Rentals Pura Vida Guide
Costa Rica Activities, Dining
& Excursions
Playa Flamingo, Tamarindo & Santa Cruz
Stay in Luxury. Explore With Confidence.
Your Guide to Local Tropical Experiences.
Rentals Pura Vida offers luxury vacation villa rentals near Tamarindo, Playa Flamingo, and Santa Cruz, designed for travellers who want the lifestyle of a private villa with the comfort of resort-style amenities. Our hand-selected properties feature private pools, breathtaking views, spacious indoor-outdoor living, and sought-after gated community settings in some of Costa Rica’s most beautiful destinations.
When you book with Rentals Pura Vida, your stay goes beyond the villa. Guests can enjoy access to nearby beaches, restaurants, golf, tennis, pickleball, fitness facilities, yoga spaces, beach clubs, and concierge support to help make every detail easier.
Discover featured dining, excursions, beaches, and local experiences below — curated for Rentals Pura Vida guests.
Luxury Villa Rentals
Private vacation villas with pools, views, spacious living, and access to sought-after gated resort communities.
Curated Local Experiences
Discover handpicked excursions, beaches, restaurants, and activities near Playa Flamingo, Tamarindo, and Santa Cruz.
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Exclusive Guest Discounts
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Playa Avellana Beach
Guanacaste, Santa Cruz, Costa Rica
- 5 Minute Walk from Casa Pinilla Villa
Famous for its “Little Hawaii” surf break, Playa Avellana offers a stunning mix of soft sand, rolling Pacific waves, exotic shells, and laid-back coastal beauty. It’s a must-visit for surfers, beach lovers, and anyone looking to experience one of Guanacaste’s most iconic shores.
Playa Langosta Beach
Guanacaste, Tamarindo, Costa Rica
- 5 Minute Walk from Casa Pinilla Villa
A secluded stretch of coastline bordered by native Guanacaste trees, Playa Langosta is known for its sparkling Pacific views, ecological beauty, and unforgettable sunsets. Recognized for its water quality and natural setting, it’s one of the area’s most peaceful beaches to explore.
Playa Golondrina Beach
Guanacaste, Playa Langosta, Costa Rica
- 5 Minute Walk from Casa Pinilla Villa
A quiet hidden gem within Hacienda Pinilla, Playa Golondrina offers a more private coastal escape with soft sand, calm swimming coves, and peaceful natural surroundings. It’s ideal for guests looking to slow down, enjoy the ocean, and experience a secluded side of Guanacaste.
Playa Mansita Beach
Guanacaste, Santa Cruz, Costa Rica
- 5 Minute Walk from Casa Pinilla Villa
Located near the JW Marriott inside Hacienda Pinilla, Playa Mansita is a beautiful, tucked-away shoreline known for its rich sand, natural rock formations, and peaceful coastal charm. At low tide, the beach reveals even more of its rugged beauty, making it a quiet place to walk, explore, and take in the Guanacaste coastline.
Mirador Flamingo Beach
Guanacaste, Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica
- 5 Minute Drive from Mar Vista Villas
A beautiful coastal lookout near Playa Flamingo, Mirador Flamingo is the perfect place to pause, take photos, and enjoy panoramic views of the Pacific. Visit around sunset for golden skies, ocean breezes, and a memorable view over one of Costa Rica’s most loved beach destinations.
Playa Flamingo Beach
Guanacaste, Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica
- 5 Minute Drive from Mar Vista Villas
Known for its soft white sand, turquoise water, and relaxed upscale atmosphere, Playa Flamingo is one of Guanacaste’s most beautiful beach destinations. Spend the day swimming, sunbathing, exploring the marina, or enjoying a sunset over the Pacific from one of Costa Rica’s most iconic coastlines.
Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course
Guanacaste, Tamarindo, Costa Rica
- 5 Minute Walk from Casa Pinilla Villa
Set inside Hacienda Pinilla’s breathtaking coastal landscape, this award-winning golf course offers a scenic and memorable round surrounded by tropical beauty, ocean breezes, and views of Guanacaste’s natural terrain. Whether you’re an experienced golfer or simply looking to enjoy a relaxed day outdoors, it’s one of the premier golf experiences near Casa Pinilla.
Reserva Conchal Golf Course
Guanacaste, Brasilito, Costa Rica
- 5 Minute Drive from Mar Vista Villas
Tee off in paradise at Reserva Conchal, a Robert Trent Jones II-designed championship golf course known for its coastal scenery, tropical landscapes, and luxury resort setting. The 18-hole, par-71 course offers a memorable round for golfers of all levels, with ocean views, rolling terrain, and the natural beauty of Guanacaste all around.
