Papagayo Peninsula
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Nestled along the north Pacific coast of Costa Rica
, the Peninsula Papagayo is in the northwest province of Guanacaste
. Stretching into the Golfo de Papagayo
, this peninsula was formed by volcanic activity and has been shaped by weather. With outstanding scenery, this location includes tropical dry forests and untouched beaches and is a unique Central American hideout. The 15 miles (24.1 km) of coastline contain 31 separate beaches and the larger Peninsula Santa Elena to the north protects the waters. Named a top tourist destination, Peninsula Papagayo is home to the Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica, one of three golf courses to be constructed (An Arnold Palmer Signature Course), a small selection of luxury homes and properties as well as many new projects to develop this amazing piece of land. Per government mandate, 70% of the land on Peninsula Papagayo must remain natural ensuring that the beauty of the land is not lost to overdevelopment.
and the squirrel monkey
. Covering the peninsula, the tropical forest provides a sprawling preserve for some of the world’s most unusual creatures. The uniqueness and diversity of wildlife on Peninsula Papagayo attracts many visitors.
. The Four Seasons at Peninsula Papagayo was the forefront of transforming Peninsula Papagayo into a luxurious tourist destination. The Four Seasons Resort, in particular, has been ranked by Travel + Leisure
as among the 500 World’s Best Hotels in 2009 (Papagayo)and the number one resort in Latin America. Also, in 2008, World Travel Awards presented the Resort as Central America’s Leading Family Resort (Papagayo). The Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo contains 153 guest rooms and is known for blending indoor comfort with an outdoor feel by drawing inspiration from the natural surroundings. Guest enjoy easy access to the surrounding beaches, magnificent views, pool and gym access, and easy access to first-class golf courses.
. The project is part of a long-term tourism project to enhance opportunities for visitors and residence of Peninsula Papagayo. The marina basin is located on the southwest side of the peninsula and is next to the Four Seasons Resort and Arnold Palmer Golf Course. The company responsible for the project, Brandy Marine, Inc, has been in business since 1977. They have also developed various marinas in the United States
, Mexico
and the Dominican Republic
. The marina project is being developed in order to attract sport fishing yachts and motor cruisers migrating along the coast of the Pacific Ocean (Marina). Phase I of the Marina Papagayo was opened to boaters on January 13, 2009. Phase I includes 180 boat slips capable of supporting private boats ranging anywhere from sport fishing boats to mega-yachts
. (Marina). The project site rests on 2300 acres (9.3 km²) of Costa Rican land. Marina Papagayo, with its sheltered and peaceful location, will serve as both a strategic harbor and pleasure stop for boaters. By the time the project is completed, Papagayo Marina should be able to hold up to 450 boats at a time. (Marina)
, Italy with global sophistication and sun-rise to sun-set festivities.
Peninsula Papagayo is also scheduled to open a new golf course in 2014; a private 18-hole Jack Nicklaus
designed course. Distinct, yet complementary to the Arnold Palmer Golf Course, this course is sure to offer a true golf challenge.
, Brad Pitt
and Angelina Jolie
, Anne Hathaway
, basketball star Michael Jordan
, and sports broadcaster and former NFL star Tiki Barber
.
Costa Rica
Costa Rica , officially the Republic of Costa Rica is a multilingual, multiethnic and multicultural country in Central America, bordered by Nicaragua to the north, Panama to the southeast, the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Caribbean Sea to the east....
, the Peninsula Papagayo is in the northwest province of Guanacaste
Guanacaste Province
Guanacaste is a province of Costa Rica located in the northwestern part of the country, along the coast of the Pacific Ocean. To the north it borders Nicaragua. To the east is the Alajuela Province, and to the southeast is the Puntarenas Province. It is the most sparsely populated of all the...
. Stretching into the Golfo de Papagayo
Gulf of Papagayo
The Gulf of Papagayo is a large body of water off Guanacaste province and the northwestern coast of Costa Rica. It lies at .The Gulf and its coastline are part of a major tourism project by Costa Rica's government...
