Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Costa Rica Pura Vida
Beach mornings, rainforest afternoons and wildlife everywhere you look.
Where you’ll stay
Occidental Papagayo
Gulf of Papagayo, about 16 miles from Liberia airport, adults only.
What’s included
- Round-trip nonstop economy flights (basic economy) from JFK
- 7 nights at Occidental Papagayo, all-inclusive: meals, drinks and resort activities
- All government taxes and supplier fees charged at booking
Sample flight as priced: Delta nonstop, JFK 11:40 AM to Liberia 4:25 PM
Not included
- Airport transfers (I’ll quote a private driver)
- Travel protection (I recommend it on every trip)
- Checked bags, seat selection and other airline fees
- Gratuities and anything charged at the destination
Add the experiences
- Canopy zipline tour
- National park guided hike
Priced separately and booked with your trip.
Want a step up?
Same week and flights, nicer resort. I only suggest an upgrade when it’s worth it.
Upgrade: my sweet spot
Riu Palace Costa Rica
Same dates and flights
From $2,280 per personUpgrade: the splurge
The Westin Reserva Conchal
Same dates and flights
From $3,510 per personGood to know
The “from” price is per person for 2 adults sharing a standard room, 7 nights from Saturday, January 23 to Saturday, January 30, 2027, with the nonstop basic-economy flight shown, all-inclusive, and all government taxes and supplier fees charged at booking, as listed by my suppliers on October 20, 2026. Prices change daily and aren’t guaranteed until your trip is booked and paid in full. Airport transfers, travel protection, checked bags, seat selection, add-ons, gratuities and any fees collected at the destination are extra. Basic-economy fares generally can’t be changed or refunded. A valid passport is required. Full details. Booked through Fora Travel, Inc.; Traveling Wahoo LLC is an independent travel advisor.
Photos: Traveling Wahoo, except Wikimedia Commons: Bloody Bay, Negril by wardyboy400 (CC BY 2.0); Dickinson Bay, Antigua by Paul Kowalow (CC BY-SA 3.0); Tamarindo, Costa Rica by Tamarindowiki (CC BY-SA 3.0); the Pitons, St. Lucia by Gruepig (CC BY-SA 4.0); Eagle Beach, Aruba by SIryn (CC BY-SA 4.0); Kotor Bay by miketnorton (CC BY 2.0); Oia, Santorini by bongo vongo (CC BY-SA 2.0); Druif Beach and “Aruba bliss” by Jason Boldero (CC BY 2.0); Arikok National Park by Misty Johnson (CC BY 2.0); Our Lady of the Rocks by Alexey Komarov (CC BY 3.0); Kotor old town by Gzzz (CC BY-SA 4.0); Budva beach by Miomir Magdevski (CC BY-SA 4.0); Athens from Philopappos Hill by A.Savin (CC BY-SA 3.0); Little Venice, Mykonos by Zde (CC BY-SA 4.0); Santorini caldera boat by Gozitano (CC BY-SA 4.0). Resort photos on trip pages: Expedia listings.