Cala Luna: Costa Rican Luxury Resort Combines World-Class Service with Stunning Design

Having always dreamed of housing a luxury resort in an enchanted area, founders Antonia Pilurzu and Grietje and Els Depypere spent several months searching up and down the Pacific and Atlantic coasts searching for the perfect site for their new escape. They finally decided on the exotic beaches of Playa Langosta, Tamarindo as the destination for their resort, Hotel and Villas Cala Luna.

Even 12 years later, the Hotel and Villas Cala Luna continues to harmoniously combine world-class service with stunning design. With a name that loosely translates to “Moonlit Cove” in Italian, this island paradise conjures the ideal romantic escape for two, with crystal clear lagoon views south to the beaches of Cupecoy and the ocean beyond.

This immaculately decorated property provides guests with their own secluded oasis. Each one of these majestic two or three bedroom villas feature a dressing room, ensuite bathroom, a welcoming living room, an Italian kitchen, and a large private pool surrounded by the fresh and lush tropical vegetation of the land. The infinity pool, covered terrace and pool deck provide guests with a beautifully intimate haven to take in all of Costa Rica’s natural beauty.

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