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Stories, Guides & Inspiration from Costa Rica

Curated by the Maison R&V team

From the quiet corners of the Pacific coast to the details that make a villa stay feel effortless, this is where we share what we know.

Aerial view Santa Teresa Costa Rica beach jungle villa Pacific surf waves

Santa Teresa Costa Rica Travel Guide: What to Know

Santa Teresa is one of the Pacific coast's most distinctive destinations. Surf culture, jungle mornings, and a creative energy that most beach towns have long since traded away. Here is what to know before you go.

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Small private plane flying over Costa Rica Nicoya Peninsula Pacific coast Santa Teresa

How to Get to Santa Teresa Costa Rica: All Options

Santa Teresa is worth the journey. Here is every way to get there, from San José or abroad, with honest advice on which option suits your group best.

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Wedding arch terrace Casa Alang Alang Tamarindo estuary Pacific coast Costa Rica

Costa Rica Villa Wedding: How to Plan Yours

A private villa wedding in Costa Rica trades the hotel ballroom for something entirely your own. Here is how to plan a ceremony and celebration that feels genuinely personal, in one of the world's most extraordinary settings.

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Casa Alang Alang terrace Tamarindo estuary Pacific Ocean view Costa Rica

Tamarindo Costa Rica Travel Guide: What to Know

Tamarindo has a reputation and it earns it. Consistent surf, extraordinary sunsets, a restaurant scene that has grown without losing character, and private villas that place you above all of it.

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Getting around Costa Rica Pacific coast highway jungle aerial view

Getting Around Costa Rica: A Practical Guide

Costa Rica rewards those who plan their transport as carefully as their accommodation. Here is what to know about moving between destinations, with or without a car, on the Pacific coast and beyond.

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Dry season vs green season Costa Rica luxury villa terrace infinity pool Pacific coast comparison

Dry Season vs Green Season Costa Rica: Which to Choose

Costa Rica has two distinct seasons and each produces a genuinely different country. Here is an honest comparison to help you choose the one that fits the trip you actually want to have.

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Calla Lily villa terrace bougainvillea Nosara Costa Rica Pacific sunset

Nosara Costa Rica Travel Guide: What to Know

Nosara moves at its own pace. Surf at dawn, wellness by morning, jungle evenings with no particular plan. Here is what to know before you go, and how to make the most of a week on this coast.

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Casa Vista's swimming pool with ocean view

Dominical and Uvita Costa Rica: A Luxury Travel Guide

The South Pacific coast between Dominical and Uvita is Costa Rica at its most dramatic. Wild beaches, dense jungle, humpback whales, and some of the most architecturally considered villas in the country.

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Villa Kuji Biri sunset Pacific coast Santa Teresa Costa Rica

Costa Rica Itinerary 7 Days: The Luxury Villa Route

Seven days in Costa Rica is enough to experience one region deeply or two in contrast. Here is how to structure a week that feels complete rather than rushed, with private villas at each stop.

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Eco-luxury private villa in Costa Rica

Eco Luxury Villa Costa Rica: Where to Stay

Costa Rica pioneered sustainable travel decades before it became a global trend. These are the private villas where eco-conscious design and genuine luxury occupy the same space.

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Yoga deck at a private villa for a corporate retreat in Costa Rica

Corporate Retreat Costa Rica: Planning Guide for 2027

Costa Rica has become one of the most sought-after destinations for corporate retreats. Private villas, extraordinary natural settings, and bespoke concierge service make it a serious choice for leadership teams and company offsites.

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Yoga terrace at a private villa in Nosara, on the Nicoya Peninsula Blue Zone

Nicoya Blue Zone Costa Rica: How to Stay Well Here

The Nicoya Peninsula is one of five places on earth where people live measurably longer. Here is what that means for travelers, and how a private villa stay connects to the Blue Zone way of life.

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Costa Rica's Pacific coast, a highlight of a 10-day villa itinerary

Costa Rica Itinerary 10 Days: The Luxury Villa Route

Ten days in Costa Rica is enough to experience the country's full range along the Pacific Coast and jungle highlands, without rushing. Here is how to structure it well, with private villas at each stop.

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Ocean-view pool at Casa Vista, a private villa above the South Pacific coast of Costa Rica

Whale Watching Costa Rica: When and Where to Go

Costa Rica hosts the longest humpback whale season in the world, with two migrations converging on the same Pacific coast. Here is when to go, where to be, and how to plan a villa stay around it.

