Festive Calendar
NOVEMBER 2019 - APRIL 2020
Happy Festive FROM THE CLUB
Ready for merriment and memory making set against a breathtaking backdrop? So are we. To make this festive season your best yet, we’re unveiling Special Festive Events and Highlights of the Season (along with our Year-Round Happenings) to share with the ones you love most.
Celebrate your favorite traditions in style with the club’s own Thanksgiving feast, Christmas Eve under the stars, Holiday Veranda Extravaganza, New Year’s Eve party, Super Bowl weekend and classic Easter brunch and egg hunt. See what the buzz is all about at our 2nd annual Peninsula Papagayo Invitational—a two-day member/guest charity golf tourney, once again hosted by former World #1 Ernie Els.. Need more inspiration? Try the new catch of the day (and feast on your prize), learn to fiesta like a Tico in neighboring towns, master the art of sand and savor at a pop-up beach lunch or have an epic time surfing witch’s rock. For thrills all year round, grab a seat at tapas night, cruise the coast in our luxury member boat or hop on our famed water bikes experience.
Camp Jaguar offers exciting programs tailored to 12- to 16-year-olds in search of adventure, self-discovery and connection to the world around them. Featuring the outstanding programs and expert staff Papagayo Explorers Club is known for, along with an array of cultural and recreational activities geared to all skill levels.
Kids Club keeps kids entertained and connected with educational and adventurous outings into the peninsula’s wild kingdom yearround. From amazing survival classes, surf lessons, nature hikes, scavenger hunts and ocean kayaking to pottery, planting and jr. chef classes, kids get to rule the jungle and learn all about the Costa Rican culture with the help of friendly guides.
Whether you’re in search of festive family time or meeting new friends from afar, we’ll help you find some fun at Peninsula Papagayo Club. Come share the magical club moments you’ll never forget—the ones you’ll talk about for years to come.
FRANCESCA PODDIE
Director of Member Services
Secret Picnic
Monday, November 25
4:30pm | Golf Clubhouse
Monday, February 17
4:30pm | Nature Center
Come share the locals’ favorite spots for incredible views, seclusion and picnicking. Your invitation will give three clues about where you’re going. Meet at your assigned point, join the group and go (when possible, in an unconventional way). Take advantage of the club’s picnic basket service or bring your own. Live music and entertainment provide the perfect backdrop.
Details
Complimentary Golf and Sports Membership Categories Only Optional picnic baskets: US $50 + tax per basket RSVP required
Service Days
Tuesdays, November 26, December 10, January 7, February 11, March 17 & April 14
8:30am-12:30pm | Local School
In collaboration with Creciendo Juntos—our community outreach program—we invite you to experience this unique opportunity to serve our greater community together. There are so many different ways to get involved, whether it’s spending time with the local school kids or beautifying the grounds. Every day targets the same local school as we aim to make a significant impact through projects that will be meaningful—for both you and our nearby community.
Details
Complimentary Guest pick-up in residence available RSVP required
Night Paddle
Wednesday, November 27
5:30pm | Nature Center
An evening paddle on Bahía Culebra can take your breath away, especially during one of the seasonal upwellings in the Golfo de Papagayo. This is when plankton blooms occur, and nature’s most delicate creatures—millions and millions of them—drift with the current just beneath the surface. It’s an otherworldly display of dazzling colors and fantastical shapes, including some of the longest living animals on the planet performing an unforgettable water ballet known as bioluminescence. We’ll also make a stop at Playa Jicaro for beer buckets, bonfires and guitars.
Details
US $75 + tax RSVP required
Thanksgiving
FEAST
Thursday, November 28
6:00pm | Prieta Beach Club
We gather with grateful hearts to share a very special family-style menu by Chef Neptali, complete with all the Thanksgiving trimmings and traditions. Our special Kids Corner will keep little ones entertained with holiday-themed activities.
Details
Adults: US $75 + tax (drinks available for purchase) Kids (ages 6 and up): US $35 + tax RSVP required
Wellness
WEEKEND
November 29 to December 1
All Day | Wellness Stations
Get your heart pumping with fun, challenging fitness activities and awe-inspiring scenery. Hike our main trails and head out to four new wellness stations, where you can stop for a quick workout— like adult jungle gyms with rings, benches, steps and more—with wellness guides. Each located in a spectacular setting with equally invigorating views. Even more activities will be dedicated to helping you eat healthy and stay active.