Peninsula Papagayo Golf Course
Guanacaste, Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica
- 1 Hour Drive from Mar Vista Villas
Play one of Costa Rica’s most scenic resort courses at Peninsula Papagayo, an Arnold Palmer Signature Course set among old-growth forest, rolling valleys, dramatic sea cliffs, and sweeping Pacific views. With wide fairways, elevation changes, ocean breezes, and lush coastal scenery, it offers a memorable round for golfers who want challenge, beauty, and luxury in one experience.
Morning Catamaran
Guanacaste, Playa Potrero, Costa Rica
- 20 Minute Drive from Mar Vista Villas
Start the day on the water with a relaxed sail along the Playa Flamingo coastline. Lazy Lizard’s morning catamaran tour includes time to swim, snorkel, kayak, enjoy the Pacific breeze, and take in the beauty of Guanacaste before the heat of the afternoon.
Sunset Catamaran
Guanacaste, Playa Potrero, Costa Rica
- 20 Minute Drive from Mar Vista Villas
Sail into golden hour with one of Playa Flamingo’s classic coastal experiences. This tropical sunset tour combines ocean views, swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, refreshing drinks, and a scenic cruise along the Guanacaste coast as the sun drops over the Pacific.
Private Charters Catamaran
Guanacaste, Playa Potrero, Costa Rica
- 20 Minute Drive from Mar Vista Villas
Make the experience your own with a private sailing charter for family, friends, or a special group outing. Enjoy a personalized cruise along the Flamingo and Potrero coastline with drinks, food, music, snorkeling, kayaking, wildlife viewing, and time to relax on the water at your own pace.
Sport Fishing
Guanacaste, Golfo de Papagayo, Sardinal, Carrillo, Costa Rica
- 20 Minute Drive from Mar Vista Villas
Set out on a private fishing trip along Costa Rica’s rich North Pacific waters, where guests may have the chance to catch marlin, sailfish, roosterfish, yellowfin tuna, mahi mahi, wahoo, snapper, grouper, and more. Matt’s Fishing & Tours offers half-day, 3/4-day, and full-day private trips with local captains, quality gear, bait, refreshments, and everything needed for an unforgettable day on the water.
Snorkeling
Guanacaste, Golfo de Papagayo, Sardinal, Carrillo, Costa Rica
- 20 Minute Drive from Mar Vista Villas
Explore the beautiful Gulf of Papagayo by private boat, visiting white sand and volcanic sand beaches, hidden caves, and vibrant snorkeling spots filled with tropical fish, coral, and the chance to see turtles, manta rays, dolphins, seasonal whales, monkeys, iguanas, and coastal wildlife. This customizable ocean tour includes a bilingual crew, snorkeling and fishing gear, bottled water, and fresh fruit.
Jet Ski Tours
Guanacaste, Golfo de Papagayo, Sardinal, Carrillo, Costa Rica
- 20 Minute Drive from Mar Vista Villas
Add adrenaline to your Costa Rica stay with a guided jet ski tour through the Gulf of Papagayo. Ride modern, well-maintained jet skis along the coast while searching for dolphins, turtles, exotic white sand beaches, volcanic rock caves, mangrove jungle, and wildlife like monkeys, iguanas, and birds along the shore.
White Water Rafting
Guanacaste, Corobici, Costa Rica
- 1.5 Hour Drive from Casa Pinilla Villa
Adventure meets jungle beauty on this thrilling Tenorio River rafting experience. Paddle through Class III and IV rapids, take in tropical forest views, and enjoy one of Guanacaste’s most memorable full-day excursions with experienced local guides.
ATV Tours
Guanacaste, Huacas, Cabo Velas, Costa Rica
- 20 Minute Drive from Mar Vista Villas
Explore Costa Rica’s wild side with a guided ATV adventure through the Tamarindo and Flamingo Beach area. Ride across jungle trails, golden beaches, shallow rivers, mountain viewpoints, and scenic backroads while taking in the natural beauty, wildlife, and coastal views of Guanacaste. Pininos Adventures offers routes designed for excitement, scenery, and a safe off-road experience.
Zip Line Adventures
Guanacaste, Golfo de Papagayo, Sardinal, Carrillo, Costa Rica
- 20 Minute Drive from Mar Vista Villas
Fly through the canopy near Costa Rica’s Pacific coast on a custom zip line adventure with 11 suspended cables, suspension bridges, and platforms surrounded by tropical scenery. Guests can choose between normal or extreme zip lining, with the option to combine the experience with waterfalls, volcanoes, rainforest tours, and more.
Buena Vista / Rincón de la Vieja Volcano Tour
Guanacaste, Golfo de Papagayo, Sardinal, Carrillo, Costa Rica
- 1.5 Hour Drive from Mar Vista Villas
Experience Costa Rica’s nature, culture, and volcanic beauty in one full-day adventure. This tour can include waterfalls, rainforest wildlife, sloths, tree frogs, monkeys, birds, a traditional coffee and cacao experience, Costa Rican culture, volcanic mud baths, hot springs, and close-up views of volcanic activity near Rincón de la Vieja / Miravalles.
