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Settle into six nights of beachfront comfort at El Mangroove, where Playa Panama’s grey sand, shade trees and turquoise water invite you to slow down. Congo Trails brings the thrill of the treetops; Palo Verde reveals Guanacaste’s remarkable river wildlife. Three open days leave plenty of time for kayaking, poolside afternoons and enjoying your all-inclusive stay. Pacific Trade Winds will help make this wonderful week feel like yours.
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*Starting price varies with travel dates, party size, availability, and the choices you make.
Make this trip mineThe sample route
There is a particular pleasure in staying put: learning the path to the beach, finding your favorite spot by the pool, and letting a morning stretch into an afternoon. El Mangroove brings contemporary style to Playa Panama’s leafy shoreline. Six nights here give you time for both a change of scenery and the luxury of an unhurried beach day.
Playa Panama’s grey sand and shade trees frame six nights on the Papagayo coast, with three open days and two contrasting Guanacaste outings.
Your stay
This is the starting stay. Your planner will confirm the room, meal plan, inclusions, and price for your dates.
Playa Hermosa, Coco, Southern PapagayoIncluded
Contemporary beachfront style, a pool facing the ocean and a Bark Suite to return to after each adventure. Your six-night stay includes the selected all-inclusive meal and drinks 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 Papagayo GulfDay 3: Canopy Zipline - Congo Trails
Starting experienceZip through Congo Trails’ Guanacaste-tree canopy and cross three hanging bridges with professional guides. Transport, ziplining fee and water included. Heights, uphill walking and closed-toe shoes with good traction are part of the outing.
Available from Papagayo GulfDay 5: Palo Verde National Park Tour
Starting experienceExplore Palo Verde’s wetlands from a covered boat on the Tempisque River, with a nature guide and lunch. Look for waterbirds and other wildlife; sightings vary. Papagayo-area transport is included: 1–2 hours each way and 5.5–7.5 hours overall, depending on pickup.
Starting package
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7-day Costa Rica itinerary
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Current route: Playa Hermosa, Coco, Southern Papagayo
Leave the airport behind and head for the coast. A representative welcomes you at Liberia International Airport before your private transfer to El Mangroove on Playa Panama, typically about half an hour away. Settle into your Bark Suite and begin your six-night stay by the ocean.
Give yourself a day to settle into beach life. Wander down to Playa Panama’s grey sand, take one of the hotel’s complimentary kayaks onto the water, or linger beside the oceanfront pool. There is no scheduled outing today.
Trade the shoreline for a view from the trees at Congo Trails. Zip between forest platforms and cross three hanging bridges, with professional guides leading the canopy course. Transportation, guide, ziplining fee and water are included. Wear closed-toe shoes with good traction for the bridges and uphill paths.
A day without a timetable is part of the pleasure of this trip. Return to your favorite poolside spot, stroll the shade-lined beach or let the afternoon unfold at El Mangroove. Nothing is scheduled today.
Follow Guanacaste’s inland roads to Palo Verde, where a covered boat carries you along the Tempisque River. Watch the wetland edges with your nature guide for waterbirds and other visible wildlife; binoculars bring the riverbanks closer. Lunch is included. Bring sunscreen and insect repellent.
Make the most of one more open day on Playa Panama. Spend it between the beach and the oceanfront pool, or add a surf lesson for a different kind of time on the water. The lesson is an optional extra, with location, transport and suitability covered in the booking details.
Enjoy a final look at Playa Panama before your private transfer back to Liberia International Airport, timed for your departing flight.
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Congo Trails, Palo Verde and three open beach days give your week a wonderful balance. Explore the included outings and more Guanacaste adventures below.
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Alternatives from Papagayo Gulf
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Alternatives from Papagayo Gulf
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Playa Panama’s appeal lies in its natural beauty: slate-grey sand beside turquoise water, shade trees along the shoreline and a relaxed setting within Panama Bay. Six nights at El Mangroove give you time to enjoy it properly, without packing for another hotel. Your Bark Suite is home throughout the week, with Days 2, 4 and 6 free for the beach, complimentary kayaking or another leisurely afternoon by the oceanfront pool.
Day 3 adds Congo Trails canopy ziplining to the beach week: guides lead the treetop experience, with heights, hanging bridges and uphill walking to consider. Closed-toe shoes with good traction are required, and participant ages and mobility needs should be discussed before booking. This active forest outing contrasts with the later riverboat journey at Palo Verde rather than replacing the relaxed Playa Panama days.
Day 5 introduces the fascinating seasonal landscape of Palo Verde. Rain expands the wetlands and brings visiting birds; as the dry season progresses, wildlife gathers around the remaining water. Look for herons, wood storks, roseate spoonbills and other visible wildlife along the riverbanks and around Bird Island. Bring binoculars, sunscreen and insect repellent.
Together, these two outings give your beach week contrasting perspectives on Guanacaste—with ample time between them to enjoy El Mangroove and Playa Panama.
A private transfer takes you from Liberia International Airport to El Mangroove, with another private transfer for the flight home. Shared round-trip transportation takes you to Congo Trails and Palo Verde.
Pacific Trade Winds confirms your dates, Bark Suite, all-inclusive meals and drinks, tour suitability, pickup times and final price before booking. Requested changes receive an updated quote; changing a selection does not confirm a reservation. Wildlife sightings vary.
Congo Trails involves heights, hanging bridges, uphill walking and closed-toe shoes with good traction. Share participant ages and any mobility or activity concerns before booking. Alternative tours have their own age limits and practical requirements, shown on their cards.
Rental arrangements require a valid license and agreement on insurance, pickup and return. The included tours retain their supplied transportation.
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