Hacienda Hacienda en el Mar is a 1700-acre working ranch on a private peninsula
on Costa Rica’s beautiful northwest coast. It is comprised of
several miles of forested, hilly coastline and has five long, sandy
beaches.
Cabo Velas, Hacienda en el Mar is perfect for the family or small group wanting an active
vacation in virgin surroundings. Within its 1700 acres, Cabo Velas
offers three distinct types of experiences:
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Total privacy on the pristine, scenic Pacific coast of Costa
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Lush
forest of the dry tropics, with a rich variety of woodlands,
open fields, lagoons and mangrove estuaries all teaming with
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working ranch farming traditional livestock and tropical fruit
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Cabo Velas, Hacienda en el Mar is on a secluded peninsula on the dry, breezy coastline
of the Guanacaste region of Costa Rica, just north of the town of
Tamarindo. It is 45 minutes drive from the Liberia (international)
airport, which is reached by, among other flights, five-times weekly
non-stop flights from Atlanta on Delta Airlines and three-times weekly
non-stop flights from Miami on American Airlines. The main airport
in Costa Rica, in San Jose, is reached by frequent non-stop flights
from several U.S. cities; from there it is a 30-minute air hop to
either Cabo Velas’ own air strip (a charter can be arranged)
or Tamarindo (frequent commercial flights) or a 4-5 hour drive by
rented car or private limousine.
There are four charming thatched-roof ranchos at Cabo Velas, right
on one of the property’s larger beaches. Each rancho has a
spacious master bedroom with sitting area and large outdoor porch
facing the ocean, plus a large dressing room and bath with indoor
and outdoor showers. Above the master in each rancho is a smaller
bedroom with either twin or full beds, with its own dressing room
and bathroom.
All accommodations offer the choice of air-conditioning or screened
windows with overhead fan, with the latter being preferred by many
considering the lovely, dry breezes.
Total capacity of Cabo Velas is 16.
Cabo Velas, Hacienda en el Mar is perfect for holiday almost anytime of the year. Temperatures
are a dry and breezy 75-85 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the year.
Dry season is from December through May. Green Season runs from
June through November, with September and October seeing more rain
than usual.
Cabo Velas, Hacienda en el Mar offers an exciting array of activities. From relaxing
on any one of five glorious beaches, to world-class deep-sea fishing,
to horseback riding on miles of Cabo Velas’ own trails. Cabo Velas presents a unique bird watching experience with an abundance
of land, sea and migratory birds residing in the forests, lagoons
and pastures.
Cabo Velas, Hacienda en el Mar is surrounded by some of the most pristine forests teaming
with wild life and affording
all-year-round nature and botanic tours hosted by a graduate school
naturalist and activity guide. Depending on the season, one can
visit Leatherback turtle nesting sites in the adjoining national
park. Within driving distance, one can find white-water rafting,
bathing in hot water springs, trekking in national parks, visiting
local villages, or canopying on cables above the roof of the jungle.
Golf is available at three championship courses within 30 minutes
drive. The course at Conchal was designed by Robert Trent Jones
Jr., Pinilla was designed by Mike Young and The Four Seasons was
designed by Arnold Palmer.
Dining is in the Main Rancho, in a screen-surrounded room facing
the ocean. In the same thatched-roof rancho is a comfortable living
room, and just outside there is an expansive two-level terrace facing
the ocean.
Dinners can also be served on a terrace at the beach. Picnics can
be packed for lunches for the active guest.
Cuisine at Cabo Velas is international in style, with traditional
Costa Rican accents and dishes using a wide variety of fresh local
vegetables, fruits and herbs, as well as freshly caught fish and
locally-farmed beef.
Cabo Velas, Hacienda en el Mar is rented by the week. Rates are available upon
request.
Transfers from Liberia Airport are included, but transfers from
San Jose Airport are not included.
There is an up-to-date communications system, including telephones,
internet connection, fax, cellular phones, and radio communications
system within the ranch and satellite phone if required. There is
an office for guest use, with office assistance if requested.
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For additional information
or to receive a brochure about Cabo Velas
click here.
To make a reservation, call Sanctuare at (800) 225-4255 from
the U.S. and Canada; from elsewhere, call (203) 523-0004. Or e-mail
us at
cabovelas@sanctuare.com
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