There are some incredible wedding venues in the Guanacaste province of Costa Rica! It is by far my favorite area of the country for many reasons. Besides the amazing beaches, and unique culture, the dry climate is fantastic. It is much drier than other parts of the country which makes it a great option for weddings, especially If you are considering a green season event. This area will provide you with the highest probability of sunny skies during the rainiest part of the year. In Guanacaste, the rainy season is generally from mid-April to mid-December. What’s pretty incredible is that from mid-December to mid-April we typically don’t see a single drop of rain!
This list is an overview of the venues available in Guanacaste to get you started on your search. I have not personally worked with many of the venues on this list and cannot speak to the quality of each.
Overhead view of the Papagayo Peninsula
Great Wedding Venues In Guanacaste
Peninsula Papagayo
The Gulf of Papagayo is located in the northwest region of Costa Rica and is easily accessible due to its proximity to the Liberia International Airport (LIR). Most major airlines fly into this airport and the drive to the entrance of the Peninsula is only 25 minutes. The area is best known for its stunning beaches and also provides a variety of exciting activities such as ziplining, volcanos, waterfalls, surfing, snorkeling, and fishing. Small, nearby beach towns are easily accessible by boat including Playa Panamá, Playa Hermosa, and Playas del Coco. This area provides some of the most high-end and beautiful resorts in the country. In this area, you’ll find venues located at the beach and up in the hills with ocean views.
For more information visit www.peninsulapapagayo.com.
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Four Seasons Resort at Peninsula Papagayo
https://www.fourseasons.com/costarica/weddings/ -
Andaz & the Andaz Beach House
https://papagayo.andaz.hyatt.com/en/hotel/weddings.html -
Villa Manzu
https://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p3656989 -
Private villas *Inquire directly to see if they allow events
https://www.homeaway.com/peninsulapapagayo
Virador Beach at the Four Seasons on Peninsula Papagayo. Photo by Sylvia Guardia Photography.
Playa Conchal, Playa Flamingo, and Las Catalinas
Down the coast from Papagayo are Playa Conchal, Playa Flamingo, Playa Potrero and Sugar Beach. Each beach has a very small town and has a more remote and private feel to them. Be aware that accommodation options in these areas will be somewhat limited.
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Reserva Conchal – located/connected to the Westin Resort
http://www.reservaconchal.com/weddings-en.html -
Hotel Sugar Beach
http://www.sugar-beach.com/tag/costa-rica-weddings/ -
Bahia del Sol Resort
http://weddings.bahiadelsolhotel.com/ -
Las Catalinas
https://www.lascatalinascr.com/weddings -
Private Villas at The Palms
www.palmscostarica.com
Playa Panama
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El Mangroove Boutique Hotel
http://elmangroove.net/attraction/weddings/ -
Secrets *Adults only
http://www.secretsresorts.com/en_us/resorts/costa-rica/papagayo.html
Playas del Coco
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Pacifico Beach Club
http://www.pacifico-costarica.com -
Father Rooster (located nearby in Playa Ocotal)
http://www.fatherrooster.com/en/index.php
Playa Tamarindo
Located just a little over an hour from the Liberia International Airport, this beach town gained popularity after the surf movie, Endless Summer 2, was released in 1994. The lively town has a beautiful beach and offers a variety of shopping, activities, and plenty of restaurants.
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Pangas Beach Club
www.lasmareas.com/pangas-beach-club -
Casa Puro Dieces
https://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p3521340 -
El Chante
https://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p1259173vb -
Casa Alang Alang
https://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p677779vb
Playa Langosta
Located just a 5-minute drive or 15-minute walk from Playa Tamarindo, is Playa Langosta, a quiet beach town that is home to many of the residents of Tamarindo. The white sand beach has an abundance of tidal pools, where swimming pools can form during high tide.
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Langosta Beach Club
http://www.langostabeachclub.com/ -
Hotel Capitan Suizo
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Sueño del Mar
www.sueno-del-mar.com -
Casa de Luz
https://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p3902470
Cala Luna in Playa Langosta
Hacienda Pinilla
Hacienda Pinilla is located 20 minutes outside of Tamarindo. This gated community is home to the JW Marriott hotel and luxury homes suitable for events.
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JW Marriott Hotel
www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/sjojw-jwmarriott-guanacaste-resort-and-spa/ -
Luxury homes *on a variety of websites such as HomeAway
https://www.homeaway.com/haciendapinilla
Playa Junquillal
Located 45 minutes south of Tamarindo, Junquillal is a sleepy town with great beaches and surfing. This area is perfect for small groups who want a remote setting with a local feel. Note that you’ll need a 4×4 vehicle to reach this location.
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Diosa Del Mar
https://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p1259173vb
Diosa del Mar in Junquillal
Playa Nosara
Farther south, Nosara is a charming beach town known for surfing and yoga. It is rustic and is a bit difficult to reach given the unpaved roads but it has the quintessential Costa Rican beach town vibe.
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L’acqua viva
www.lacquaviva.com/ -
Finca Nosara
http://www.fincaaustria.com/eventsatfinca/ -
Casa de Alces
https://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p776418vb -
Harmony Hotel *accommodation only, no room blocks or events
www.harmonynosara.com
Finca Austria in Nosara
You probably noticed that a lot of these venues are suited for sunny weather. Curious when the rainy season is? Take a look at my blog post What is the difference between rainy season and dry season in Costa Rica?
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