ECO-FRIENDLY LUXURY ESCAPE AT PENINSULA PAPAGAYO

FOUR SEASONS PENINSULA PAPAGAYO at the tip of Costa Rica’s pristine Papagayo Peninsula, the Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo emerges as an epitome of eco-luxury—where sleek design, lush biodiversity, and immersive wellness experiences intertwine in stately harmony. Set between Playa Virador and the tranquil Playa Blanca, this resort grants direct access to two of Costa Rica’s most breathtaking beaches, one perfect for sunrise and the other for sunset. The resort is a masterclass in discreet luxury: eco-aware, design-driven, nature-first, and wellness-centric.

Following a multi-million dollar renovation unveiled in November 2023, the resort now dazzles with fresh spaces that reflect both modernity and sustainability including the Virador Beach Club, a barefoot-chic sanctuary with adults-only infinity pool and cabanas, a sustainably renovated Arnold Palmer golf course and a wellness shala, a sculptural treetop pavilion dedicated to yoga and meditation. The architectural soul harks back to the original vision by Ronald Zürcher, who crafted buildings inspired by turtles, armadillos, and native pre-Columbian forms—ensuring the resort is felt, not forced, into its environment. Accommodations span from spacious ocean-view suites and guest rooms with private balconies, to lavish private residences offering infinity pools, outdoor showers, and bespoke amenities. Suites offer views of the surrounding tropical forest or bay and provide convenient access to the resort’s beaches, restaurants and amenities while the residences are ideal for families and longer-stay guests seeking the comforts of residential living. They blend into the hillside and feature private kitchens and panoramas of the peninsula from their infinity pool and terrace. 

At its core, the resort is a celebration of “pura vida”, a philosophy of joy, natural rhythm, and mindful living. Guests are embraced by immersive wellness offerings, including yoga, breathwork, spa treatments with organic local ingredients, and mindful retreats in the canopy-level shala. The resort also offers complimentary kayaking, paddleboarding, catamarans, and a fleet of curated nature excursions. Four Seasons at Peninsula Papagayo offers exclusive facilities such as three pools including an adults-only oasis, six refined dining outlets with Virador Beach Club as a standout culinary escape. Guests can also choose to dine at Nemare, a sophisticated steakhouse offering a creative culinary experience nearby the clubhouse. 

Guests can indulge pure bliss at the full-service spa with signature ancestral rituals such as the Volcanic ritual to purify and heal the body and mind or the Tsuru cacao ancestral ritual including a full-body exfoliation followed by a cocoon of cacao and banana leaves, a nourishing hair treatment with organic coconut oil, and a detoxifying massage with cacao butter. Nearby, guests may venture into rainforests, volcanoes, wildlife reserves, horse riding or glide through treetops on canopy tours—all just a short drive from the resort’s tranquil base. For the luxury lifestyle traveller, Four Seasons Papagayo isn’t just a destination, it’s an elegant awakening. The sound of howler monkeys weaving through architecture, the zen of a private shala at dawn, and the seamless descent from ocean to spa epitomize Costa Rica’s modern, soulful retreat.