The Easter holiday in Costa Rica, known locally as Semana Santa, is also known around the world as Easter Week or Holy Week. Here in Costa Rica, the season is renowned for its sunny days, bustling vibes, and perhaps most importantly, for its customs, steeped in faith and tradition. Typically falling between mid-March and mid-April, Easter week spans the period from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday. In addition to being...
Thinking about bringing pets into Costa Rica? Whether you’re here for a vacation stay or a longer commitment – say, as a digital nomad or resident-in-consideration – you may be considering bringing a cat or traveling with a dog to Costa Rica. The short of it is that often, you can bring your pets along on the plane, either as carry-on or checked luggage. Vaccination requirements typically mirror those of your...
Before your first visit to Hacienda Pinilla, a luxury surf resort in Costa Rica, you likely already have an idyllic idea of what awaits: golfing, tennis, mountain biking, surfing, expansive beaches, and a wide world of Costa Rica outdoor adventures… And you’d be right! There’s always something more to discover at Hacienda Pinilla – another captivating sight to behold, another scenic viewpoint to conquer, and another indulgence to relish. So,...
It’s one of the most festive times of the year! And if you’re lucky enough to planning to spend New Year’s in Costa Rica – be it this 2024 or next year, as we turn the page on 2025 – then we think you’ll love a look at Costa Rican traditions, Hacienda Pinilla musts, and a few of our most holiday-friendly vacation rentals in Guanacaste. To start, here are the...
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...
