Explorers
At Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve located in the heart of Peninsula Papagayo, guests can enjoy a multitude of activities. Explore nature with guided hikes and wildlife tours carefully curated by Nekajui Explorers or challenge yourself at The Outpost; surf the waves with the female-led team at SurfX; just adjacent to the resort, play the 18-hole par-72 Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course or a game of tennis or pickleball. Additional experiences include water sports, whale watching, sunset cruises, or charter fishing, mountain biking or jeep tours, and a myriad of other adventures in Costa Rica’s stunning landscape. Within minutes of the resort, explore the UNESCO Guanacaste World Heritage Site.
Nimbu Spa & Wellness invites guests to connect with Costa Rica's natural rhythms. Featuring hydrotherapy pools, a movement studio, and luxurious ocean-facing treatment villas, the spa provides personalized treatments and earth-inspired rituals.
Services,Treatments and Amenities
Ayurvedic Treatment
Body Scrub
Body Wrap
Couples Massages
Facials
Fitness Classes
Fitness Counseling Services
Foot Bath
In-Suite Massages
Lap Pool
Makeup Services
Manicures/Pedicures
Massages
Men's Services
Plunge Pool
Scalp & Hair Treatment
Separate Men & Women's Lounges
Steam Room
Therapy Bath
State of the art fitness; indoor & outdoor facilities overlooking the forest canopy & Bahia Huevos.
Facilities Available
Locker rooms
Sauna rooms
Steam Rooms
Equipment Available
Cardiovascular Equipment
Elliptical Machine(s)
Exercise Bike(s)
Free Weights
Rowing Machine(s)
Stair Climber(s)
Strength Equipment
Treadmill(s)
Weight Machines
Infinity Pool
Terrace Pool
Niri Beach Club
Whirlpool
Outdoor
Next to Terrace Pool
Nimbu Spa & Wellness invites guests to connect with Costa Rica's natural rhythms. Featuring hydrotherapy pools, a movement studio, and luxurious ocean-facing treatment villas, the spa provides personalized treatments and earth-inspired rituals. Enjoy guided nature walks, mindfulness activities, and locally-sourced meals, promoting renewal and balance.
the years we live. Going back to the roots and paying homage to the simple yet colorful ways of living, you will learn to slow down and adopt a more thoughtful approach to self-care — creating space to be present and bring yourself into awareness. Here, you will wash away what no longer serves you and discover a clear sense of purpose to embrace the new — new beginning, new purpose, new life — with intention.
Experience therapeutic bodywork treatments that promote relaxation and rejuvenation.
Indulge in facials that use natural ingredients to revitalize and nourish your skin.
Engage in somatic work to enhance body awareness and release tension.
Enjoy specialized treatments for healthy nails, hair, and scalp care.
Immerse in multi-sensory experiences that harmonize mind, body, and spirit.
Indulge in the ultimate eco-golf experience at the 18-hole, par-72 Arnold Palmer Signature golf course at Peninsula Papagayo. Enjoy stunning views of white sand beaches, turquoise waters, and lush seashore paspalum turf as the course winds through forests, valleys, and seacliffs. The beauty of the surroundings and the chatter of white-faced monkeys in the trees make every game unforgettable.
Enjoy playing on the latest Har-Tru clay courts, enhancing both your health and game. The Peninsula Papagayo racquet sports program is located immediately adjacent to Nekajui, offering private tennis and pickleball lessons, drop-in events, and clinics for all skill levels, along with a wide range of equipment rentals.
The Papagayo Explorers Program offers guests the opportunity to discover and immerse in Costa Rica’s natural beauty through curated outdoor pursuits on land, water, and all the way into the tree canopy. Explore the 250-acre protected Palmares Preserve for once-in-a-lifetime eco-adventures highlighting the region’s rich biodiversity. The program is designed to connect guests with one of the world's last remaining tropical dry forests, fostering a deeper appreciation for the area's unique ecosystems and creating uniquely unforgettable outdoor experiences.
Peninsula Papagayo offers thrilling land and sea adventures, from lush hikes to marine explorations.
Hike scenic trails to beautiful waterfalls, float down the river on an inner tube, horseback ride, zip-line or soak in the hot springs and cleanse with volcanic mud.
This scenic volcano and the surrounding areas offer breathtaking views, a variety of nature to experience, adventure activities and relaxing hot springs.
Marina Papagayo offers 180 fully serviced berths for yachts up to 250 feet LOA. Each complimented by a wide range of services and amenities, including mooring assistance, 24/7 monitoring, yacht assist, on-site provisioning, fuel bunkering and dockside concierge service.
One of Costa Rica’s most unique environments, rising to 4,662 feet (1,440 meters) above sea level, you will find a tropical forest unlike any other in Costa Rica.
The sprawling 386-square-kilometer park protects Central America's largest remaining expanse of tropical dry forest. Set in the far northwest corner of Costa Rica, Santa Rosa has pristine, remote beaches and is fantastic for birding, surfing, and watching sea turtles nesting.
Located on the Papagayo Peninsula, Peninsula Papagayo, CR-G, Costa Rica
Located on Peninsula Papagayo, Peninsula Papagayo, CR-G, Costa Rica
Nekajui Explorers
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SurfX at Nekajui
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Yes, Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve has a fitness center on-site for hotel guests.
Yes, Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve has multiple pools on-site for hotel guests:
Yes, Nimbu Spa & Wellness is located on-site at Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve.
Papagayo Adventures, Marina Papagayo, The Ocean Course at Peninsula Papagayo, Nekajui Explorers, SurfX at Nekajui and more are nearby Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve.
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