Guanacaste Welcomes Ritz-Carlton’s New Luxury Resort
The green, gorgeous coast of Guanacaste in Costa Rica will soon welcome its newest member to the series of five-star resorts that inhabit its white sands – Nekajui, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve. The ultra-luxury resort is currently under construction at the exclusive Peninsula Papagayo, and will be opening its doors to the world in 2024. Peninsula Papagayo is world-renowned not only for its one-of-a-kind views of the Pacific Ocean, but also for its unparalleled luxury and exclusivity.
Peninsula Papagayo is a private 1,400-acre gated community occupied by luxury homes, scenic beach clubs, world-class hotels and restaurants, and an Arnold Palmer-designed golf course. Nekajui plans to further solidify the status of the area by adding 107 luxury guest rooms and suites with covered outdoor terraces, private plunge pools, spa-like bathrooms, and stunning views of Pochote Bay and the surrounding islands.
Nekajui (pronounced nek-ah-wee), means “Garden of the Chorotegan” in Chorotega, the language of the indigenous people who once inhabited the area. The resort and its cascading infinity pools will sit on a verdant hillside shaded by lush natural gardens. A nearby suspension bridge draws guests to the stunning spa. Meanwhile, a custom-built cable car takes visitors to a natural amphitheater where the beach club is located, steps away from the sea caves, tide pools, and white, sandy beaches ideal for catching sun rays.
Nekajui, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve is being built to be sustainable, spacious and practical. It has been designed to immerse visitors in Costa Rican architecture and culture, and will be divided into three distinct zones, each with its architecture, design references, and curated signature elements from local artisans. These include a “Classic Zone,” a contemporary interpretation of traditional hacienda-style architecture that will cover the arrivals area, guest rooms and suites; and a sun-drenched “Transition Zone,” showcasing the local Guanacaste region in the guest rooms, suites and branded residences and the “Organic Zone” featuring treehouse architecture inspired by the natural surroundings of the guest rooms, as well as the beach club and spa.
Costa Rica will continue to hold its breath in excitement, waiting for this project to be complete. There is no doubt that Nekajui, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve will be a hit. We can’t wait to see it, here at Costa Rica DMC!
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