Summer Happenings
JUNE - AUGUST 2019
GET INSPIRED BY CLUB LIFE
Summer is the perfect time to share the pure magic and pura vida of Peninsula Papagayo Club. Every day is filled with fun, exploration and a warm spirit of togetherness, surrounded by our 1,400-acre Costa Rican paradise.
To help make this summer your best yet, we’ve added even more social and recreational experiences that cater to the whole family, from Special Summer Events and New to the Season to our ever-popular Year-Round Happenings. Mark your calendar for our can’t miss summer event, the brand-new Peninsula Papagayo Classic, a fun-filled one-day team fishing competition for world-class marlin and more—featuring cash prizes and jackpots. Celebrate America’s birthday at our annual 4th of July Beach BBQ bash. Get fit with Global Wellness Day or lend a hand at a local school through Service Days. Our newest diversions include Papagayo Palette, Latin Rhythms and a Cacao Ceremony to heighten your senses.
Camp Jaguar offers exciting programs tailored to explorers, ages 12–16, 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.
Discovery Jr. keeps kids entertained and connected with educational and adventurous outings into the peninsula’s wild kingdom year-round. 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.
Bring your friends, your family and your sense of adventure to our world apart. Club life at Peninsula Papagayo has never been better!
FRANCESCA PODDIE
Director of Member Services
CAMP JAGUAR
Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays, June - August
9:00am-3:30pm | Various Locations
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.
Into the Wild: Survival
Mondays | Meet at Nature Center
In the Zone: Water Safety
Tuesdays | Meet at Nature Center
Biking Forest Adventure
Thursdays | Meet at Bike Center
Details
Members: US $100 + tax per day
Guests: US $120 + tax per day
RSVP required
MARINA COOKOUT
Friday, June 7
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 $35 + tax (alcohol on consumption)
RSVP required
GLOBAL WELLNESS DAY
Saturday, June 8
Various Locations
Celebrate Global Wellness Day (GWD)—an international social project dedicated to living well—with special activities to boost your well-being, including complimentary morning fitness lessons at Playa Prieta and an Amazing Race challenge.
Donations are welcome, with all proceeds going to our community outreach program, Creciendo Juntos. See the club concierge for itinerary.
Details
Complimentary
RSVP required
BEACH BBQ
Monday, June 17
5:00pm | Prieta Beach Club
It’s no secret: we throw the best parties in Costa Rica. Come savor delicious barbecue favorites and dance to live music at our casual Boho-themed beach bash.
Details
US $60 + tax (alcohol on consumption)
RSVP required
SERVICE DAYS
One Tuesday Monthly, June - August
8:30am–12:30pm | Playa Hermosa
In collaboration with Creciendo Juntos (Growing Together), 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.
Tuesday, June 18
Come help us plant trees to improve the school’s air quality, beautify landscaping, provide shade and boost quality of life and learning for students.
Tuesday, July 23
Join us for a rewarding day painting the multipurpose recreational area—the activity hub of the school.
Tuesday, August 20
Spend the day painting the external walls of the school, bringing a new sense of pride to the students and local community.
Details
Complimentary
Donations welcome
RSVP required
4TH OF JULY BEACH BBQ
Thursday, July 4
12:00pm-4:00pm | Prieta Beach Club
Join us for an all-American Independence Day celebration party, complete with games, live music and activities for the kids, as well as a tasty “close to home, close to the heart” BBQ.
Details
Adults: US $35 + tax (alcohol on consumption) Kids (ages 6–12): US $25 + tax RSVP required
PENINSULA PAPAGAYO CLASSIC
Friday, July 5 & Saturday, July 6
Various Times | Marina Papagayo
Bring your friends and your angling prowess for a fun-filled one-day team fishing competition in early July. It will be peak fishing season in the Golfo de Papagayo, when it’s not unusual to land 20 or more Pacific sailfish, black, striped, or blue marlin on an ordinary day. This can’t-miss event will be classic Peninsula Papagayo—something all recreational anglers will enjoy. Teams are comprised of up to 4 anglers. Private boats, charter boats and individual anglers are welcome. See the club concierge for more details.
Friday, July 5
5:00pm-6:00pm Registration | Dive Bar
5:00pm-8:00pm Welcome Reception | Dive Bar
6:00pm-7:00pm Captains Meeting (mandatory) | Crew Lounge
Saturday, July 6
6:00am Continental Breakfast | Dive Bar
6:30am Checkout | Marina Papagayo
7:30am Lines In
3:30pm Lines Out
4:30pm-5:30pm Welcome Back Cocktails & Wigh-In | Marina Papagayo
7:30pm-11:pm Awards Dinner | Andaz Beach House
Details
Team of 4: US $2,000 + tax Individual anglers: US $500 + tax RSVP Required
GLOW-IN-THE-DARK CHIPPING CONTEST
Monday, July 15
6:00pm | Golf Clubhouse
Set at night and powered by glow-in-the-dark gear, it’s a spectacle you won’t want to miss. Expect competition and a surprise pop-up bar concept.
