Costa Rica is a playground for kids and their families. Go horseback riding or hiking, play soccer on the beach, learn how to scuba dive – or let our specially trained staff entertain the kids while the adults enjoy an afternoon by the pool or a romantic dinner for two.

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  • Colourful kid-sized patio chairs, tables around outdoor shallow swimming pool in fenced Children's Centre patio
    Kids For All Seasons

    From 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, kids ages 4 through 12 can enjoy outdoor activities immersed in nature or crafts and games indoors with Tiquito, the Papagayo mascot, at our Children’s Centre. Our complimentary Kids For All Seasons program activities change daily, always keeping your kids entertained.

  • Blue billiards table, wood-framed sofa, stack of magazines in Tuanis Teen Centre
    Tuanis Teen Center

    Named after the Costa Rican expression for “too cool,” this teens-only clubhouse is just steps from the basketball court and comes equipped with a flat-screen TV, DVDs, a pool table, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii and complimentary internet.

Family Fun

  • Silhouette of man and boy, flag on pole on golf course green at sunset
    Golf Outings

    Designed by Arnold Palmer and ranked among the world’s top courses, Ocean Course at Peninsula Papagayo welcomes families for 18 holes of scenic play. Introduce your kids to the game with a golf lesson, or ask about our Family Golf Experience, which includes lunch for the group.

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    Trail of Giants

    Take a guided tour through the tropical dry forest surrounding the golf course, certified by the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary, and spot endangered birds, monkeys, iguanas, butterflies – and more than 25 species of giant trees.

  • Young family of four hike through forest trail under lush canopy of tropical trees
    Hiking

    Providing a convenient opportunity to witness nature in the Costa Rican forest, the Resort offers its own hiking trail. The route extends approximately 1 kilometre (0.6 miles) from the beach on one side of the peninsula up the hillside and down to the beach on the other side. The stairs and pathways are well-maintained for families.

More for Families

  • Beach football, soccer and volleyball
  • Hiking
  • Basketball
  • Birdwatching
  • Surfing
  • Snorkelling, Kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding
  • Fishing
  • Mountain Biking
  • Scuba Diving
We can arrange virtually anything. (506) 2696-0000 Contact