Discover the Best of Costa Rica with Villa Firenze

Costa Rica earns its reputation quietly. Rainforest meets coastline. Volcanoes sit behind calm Pacific bays.  

Wildlife moves through the same trees that shade the roads. For a country this small, it holds an improbable amount of the world’s biodiversity and Costa Rica’s most iconic attractions barely scratch the surface of what a well-planned trip can include. 

Most travelers spend the first day figuring out where to go. The right base makes that question disappear. 

Villa Firenze is a fully private, all-inclusive estate at the Eco Golf Estates of Los Sueños Resort and Marina on Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast. It is a private home with a helipad, a chef, a full itinerary service, and four suites that belong entirely to your group.  

The trip does not start when you leave the villa each morning. It starts the moment you arrive. 

Why the Pacific Coast is the Right Side of Costa Rica 

The Pacific Coast runs longer, drier, and wilder than most visitors expect. Calm bays sit alongside open surf breaks. National parks press up against working marinas.  

The dry season stretches longer here than on the Caribbean side, making it the more reliable choice for groups who want consistent weather and maximum flexibility. 

Los Sueños Marina, where Villa Firenze sits, is the Pacific Coast’s most significant hub for sportfishing, boat charters, coastal dining, and daily departures into open water. Everything the coast offers is within reach. The villa is the point everything returns to. 

What Costa Rica Offers, and How the Villa Makes It Effortless 

The activities below are more than a generic list of things to do in Costa Rica. They are what guests at Villa Firenze actually do, arranged by the villa team before arrival, and returned from each evening to a private chef and a fire pit that hold the day together. 

Helicopter Tours Over Costa Rica 

Villa Firenze has the only private helipad in the immediate area. Helicopter tours depart directly from the property, which changes the experience of every destination below considerably. 

Tours the villa team arranges on request. 

• Rainforest and Poás Volcano: Braulio Carrillo National Park and a close pass over the volcanic crater and its lake 

• Island Tour: Aerial views of Isla Tortuga’s white sand and rock formations, with Isla Chiquita nearby 

• Crocodiles and Carará: A low pass over Río Tárcoles and the national park behind it 

• San José and Valle Central:  30-minute city tour covering the capital, Heredia, and the surrounding valleys 

• Arenal Volcano: Views of the San Carlos plains, Arenal’s cone, and the extinct Cerro Chato crater 

The concierge builds the helicopter itinerary around who is in the group and how many days are available. Guests choose. The villa arranges everything else.

Sportfishing Out of Los Sueños 

Costa Rica is among the top billfish destinations in the world. Los Sueños Marina, minutes from the villa’s front gate, gives direct access to some of the Pacific’s most productive fishing grounds. 

Popular fishing grounds within reach of the marina. 

• Herradura Bay: Sailfish and marlin, up to 200 boats operating, luxury dock facilities 

• Gulf of Papagayo: Mahi-mahi, sailfish, and tuna; accessible for deep-sea and inshore trips 

• Quepos and Marina Pez Vela: One of Central America’s leading marinas, strong sailfish presence year-round 

Dawn departures, long days on the water, cold beer on the ride back. The villa holds the rest of the day when the charter returns. 

RZR Tours, Surf, and Open Coast 

For top places to visit in Costa Rica all within easy reach of the villa, the options run from adrenaline-fueled to unhurried. 

Private RZR tours leave directly from Los Sueños, climbing into the hills behind the marina through riverbeds, past waterfalls, and up to viewpoints that take the whole coast in at once.  

Surf beaches within easy reach of Los Sueños. 

• Playa Hermosa: Long, spacious, best for intermediate to experienced surfers 

• Jacó Beach: Gentler waves, ideal for beginners, 20 minutes from Los Sueños 

• Playas Esterillos Este and Oeste: 30 to 60 minutes out, quieter stretches with local character 

Playa Herradura: The beach closest to the villa, calm and well-equipped ziplining, wildlife tours, waterfall hikes, and coastal drives fill the gaps between the bigger days.   

How a Typical Day Actually Flows from Villa Firenze 

Early morning fishing charter out of the marina. Back by early afternoon to the pool and a lunch private chef has already started.  

A slow couple of hours before the group splits. Some to the X-Golf simulator, some to the jacuzzi, some nowhere in particular. 

Dinner on the terrace. Fire pit after. 

This is a 5-day itinerary starting from Villa Firenze run across five consecutive variations, each built around a different mood and a different corner of the Pacific Coast. 

For groups who want the full breakdown before arriving, curated tours from the villa cover every operator, every activity, and every detail the concierge manages on your behalf. 

What Sets Villa Firenze Apart for Exploring Costa Rica 

Costa Rica hands you the volcano, the ocean, the wildlife, and the open road.  

Villa Firenze hands you a cold drink when you get back, a chef who already knows what you want for dinner, and a pool that has been waiting all day. 

The country does the adventuring. The villa does everything else. That is the perfect luxury base for your Costa Rica adventure. 

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FAQs

What is the best base for exploring Costa Rica's Pacific Coast?

Los Sueños Marina on the Central Pacific Coast puts you within reach of the country's best sportfishing, surf beaches, rainforest tours, and helicopter departures. Villa Firenze sits inside that marina community, making it one of the most well-positioned private estates.

What activities can guest book through Villa Firenze?

The villa team arranges helicopter tours, private RZR adventures, sportfishing charters, ziplining, wildlife tours, surf day trips, and waterfall excursions. Guests receive a detailed itinerary before arrival.

Is Villa Firenze close to Costa Rica's main attractions?

Yes. Arenal Volcano, Isla Tortuga, Carará National Park, Poás Volcano, and the country's best surf beaches are all reachable by helicopter or ground from Los Sueños. The villa's private helipad makes aerial access to most of these significantly faster than driving.

What makes Villa Firenze different from a hotel for exploring Costa Rica?

A hotel provides a room and a concierge number. Villa Firenze provides an exclusive-use estate with a private chef, a helipad, a full itinerary service, and a property that runs entirely around your group.

Can Villa Firenze arrange everything before we arrive?

Yes. The concierge builds a personalised itinerary around the group's preferences, schedule, and activity choices before arrival. Tours, charters, transport, and in-villa dining are all confirmed in advance.