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Hidden away on Costa Rica’s far northern Pacific coast, Dreams Las Mareas Resort brings beach days, winding pools and all-inclusive comforts together in one beautiful setting. Spend six nights at Playa El Jobo, with three full days to enjoy the resort and two included outings that reveal more of Guanacaste. Walk through Santa Rosa’s tropical dry forest and explore historic Liberia, then head to Hacienda Guachipelin for ziplining, horseback riding, waterfalls and volcanic hot springs. It’s a week of coastal relaxation and Costa Rican adventure, with time to enjoy both.
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*Starting price varies with travel dates, party size, availability, and the choices you make.
Make this trip mineThe sample route
On Costa Rica’s far northern Pacific coast, a sheltered cove and forested hills give El Jobo its quiet appeal. Six nights at the same resort let you settle into beach walks and pool time. Three open days balance the Santa Rosa outing on Day 3 and Hacienda Guachipelin adventure on Day 5.
El Jobo’s sheltered cove is your six-night base on the northern Guanacaste coast. Three open days balance Santa Rosa and Liberia on Day 3 with Hacienda Guachipelin on Day 5.
Your stay
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JoboIncluded
The six-night starting stay at El Jobo in a Junior Suite Tropical View Room with the stated all-inclusive plan.
Experiences along the way
These are the starting experiences included in the sample itinerary. Compare available ideas for each tour in Customize.
Available from El Jobo and Salinas BayDay 3: Santa Rosa National Park Tour (All Inclusive)
Starting experienceTake a short guided dry-forest hike in Santa Rosa National Park, then visit Liberia for sightseeing and shopping, with lunch. Ages 7+. The outing takes about 5–7 hours; confirm resort pickup and return.
Available from El Jobo and Salinas BayDay 5: Hacienda Guachipelin One Day Adventure Pass (All Inclusive)
Starting experienceZipline, swing, climb, rappel and ride horses before waterfalls, hot springs, sauna, mud bath and lunch. Ages 7+. Some activities have a 200 lb weight limit; not recommended during pregnancy or with back problems. Source operating windows: Thursday–Saturday, mid-December to early April; daily except Monday, early April to mid-December. Your planner confirms exact dates, participant restrictions and resort pickup/return.
Starting package
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7-day Costa Rica itinerary
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Current route: Jobo
Upon your arrival, you’ll be met by our professional staff and taken by private transport to Dreams Las Mareas Resort located at Playa El Jobo. The drive is typically between 1.5 hours and 2 hours depending on traffic.
Today you can enjoy unwinding and discovering the many activities offered at the resort as well as go exploring at the beach.
Transportation will be provided for you to visit both the Santa Rosa National Park for a short, guided hike and the historic city of Liberia, where you’ll go sightseeing and have lunch. Light clothing and comfortable walking shoes recommended.
Another unscheduled day for you to do as you please at the resort. You might like to start your day at the fitness center or just enjoy kicking back at the pool or beach. You can easily customize your itinerary to add another tour if you’d like to do more exploring.
A full day at Hacienda Guachipelin brings ziplining, the Tarzan swing, rock climbing, rappelling, horseback riding and waterfalls, followed by hot springs, sauna and a mud bath. Lunch is included, with round-trip transport back to the resort. Minimum age is 7 years. Your planner confirms the other participant requirements and the operating day for your travel dates. Some activities have a 200 lb weight restriction; not recommended during pregnancy or with back problems. Source operating windows are Thursday–Saturday from mid-December to early April and daily except Monday from early April to mid-December; exact boundary dates require confirmation.
Your last full day to enjoy relaxing in Costa Rica’s tropical climate listening to the Pacific waves roll in (and maybe find yourself woken up by the monkeys!)
Today you’ll be taken by private transport back to the airport according to the scheduled time for your departure. Wishing you a pleasant trip home!
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Alternatives from El Jobo and Salinas Bay
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Alternatives from El Jobo and Salinas Bay
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Your vacation includes private Liberia airport transfers in both directions and shared round-trip transportation for the two included tours. The airport journey is estimated at 1.5–2 hours, depending on traffic; your planner confirms the departure and pickup schedule. You return to the same resort after each outing.
At Playa El Jobo, forested hills frame a sandy cove near the northern end of Costa Rica’s Pacific coast. Dreams Las Mareas Resort gives you a comfortable home for all six nights, with tropical gardens, winding swimming pools and the beach close by. Family and adults-only pool areas, restaurants and evening entertainment provide plenty to enjoy without packing up and moving to another hotel.
Your three free days leave room for the pleasures of a beach vacation: an unhurried morning, a walk along the shore, a swim and another look at the sunset. Days 2, 4 and 6 are yours to enjoy at the resort, with the two included excursions spaced between them.
Keep the starting itinerary or send your preferred outings, transportation and pace to Pacific Trade Winds for a personalized quote.
The Hacienda Guachipelin adventure is for ages 7 and up. Certain activities have a 200 lb weight restriction, and the outing is not recommended during pregnancy or for travelers with back problems. The listed operating schedule is Thursday–Saturday from mid-December to early April, and daily except Monday from early April to mid-December; exact seasonal boundary dates and participant requirements will be confirmed for your travel dates. Excursions from this remote coast involve road travel. Shared round-trip transportation for the two included tours and private Liberia airport transfers are included.
From $1,999 pp*. This itinerary has been priced at $1,999 per person, based on double occupancy. Rates vary with travel dates, available rooms, room occupancy and transportation selected. Your exact quote will confirm the room, inclusions and applicable taxes; the itinerary includes the hotels, tours and transfers described unless otherwise indicated. Prices are subject to change. International airfare, travel insurance and services not expressly included are additional.
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