The Journal

Costa Rica, Planned Beautifully

Guides to Los Sueños, Jacó and the Pacific coast — written to help you shape the stay you actually want.

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Practical guides on where to stay, what to do and how to plan a private villa holiday in Costa Rica.

Destination6 min read

Marina mornings, sport fishing, golf and long Pacific afternoons — how to shape a day in and around Los Sueños.

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Villas7 min read

What a private villa stay in Costa Rica actually looks like — from open-air living to a chef cooking in your own kitchen.

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Experiences5 min read

Why this stretch of the Pacific is one of the world's great sport fishing destinations, and how to plan a charter.

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Experiences6 min read

ATV trails, rainforest rivers, waterfalls and canopy walks — the adventures worth building a day around.

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Planning7 min read

Choosing the right villa, timing your trip, budgeting for services and what to arrange before you fly.

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Planning8 min read

Getting there, when to visit, what to pack and how to get around on Costa Rica's central Pacific coast.

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Families6 min read

Calm beaches, wildlife, canopy walks and the kind of villa days that work with children of any age.

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Luxury6 min read

Private charters, chefs, spa treatments and the marina lifestyle on Costa Rica's Puntarenas coast.

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Eleven private villas and residences, each booked securely through its own Airbnb listing.

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