Superyacht Guide Award
2 Stars - Good yachting destination
Preliminary Superyacht Guide destination note pending full editorial assessment. Costa Rica has recognised yachting, expedition, strategic, charter or itinerary merit but has not yet been assessed for a higher Destination Star rating.
Last reviewed: May 10, 2026
Destination Stars are editorial ratings based on cruising appeal, marina access, hospitality, scenery, events, seasonality and available information.
Costa Rica is an eco-luxury yacht destination with Pacific coast cruising, rainforests, wildlife, marinas, surfing and adventure appeal.
Costa Rica is an eco-luxury yacht destination with Pacific coast cruising, rainforests, wildlife, marinas, surfing and adventure appeal.
Costa Rica is included as a preliminary Superyacht Guide destination because it has strategic, charter, expedition, passage-making, cultural or island-cruising relevance. Some of these destinations are established yacht cruising grounds, while others are specialist expedition or route-planning destinations that need careful local support.
For owners and guests, Costa Rica can form part of a wider itinerary involving beaches, reefs, wildlife, culture, marinas, remote anchorages, canal transits, expedition shore landings, diving, rainforests or Atlantic-Pacific passage planning. Its current Destination Star rating is deliberately capped pending full editorial assessment.
| Region | North America |
|---|---|
| Local region / area | Pacific Coast / Central America |
| Country | Costa Rica |
| City / main area | Gulf of Papagayo / Puntarenas / Quepos |
| Destination type | Eco-luxury cruising region |
| Cruising area | Pacific Costa Rica |
| Best season | December to April |
| Best time to visit | Dry season is generally preferred for Pacific coast cruising and wildlife excursions. |
| Season | Central America dry-season cruising |
| Charter appeal | High nature appeal |
| Nearest airport | Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) |
|---|---|
| Airport access | Liberia and San José airports support access to Pacific coast yacht itineraries. |
| Marina access | Costa Rica has Pacific coast marina options useful for yacht itineraries and sportfishing. |
| Superyacht berthing | Berth planning, protected areas and local support are important. |
| Luxury hotels | Four Seasons Costa Rica; Andaz Costa Rica; Nayara Springs; Origins Lodge; Kasiiya Papagayo |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | Pacific resort dining, beach restaurants, seafood and yacht hospitality |
| Attractions | Gulf of Papagayo; Manuel Antonio; Osa Peninsula; rainforests; wildlife; surf; sportfishing |
| Events | events.EventPage.None |
Marina
2 Stars - Good marina standard
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2 Stars - Good marina standard
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2 Stars - Good marina standard
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2 Stars - Good marina standard
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2 Stars - Good marina standard
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2 Stars - Good marina standard
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2 Stars - Good marina standard
Marina
2 Stars - Good marina standard
Marina
2 Stars - Good marina standard
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2 Stars - Good marina standard