Hotel Punta Islita’s awe-inspiring natural setting and proximity to unspoiled Costa Rican villages provide ideal opportunities to explore idyllic landscapes, experience authentic Guanacaste lifestyles, and engage in rugged adventure.

Local guides enhance your enjoyment and ensure your safety.

Give your heart a chance to soar… Broad grins, excited laughter, and the thrill of recounting your exploits are the best rewards of our fast-paced activities.

Roam through the forest canopy as you safely glide from platform to platform over a breathtaking canyon. Steel cables, climbing gear, and harnesses make it possible. You may even spot a monkey or two!

Our strong horses are well cared for, gentle-natured, and eager to show off their playground. Canter over exciting terrain including wide-open fields, forest trails, and exotic black sand beaches.

Heed the call of the waves! We can arrange private surfing lessons with experienced instructors in nearby, non-crowded beaches that are perfect for all levels, including first-timers. Hang Ten!

Hotel Punta Islita is abundant in discovery opportunities and spectacular natural settings that whisk you away to enchanting playgrounds.

From August through December, our nearby beaches welcome sea turtles as they go through their nesting and hatching season. Night time, turtle-friendly tours allow guests to share this wonderful event in an eco-friendly manner.

Meander through a pristine swath of exciting tropical jungle over the gentle waters of the Ora River. Discover giant Ceiba trees, Roseate Spoonbills and other indigenous plant and animal species. Perfect for all ages!

Explore the endangered tropical dry forest and learn about the biological adaptations local flora and fauna have undergone to survive months of minimal rainfall. Our naturalist guide will reveal the secrets of this vibrant ecosystem.

Absorb the unique peace and beauty of the tropical dry forest at sunrise. Daybreak is the perfect time to observe the variety of tropical bird species that are native to Punta Islita.

A private table is set on the beachside gardens, shrouded by the beautiful shoreline vegetation. Lit torches and the ocean serenade complete the stage for a magical, storybook dinner. Enjoy with a fine bottle of wine or champagne. Truly unforgettable!

Enjoy a first-hand account of local customs in the context of artistic expression and daily endeavor. Immerse in the spontaneous hospitality that characterizes our land.

LolliSigns, sculptures, enhanced trees, and murals blend human and natural expression. Under the hotel’s sponsorship and guided by Marcela Valdeavellano and Loida Pretiz, the Punta Islita Contemporary Art Museum is the flagship project of the We Care Responsible Tourism Model and features the works of established Costa Rican and international artists and members of the local community.

Explore our neighboring towns. Tour includes guided visits to the Punta Islita Contemporary Art Museum, the local Pulpería and the community art group workshops that are fostered by Hotel Punta Islita’s We Care Responsible Tourism initiatives.