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Private villa in Costa Rica for the Christmas and New Year holidays

Costa Rica Christmas Villa: Where to Spend the Holidays

Christmas and New Year in Costa Rica trade winter for the Pacific at its best. Here is how to choose the right private villa for the most in-demand weeks of the year.

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Private villa at Peninsula Papagayo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Peninsula Papagayo Costa Rica: A Private Villa Guide

Peninsula Papagayo is Costa Rica's most architecturally ambitious luxury destination. Here is what makes it distinct, and how to choose the right villa for the experience it offers.

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Private honeymoon villa in Costa Rica

Costa Rica Honeymoon Villa: Where to Stay

A honeymoon in Costa Rica deserves more than a beautiful room. Here is how to choose a private villa that makes the first trip together feel entirely your own.

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Private villa on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica

Caribbean Costa Rica Villa: A Different Kind of Stay

Costa Rica's Caribbean coast moves at its own pace: lush, unhurried, and unlike anything the Pacific offers. Here is what to expect from a private villa stay on this side of the country.

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Surf on Costa Rica's Pacific coast, close to a private villa

Surf Villa Costa Rica: The Guide to Riding Well

Costa Rica has world-class surf and private villas positioned minutes from the water. Here is how to choose the right base for a surf trip that does not compromise on comfort.

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Aerial view of a large private villa for groups in Costa Rica

Large Group Villa Costa Rica: The Complete Guide

Finding a villa for a large group in Costa Rica requires more than a high bedroom count. Here is what to look for, and which destinations suit big gatherings best.

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Breakfast served at a private villa in Costa Rica

Costa Rica Villa vs Hotel: Which Is Right for You?

A private villa gives you space, privacy and a personal rhythm. A hotel offers convenience and structure. Here is how to choose the one that suits the way you travel.

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Private pool at a family villa in Costa Rica

Family Villa Costa Rica: How to Choose Well

A family villa in Costa Rica offers something a hotel rarely can: space to spread out, meals on your own schedule, and a setting that belongs entirely to you. Here is how to find the right one.

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Private villa on Costa Rica's Pacific coast, best time to visit

Best Time to Visit Costa Rica: A Practical Guide

When to go to Costa Rica depends on the coast, the month and the trip you have in mind. Here is a practical guide to planning around the calendar, from the holiday weeks to the quiet months of the green season.

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Beachfront private villa on Costa Rica's Pacific coast

Beachfront Villa Costa Rica: Life at the Water's Edge

A beachfront villa in Costa Rica puts the Pacific at the center of every day. Here is what that experience actually feels like, and how to choose the right property for it.

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Private concierge service at a villa in Costa Rica

Luxury Concierge Costa Rica: What It Means to Travel Well

A luxury concierge in Costa Rica is not a hotline. It is the difference between a beautiful house and a stay that feels effortless from the first morning. Here is what genuine concierge service looks like.

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Romantic getaway at a private villa in Costa Rica

Romantic Escape Costa Rica: A Guide for Couples

Costa Rica's Pacific coast has a rare quality, mornings that belong entirely to you, evenings that close slowly with the sun. Here is how to plan a romantic villa escape that feels genuinely private.

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Private chef preparing a meal at a villa in Costa Rica

Private Chef Villa Costa Rica: What to Expect

A private chef changes more than the menu, it changes the entire rhythm of a villa stay in Costa Rica. Here is what thoughtful chef service actually looks like.

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Yoga at a private wellness villa in Costa Rica

Wellness Retreats Costa Rica: Villas Built for It

Yoga shalas facing the ocean, cold plunges, private chefs, and Pacific mornings that do the work before you start. The villas on this coast are designed for restoration.

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Casa con Vista, a private villa rental in Nosara, Costa Rica

Luxury Home Rentals in Nosara, Costa Rica: A Local Guide

Choosing a villa in Nosara comes down to location, design and the service behind it. Here is how to find a private home that fits the way you want to spend the week.

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Private home rental in Costa Rica

Private Home Rentals in Costa Rica: A Discerning Guide

Private home rentals in Costa Rica offer something hotels rarely can: real privacy, personal rhythm, and a setting that belongs entirely to you. Here is how to choose well.

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Aerial view of a private villa rental in Costa Rica

Luxury Villa Rentals in Costa Rica

For travelers who value privacy and pace as much as design and service, a private villa offers what a resort often cannot. Here is what to look for in Costa Rica.

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