
The Nicoya peninsula's southern tip is rich in biodiversity and divers habitats .Its mangroves, rainforest and lagoons are home to over 150 species of birds, howler and white face monkeys. Beaches as Santa Teresa, Malpais and Tambor are just a few of the amazing places of the area.
The southern Nicoya Peninsula has long been one of Costa Rica's most secluded gems. From the hilly interior the mountains sweep down to the Pacific Ocean, creating some of the most beautiful and solitary beaches of Costa Rica. Santa Teresea Beach has recently named the Top Beach and Sun Destination in Central and South America by TripAdvisor.
While Guanacaste is known for its dry climate, the southern Nicoya Peninsula receives more rain, making it a transitional zone between dry forest climate and tropical rain forest. Rivers and waterfalls form part of the scenery and wildlife is preserved in various reserves with a biological corridor connecting to the mountainous interior. Many animals are seasonal commuters who migrate between different ecosystems.
Location: Central Pacific Coast
Distance from the Airport:
5 hours from Daniel Oduber International Airport (LIR)
6 hours from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Weather:
It is a tropical area, where you can expect rain from May to December. During dry season, rain can appear.
Pros:
Fantastic beachfront venues, amazing beaches and off the beaten path.
Cons:
Hard to get to and it is recommend to stay the first and last night in San Jose.
Located on a 150-acre private beachfront reserve along the Nicoya Peninsula on the Pacific Coast, Tango Mar offers the intimate exclusivity of a small, deluxe beach resort on a vast site where you can find a space to call your own.
Here is a place that is charmed by a unique atmosphere, its own microclimate and favorable all year round conditions. Manicured grounds and fine accommodations blend with exuberant jungle vegetation and exotic birds and animals to create the perfect balance of nature and refinement. Here you will encounter a living community with a pulse that beats in time with its natural surroundings and to the push-pull rhythm of the constantly breaking Pacific waves.
...Each of Our 18 Beachfront Hotel Rooms...
...has a breathtaking view...
of the Pacific Ocean from its own private balcony. Features 2 queen size beds, tropical style furniture, air conditioning and ceiling fans, fully equipped mini-bar, coffee maker, private bath with hot water and large shower, safe deposit box, satellite TV and telephone.
These oversized hotel rooms are right on the beach, so close to the ocean that in high tide the surf touches the base of the building and the gentle sounds of the surf put you to sleep every night.
Tropical Suites
Vacation in luxury at these twelve hilltop, Tropical Suites. These unique and charming rooms are surrounded by exuberant tropical gardens and are just 90 steps from the beach on a bluff overlooking the Pacific. Elegantly appointed, each suite is graced with hand carved four post canopy king size bed. All rooms have air conditioning and ceiling fans, private bath with jaccuzi, hair dryer, mini bar, coffee maker, safe deposit box, telephone and satellite TV. All suites are contained within an elliptical, shell shaped cluster and share a sun deck.
Tiki Suites
These five, deluxe ocean view Polynesian style wood and bamboo cabanas sit on stilts just 60 ft. (20m) from the beach, just below the Tropical Suits and to the side of the hotel. They are surrounded by tropical gardens and palm trees.
All suites are furnished with fine carved wood king size beds, sitting areas, air conditioning, ceiling fans, mini bar, coffee maker, safe deposit boxes, telephones, satellite TV, private jacuzzi, hair dryer and a stained glass dome window
The philosophy at Tango Mar is to provide a friendly, relaxed and attentive service. Staff is carefully selected and groomed to anticipate the needs of our guests and will do whatever possible to guarantee an unforgettable vacation. International gourmet cuisine, Costa Rican specialties are carefully prepared by master chefs.
Breakfast and dinner are served at the "Cristobal" Restaurant, overlooking the ocean with a casual yet romantic setting. This nice restaurant is decorated with bamboo and furnished with fine Cristobal wood.
Before dinner enjoy a tropical cocktail at our "Tango" Bar, or our new Oceanside deck (above). For lunch and refreshments at the beach or poolside, the new Rancho Grill "El Pirata" throughout the day serves drinks, cocktails, sandwiches, salads and light meals of your choice
For special group events, let Tango Mar's Catering Service dazzle you with a beautiful buffet spread, catered picnics and drinks service. A favorite is the Pirata Beach Palapa at night for your wedding reception or special gathering. Let us arrange a band or disco for you.
You can entertain your group at the magnificent Presidential Villa, or at the Mirador with its panoramic view of ocean and beach. Or we can organize a beach barbecue with dining by flickering torchlight. Let us take you into the countryside or on a nature tour with our staff serving a deluxe picnic Tango Mar style.

Gaia Hotel and Reserve - Located in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, is an adults only luxury boutique beach 5 star hotel and resort and a member of "Small Luxury Hotels of the World". Imagine a tropical getaway that offers sublime luxury in a spectacularly exotic locale. This is Gaia. The Gaia Hotel achieves an ideal blend of modern amenities and natural scenery. Nestled in the magnificent coastal forests of Costa Rica, the hotel’s well-appointed, terraced suites and villas offer views of lush and pristine wild surroundings that are beyond compare.
Gaia also offers more conveniences than the guest could need, including an on-site restaurant, room service 24/7, spa, gym, and pool, plus the availability of a myriad of personal services. Gaia presents to the guest all that is desirable in an eco-friendly environment.
The hotel sits on a vast tract of lowland coastal forest, teeming with spectacular and rare wildlife. Originally serving as the site of Jardín Gaia, a center for native orchids conservation and endangered wildlife rehabilitation, today the land remains set aside as a refuge for these many precious species.
It is where native species thrive, their future secured by the commitment of the Gaia Hotel and Reserve project: to preserve this natural reserve for generations to come.

