The Easter holiday in Costa Rica is renowned for its abundant sunshine, vibrant festivities, and bustling atmosphere. Locally referred to as Semana Santa or Holy Week – a holiday week that typically falls anywhere from late March to early April – the season is characterized by a tapestry of traditions, Spring Break travel, and delightful weather, offering warm sunshine, vibrant landscapes, and lively beaches. Whether you’re spending the Easter holiday in Costa Rica due to your children’s school break, an interest in Latin American Easter customs, or simply the allure of this dynamic seas ..read more

Pictured: Casa Costa Blanca, one of our Costa Rica beachfront villas If you’re planning a family trip, perusing Costa Rica beachfront villas, and seeking out Costa Rica itinerary for families, you might find yourself overwhelmed. There are so many choices. And even with all this choice, you’re still wondering what activities are best suited the whole family. As in, not just the kids: What’s something everyone will enjoy? Because, beyond the obvious choices of swimming and surfing, what else is there for families to enjoy together? Great news: Costa Rica is seemingly tailor-made for kids and ..read more

If you’ve ever internet-searched surf destinations in Costa Rica, then Santa Teresa is almost certain to make, if not top the list. This charming coastal town is nestled along the renowned Santa Teresa Beach, a surfing haven boasting excellent year-round waves. So, let’s talk about some of the best things to do here, paired with a few standout Santa Teresa, Costa Rica vacation rentals. And, while surfers from around the globe flock here, Santa Teresa transcends its reputation as a “surfers’ haven.” It’s a lot more than that. Over the decades, Santa Teresa has evolved into an ideal beach retre ..read more

Have you ever spent a holiday abroad? If not, our Costa Rica all-inclusive villas and luxury homes are an invitation to escape the traditional and swap winter landscapes for tropical sands. Exchange snow angels and hot chocolate for infinity pools and afternoon drinks. You can even level-up the luxury and reserve on of our Costa Rica villas with chef, for the lowest stress, gourmet holiday meal you can dream up. So, whether it’s this year or next, consider a new take on your holiday festivities: From Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s to any other holiday you celebrate, Costa Rica is del ..read more

This holiday season, get away to paradise and indulge in one of the best things to do in Costa Rica with family and friends: Escape for a tropical holiday while you embrace the new and old traditions of another culture. Complete your luxury holiday experience and reserve one of our Costa Rica all-inclusive private villas. Because there’s a certain charm to a holiday in Costa Rica: Surrounded by loved ones, amidst your favorite festivities, and forging new traditions under the radiant sun, you can do everything from completely escaping the holiday season to fully embracing a Costa Rican C ..read more

What does it take to top our list of the best beach towns in Costa Rica? Family-friendly activities (like snuba, pictured), for one thing! Costa Rica reigns supreme as the quintessential family oasis, captivating visitors young and young-at-heart with its awe-inspiring biodiversity, gorgeous tropical sun, and rich cultural tapestry. The best beach towns in Costa Rica grant you access to it all. Despite its compact size — spanning just 19,700 square miles, making it even smaller than West Virginia — Costa Rica offers a tapestry of diverse landscapes and spectacular sights. Journey through chi ..read more

Fall in love with our newest Costa Rica luxury homes. Pictured: Villa Sueno There’s something undeniably alluring about venturing into the unknown – in being among the first to witness a mesmerizing panorama, to take the inaugural plunge into a pool, or to revel in the myriad of elite features and opulent amenities offered at our newest and most exclusive Costa Rica luxury homes. With this in mind, we’re thrilled to unveil three of our latest additions: Costa Rica villas in Tamarindo, Dominical, and Reserva Conchal. These homes aren’t just new; they embody a distinct charm and inherent luxur ..read more

If you’ve ever found yourself between a rock and a hard place – say, a choice between the best Costa Rica luxury resorts and your top private villas – then you’ve probably found yourself working through a list of comparisons. This vs. that. One thing over another. Etc. etc. Because you can’t have it all. Right? Not quite. In Costa Rica, you can have it all – in part, because many of our villa rentals are located within the best Costa Rica luxury resorts. And that means that you can enjoy the privacy, comforts, and amenities of a private vacation home, paired with the convenience, services, an ..read more

At LVCR, we know more than a little about Costa Rica luxury vacation planning. It’s both the cornerstone and foundation of what we do – and we’ve accordingly honed our understanding, our skills, and our offerings over the years. One thing we’ve learned: luxury is not just an amenity level; luxury is a service level. It’s the knowledge that your bilingual guide, your captain, your spa therapist, and your personal concierge will go above and beyond, every time. It’s the certainty that, among all the boats or the spas or the other options, you have selected the very highest in quality ..read more

If you’ve ever been completely mired in a rut, or felt stressed beyond your breaking point, or noticed that you’re low energy (and in even lower spirits), then you might also be looking into Costa Rica spiritual retreats, plant medicine, ayahuasca, and other options to nourish mind, body, and soul. Welcome to your chance to relax, rejuvenate, and reboot your spirit, combined with travel to one of the world’s most beautiful and biodiverse destinations. For here, amidst powerful mountains and pristine beaches, smoking volcanoes and rushing rivers, Costa Rica creates the kind of tranquil backdro ..read more