Palo Verde River Boat Tour
Guanacaste, Golfo de Papagayo, Sardinal, Carrillo, Costa Rica
- 1.5 Hour Drive from Mar Vista Villas
Discover Costa Rica’s nature and culture on a relaxed river boat tour through Palo Verde National Park. This all-ages experience includes a 1.5-hour boat ride along the Tempisque River, where guests may spot crocodiles, tropical birds, white-faced monkeys, howler monkeys, and other wildlife — followed by an authentic Costa Rican lunch and traditional pottery demonstration.
La Leona Waterfall Tour
Guanacaste, Golfo de Papagayo, Sardinal, Carrillo, Costa Rica
- 1.5 Hour Drive from Mar Vista Villas
Discover one of Costa Rica’s most beautiful hidden natural gems near the slopes of Rincón de la Vieja. This adventure takes you through tropical river trails, volcanic canyons, turquoise mineral waters, cave-like passages, and refreshing river pools on the way to the stunning La Leona Waterfall. Optional river tubing may also be available for guests who want to add even more adventure.
Spa by JW Marriott
Guanacaste, Tamarindo, Costa Rica
- 5 Minute Walk from Casa Pinilla Villa
Located within Hacienda Pinilla, Spa by JW Marriott offers a relaxing resort-style wellness experience just a short drive from Casa Pinilla. Unwind with restorative treatments in a luxury beach resort setting, then enjoy the surrounding amenities of one of Guanacaste’s most exclusive gated communities.
Private Yoga Classes
Guanacaste, Playa Flamingo/Tamarindo, Costa Rica
- Available at your villa
Start the day with movement, breath, and calm in the privacy of your villa. Rentals Pura Vida can connect guests with trusted local yoga practitioners for private sessions designed around your group, whether you prefer a peaceful flow, deep stretch, or restorative class in a tropical setting.
In-Home Massages
Guanacaste, Playa Flamingo/Tamarindo, Costa Rica
- Available at your villa
Gracia Mar Vista
Guanacaste, Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica
- 5 Minute Walk from Mar Vista Villas
Located inside the gated Mar Vista community between Brasilito and Flamingo, Gracia offers destination dining with sweeping views, indoor-outdoor atmosphere, an infinity pool setting, and fresh farm-to-table dishes inspired by local ingredients. It’s a beautiful choice for relaxed lunches, sunset dinners, cocktails, and memorable meals close to Casa Armonia and Casa Bella Flamingo.
Lola's Restaurant
Guanacaste, Playa Avellana, Costa Rica
- 10 Minute Drive from Casa Pinilla Villa
Set directly on Playa Avellana, Lola’s is a beloved beachfront restaurant known for fresh organic food, tropical cocktails, smoothies, cold beer, and sunset dinners just steps from the sand. Relax under the palms, enjoy surf views, or settle into a beach chair for the kind of laid-back dining experience that makes Costa Rica unforgettable.
Sabanero Steak House
Guanacaste, Tamarindo, Costa Rica
- 5 Minute Walk from Casa Pinilla Villa
Casa Armonia
Private Luxury Vacation Villa | Santa Cruz
- 6 Bedrooms
- 5.5 Bathrooms
- Oceanview Resort
Stay above Playa Flamingo in the sought-after gated community of Mar Vista, where ocean views, two private pools, and spacious indoor-outdoor living set the tone for a relaxed Costa Rica escape. Guests can enjoy access to Gracia Restaurant, a swim-up pool bar, hiking trails, tennis, pickleball, a gym, and an ocean-view yoga studio — all just minutes from some of Costa Rica’s most beautiful beaches.
Casa Bella Flamingo
Oceanview Luxury Villa | Playa Flamingo
- 6 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
- Guest House Available
Perched high above the coast in the prestigious gated community of Mar Vista, Casa Bella Flamingo is a private oceanview estate designed for elevated group stays. With 270° panoramic views, an infinity pool, hot tub, cabanas, spa-inspired bathrooms, and an optional guest house, this villa blends total privacy with access to Mar Vista’s dining, fitness, tennis, pickleball, hiking, and resort-style amenities.
Casa Pinilla
Modern Luxury Villa | Tamarindo
- 6 Bedrooms
- 6.5 Bathrooms
- Waterfront Resort
Experience private villa living inside Hacienda Pinilla, one of Guanacaste’s premier gated resort communities. Casa Pinilla offers a private pool, movie theatre, gourmet kitchen, daily housekeeping, breakfast, concierge support, and access to world-class beaches, a beach club, restaurants, golf, horseback riding, surfing, biking, and unforgettable Costa Rica adventure.