Details
Complimentary
RSVP required
Thirsty Thursday
CHRISTMAS EDITION
Thursday, December 5
4:00pm–5:00pm Tamales Class | Olas
5:00pm–6:00pm Happy Hour | Olas
Start by sharing a Tico family tradition: making delicious homemade tamales from scratch. Then savor your creations, along with other traditional December local goodies. And join us for the inaugural toast to the Christmas season as we unveil the club’s dazzling holiday decorations. All set to live music to add to the festive mood.
Details
Golf and Sports Membership Categories Only
Complimentary
RSVP required
Long Drive
CHAMPIONSHIP
Saturday, December 7
6:30pm | Driving Range
Saturday, January 18
6:30pm | Driving Range
Compete with fellow golfers for the longest drive—go long or go home. Set at night and powered by glow-in-the-dark gear, it’s a spectacle you won’t want to miss. Expect music, friendly competition and a surprise pop-up bar concept.
Details
Complimentary (food and drinks available for purchase)
RSVP required
Momber-Staff
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Friday, December 13
8:30am | Golf Clubhouse
Join us for a fun day and a little friendly competition with the Peninsula Papagayo Club staff. The tournament plays all holes #1 – #19, with surprise pop-up F&B experiences on holes #1 and #9, followed by a delicious lunch at Prieta Beach Club to compare scores.
Details
Complimentary
Golf and Sports Membership Categories Only
RSVP required
Holiday Veranda
EXTRAVAGANZA
December 21 - January 3
2:00pm-4:00pm Daily | Prieta Beach Club
The Prieta Beach Club veranda will be transformed into an inspiring art hub, spanning 14 days of fun-filled, holiday-themed activities. Enjoy gingerbread house making, a local Costa Rican Christmas craft workshop, a place to make one-of-a-kind “Postcards from Paradise” to send home holiday greetings from Peninsula Papagayo and more. Bring the family!
Details
Complimentary
Christmas Market
& MOVIE NIGHT
Saturday, December 22
3:00pm–6:00pm Market | Prieta Beach Club
6:00pm Movie | Prieta Beach Club
With luxury in mind—but also mindful sustainable practices and support of local businesses—we’ve curated a selection of designers, brands and artisans to fashionably bring the Prieta Deck to life. Come shop while a local DJ spins tunes through the night, and then share the joy and laughter of Elf with our special family movie setup at the beach.
Details
Complimentary (drinks available for purchase) RSVP required
Christmas Eve
UNDER THE STARS
Tuesday, December 24
8:00pm | Prieta Beach Club
It’s the most magical night of the year—especially under the peninsula’s blanket of sparkling glory. And the perfect place to savor a creative three-course dinner and live entertainment on the Prieta Deck. Bring the whole family to our Christmas cookies decoration station.
Details
For reservations before Tuesday, December 10— Adults: US $120 + tax
Kids (ages 6-12): US $60 + tax
For reservations after Wednesday, December 11— Adults: US $150 + tax
Kids (ages 6-12): US $75 + tax
RSVP required (24-hour cancellation policy)
Camp Jaguar
School Holiday Weeks, December - February
9:00am–3:00pm | Meet at Nature Center
Our fun-filled explorations are tailored to 12- to 16-year-olds in search of adventure, self-discovery, self-confidence, new friends and a deep connection to our world and its denizens. Campers can pick their favorite days—or come for all three.
Weekly Theme Days Feature:
Mondays – Into the Wild: Survival
Tuesdays – In the Zone: Water Safety
Thursdays – Biking Forest Adventure
Festive
December 24, 25 & 27
December 31, January 1 & 3
President’s Day
February 18, 19 & 21
February 25, 26 & 28
Details
Members: US $100 + tax per day
Guests: US $120 + tax per day
RSVP required
Ring in the New Year
Tuesday, December 31
8:00pm-1:00am | Prieta Beach Club
Come help us count down to 2020 at the best private beach bash in Costa Rica, with amazing favorites on the sand: tempting food stations, a live band, pop-up shows and a themed kids’ camp, so our youngest members can join in the festivities. Not to mention the quintessential
Champagne toast.
