Golf Courses in Costa Rica

Known as a world leader in eco-tourism, Costa Rica has also gained popularity as a world-class golf destination, with its excellent courses throughout the country and great year-round weather.

Costa Rica offers some of the least crowded high-quality golf courses in the continent. Surrounded by natural beauty, golf courses in Costa Rica meet world-class standards for quality of routing, maintenance and grass conditions.

Golfing in Costa Rica is a unique experience. With its enviable weather, amazing mountains and volcanoes, pristine beaches and luxurious resorts, Costa Rica has now become a prime golfing destination.

Hacienda Pinilla Golf Resort is one of Central America’s finest golf courses. Located on the North Pacific coast near Tamarindo Beach, this 6,800-meter field is the masterpiece of Mike Young, who has designed some of the best golf courses in the world.

Another great option in the province of Guanacaste is Playa Conchal Garra de León. This is an ocean golf course with panoramic views and large greens, and it’s surrounded by 2,000 acres of tropical dry forest.

Located in Herradura Beach, on the mid Pacific coast near Jacó, Los Sueños Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort is set in a 1,100-acre rain forest. The 18-hole, par-72 championship La Iguana golf course offers not only a challenging layout but also a spectacular ocean views.

If you’re based in San José, there are several golf resorts to choose from. The first 18-hole course in Costa Rica, the Cariari Country Club, is located within a short distance from San José. Although it’s no longer Costa Rica's finest layout, due to the opening of new deluxe championship golf courses, Cariari is a great, although quite expensive, golfing option.

The Costa Rica Country Club in Escazú offers a 9-hole golf course, as well as tennis courts and swimming pool. Valle del Sol, located 15 minutes from San José near the town of Santa Ana, is part of a golf course community and has recently opened an 18-hole par 72 course.
Travel experts predict that the number of golf courses in Costa Rica will double within the next 10 to 15 years.

Popular Golf Getaways in Costa Rica

• Cariari Country Club
  Ciudad Cariari, Costa Rica

• Costa Rica Country Club
  PO Box 1896-1000
  San Jose, Costa Rica

• Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo
  Peninsula Papagayo
  Guanacaste, Costa Rica

• Hacienda Pinilla Beach Resort & Residential Community
  Hacienda Pinilla
  Santa Cruz, Guanacaste
  Costa Rica

• La Iguana Golf Course
  Los Sueños Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort

• La Iguana Golf Course
  Playa Herradura, Puntarenas, Costa Rica

• Los Delfines Golf & Country Club
  Playa Tambor, Puntarenas
  Costa Rica

• Los Reyes Country Club
  Ciudad-Hacienda Los Reyes
  Costa Rica

• Punta Islita Executive Course
  Hotel Punta Islita
  Nicoya Peninsula of Guanacaste
  Costa Rica

• Reserva Conchal Golf Club
  Paradisus Playa Conchal All Suite Beach & Golf Resort
  1 Guanacaste, Brasilito
  Costa Rica

• Tango Mar Beach, Spa & Golf Resort
  Peninsula of Nicoya
  Puntarenas, Costa Rica

• Valle del Sol Golf Course
  PO Box 146-6151
  Santa Ana, Costa Rica