In this blog you will learn about this beautiful Bluezone, called Nicoya Penisula and why you should visit it while in Costa Rica.
What is a Bluezone?
As explained on the National Geographic website: “For more than a decade, author Dan Buettner has been working to identify hot spots of longevity around the world. With the help of the National Geographic Society, Buettner set out to locate places that not only had high concentrations of individuals over 100 years old, but also clusters of people who had grown old without health problems like heart disease, obesity, cancer, or diabetes. His findings—along with easy steps you can take to live more like these cultures—can be found in his book, The Blue Zones Solution”
Why visit Nicoya Penisula?
Of course, the fact that Nicoya is one of the five Blue Zones in the world, can tell you that this is a healthy area, with great wildlife, and that you can find delicious food here, but there is so much more to this amazing place to make it a must-visit, to name a few:
Snorkeling trip to Tortuga Island
Diving around Tortuga Island
Curu by boat/wildlife reserve
Horseback riding
Yoga
Golf
Spa
Swimming
Surfing
Hiking
Beach relaxation
How many days should I stay in Nicoya Penisula?
We advise a minimum stay of three nights, as you really want to take the time to relax and enjoy the surroundings. However, if you have time, we suggest spending more time so that you can really enjoy and taste the way of life in this Blue Zone.
Is Nicoya Penisula suited for all individuals? (small) Children? Individuals with disabilities?
Yes, we have hotels in our portfolio that fit the needs of all types of travel.
Which animals can I spot in Nicoya Penisula?
As we always mention, Costa Rica is very varied in wildlife, but you always have to be lucky, patient, and sometimes really quiet to find the animals. However, if you take different tours in the area, you have a good chance of seeing white-tail deer, white-faced monkeys, lots of sea and shorebirds, such as seagulls, royal terns, magnificent frigatebirds, whimbrels, and many more. As well, depending on the season you can spot whales, dolphins, swordfish, sea turtles, etc, even from the ferry trip.
How do I get to Nicoya Penisula?
You can get to the Penisula by land or by air. By car you will take a ferry from the port of Puntarenas (2 hours from San Jose) cross the Gulf of Nicoya, and get to Paquera, taking about an hour. If you prefer to fly then this will take you about one hour on the plane from any San José airport. However not to worry about how to get there, we will make sure you travel in a way that fits your needs, we can organize the flights, rental car with ferry ticket or transport that will take you from hotel to hotel.
You can also drive around from the Guanacaste area, although, depending on where you are coming from, it might take up to 6 hours.
Where can I stay?
Depending on what you would like to do, we can book for you the hotels which fit best your needs. Caracara Travel just visited Tango Mar Hotel and fell in love with this place. If you are looking for an amazing place to relax, play golf (Par 3-4 course, special for beginners), do some yoga, enjoy the Spa, then this hotel is a great fit for you. Or make it your “home” and book one of the many available tours.
Questions or inquiries:
Do you have any questions regarding the Nicoya Peninsula, travel routes, hotels, prices, or any extra information?
Please don’t hesitate to contact us