Details
Members and accompanied guests –
Adults: US $170 + tax
Kids (ages 6-12): $85 + tax
Guests –
Adults: US $220 + tax
Kids (ages 6-12): $85 + tax
RSVP required
Cancellation policy –
After December 28 & no shows: 100% charge
The Day - After
BRUNCH
Wednesday, January 1
10:00am–2:00pm | Prieta Beach Club
The cure for your late-night NYE revelry? Savor an array of food stations, featuring brunch favorites to pair with your choice of detox juice bar options, a mimosas pop-up bar, a micheladas station and a mixologist corner serving up Bloody Mary specialties.
Details
Adults: US $55 + tax
Kids (ages 6 and up): US $35 + tax
RSVP required
Chipping Contest
Saturday, January 4
Saturday, April 11
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Golf Clubhouse
Test your short game and try your luck sinking 40-yard or longer chip for bragging rights and an exciting prize. Compete with fellow club members and meet new golf buddies.
Details
Complimentary (food and drinks available for purchase)
RSVP required
Marina Cookout
Friday, January 10
Friday, February 14
5:00pm | Marina Market
Savor an oceanfront outdoor cookout, featuring
alfresco dining and a selection of craft brews for sampling beside our boat-filled harbor. Our guest DJ adds a fun vibe to this popular venue.
Details
US $50 + tax (drinks available for purchase)
RSVP required
Wine Dinner
Saturday, January 16
6:30pm | Olas
Don’t miss this immersive experience, catering to foodies, oenophiles and novices alike. Featuring exquisite foodand-
wine pairings with our guest sommelier and our own
Prieta Beach Club chef. Salud!
Details
US $120 + tax
RSVP required
2nd Annual
PENINSULA PAPAGAYO INVITATIONAL MEMBER-GUEST CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT
Thursday & Friday, January 23 & 24
Calling all golfers! Please join us for our 2nd annual member/guest charity golf tournament. It promises to be another fun couple of days with Peninsula Papagayo ambassador and former World #1 Ernie Els—here to meet participants and add his support to this worthwhile cause. With 100% of entry fees going to Creciendo Juntos, earmarked or exciting new projects to improve the quality of education at nearby Guardia High School.
Details
Entry fee: US $750 + tax*
Limited to first 20 paid teams
RSVP required
*Fee includes player and spouse/significant other.
Super Bowl
WEEKEND
Marina Cookout
Saturday, February 1
5:00pm | Marina Market
Kick off your Super Bowl LIIl weekend with an oceanfront outdoor cookout and draft beer.
Golf Scramble
Sunday, February 2
8:30am | Golf Clubhouse
Tee off for our Annual Member Golf Scramble— all fun, no pressure.
Big Game Watch Party
Sunday, February 2
5:30pm | Prieta Beach Club
Root for your favorite team with a spectacular football-themed spread featuring iconic bites from the Super Bowl’s team cities.
Details
Marina Cookout—
US $50 + tax (drinks available for purchase)
Golf Scramble—
Complimentary
Big Game Watch Party— —
Adults: US $60 + tax
Kids (ages 6-12): US $30 + tax
RSVP required
Family Field Day
Saturday, February 15
3:00pm-6:00pm | Driving Range
The exhilarating fun and laughter of field day isn’t just for kids anymore. Round up the family for summer campinspired games, prizes and team-building activities for a llages that challenge, inspire, strengthen family bonds and create fond memories you’ll savor for a lifetime.
Details
Olas Member’s Lounge
Complimentary (food and drinks available for purchase)
RSVP required
Sip & Paint
February 28 & March 27
3:00pm–5:00pm | Prieta Beach Club
Relax, get social, sip your favorite wines (or try something new), and paint your very own masterpiece. This fun wine-tasting event is the perfect pairing, with the beach, palms and ocean as your inspiration. All it takes is a little guidance to unleash your inner artist.
Details
US $30 + tax per person
RSVP required
Fish Market
Wednesday, March 20
6:00pm | Dive Bar
Come enjoy our fun, interactive, seafood-themed dinner party down at the Dive Bar, where small stations will bear fresh, locally caught ocean bounty and raw delicacies, so you can choose your favorite sea critters and watch the chef prepare it on the spot—especially for you.
Details
Adults: US $65 + tax
Kids (ages 6-12): US $30 + tax
RSVP required
Easter Brunch
& EGG HUNT
Sunday, April 12
10:00am–2:00pm Brunch | Prieta Beach Club
11:00am Egg Hunt | Prieta Beach Club
Come celebrate Easter with friends, family, fellow members and our extravagant brunch feast. Savor fresh mimosas, a Bloody Mary bar, ham-carving and omelet stations and scratch-made pastries. Then enjoy a traditional Easter egg hunt on the beach for the little
ones, filled with Instagram-worthy moments.
