Costa Rica’s newest beach town, Las Catalinas, is welcoming summer travelers to experience the magic of the seaside destination during its first-ever Family Summer Camp, an exclusive opportunity for adults and children alike to live like a local during an immersive seven-day experience hosted by renowned travel team, Beach Town Travel. The summer camp will take place until September 2024 and includes immersive cultural programs, wildlife and nature adventures, outdoor recreation, and more for the whole family to enjoy. 

Situated in the northwest province of Costa Rica’s Gold Coast, Las Catalinas is a vibrant new town located near pristine Pacific beaches and one thousand acres of protected tropical dry forests in Guanacaste. The area is refreshingly car-free, aiming to better connect people with other like-minded travelers and harmonize individuals with nature as they spend more time on foot. This sustainable outlook gave Las Catalinas’ first neighborhood, Beach Town, a Charter Award recognizing the town for achieving “more equitable, sustainable, connected, healthy, and prosperous communities.” 

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In addition to its scenic grounds (plus over 26 miles of extensive hiking and biking trails), Las Catalinas also houses an assortment of hotels, shops, restaurants, day spas, parks, and other recreational sites to explore. 

In collaboration with Beach Town Travel, the seaside town’s official on-site travel advisor, Las Catalinas is welcoming summer travelers to its first-ever Family Summer Camp, taking place now until September 2024. This exciting seven-day experience is curated for adults and their children as they immerse guests into Costa Rica’s Pura Vida (pure life) heart. 

“The Family Summer Camps is something that Beach Town Travel has been brainstorming for quite some time,” says Pedro Pereira, Agency Director with Beach Town Travel, in a press release. “This specialized camp is designed to give families summer freedom by living like a local in Las Catalinas, a pedestrian-friendly beachfront town. Summer sleep away camp offers freedom to children and adults alike to find the meaning of Pura Vida.”

During the week-long Family Summer Camp, guests will “Live Like a Local at Las Catalinas” with a curated itinerary designed by Beach Town Travel. This daily agenda includes cultural programs, wildlife and nature adventures, outdoor activities, and more. For families of four, for example, the bespoke camp itinerary includes comfortable overnight accommodations, a daily breakfast, and various activities, including two days of private surfing lessons at Playa Grande and a day of horseback riding with La Estancia. “Family Free Days,” where families can choose from an assortment of activities at their leisure, include exciting options like the Diamante Zip Lining and Adventure Tour, ATV river tours, wellness days at Center of Joy, or deep-sea fishing charters. The camp concludes with an enchanting catamaran sail to explore the picturesque coastal coves of Playa Flamingo and Potrero.

Pricing for a family of four starts at $6,435. For more information, visit www.beachtowntravel.com.