Its two-kilometre expanse has sand that is mainly composed of tiny, pulverised rocks and shell fragments. Its tropical environment and perfectly transparent waters invite you to engage in a wide variety of activities, like boat rides, snorkelling or swimming, making it very appealing beach.
What beach is Riu Guanacaste on?
Mata Palo Beach
The Hotel Riu Guanacaste (24h All Inclusive), is situated in Guanacaste, Costa Rica in a seafront location on Mata Palo Beach.
When was the Riu Guanacaste built?
2009
The Riu Guanacaste hotel, opened in 2009, is a five-star, All-Inclusive hotel located on the fantastic Matapalo beach. It has 700 fully equipped rooms, five restaurants and five bars, in addition to three swimming pools and a multitude of activities and entertainment for the whole family.
Can you smoke at Riu Guanacaste?
There are only 2 permitted smoking areas at this hotel, one near the evening entertainment area, and one behind the restaurant kitchen used for lunch. Both are very small areas and both were a 10 minute walk from our room. (You can smoke on the beach as this is a public area).
Can you swim at Matapalo beach?
Enjoy the Activities Here. Since there aren’t a lot of travelers who visit Matapalo, the beaches are pristine and the water is perfect for swimming.
Can you swim at the beach at Riu PAlace Costa Rica?
the hotel and location is great but the beach is ok. over a year ago. The beach is not great here at the Riu Guanacaste. If you walk down the beach a little past the Riu PAlace which is right next door, The water seems to be a bit better for swimming.
Is Guanacaste Costa Rica safe?
Is Guanacaste, Costa Rica Safe? Yes, the region of Guanacaste is, in general, a safe part of Costa Rica. Towns like Tamarindo and other bustling tourist destinations is where petty theft and robberies are most common. Smaller lesser-known destinations see even less crime.
How do I get from Riu Guanacaste to the airport?
The fastest way to get from Liberia Airport (LIR) to RIU Guanacaste is to taxi which takes 43 min and costs $35 – $45.
How safe is Costa Rica?
In Central America and The Caribbean overall, Costa Rica is ranked the number one most peaceful country in the region out of 12. However, the homicide rate increased from 11.9 homicides per 100,000 people to 12.3 in the last year, and crime is still a significant threat to travelers in Costa Rica.
Is Riu Palace Costa Rica adults only?
There is no adult only area’s at th Riu Palace. However the swim up bar is 18 and over.
Is Matapalo Costa Rica safe?
This is a very nice beach, but is not safe. You will get robbed by one of the locals that do this kind of activity to all the tourists that visit this beach.
How do I get to King Louis waterfall?
The easiest way to get to King Louis Waterfall is by rental car from the town of Puerto Jimenez. Once you exit the downtown area the road is no longer paved. However, the road is pretty smooth (as you can see above). There are two river crossings on your way to the waterfall.
Where is the Riu Guanacaste?
The 24h All Inclusive Hotel Riu Guanacaste opens all year round and is located directly on the beautiful, fine-sandy Matapalo beach, in the Playas del Coco region, next to the Riu Palace Costa Rica. The location is ideal because of its proximity to Daniel Oduber Airport LIR (33 km) and Playa del Coco (18km) and invites you to explore the area.
Where is Riu Palace Costa Rica located?
The 24-hour all-inclusive Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica opens all year round and is located directly on the beautiful Matapalo beach. Our guests may use the facilities in the sister Hotel Riu Guanacaste, except dinner meal.
Can our guests use the facilities in the sister RIU Hotels?
Our guests may use the facilities in the sister Hotel Riu Guanacaste, except dinner meal. RIU Palace is the most elegant category in the RIU hotel chain, with hotels that meet the highest standards in terms of luxury, excellence and sophistication, creating a unique experience.
What makes Riu palace so special?
RIU Palace is the most elegant category in the RIU hotel chain, with hotels that meet the highest standards in terms of luxury, excellence and sophistication, creating a unique experience. The location is ideal due to its proximity to Daniel Oduber Airport LIR (33 km) and Playas del Coco (18 km) and invites you to explore the area.