, this peninsula was formed by volcanic activity and has been shaped by weather. With outstanding scenery, this location includes tropical dry forests and untouched beaches and is a unique Central American hideout. The 15 miles (24.1 km) of coastline contain 31 separate beaches and the larger Peninsula Santa Elena to the north protects the waters. Named a top tourist destination, Peninsula Papagayo is home to the Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica, one of three golf courses to be constructed (An Arnold Palmer Signature Course), a small selection of luxury homes and properties as well as many new projects to develop this amazing piece of land. Per government mandate, 70% of the land on Peninsula Papagayo must remain natural ensuring that the beauty of the land is not lost to overdevelopment.
Ecology
Costa Rica itself makes up only .01% of the earths landmass but houses 5% of its wildlife. This Over 400 species exist on the Peninsula Papagayo alone. Some of Papagayo’s inhabitants include the howler monkeyHowler monkey
Howler monkeys are among the largest of the New World monkeys. Fifteen species are currently recognised. Previously classified in the family Cebidae, they are now placed in the family Atelidae. These monkeys are native to South and Central American forests...
and the squirrel monkey
Squirrel monkey
The squirrel monkeys are the New World monkeys of the genus Saimiri. They are the only genus in the subfamily Saimirinae.Squirrel monkeys live in the tropical forests of Central and South America in the canopy layer. Most species have parapatric or allopatric ranges in the Amazon, while S...
. Covering the peninsula, the tropical forest provides a sprawling preserve for some of the world’s most unusual creatures. The uniqueness and diversity of wildlife on Peninsula Papagayo attracts many visitors.
Resorts and hotels
Peninsula Papagayo is becoming an increasingly popular destination. As of 2010, the only resort on site is the Four Seasons Costa Rica although others are planned. Four Seasons ResortFour Seasons Resort Costa Rica
Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo is a part of the Toronto-based Four Seasons luxury hotels and resorts. Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica, the only Four Seasons Resort in Central America, also offers Costa Rica's premier golf course according to Golf Digest...
. The Four Seasons at Peninsula Papagayo was the forefront of transforming Peninsula Papagayo into a luxurious tourist destination. The Four Seasons Resort, in particular, has been ranked by Travel + Leisure
Travel + Leisure
Travel + Leisure is a travel magazine based in New York City, New York. Published 12 times a year, it has 4.8 million readers, according to its corporate media kit. It is put out by American Express Publishing Corporation, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Express Company led by...
as among the 500 World’s Best Hotels in 2009 (Papagayo)and the number one resort in Latin America. Also, in 2008, World Travel Awards presented the Resort as Central America’s Leading Family Resort (Papagayo). The Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo contains 153 guest rooms and is known for blending indoor comfort with an outdoor feel by drawing inspiration from the natural surroundings. Guest enjoy easy access to the surrounding beaches, magnificent views, pool and gym access, and easy access to first-class golf courses.
Permanent residence
Peninsula Papagayo is Central America’s first environmentally sound luxury resort and real estate project. Located among the hills of Peninsula Papagayo lie a limited collection of estate homes that offer the opportunity to create one’s coastal dream estate. Residential opportunities include in the first phase of Peninsula Papagayo real estate are custom private estates, sporadic oceanfront and ocean view home sites, and luxury condominiums and villas. The World Famous Four Seasons Resort even offers their own area of private estates and private villas that remain perched atop some of the lands most secluded landscapes. Each Private Estate owner enjoys the benefits of the Four Seasons Resort, such as housekeeping, room service, access to the award-winning Arnold Palmer Golf Course, the hotel spa, as well as pool and gym access. The condominiums of Las Terrazas, a new development in the area, overlook the fairways of the Arnold Palmer Golf Course as well as the Bahia de Culebra, also known as the “Snake Bay.” Another popular residential opportunity is the beachfront estates at Playa Prieta.Peninsula Papagayo Marina
The Papagayo Marina is an ongoing project designed and developed by a firm from Sarasota, FloridaSarasota, Florida
Sarasota is a city located in Sarasota County on the southwestern coast of the U.S. state of Florida. It is south of the Tampa Bay Area and north of Fort Myers...
. The project is part of a long-term tourism project to enhance opportunities for visitors and residence of Peninsula Papagayo. The marina basin is located on the southwest side of the peninsula and is next to the Four Seasons Resort and Arnold Palmer Golf Course. The company responsible for the project, Brandy Marine, Inc, has been in business since 1977. They have also developed various marinas in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
and the Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic is a nation on the island of La Hispaniola, part of the Greater Antilles archipelago in the Caribbean region. The western third of the island is occupied by the nation of Haiti, making Hispaniola one of two Caribbean islands that are shared by two countries...
