The focus is to encourage a
family bonding experience that
promotes relaxation, wellness
and a connection to nature.
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nutritious diet and lifelong physical activity — into their
wellness experiences.
Some of these wellness experiences incorporate traditional
healing techniques and local medicinal plants from the
Chorotega indigenous cultures. Underscoring the strong
family element at Hotel Punta Islita, one of the signature
features at Casa Spa is that is offers treatments for all ages,
including those as young as five. The focus is to encourage a
family bonding experience that promotes relaxation, wellness
and a connection to nature.
OCCIDENTAL PAPAGAYO
Embraced by volcanic sand beaches and the lush tropical dry
forests so characteristic of Costa Rica’s northern Pacific Coast,
the Occidental Papagayo, is an intimate, adults only, all-
inclusive resort featuring cliff-side rooms and suites overlook
the Papagayo Gulf in Costa Rica.
A robust, daily activity program includes hiking, yoga
three times a week, aqua aerobics, dance lessons and sunset
walks. Outside the all-inclusive options there are guided eco-
adventures such as cycling and kayaking tours plus snorkeling
and diving excursions. The resort is, in fact, located next to
Culebra Bay well known to divers and snorkel enthusiasts for
the clarity and calm of its waters. Following a day filled with
outdoor activities, guests can relax with a massage, body
treatment or facial in the resort’s full-service spa.
For guests who find music therapeutic, one of the resort’s
points of distinction is the focus on music. Select nights of the
week feature musicians on the violin, trumpet, piano or guitar.
When it comes to diet, there is no designated healthy-themed
menu, but guests will find a good selection of healthy food
options offered on buffets and via à la carte menus in three
international-themed restaurants, each offering a fresh Catch
of the Day. And, once a week in the Snack Bar, there’s a
cooking class where you can learn to cook such typical
Costarian fare as tortillas palmeadas or empanadas.
Scenic views, the intimate size of the resort and the fact
that it’s “all adult” promotes the overall romance of the resort
and makes it popular for weddings and honeymoons.
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All-inclusive Occidental
Papagayo is surrounded
by the wild, natural
beauty that’s characteristic
of Costa Rica’s northern
Pacific coast.
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Costa Rica is home
to a stunning array of
wildlife such as the red-
eyed leaf frog.
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Culebra Bay has the
ideal atmosphere for
snorkeling.
Local Sites
and Activities
Occidental
Papagayo offers
many included
activities in their
daily activities
program.
Included Activities
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Bird watching and
observation of
exotic species
Swimming,
snorkeling and
scuba diving
classes in the
swimming pool
Aerobics, archery,
volleyball and
tennis court
Kayaking,
snorkelling, paddle
boarding and
boogie boarding
Organized local
nature treks
