Are you packed and ready to start your Los Sueños luxury getaway?

The slow pace of Costa Rica is part of the charm and intrigue but getting to this exciting destination in half the time is a huge bonus!

If you are flying in to SJO or just escaping your cubical or office in San Jose when you’re headed west to Los Sueños you’ll be hopping on the new San Jose-Caldera Highway.

The days of those long and winding2 or 2 ½ hours over windy mountain roads are over…. Now it’s just a quick zip over a smooth, straight, well marked highway headed for the sun, sand and the Pacific Ocean and you can jump-start your Los Sueños getaway in about an hour!

Now, you can enjoy more time ON your fabulous, long weekend or that well-deserved, luxury vacation rather than getting to and from your destination.

On Wednesday, January 27th, President Oscar Arias officially declared the opening of the highway in an inaugural ceremony that millions of Costa Ricans and visitors alike had anticipated for so many years. No too long after the project was approved to move forward a surprise came announcing that the road would be open about 4 months ahead of schedule!

Following the inauguration, the President toured the city of Puntarenas on the Gulf of Nicoya  and remarked that he made it there in about 45 minutes and had never arrived there before in less than about 90 minutes.

The first modern highway in the country, keep in mind that the Caldera is a toll road and will initially cost around $2.80 or  1,930 Colones to cross from the Capital to Caldera.

Heading to Los Sueños  Resort and Marina plus all the nearby fun and adventure with easy access from the Central Pacific coast, just got better!

The sooner you arrive at the Central Pacific coast the sooner you can begin your time off and your break from reality.

As the saying goes “build it and they will come.”  Well they have.

You’ll find our little slice of the world more irresistible and closer than ever.

Plan your destination wedding, family vacation and Guys’ or Gals’ Getaway well in advance or just hop in the car and head for the Pacific coast at the spur of the moment.

Settle in to your luxury condominium, dine at sunset and take a romantic moonlight swim.

Paradise awaits so get ready…it all starts in just about an hour! -

Costa Rica is filled with wildlife!  And recently Los Sueños Resort in Costa Rica played host to a different kind of Wildlife - Country Superstar Wildlife!   Grammy Nominated, Billy Currington and his crew performed live on a tropical evening right here in the Marina Village!

This upscale resort village buzzed with activity…what an evening it was!

Take a look at this video recorded during his presentation that night!!

As casual and real as three guys with guitars on your front porch, country superstar Billy Currington and his two talented amigos captured the night.

The boys got up close and personal with music fans (some even sported their best hats) who all turned out for the first Latin American appearance which kicked off the group’s tour, promoting awareness and raising funds for Billy’s humanitarian organization; Global South Relief.

Welcome to the Costa Rica Luxury Vacations Fishing Report Update.

Every 2 weeks or so, we’ll publish the biggest and best news from one of the world’s top Sport Fishing destinations. The Marina at the Los Sueños Resort is also the home of the Marlin Invitational as well as the 1st and 2nd leg of the World Billfish Tournament every January and February.

We’ll keep you informed about what is coming up, what’s been caught and why you want to be here!

Check back often for new reports…See you in the Marina!

Here are the partial  results for December 09

Dorado 1183

Sailfish 228

Tuna 111

Marlin 32

Rooster Fish 7

Wahoo 2

The beautiful tropical nation of Costa Rica has so much to offer families. The diverse climate and vegetation provide for a variety of activities unlike any other place. Costa Rica is also renowned for being very affordable for families as well. There is a good selection of resorts that offer family friendly units and activities. When you want an outing away from the resort, there are more options to choose from than one vacation can likely allow, so just for starters, here are some highlights of family tours and adventures that center around the unique wildlife of the country.

Monkeys

Costa Rica is famous for its bird-watching opportunities, but even more exciting to the younger set is the chance to see the four species of free roaming monkeys. There are several national parks that offer monkey watching guided tours. Your kids will delight in counting the number of spider, squirrel, white-faced and howler monkeys they can spot. Manuel Antonio National Park is said to be the best monkey viewing area.

Frogs

If anyone in the family is interested in amphibians, they won’t be left out on your Costa Rica visit. There are many species of frogs in the country but spotting them can be difficult. There are national parks where they can be seen in their natural habitat but even better are the terrarium displays that are open all year. In Monteverde at the Ranario, you can observe 8 different frogs including 3 species of poison dart frogs that are best viewed behind glass. The Amphibian Aquatic Garden frog tour is set up as a series of pools and waterways where you can observe 15 different frog species and listen to an after dark serenade!

Butterflies

Near the capital city of San Jose, there is a world famous butterfly farm that makes for a great family outing. A two hour guided tour inside an enclosed conservatory reveals hundreds of these beautifully colored winged beauties. They fly and float and flutter through the tropical plants and may even land on your shoulder or in your hand for a real close up look!

Turtles

If you are fortunate enough to be in Costa Rica in January, there is a good chance you will get to see the miraculous journey of baby leatherback turtles. On a warm January evening, beaches along the Pacific coast are often swarming with these tiny creatures running like crazy on their journey to the sea. At some of the National Parks, you can arrange to be on the beach to witness this event under the supervision of a qualified guide.