Isla Chiquita

Isla Chiquita, glamping on an island in the Gulf of Nicoya

Isla Chiquita is a glamping resort on its own small island in the Gulf of Nicoya, about a 10-minute boat ride from Paquera. You sleep in a proper tent suite with a real bed, eat well, and spend the day on calm water with the ocean on every side. It suits couples, families and groups of friends who like nature but not sleeping bags.

Why we choose it

• An island to yourselves. Being on an island keeps it quiet, and the views run across the gulf from almost everywhere.
• A tent for every kind of group. There are tent suites for couples, family tents, and a Casita that sleeps up to 10.
• The Master Sunset Suite. It has 360 degree views and its own plunge pool, the one we suggest for a honeymoon.

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Rooms and views

The Tent Suites come with one king bed or two double beds. The Premium Tents face the Gulf of Nicoya with a king bed, with or without air conditioning, and the Family Tent Suite has air conditioning for warmer nights.

For more space, the Casita has an ocean view, air conditioning and two or three bedrooms for up to 10 guests. The Master Sunset Suite sits apart with its plunge pool and the widest view on the island.

On the property

There are two restaurants, Donde Tia Nora and Harry's Bar & Restaurant, with seafood from the local fishermen at the centre of the menu. The Nimbu spa by Equilibrium handles massages and yoga. The island has a floating dock and even a helicopter clearing for guests who arrive by air.

Location and getting there

The island sits off the Nicoya Peninsula, about a 10-minute boat ride from Paquera. The resort's water taxi runs between Punta Cuchillos and the Paquera ferry platform, and we time your transfer to meet it. From here we can arrange hiking in the Cabo Blanco reserve, a catamaran to Isla Tortuga with dolphins often on the way, and kayaking around the gulf. See more of the Nicoya Peninsula.

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