Today we left the lush jungles of Arenal behind and welcomed the salty breeze of Costa Rica’s North Pacific coast.
Pura Vida in Costa Rica
Nayara Tented Camp Resort Review – Spoiler Alert: It’s Spectacular!
Day 1: La Fortuna Arrival
Day 2: Zip Line, Unwind, Night Walk
Day 3: Resort Day at Nayara Tented Camp
Day 4: Chocolate, Waterfalls & Cocktails
Day 5: Rainforest Farewell, Rafting & Beach Arrival
Day 6: Las Catalinas Beach Day & Cooking Class
Day 7: Las Catalinas Boat Day
Day 8: Las Catalinas Beach Day
Day 9: Traveling Home
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While Disney destinations will always have my heart, many of my clients have travel dreams that reach far beyond the parks – from bucket-list escapes to milestone celebrations, multi-generational adventures, and even business travel done beautifully. I’m proud to be not only a Premier Advisor with Glass Slipper Concierge, but also part of GSC World Travel, where I design unforgettable experiences around the globe.
Our own Costa Rican adventure begins with four nights in the Arenal area of La Fortuna. We’re calling the spectacular Nayara Tented Camp home – named the Number One Resort in Central America for four years running. It’s the perfect blend of luxury and adventure that brings the whole family back to nature, in the most indulgent way. After a day of rainforest hikes or ziplining adventures, retreat to your private tent and sink into your own mineral hot springs pool. Stretch out with a good book in the hammock, or simply relax on the balcony overlooking the majestic Arenal Volcano. And, yes, there’s air conditioning! It’s five-star comfort in the heart of the rainforest.
Nayara’s sister properties, Nayara Gardens and Nayara Springs, offer even more ways to experience the Arenal Volcano National Park in style. Nayara Gardens features intimate single-bedroom villas with private gardens, outdoor showers, and stunning volcano views. At the adults-only Nayara Springs, each villa boasts its own hot spring plunge pool for the ultimate indulgence. The properties, connected by a charming footbridge, share four unique restaurants and two dreamy open-air spas.
For booking with me:
- Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
- Daily breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom, served in the restaurant and via in-room dining
- $100 USD equivalent in local currency Food & Beverage credit to be utilized during stay
- Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
Let’s find your perfect Costa Rica… where adventure, nature, and luxury come together in ways you’ll remember forever.
One Last Tent Breakfast
We started our final day with one last indulgent room service breakfast. It was an early departure day, and though we were excited for the next chapter, we’d grown so fond of this special place that saying goodbye felt surprisingly hard.
Tenoriro River Rafting
To make sure we didn’t waste a day just moving from one place to the next, I arranged a transfer with an adventure built right in! After checking out of our Arenal hotel, our driver for the day picked us up with all our belongings for a scenic drive around Lake Arenal. Once we arrived at the rafting HQ, our guides gave us a safety briefing and paddling instructions before we set off on an exhilarating river tour.
We navigated over 20 thrilling rapids, culminating in one of Costa Rica’s most extreme whitewater moments…. a heart-pounding 12-foot waterfall drop where we all toppled out. Every time our guide asked if we wanted to do this “the easier way or the hard way”, my three exuberantly answered “the hard way!” Then he reassured me “Mama, it is just water.” HA!
Afterward, we refueled with a delicious lunch at a private restaurant, changed clothes, and continued on to our next destination. As our driver said, it was siesta time.
Las Catalinas Arrival
As the sun began to set, we arrived at the beautiful beach town of Las Catalinas, leaving the misty rainforest behind for sunshine and ocean breezes. We unpacked and explored our charming home away from home for the rest of the week.
Exploring Las Catalinas
Unpacked and recharged, we set out to explore the quaint pedestrian town of Las Catalinas, a picture-perfect seaside village on Costa Rica’s North Pacific coast. The cobblestone streets are lined with candy-colored homes and inviting restaurants clustered around a lively central plaza. Everywhere you turn, there are stunning views of the calm, turquoise waters of the Pacific Ocean.
We popped by the brewery for a drink (on a swing, no less) and then settled in for an al fresco dinner at Pots & Bowls. Our evening ended with ice cream… because no beach day is complete without it!
Needless to say, we were all out like lights as soon as our heads hit the pillows!
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