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Las Catalinas
Travel Guide

Experience secluded Las Catalinas: its beaches, food, oceanfront, and more!

Discover the quiet city of Las Catalinas—beaches, natural beauty, and sights from Danta Beach to Dantita Beach.

Top Hotels in Las Catalinas

Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas
Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas
4 out of 5
Las Catalinas Road., Las Catalinas, Guanacaste
The price is $196 per night from Mar 3 to Mar 4

Situated on the beach, this spa hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Danta Beach and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Penca Beach. Dantita Beach and Playa Prieta are also within ...…

4.4/5Wonderful! (78 reviews)

"The best feature is that the hotel was beach front. The service was good. But the place is still undergoing a lot of construction so the access to the hotel is no the best."…"

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2021

Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas
Casa Chameleon Hotel Las Catalinas- Adults Only
Casa Chameleon Hotel Las Catalinas- Adults Only
4 out of 5
Las Catalinas, Las Catalinas, Guanacaste
The price is $680 per night from Mar 3 to Mar 4

Offering direct access to the beach, this Las Catalinas hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Playa Prieta and Penca Beach. Flamingo Beach and Playa Brasilito are also ...…

4.9/5Exceptional! (132 reviews)

"Very isolated which has pros and cons. No TVs which I liked but my husband did not. No gym or fitness center. One restaurant on property with good food that was fresh, minimal variety if you’re there for longer than 2 days. No direct beach access was a big negative. The hotel will take you down and ..."…"

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2020

Casa Chameleon Hotel Las Catalinas- Adults Only
Sugar Beach
Sugar Beach
3 out of 5
GUANACASTE, SANTA CRUZ, PLAYA PAN DE, AZUCAR, Las Catalinas, Guanacaste
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Nestled on the beach, this Las Catalinas hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Playa Prieta and 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Penca Beach. Danta Beach and Dantita Beach are also ...…

4.5/5Wonderful! (360 reviews)

"We loved the privacy and seclusion of the property. The front desk and restaurant staff were very friendly and helpful. The restaurant menu was fine for about 2 nights, but if one stayed longer, it was limited. Some of the lounge chairs were looking a bit worn. We would have liked the pool to be ..."…"

Reviewed on Mar 18, 2020

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Vacation Rentals in Las Catalinas

Las Catalinas
Las Catalinas
4 out of 5
Playa Danta, Las Catalinas, Guanacaste

Nestled on the beach, this Las Catalinas vacation home is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Danta Beach and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Penca Beach. Dantita Beach and Playa Prieta ...…

4.5/5Wonderful! (31 reviews)
Great place to visit in Costa Rica

"Its location is amazing. Three minutes walk to the beach. very safe. It was not crowed. The only problem was that it did not come wth cable TV and I was traveling with my adolescent son. At the end things work well."…"

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2020

Las Catalinas
Las Catalinas 2 Bedroom Beachfront Guesthouse for six Persons
Las Catalinas 2 Bedroom Beachfront Guesthouse for six Persons
Las Catalinas, Guanacaste

Nestled on the beach, this Las Catalinas resort is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Danta Beach and 2 mi (3.1 km) from Penca Beach. Dantita Beach and Playa Prieta are also ...…

5/5Exceptional! (1 review)
Beautiful Las Catalinas home

"Our time in Las Catalinas was amazing. We've stayed in other properties here and this is our favorite to date! We loved the outdoor space, including the pool and covered area, including the bbq. The home is very comfortable with a beautiful view of the ocean. There are no kitchen spices/oils/condiments/etc ..."…"

Reviewed on Feb 10, 2020

Las Catalinas 2 Bedroom Beachfront Guesthouse for six Persons
Elegant and luxurious home with breath taking ocean, beach and sunset views
Elegant and luxurious home with breath taking ocean, beach and sunset views
Las Catalinas, Guanacaste

Situated in Las Catalinas, this romantic vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Penca Beach, Playa Prieta, and Potrero Bay. Flamingo Beach and Playa Potrero ...…

4.8/5Exceptional! (4 reviews)
Spectacular home. Tons of room. Very nice layout. Grounds were beautiful.

"We loved the caretakers Sandra and Alex. Sandra cooked a typical Costa Rican meal for us - red beans and rice, red snapper and salad. They joined us for dinner. We really enjoyed their little puppy. The views were beautiful. Could us an update on the beds and pillows. The only thing we didn't like ..."…"

Reviewed on Jan 29, 2019

Elegant and luxurious home with breath taking ocean, beach and sunset views
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Popular places to visit in Las Catalinas

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Coco Beach

Explore the depths of the ocean with your snorkel and fly through the treetops of the jungle on a zip line in this picturesque beach town.

Coco Beach
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Flamingo Beach

Sunbathe on the soft sand, snorkel in the clear ocean water and spy turtles, crocodiles and monkeys at a marine park at this scenic beach.

Flamingo Beach
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Conchal Beach

Nothing says vacation like spending a lazy day at Conchal Beach, a popular beach in Playa Conchal. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Conchal Beach
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Playa Hermosa

Scenic green mountains enclose this beach where scuba divers, snorkelers and surfers flock to explore the curling waves and diverse marine life.

Playa Hermosa
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Playa Brasilito

Nothing says vacation like spending a lazy day at Playa Brasilito, a popular beach in Brasilito. While in this walkable area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

Playa Brasilito
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Ocotal Beach

Nothing says vacation like spending a lazy day at Ocotal Beach, a popular beach in Playa Ocotal. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area, or seek out the snorkeling spots.

Ocotal Beach

Top things to do in Las Catalinas

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Tropical Sunset Tour with Snorkeling & Kayaking

$85
Per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Tropical Sunset Tour with Snorkeling & Kayaking
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Volcano Adventure Combo Zipline Tubing Horseback Hot Springs

$120
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Volcano Adventure Combo Zipline Tubing Horseback Hot Springs
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Nicaragua One Day Tour from Costa Rica

$180
Per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Nicaragua One Day Tour from Costa Rica
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Tamarindo Surf Lessons

$45
Per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Tamarindo Surf Lessons
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Palo Verde National Park Boat Safari on Tempisque River

$99
Per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Palo Verde National Park Boat Safari on Tempisque River
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Turtle Nesting Tour

$46
Per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Turtle Nesting Tour
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Reviews of Las Catalinas

4.8

Top Destination

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Mar 17, 2020

Rent a car and u will love it here

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Feb 1, 2020

Stunning and magical

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Dec 28, 2019

Un lugar bonito, con gente muy amable

5/5 - Excellent

Griffin

Dec 18, 2019

Great views, great staff, great food!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Dec 10, 2019

Very expensive but great

5/5 - Excellent

Srivers

Jun 27, 2019

Can’t wait to go back, it’s so pretty and safe.

Cities near Las Catalinas

El Ocotal featuring a pebble beach and a beach

El Ocotal

Photo by Jesse Lundquist

Potrero

Photo by Monika Reyes

Matapala