Details
Complimentary (food and drink available for purchase)
RSVP required
PAPAGAYO PALETTE
Saturday, August 3rd
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Golf Clubhouse
Immerse in all things Guanacaste at our culturally rich summer street festival. Taste foods, hear music, watch dancing, view art and more—all created by locals. This event is open to the entire peninsula, so it’s a wonderful way to bring community together.
Details
Complimentary (alcohol on consumption)
RSVP required
NEW!
CACAO CEREMONY
Prieta Beach Club Pool
Known as the “food of the Gods,” cacao is a medicine that has been used by Olmec, Mayan and Aztec civilizations for over 5,000 years for physical and spiritual healing. Join us for an uplifting event featuring sacred songs, meditation and group activities.
NEW!
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.
NEW!
CRYSTAL WORKSHOP
Prieta Beach Club
Learn the basics of crystal care and ownership, including history and usage, basic types, cleansing, charging and connecting with your crystal. Use guided meditation, breath work and Reiki to deepen your experience and intuitive capabilities with crystals and yourself.
NEW!
INTRO TO FLY FISHING
Various Locations
Now’s your chance to learn the art of fly-fishing and find out what all the buzz is about. Bring your wit, hope and patience for this pleasurable pastime, built on the camaraderie of anglers, the scenic beauty of oceans and rivers and the pursuit of keen fish.
NEW!
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.
NEW!
STARGAZING
Various Locations
Discover the true Costa Rican way of enjoying the simple pleasure of life. Join us for a unique journey to understanding our indigenous roots via the ancient interpretations of the stars. Enhance your experience with a gourmet dinner.
NEW!
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.
NEW!
WHALE WATCHING
Marina Papagayo
Summertime in the Golfo de Papagayo welcomes some of the peninsula’s favorite visitors—humpback whales. Come join us as they make the journey down from Antarctica to mate, give birth and raise their young in the waters right in our backyard.
NEW!
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.
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. Perform a series of exercises inspired by yoga, Pilates, calisthenics and aerial acrobatics in a specialized hammock to achieve a total-body workout. Think Cirque du Soleil for gymgoers 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.
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.
Cost per person available upon request.
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, handbalancing, partner acrobatics, toss juggling and object manipulation in classes that work on building a strong foundation in technique and artistry while encouraging creative expression.
Cost per person available upon request.
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.
Cost per person available upon request.
Nature Night Walk
Papagayo Explorers Club, Nature Center
Some places are more magical in the light of the moon and the stars, when you can feel the immensity of the universe, be present in the moment and listen to the wild orchestra of the night. Live the sensation of walking the forest at night with professional nature guides for the chance to view nocturnal opossums, raccoons, porcupines, reptiles, amphibians and amazing insects—like mesmerizing fireflies.
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.
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 picturetaking experience for kids, elders and anyone who prefers to move by car.
Cost per person available upon request.
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.
Guided Outrigger Canoe Exploration
Playa Nacascolo
Outriggers (Hawaiian-style canoes) are great equalizers of abilities. Your steersperson takes care of controlling your direction, while everyone gets to take in the most beautiful beaches around. Outriggers are more efficient than kayaks so paddling is a little easier. Glide past spectacular bird-filled cliffs as your guide points out interesting landmarks.
Member Boat
Marina Papagayo
Our own luxury 24-foot Yamaha Jet Boat, Papagayo Explorer, makes every day on the water a fun and unforgettable adventure. Excursions come complete with boat, captain, fuel, an ice-filled cooler and boat toys galore—including wakeboard, wakesurf board, waterskis, inner tube, snorkel sets and Subwing. Rent by the hour for up to 10 total guests.
Cost per person available upon request.
Surf Lessons
Prieta Beach Club
Perfect your surfing technique and skills with a surf lesson from our own surf pro at beautiful Playa Prieta, where gentle waves make this a fantastic beginner experience. Our friendly ocean guides are excellent surfers who are passionate about sharing the secrets of their craft. Perfect your paddling ability, learn how and when to stand up, and read the waves like the pros. Catching your first wave is guaranteed.
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
Cost per person available upon request.
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.
Cost per person available upon request.
Golf Clinic
Golf Clubhouse
Improve your game with insightful golf clinics taught by our Four Seasons Golf Pro.
Cost per person available upon request.
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.
Cost per person available upon request.