At 4,500 master-planned acres, Hacienda Pinilla is a destination unto itself. Here, amidst oceanside links and tennis beneath the palms, a vast trail system and a luxurious Beach Club, you and your family will discover the many things to do in Playa Avellanas and Hacienda Pinilla. While there is so much to explore in the area, sometimes, it’s the perfect time to spend a day “at home,” making family memories....
The term “rainy season” doesn’t sound very romantic, does it? And yet, “green season in Costa Rica” feels like it’s nudging into the realm of euphemism – of an invented term designed to gloss over the wet realities of Costa Rica’s rainiest months. But is that really the truth? Let’s start by comparing apples to apples: “snow, ice, and interminable gray sky season” isn’t exactly a cheery alternative name for...
Planning a summer vacation to Hacienda Pinilla and wondering how to keep cool? From world-famous Tamarindo fishing and waterfall swimming to Guanacaste surfing and catamaran sailing, we have you covered for splish, splash, and all manner of water activities to cool off, chill out, and enjoy your summer getaway. Catamaran Sailing There is no better way to cool off than with fresh ocean breezes, cool ocean spray, and sailing into...
When it comes to golf in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, you have several options; narrow it down to golf in Tamarindo, Costa Rica, and you have but one: Hacienda Pinilla’s world-class Mike Young championship golf course. Golf in Guanacaste, Costa Rica: 3 Golf Courses If you’re a fan of the links, then you’re going to love golfing in Costa Rica! Here, where the Pacific meets the sand and where wildlife roams...
There’s nothing like the sudden stop-realize-dread combo to make you wonder whether you’ve forgotten any ultra-essential things to bring to Costa Rica: Panic ensues. You pull out your phone and start scouring the internet. All is lost. Only, it’s not. Here’s the truest truth: If it’s essential to Costa Rica, we have it here. Because we need it, too! So, don’t panic; almost anything forgotten can be purchased locally. That...
If you’re squeezing in some last-minute plans for your 2023 spring break and are wondering what things to bring to Costa Rica, what you should do, and where you should say, then this one’s for you! Things to Bring to Costa Rica for Spring Break There are so many packing lists online, you need only search for things to bring to Costa Rica or things to pack for Costa Rica...
Before you visit Hacienda Pinilla, Guanacaste, you’ll likely have an idea in mind of what it’s like and what you’ll do: Golfing. Tennis. Mountain biking. Surfing. The Beach Club. And miles of beaches. And as incredible as all that is, it only scratches the surface. At Hacienda Pinilla, there’s always something more – another sight to see, another view to summit, another indulgence to enjoy. And so, we thought we’d...
Celebrating a holiday in paradise is an adjustment. (A wonderful one, but still an adjustment!) Whether you’re planning to celebrate Costa Rica New Year’s or are thinking more toward Spring Break, the summer holidays, or the 2023 holiday season, especially Christmas or the 2023-2024 New Year’s Eve in Costa Rica, then it’s time to start planning. That’s not hyperbole. The holidays in Costa Rica book up well in advance, especially...
Whether you’re searching for a few must-experience Guanacaste tours or are simply wondering what to do near Hacienda Pinilla, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, we have a few we think you’ll love. From sloths and volcanoes to wetlands and underwater realms, these seven adventures take you into Costa Rica’s most wild and rugged landscapes – a natural world ripe for discovery and exploration. Enjoy! Love the Highlights: Sloths, Frogs & Waterfalls If...
Unfolding over 4,500 acres of breathtaking Pacific ocean, sun-drenched coastline, rare tropical dry forest, and rolling ranch land, Hacienda Pinilla, Guanacaste is both spectacularly beautiful and culturally appropriate. Here, you’ll explore and experience Costa Rica as the Guanacastecan cowboys did, while golfing an ecological sanctuary, strolling Blue Flag beaches, and trail hiking, mountain biking, or horseback riding through some of the country’s most rugged and untouched landscapes. It’s paradise – no...
