For travelers looking to trade cold winters, busy schedules, and everyday routines for warm beaches, lush forests, and a more relaxed pace of life, Costa Rica has become an increasingly popular choice.

Canadian travelers, in particular, are discovering what visitors from the United States and around the world have known for years: Costa Rica offers an appealing combination of tropical beaches, incredible nature, outdoor adventure, and genuine relaxation—all in one destination.

And while popular destinations such as Tamarindo, Manuel Antonio, and Jacó attract plenty of attention, there is another part of Costa Rica worth discovering: the Central Pacific coast, including the beautiful beach community of Esterillos.

But the appeal goes well beyond the weather.

Costa Rica is known for its incredible biodiversity, Pacific beaches, national parks, wildlife, fresh local food, and outdoor activities. Visitors can spend one day relaxing beside the ocean and the next exploring a rainforest, watching monkeys and tropical birds, hiking through the nearby mountains, surfing, fishing, or simply enjoying a spectacular sunset.

And that appeal extends far beyond Canada.

Travelers from the United States, Europe, and other parts of the world are increasingly drawn to Costa Rica for the same reasons: nature, beaches, wellness, adventure, and the opportunity to slow down. One of the great advantages of Costa Rica is that travelers don’t have to choose between beautiful beaches and access to nature and adventure.

Located within easy reach of San José and popular destinations such as Jacó and Manuel Antonio, this region offers miles of Pacific coastline, and opportunities to experience a quieter side of Costa Rica. And for travelers who prefer a more relaxed beach experience, Esterillos is particularly appealing. Here, the pace is slower. The beaches are expansive, the sunsets are memorable, and the atmosphere feels more connected to the natural beauty of the Pacific coast.

It is a place where you can spend the morning walking along the beach, enjoy a leisurely lunch, explore the surrounding area in the afternoon, and finish the day watching the sun disappear over the Pacific.

That is where a boutique property such as Alma del Pacífico can be an ideal choice. Located directly on the beach in Esterillos Este, Alma del Pacífico offers guests the opportunity to experience the Central Pacific at a more relaxed pace.

Rather than simply using the hotel as a place to sleep between excursions, guests can make the beach and surrounding environment part of the vacation itself.

Wake up to the Pacific, enjoy a leisurely breakfast, spend the day exploring—or do absolutely nothing—and return to the beach for sunset.  There is nothing wrong with spending an entire afternoon beside the pool or on the beach with a good book.

Don’t Forget the Food

Food is another important part of the Costa Rican experience.

At Alma del Pacífico, guests can enjoy locally sourced ingredients and Costa Rican-inspired dishes without having to leave the property.

For many travelers, those simple moments—a fresh breakfast, a leisurely lunch, a cocktail at sunset, or dinner featuring locally caught seafood—become some of the most memorable parts of the trip.

Whether you’re traveling from Canada, the United States, or somewhere else in the world, Costa Rica offers a chance to step away from the ordinary and experience something different.

And if you’re looking for a quieter, more personal way to experience the Pacific coast, consider going beyond the most familiar destinations and discovering Esterillos Este.

At Alma del Pacífico, the goal is simple: enjoy the beach, experience the beauty of Costa Rica, eat well, explore when you want to, and relax when you don’t.

Your Costa Rica getaway doesn’t have to be complicated. Sometimes, it just needs a beautiful beach, a warm Pacific breeze, and enough time to enjoy it.

Come discover Alma del Pacífico and experience the Central Pacific for yourself.