Details
Brunch – Adults: US $55 + tax
Kids (ages 6-12): US $35 + tax
Egg Hunt – Complimentary
RSVP required
NEW!
Pop-Up
BEACH LUNCH
BEACH LUNCH
Prieta Beach
Get ready for sun, sand and savory beach fare galore. Join us at beautiful Playa Prieta for spontaneous pop-up food experiences. From fresh ceviche to poke to taco stations—to have lunch here or take with you.
NEW!
Cast Fishing
Various Locations
Discover the joy of angling the old-fashioned way as our fishing experts teach you to throw bait, cast your lure and bring in your prized bucket-list catch. If you’re already a master caster, come hone your skills in our best fishing waters with fellow anglers.
NEW!
Catch of the Day
Marina Papagayo
Few experiences are as exhilarating and fulfilling as pursuing and reeling in your favorite deep-sea fish, watching our chef cook it up for you and feasting on your conquest. Our traditional fishing experience includes lunch or dinner on our luxury boat.
NEW!
Cross-Training
CHALLENGE
CHALLENGE
Workout Stations
Mix it up with four new workout stations that cross-train your body and fine-tune your mind along our stunning nature trails. Think adult jungle gyms with steps, ab benches, rings and more – all under the expert guidance of our class instructor.
NEW!
Fiesta
LIKE A TICO!
LIKE A TICO!
Various Locations
Savor the local Tico flavor of some of our favorite customs. Be our special guest at traditional fiestas, colorful rodeo events and exhilarating Costa Rican bullfighting (corridas de toros, literally “running with the bulls”) in neighboring towns like Liberia and Coco. It’s your best chance to mingle with the locals.
NEW!
Surfing Witch's Rock
Witch’s Rock
Take a day trip with one of our expert surf guides to one of the most sought-after surf spots in the world— Roca Bruja, also known as Witch’s Rock. Where a
huge rock placed in the sea by an active volcano explodes with epic waves. Just a 30-minute boat ride away in Santa Rosa National Park, part of the Área de Conservación Guanacaste (ACG).
NEW!
Outstanding Nature
HAPPENINGS
HAPPENINGS
Various Locations
Mark your calendars for these not-to-be-missed nature events with Papagayo Explorers Club— all happening oh-so-close to your community. Birdwatchers, adventure seekers, photographers and nature lovers rejoice. These experiences are meant for you.
Sunday, November 17 – Monday, November 25
The Great Turtle Arribada
Friday, December 20
Volcano & Jungle Challenge Hike
January
Devil Rays in the Bays of Papagayo
February
Frigatebird Nesting Season in Bolaños Island
Birdwatching & Nature Observation at Palo Verde National Park
March
Birdwatching Competition at Peninsula Papagayo
April
The Most Beautiful Bird in the World: the Quetzal
AntiGravity Fitness
First Level, Gym
AntiGravity fitness is a new kind of workout invented by aerial performer Christopher Harrison—a former gymnast and Broadway choreographer. You’ll perform a series of exercises inspired by yoga, Pilates, calisthenics and aerial acrobatics in a specialized hammock, in order to achieve a total-body workout. Think Cirque du Soleil for gym-goers and yoga buffs. It’s also incredibly fun.
BOGAFit
Prieta Beach Club Pool
Try an aquatic twist on fitness favorites, combining the best aspects of SUP yoga and boot camp for revolutionary results. BOGAFit’s patented floating fitness mats provide an intense workout that stabilizes your core and invigorates your spirit.
HIIT Workout
Playa Prieta
Working out is the best reward to give back to your body. And working out in nature, with amazing views of the ocean, is an inspiring experience to live by.
Contact concierge for more details.
Yoga
Deck at Prieta Beach Club
Greet your day with morning yoga to balance body, mind and spirit. Personal trainers are on hand for guidance and motivation.
Zumba
Prieta Beach Club
Get ready for the most awesome workout ever. Dance to great music—with great people—and burn calories without even realizing it.
Latin Rhythms
Prieta Beach Club
Unleash your Latin flair with a fun, forgiving group class or a private one-on-one introductory lesson. Learn a variety of original Latin dances to appreciate and master the social dancing traditions of Latin America. Live music is available to accompany the class.
