Costa Rica- Spring Break 2026 (Part 7)

Our last day in Costa Rica we headed on a private Catamaran tour from Playa Flamingo.  So pretty with all the mountains in the background.

We had a captain and a mate. They prepared fresh fruit, veggies and chips and salsa for a snack before swimming. 

We anchored and the kids snorkeled and used the paddleboard. The water was so warm and you could see to the bottom. It was beautiful.

After playing in the water we had a delicious Costa Rican meal that they cooked us on the boat. So yummy!

It was a very cloudy day, but the sun peeked out for sunset!

It was really the best way to end our trip. Such an amazing afternoon!

We had the BEST time in Costa Rica. It was such a dream trip. I am so glad we were able to show the kids this beautiful country. 

So very thankful for these trips with our four. I know our time is limited with them and i'm trying to soak up all the adventure with them while I can!

Costa Rica- Spring Break 2025 (Part 6)

The next morning we went to Marino Las Buelas National Park for an estuary boat tour through the mangroves. 

We went at 7am, so it was cool in the morning but by the end of tour we were roasting!

We saw lots of animals and a few crocodiles. My favorite were the monkeys. They were so fun to watch. 

After the tour we ate at a great little brunch spot in Tamarindo. Tamarindo was PACKED. We all decided we did not want to come back to the downtown area. We thought the kids would want to go back to the beach club for the afternoon, but all they wanted to do was swim at the airbnb. We watched the Vols basketball game, cranked up the music and had a great afternoon.

We got dressed for dinner and caught the sunset over the ocean. It was beautiful. 

This sweet little girl fell asleep before we ordered. She was exhausted from so much dancing and playing in the pool.

Lots of march madness betting going on at that end of the table.

We had an after dinner drink at the Rum Experience at the JW. 

It was a pretty setting and we even saw an anteater run right past us and up the tree!

Costa Rica- Spring Break 2025 (Part 5)

Our first day in Guanacaste was spent at the Hacienda Pool and Beach club on Playa Avellanas. It is gorgeous and we had the best time.

The boys were more interested in the pool. But Caitie had some fun on the beach.

We were a little alarmed by the crocodile safety signs around every corner. This was our first time in the Pacific Ocean and it was lovely. 

 

The pool looked out over the ocean. It was really pretty. 

Spent a lot of time relaxing and checking March Madness scores.

Gorgeous sunset!

After a fun day at the pool we took the golf cart over to the JW Marriott to eat dinner. The airbnb allowed us to have access to their restaurants. It was a beautiful resort!

A fun day at the beach and pool!