Costa Rica Golf Guide
Costa Rica is best known for its lush rainforests, stunning beaches, and incredible wildlife, but it’s also an underrated golf destination. With championship courses designed by legends like Arnold Palmer and Robert Trent Jones II, golfers can enjoy world-class layouts set against backdrops of volcanic mountains, tropical forests, and the Pacific Ocean. The country’s warm climate makes it a year-round golf paradise, perfect for those looking to combine great golf with an unforgettable vacation.
The best golf in Costa Rica is concentrated along the Pacific Coast, particularly in the Guanacaste and Puntarenas regions. Play the oceanfront fairways of the Arnold Palmer-designed Four Seasons Golf Club at Peninsula Papagayo, or take on the rolling terrain of La Iguana Golf Course, where monkeys and exotic birds are often part of the scenery. These courses blend challenging layouts with the country’s breathtaking natural beauty, making every round a bucket-list experience.
Off the course, Costa Rica offers endless adventure. Surf world-class waves, explore waterfalls, go ziplining through the rainforest, or relax in a volcanic hot spring. The country's vibrant culture, friendly locals, and incredible cuisine—think fresh seafood and tropical fruit—only add to the experience. Whether you're looking for a golf trip with luxury resorts or an adventure-filled getaway, Costa Rica delivers.
If you want to trade fairways for rainforests and bunkers for beaches, Costa Rica is the perfect golf destination. Play, explore, and experience pura vida on and off the course.
Costa Rica Golf Packages
La Iguana Golf Course at Los Suenos Marriott
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Costa Rica Golf Courses
Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course at JW Marriott
Hacienda Pinilla, Santa Cruz
Guanacaste
Costa Rica
Holes: 18
Type: Resort
La Iguana Golf Course at Los Suenos Marriott
Playa Herradura
Puntarenas
Costa Rica
Holes: 18
Type: Resort
Getting To Costa Rica
Costa Rica is accessible via major highways connecting key cities and golf destinations.
From San José to Los Sueños Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort: Approximately 70 miles west via Route 27, about a 1.5-hour drive.
From Liberia to Peninsula Papagayo: Around 30 miles southwest via Route 21 and Route 253, approximately a 45-minute drive.
Costa Rica Lodging
Los Sueños Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort offers luxury accommodations adjacent to the La Iguana Golf Course, providing easy access for golfers.
Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica on the Papagayo Peninsula provides high-end lodging with direct access to its renowned golf course.
Westin Playa Conchal Resort & Spa offers all-inclusive luxury accommodations adjacent to the Reserva Conchal Golf Club.
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