Occidental Papagayo – Guanacaste, Costa Rica - Review 2023

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By: Torben Lonne

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Find the best and most popular All-Inclusive Resorts in Guanacaste, Costa Rica

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Torben Lonne

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Occidental Papagayo is a perfect choice for couples looking to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of Costa Rica, while enjoying the luxury of a 5-star hotel. This Central American getaway offers packages and tours designed to showcase Costa Rica’s flora and fauna.

TO DO

Guests here can look forward to a daily program consisting of kayaking, snorkeling, water aerobics, and tennis. Guests can also indulge in various treatments at the resort’s health and wellbeing center.

Guests can also go on scuba diving excursions and explore the beauty of the Gulf of Papagayo. Other off-site excursions include Guanacaste tours–Africa Safari Adventure Park tours (yes, African wildlife thrives here), ATV jungle tours, and waterfall exploration tours.

Most evenings at the resort are filled with the sound of saxophones, violins, and guitars. That said, guests can also dance the night away at the resort’s disco.

TO EAT

Feast on upscale Costa Rican cuisine at the resort’s main buffet-style restaurant. If Asian fusion is more your thing, the resort’s D’Oriental restaurant offers seasonal variations of Japanese dishes.

As for cocktails and other drinks, all guests enjoy unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and you can have yours delivered to your room if you’re not keen on getting buzzed in front of other guests.