Arrival and airport access
Nearest airport
Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR)
Ground access
Liberia Airport provides convenient access to Papagayo and Guanacaste.
Discover the destination
Welcome to Papagayo Peninsula
Papagayo Peninsula is Costa Rica’s leading luxury yacht base, with Marina Papagayo, resort hospitality and Pacific eco-cruising access.
Superyacht Guide Award
Superyacht Guide Destination Star
★★☆☆☆
2 Stars - Good yachting destination
Preliminary Superyacht Guide destination note pending full editorial assessment. Papagayo Peninsula has recognised yachting merit but has not yet been assessed for a higher Destination Star rating.
Preliminary Listing
Central and South America
Editorial Review Pending
Last reviewed: May 10, 2026
Destination Stars are editorial ratings based on cruising appeal, marina access, hospitality, scenery, events, seasonality and available information.
Destination intelligence
Key facts at a glance
The essentials for planning a visit, cruising or shore-side operations.
- Region
- North America
- Local area
- Guanacaste / Papagayo Peninsula
- Country
- Costa Rica
- City / area
- Papagayo Peninsula
- Type
- Luxury marina and resort yacht base
- Cruising area
- Central America / Costa Rica Pacific Coast
- Best season
- December to April
- Nearest airport
-
Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport
LIR - Charter appeal
- High
- Marinas
- 2 marinas in the destination area
Explore Papagayo Peninsula
The destination guide
Papagayo Peninsula is Costa Rica’s most polished luxury yacht destination, combining marina infrastructure, high-end resorts, beaches, sport fishing, rainforest access and Pacific Coast cruising.
Marina Papagayo gives the area particular relevance for larger yachts and visiting superyachts. The surrounding peninsula offers luxury hospitality, golf, beaches, wildlife, diving, fishing and access to Guanacaste’s dry tropical landscapes.
For yacht guests, Papagayo works well as an embarkation point, resort-yacht combination and base for exploring Costa Rica’s northwest Pacific coast.
Superyacht highlights
- Costa Rica’s leading luxury yacht base
- Marina Papagayo and resort infrastructure
- Four Seasons and high-end peninsula hospitality
- Sport fishing, beaches, wildlife and eco-adventure
- Useful base for Pacific Costa Rica cruising
Plan the visit
Travel, berthing and planning
Operational details and access information for the destination.
Marina and yacht access
Marina access
Marina Papagayo is the key yacht facility for the peninsula.
Berthing
Strong by Central America standards, with dedicated marina access and resort support.
Planning details
Best time to visit
Dry season is generally preferred for cruising and resort stays.
Coordinates
10.642000, -85.655000
The waterfront
Marinas and berthing
Marina profile
Waterfront · Marina
Marina Papagayo Costa Rica
★★☆☆☆
2 Stars - Good marina standard
- Location
- Papagayo Peninsula , Costa Rica
- Max length
- 75.00 m
Marina profile
Waterfront · Marina
Marina Papagayo
★★☆☆☆
2 Stars - Good marina standard
- Location
- Papagayo Peninsula , Costa Rica
- Max length
- 75.00 m
Time ashore
Hospitality and experiences
Hotels and accommodation
Four Seasons Peninsula Papagayo; Andaz Costa Rica; Nekajui; luxury villas
Restaurants
Peninsula resort dining, marina restaurants and Guanacaste coastal venues
Attractions and places
Marina Papagayo; beaches; sport fishing; diving; rainforest excursions; Guanacaste parks
Events
Sport fishing season, resort events and Costa Rica yacht activity.