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Whether you need to know local public holidays or highlights through the seasons, we hope you will find the facts gathered below useful tools for your travel planning. Please feel free to contact us if we can assist you further.

General information

Four Seasons is positioned on Costa Rica’s northwest Pacific coast within the province of Guanacaste. Though it’s the country’s second-largest province by area, Guanacaste is the least populated, offering a calm, peaceful ambience. The pampas – or prairie – landscape is an unusual mix of grassy savannahs, immense cattle ranches and tropical dry forest, backed by volcanic mountain ranges.

Guanacaste also offers some of the country’s best beaches – with shores stretching about 160 kilometres (99 miles) from the border with Nicaragua to the tip of the Nicoya Peninsula. Some beaches have been declared protected breeding grounds for the leatherback sea turtle.

Four Seasons is located on exclusive Peninsula Papagayo, a master-planned resort community encompassing 930 hectares (2,300 acres). This secluded natural sanctuary provides abundant opportunities to experience eco-adventure on land and in the water.

Please note that all visitors to Costa Rica must possess a passport valid for at least six months from the date of arrival. Costa Rica has stringent customs guidelines for packages shipped into the country. Guests are encouraged to travel with all luggage, including personal belongings and golf clubs.

Time zone

GMT -6 hours
Central Standard Time

Language(s) spoken

Spanish is the official language, while English is widely spoken throughout the country.

Electrical system

Local voltage is 110 to 120 volts AC. Adapters available; please request through the Concierge.

Working hours

Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 6:00 pm

Time and distance to city centre

Liberia: 1 hour/47 kilometres/29 miles

Time and distance to shopping

Liberia: 1 hour/47 kilometres/29 miles

Time and distance to financial district

Liberia: 1 hour/47 kilometres/29 miles

View in–depth travel advice from Frommers.com

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Seasonal highlights

January

Fiesta de Santa Cruz: A rodeo and fiesta held in the town of Santa Cruz with Guanacasteco dancing, marimba music and traditional foods. Santa Cruz is considered the folklore centre of Costa Rica.

February/March

Miércoles de Ceniza (Ash Wednesday): This day is celebrated throughout Costa Rica. In the Guanacaste region, processions include lively horse, cow and bull parades. Liberia holds the Guanacastecan bullfights, which differ from Spanish bullfights as the bull is not harmed.

July

Fiesta de La Virgen del Mar: Held in mid July, in Puntarenas and Playa del Coco, with a colourful regatta and boat parade in addition to a variety of seaside festivities.

December

Christmas week: Costa Ricans celebrate the festive season with a week of fireworks, bullfights and fun fairs in San José. Traditionally, local residents enjoy apples and grapes during this celebratory time.