Set on an isthmus at the tip of Peninsula Papagayo in Guanacaste, flanked by two beaches and 250 acres of dry tropical forest, this is a resort that rewards those who want more from a holiday than a sun lounger. Howler monkeys, sloths, and iguanas are regular sightings on the grounds. An Arnold Palmer-designed golf course, a surf school, kayak tours through mangroves, ziplining, night hikes, rum tastings, and sound healing sessions fill the activity roster, many of them complimentary. Six restaurants, three pools, and a spa round out the property. Liberia Airport is 40 minutes away.