. The marina project is being developed in order to attract sport fishing yachts and motor cruisers migrating along the coast of the Pacific Ocean (Marina). Phase I of the Marina Papagayo was opened to boaters on January 13, 2009. Phase I includes 180 boat slips capable of supporting private boats ranging anywhere from sport fishing boats to mega-yachts
Luxury yacht
The term luxury yacht, “Superyacht” and "Large Yacht" refers to very expensive, privately owned yachts which are professionally crewed. Also known as a Super Yacht, a luxury yacht may be either a sailing or motor yacht.-History:...
. (Marina). The project site rests on 2300 acres (9.3 km²) of Costa Rican land. Marina Papagayo, with its sheltered and peaceful location, will serve as both a strategic harbor and pleasure stop for boaters. By the time the project is completed, Papagayo Marina should be able to hold up to 450 boats at a time. (Marina)
Activities
Since so much of Peninsula Papagayo remains unspoiled, it allows numerous opportunities for outdoor, in-reach exploration. These available out-door activities include deep sea fishing, boat cruising, snorkeling, scuba diving, surfing, windsurfing, sea kayaking, white-water rafting, forest canopy tours, horseback riding. Also close by, visitors can hike through national parks and visit local villages and historic sites in the surrounding areas. Golf is one of the most popular past-time activities at the Peninsula Papagayo, where a variety of world-class golf courses are located. Another popular spot for visitors will be the shops, restaurants, and entertainment bars located at the Village at Marina Papagayo. The Village at Marina Papagayo will include hotels, more residential opportunities, boutique shops and local artisans. Builders of the Village at Marina Papagayo are designing the village to have an ambiance similar to PortofinoPortofino
Portofino is a small Italian fishing village, comune and tourist resort located in the province of Genoa on the Italian Riviera. The town is crowded round its small harbour, is closely associated with Paraggi Beach, which is a few minutes up the coast...
, Italy with global sophistication and sun-rise to sun-set festivities.
Golf courses
Peninsula Papagayo contains a private 18 hole signature designed Arnold Palmer golf course. 6,788 yards wind their way through 125 acre (0.5058575 km²) to make up this diverse terrain golf course. Providing a challenge for all skill levels of golfers, this course is also accented by beauty around each corner, with dramatic changes of elevation and views of the Pacific Ocean from 14 of its 18 holes.Peninsula Papagayo is also scheduled to open a new golf course in 2014; a private 18-hole Jack Nicklaus
Jack Nicklaus
Jack William Nicklaus , nicknamed "The Golden Bear", is an American professional golfer. He won 18 career major championships on the PGA Tour over a span of 25 years and is widely regarded as one of the greatest professional golfers of all time. In addition to his 18 Majors, he was runner-up a...
designed course. Distinct, yet complementary to the Arnold Palmer Golf Course, this course is sure to offer a true golf challenge.
Famous visitors
As a newly developed “hot-spot”, Peninsula Papagayo is becoming a vacation destination for a variety of celebrities. Among the celebrities who have visited the Peninsula are, pop-rock artist PinkPink (singer)
Alecia Beth Moore , better known by her stage name Pink , is an American singer-songwriter, musician and actress....
, Brad Pitt
Brad Pitt
William Bradley "Brad" Pitt is an American actor and film producer. Pitt has received two Academy Award nominations and four Golden Globe Award nominations, winning one...
and Angelina Jolie
Angelina Jolie
Angelina Jolie is an American actress. She has received an Academy Award, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and three Golden Globe Awards, and was named Hollywood's highest-paid actress by Forbes in 2009 and 2011. Jolie is noted for promoting humanitarian causes as a Goodwill Ambassador for the...
, Anne Hathaway
Anne Hathaway (actress)
Anne Jacqueline Hathaway is an American actress. After several stage roles, she appeared in the 1999 television series Get Real. She played Mia Thermopolis in The Princess Diaries...
, basketball star Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan
Michael Jeffrey Jordan is a former American professional basketball player, active entrepreneur, and majority owner of the Charlotte Bobcats...
, and sports broadcaster and former NFL star Tiki Barber
Tiki Barber
Atiim Kiambu Hakeem-Ah "Tiki" Barber is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the New York Giants in the second round of the 1997 NFL Draft. He played college football at Virginia....
.