Recreo Villa Rentals Located in Costa Rica
Overlooking the Pacific, Bolanos Bay & La Cruz, Guanacaste
Recreo is a private resort community in the northwestern Costa Rican province of Guanacaste. The property consists of two mountaintops with a private entrance and roads leading to 8 private villas. Each lot offers extraordinary bay views and spectacular vistas, providing closeness to the extraordinary natural beauty of the area. The cool ocean breezes and lush natural landscape provide a canvas for the creation of an indoor-outdoor lifestyle in harmony with the surrounding environment. Recreo is steps away from two of the most spectacular beaches in the world. Playa Rajada and Playa Jobo are covered with white sand, and both offer the feeling of being on a secluded beach.
The Villas at Recreo are located near the city of La Cruz in the North Pacific Guanacaste region of Costa Rica only 1 hour 30 minutes northwest from the Liberia airport overlooking the Pacific Ocean and Bahia Salinas. Isla Bolaños National Wildlife Refuge is just a few minutes from Recreo in Bahía Salinas where it was established to protect nesting sites for Brown Pelicans and Magnificent Frigate birds and is a favorite spot for bird enthusiasts. Recreo is located just 20 minutes from the Nicaraguan border and day or overnight trips to Granada or San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua are popular. Rincon de la Vieja Volcano is also a popular day trip from Recreo. At this National Park, guests can observe evidence of the country’s volcanic activity: mud baths, geysers, caverns, natural saunas, steaming baths and hot water lagoons. Guests will find activities ranging from canopy and zipline tours, white water rafting, horseback riding to the waterfalls, hiking, rock climbing and relaxing in the thermal waters and healing mud.
Time Zone
Costa Rica does not observe daylight savings time. To calculate the time in, subtract six hours from Greenwich Mean Time. Or you may click here: www.worldtimeserver.com
Recreo Costa Rica - Location to airports
Daniel Oduber International Airport, Liberia: 60 minutes: Click Here for Airport Information
San José International Airport: 40 minutes by air (to Liberia, Costa Rica) or 4 hours by car transportation: Click Here for Airport Information
Driving Directions to Recreo Costa Rica
For guests preferring to drive, directions from the Liberia Airport to Recreo are as follows:
1. When leaving the airport, take a left onto the highway.
2. Stay straight until the main intersection in Liberia. (Jumbo market on the right, Burger King on the left)
3. Make the left at Burger King.
4. Stay on that road straight for about 45 minutes until you get to La Cruz. As you drive into La Cruz, the police station and clinic are on your right. Turn LEFT just before the large gas station.
5. Take that road straight and follow the curve to the right. You will pass two grocery stores next to each other on your right.
6. Take a LEFT at the next 4-way intersection. The La Cruz Park will be on the left.
7. Take that road straight out of town. Drive down a hill and the water is visible in the distance to the right. The road will transition to a dirt road after a few miles.
8. Take the road to El Jobo. (There are a few places where the road forks off but keep to the right.)
9. When you reach El Jobo drive straight into town. Pass a red convenience store on the left.
10. Take the next right. The road goes either straight or right; there is a small police station on the left once you turn.
11. Take that road about 1 mile out of town and Recreo will be on your right. Our entrance is visible with the fences, pink flowers and a wooden gate. After you enter through the gate, parking is available in front of the Welcome Center. If you reach the beach you went too far.
The north Pacific Coast is formed by the well known province of Guanacaste. This area has became famous around the world for its beautiful pristine beaches, fascinating National Parks and great variety of activities, including fishing, world class scuba diving and the famous nesting sea turtles. The North Pacific Coast is the most visited area in Costa Rica, for this reason the countries second international airport is located in Liberia. Approximately one hour from Recreo Resort. Many foreigners fly directly to Guanacaste daily to explore the colorful beaches, rocky points covered with tropical dry forest and activities close to nature.
Liberia is the capital of the Guanacaste Province. It is known as the "White City" because of its whitewashed houses making Liberia a truly colonial city. Near to Liberia is Santa Cruz. Despite its modernization the people of Santa Cruz have preserved the traditions and customs of Costa Rica through their songs, dance, traditional dress, Costa Rican style food, and colorful religious festivities.
The Pacific Coast is not just about sun, sand and sea, as there are many important locations that tourists should not miss while visiting Recreo, Costa Rica. The Costa Rican effort to preserve natural treasures is reflected in the national parks that surround Recreo Resort:
Santa Rosa National Park
Santa Rosa National Park is one of Costa Rica's most important historical areas, in addition to serving as a popular destination for nature lovers and surfers. The ranch house, known as “La Casona”, and the stone corrals witnessed Costa Rica's greatest heroic deed. The park boasts several beaches and has the most significant remaining area of dry tropical forest in Central America. The fauna is rich and diverse as well. There are more than 155 species of mammals that have been identified in this part of Costa Rica, with more than half of which being bats. There are also 253 species of birds, 100 species of amphibians and reptiles, and over ten thousand types of insects. The most abundant mammals are the howler monkey, white faced monkey, armadillo, white tailed deer, white-nosed coati, collared peccary, raccoon and the spiny pocket mouse. Among the most important protected beaches are Nancite and Naranjo which are biological stations for turtle nesting off the coast.
Rincón de la Vieja National Park
This park is home to Rincón de la Vieja Volcano. The group of smoking lagoons and fumaroles are the main attractions immersed in the forests of Costa Rica. Quiet trails lead to the pailas and volcanic cones throughout the park. Here you can observe evidence of the country’s volcanic activity: mud baths, geysers, caverns, natural saunas, steaming baths and hot water lagoons, a perfect combination for excitement. Thousands of orchids and over 300 species of birds and mammals can also be witnessed in this breath-taking area.
Palo Verde National Park
Palo Verde is one of Costa Rica's most diverse ecological locales. Many lagoons have made this park important to resident and migratory birds of Costa Rica.
Isla Bolaños National Wildlife Refuge
Isla Bolaños National Wildlife Refuge is just a few minutes from Recreo in Bahía Salinas. It was established to protect nesting sites for Brown Pelicans and Magnificent Frigate birds. The windy ridges on the southwestern side of the island are isolated from predators and provide perfect launch pads for the adult’s fishing sorties into the coastal waters.
Advance reservations are required at Recreo. Blackout dates may apply. All special offers are subject to availability at time of reservation. Offers are not valid in conjunction with any other offers and may not apply to groups staying at Recreo. Rates are per villa, per night, vary by arrival date, and do not include applicable taxes, service charges, or surcharges, unless otherwise noted. Recreo’s rates are subject to change.
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