 24/7, to arrange treatments and activities. Casita Grande is the resort’s largest villa, spanning 2,400 sq ft with two side by-side suites and two private terraces. Guests also enjoy complimentary charter fl ights between the airport and the resort, ensuring a seamless journey into this tropical haven. Casita Grande from $6,600. Contact alg.reservations@ aubergeresorts.com, +506 2105 3000, aubergeresorts.com COMING SOON… The rise of branded residences is booming around the world, and Costa Rica is no exception to the trend. Within the next few years, several hotel brands will debut all-new residential collections, so Costa Rica diehards can spend as much time there as they want. W Hotels revealed its plan to open W Residences Costa Rica (wresidencescostarica.com) near its fi ve-star hotel in the Reserva Conchal resort community within Guanacaste Province. An hour north, Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique (hilton.com) will debut a 190-key hotel, 41 residences overlooking the Paci fi c Ocean. Finally, the Residences at the St Regis Papagayo (srresidencespapagayo.net), set for completion in 2026, will include 143 fully furnished residences with bespoke amenities and fi ve-star service.

Peninsula Papagayo, on Costa Rica’s north Paci fi cCoast, spans 1,400 pristine acres with 15 miles of coastline, premium hotels, award-winning golf and multimillion dollar residences, plus activities from hiking to sur fi ng. Steeped in biodiversity and natural beauty, this master planned community o ff ers eco-friendly experiences without skimping on luxury. Amid lush hills and rain forest lies Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo, a fi ve-star standout for more than two decades. Its 181 rooms and suites overlook either the jungle or the ocean, complemented by six restaurants, an indulgent spa with 18 treatment rooms, and a concierge and sta ff whoanswer to every whim. Monkeys often swing past sunlit terraces, and birds greet the day with cheery chirps. For a special stay, consider the 4,219-sq-ft Miramar Suite, boasting three bedrooms and panoramic views of Culebra Bay, the Paci fi c and tropical gardens. Larger groups can opt for private residences, including the six-bedroom Casa Las Olas at a sprawling 18,475 sq ft. Miramar Suite from $6,500 per night; Casa Las Olas Residence from $42,000 per night. Contact concierge.costarica@fourseasons.com, +1 800 781 5700, fourseasons.com 2. NAYARA SPRINGS Experience a di ff erent side of Costa Rica with a stay in the mountains. Nayara Resorts are known for luxury, regenerative tourism, eco-luxe hotels and natural locations. The small resort brand’s fi rst hotel was Nayara Gardens in Costa Rica’s Arenal National Park, a rustic-chic tropical hotel; the brand has since expanded to two other Costa Rican hotels, as well as to Chile and Panama. In December 2013, Nayara Springs opened as an adults-only retreat and has 35 oversized villas with plunge pools fed by mineral hot springs that fl ow directly from the base of Arenal Volcano. Not only do you get thermal water experiences in the privacy of your own villa, but each accommodation is ensconced in tropical rain forest fl ora and fauna. The reenergizing hotel, part of Relais & Châteaux, has several restaurants with local and artisanal cuisine, globally inspired fare, wine pairing and cocktail experiences, an espresso bar and private chef dinner options. With perhaps one of the best spas in all of Costa Rica, there are open-air pavilions overlooking the rain forest canopy with treatments using volcanic mud and traditional ingredients. There are daily yoga classes, a sloth sanctuary, in-house nature guides and expert-led, adrenaline-fueled adventures, from rappelling down the side of Arenal’s waterfalls and white-water rafting on the Sarapiquí River to zip-lining above the rain forest. The Springs Villa from $1,800 per night. Contact Jairo Quesada, resort manager, reservations@ nayararesorts.com, +1 888 332 2961, nayarasprings.com 3. ANDAZ COSTA RICA RESORT AT PENINSULA PAPAGAYO The Hyatt-owned Andaz, located within the community of Peninsula Papagayo, is just next door to the Four Seasons but o ff ers a more relaxed, design-focused experience. The property, designed by celebrated Costa Rican architect Ronald Zürcher, showcases naturalist design through stones, hardwood accents, local shells collected from the hotel’s three private beaches and driftwood, all set within breezy, open-air rooms with soaring ceilings. Highlighting traditional Costa Rican art and architecture, Andaz’s primary goal is to blend into its natural surroundings, a feat it has successfully achieved. Nearly all 153 accommodations overlook Culebra Bay and showcase modern design, select colorful art, spacious water-facing balconies and serene pebbled- fl oor rain showers. The resort is just as ideal for families with kids as it is for adults — there’s a Cambi Kids Club that hosts sandcastle-building competitions and nature excursions,

Monkeys often swing past sunlit terraces, and birds greet theday with cheery chirps

Hacienda AltaGracia, Auberge Resorts Collection