When couples begin planning a May escape to Costa Rica, the question shifts quickly from where to how. How do we spend our days together? How do we balance exploration with rest? And how do we choose experiences that feel meaningful rather than overplanned?

May arrives quietly in Costa Rica. There’s no grand announcement, just a shift you feel more than see. The pace softens. The town exhales. The ocean stays warm and inviting, while the land begins to turn lush again. It’s the moment just before the season really turns, when everything feels open,...

Some destinations ask you to choose this or that, A or B, wellness or adventure. But not at Las Catalinas.

There’s a moment in April when Costa Rica exhales. The holiday rush of Semana Santa (Holy Week) fades, the beaches clear, and Las Catalinas returns to a gentler rhythm seemingly tailor-made for two.

Planning a trip to Guanacaste, Costa Rica? Whether you're chasing sunshine or craving fresh green mornings, there’s no wrong time to visit Las Catalinas. Perched right in the heart of it all isSantarena Hotel, a stunning beachside stay that balances relaxed elegance with easy access to sand and...

The first days of a new year carry their own quiet energy: a gentle invitation to pause, breathe, and choose how you want to begin again. Here on Costa Rica’s North Pacific Coast, these beginnings unfold softly.

Dry season (December-May) brings a kind of clarity that feels unmistakable. The sky settles into a deep, unwavering blue. The air warms. And the Pacific opens into calm, glassy water that catches every shade of the setting sun. February, March, and April welcome Las Catalinas’ annual glow-up, when...

From the moment you step out of Santarena Hotel and into the car-free streets of Las Catalinas, everything you could want is within easy reach. With two stunning beaches, Playa Danta and Playa Dantita, tropical dry forest trails, restaurants, a wellness center, and more, all just steps from the...

When travelers arrive at Santarena Hotel, they’re often immediately enchanted by the charm and beauty of Las Catalinas, and the sound of the ocean waves crashing along the shoreline just steps away from the hotel’s doors. But the charm runs so much deeper, and after spending a few days here,...

Your Guanacaste getaway starts the moment you set your sights on Santarena Hotel. Though the car-free town of Las Catalinas feels worlds away, reaching it couldn’t be easier. You can step straight into vacation mode the moment you arrive.

This year, skip the oven mitts and bring your appetite for adventure—Thanksgiving at Santarena Hotel is a sun-soaked celebration of gratitude, ocean breezes, and laid-back elegance. Perched in the heart of Las Catalinas, Costa Rica, Santarena offers a fresh take on the holiday season—one where...

Las Catalinas’ Doorway’shometown just earned a double spotlight in Forbes’ roundup of The 12 Best Resorts in Costa Rica, and we couldn’t be prouder. Highlighted as both the Best Resort in Costa Rica for Foodies and the Best Value Resort, this recognition celebrates what so many of our guests...

The Santarena Hotel was recently listed as one of “The 10 Best Costa Rica Luxury Beach Resorts” by La Patalia, the luxury-focused encyclopedia that covers travel, food, wine, spirits, style, beauty, watches, jewelry, and lifestyle. Read the full article here!

Las Catalinas was recently listed as one of “The Best Places to Visit in Costa Rica” by global fashion and culture trendsetter Vogue, in an article that highlights Costa Rica’s rise as a world-renowned destination and how Las Catalinas continues to set itself apart. Read the full article here!

French Publication dayFR EURO recently featured an in-depth writeup of Las Catalinas, highlighting the architecture, walkability, and harmony with nature that sets Las Catalinas apart from many “tourist towns” found throughout the country. Click here to read the full article.