Circus Workshop
Prieta Beach Club
This unique workshop is an entry-level class focused on cultivating strength, body awareness, confidence and personal style through the circus arts. Kids and teens will explore fabric, hand-balancing, partner acrobatics, toss juggling and object manipulation in classes that work on building a strong foundation in technique and artistry while encouraging creative expression.
Contact concierge for more details.
Mountain Biking
Papagayo Explorers Club, Bike Center
Capture all of the peninsula’s biodiversity of beautiful landscapes and exotic wildlife on our exhilarating circuits. Learn and connect with a pro bike guide who can teach the right techniques to help you develop your skills on a challenging mountain bike trail with obstacles. Your guide can show you different trail levels to suit your skills as you enjoy Guanacaste’s famed sunsets on our evening rides.
Nature Night Walk
Papagayo Explorers Club, Nature Center
Try an aquatic twist on fitness favorites, combining the best aspects of SUP yoga and boot camp for revolutionary results. BOGAFit’s patented floating fitness mats provide an intense workout that stabilizes your core and invigorates your spirit.
Nature Walk
Papagayo Explorers Club, Nature Center
Go on a magical nature walk in the peninsula’s tropical dry forest to explore the flora and fauna of Peninsula Papagayo. Your passionate guide, complete with technical equipment, leads the way. Listen to the whispered secrets of big ash trees, plants, lizards, butterflies, birds, insects and monkeys, and learn their relationships with the natural order of the universe.
Contact concierge for more details.
Safari Adventure
Papagayo Explorers Club, Nature Center
Tour the trails of the peninsula by golf cart in the company of a knowledgeable tour guide. Explore pristine landscapes, breathtaking views and natural areas where wildlife moves around, with a chance to find monkeys, coatis and fascinating birds, like parakeets and woodpeckers. It’s a great picture-taking experience for kids, elders and anyone who prefers to move by car.
Bioluminescence Paddle
Playa Nacascolo
An evening paddle on Bahía Culebra can take your breath away, especially during one of the seasonal upwellings in the Golfo de Papagayo. This is when plankton blooms occur, and nature’s most delicate creatures—millions and millions of them—drift with the current just beneath the surface. It’s an otherworldly display of dazzling colors and fantastical shapes.
Freediving
Prieta Beach Club
Freediving is the sport of apnea—diving on a single breath of air. It’s a life-changing experience and the most natural way to explore under the waves. Learn to freedive during our supportive training session and you’ll improve your water confidence, take better underwater photos and redefine your limits. Get ready for an authentic ocean adventure.
Contact concierge for more details.
Swim Sessions
Prieta Beach Club
Swimming is invigorating, fun and good for the mind, body and soul—whether it’s the exhilaration of openwater swimming in the ocean or the comfort of swim lessons at the pool. Learn routines, set challenges and maintain peak fitness, expertly guided by a professional trainer.
Water Bikes Experience
Papagayo Explorers Club, Nature Center
Try the latest craze in water sports and experience nature from a new perspective. The Golfo de Papagayo is a natural paradise, and the water bike is a unique and nature-friendly way to explore it. It’s the perfect opportunity to explore tropical gold-sand beaches, turquoise waters and places of extreme natural splendor. And one of the best ways to explore the magical mangrove area.
Contact concierge for more details.
Cooking Lessons
Prieta Beach Club
Ever wanted to cook like the locals? Now you can. From Costa Rican classics like gallo pinto and homemade tortillas to healthy favorites that showcase tropical fruits and fresh bounty from Bahía Culebra, have fun while you impress family and friends.
The Art of Cocktails
Sunset Bar
Everybody loves a mighty, mixed drink. Come take center stage in whipping up all sorts of creative concoctions with our in-house mixologist.
Thirsty Thursday
Olas Member’s Lounge
Share the peninsula’s favorite happy hour. Join fellow members every Thursday to watch the sun set over Playa Prieta and toast another perfect day.
Tapas Night
Sunset Bar
Come sip, savor and socialize the night away with one of Latin America’s best-loved traditions. Every week features a special menu of themed, sharable small plates and specialty cocktails, accompanied by live music.
Contact concierge for more details.
Golf Clinic
Golf Clubhouse
Improve your game with insightful golf clinics taught by our Four Seasons Golf Pro.
Tennis Clinic
Tennis Center
For tennis enthusiasts, enrich your game with tennis clinics taught by our Four Seasons Tennis Pro on flawlessly groomed grass and clay courts.
Contact concierge for more details.
