Travel

Flight

San José, Costa Rica

Melanie and Shawn will be landing in Costa Rica on Thursday, February 25th, 2027. Guests traveling from Aruba: Plan to land at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) on February 25th, 2027 or February 26th, 2027. The easiest route is with Copa Airlines from Aruba to San José with a short layover in Panama or with Avianca from Aruba to San José with a short layover in Bogota. As soon as you have your flight details, please share this with Melanie or Shawn. Your transportation to Esterillos will be arranged accordingly. Guests traveling from Europe: Plan to land at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) on February 25th, 2027 or February 26th, 2027. The easiest route is a direct flight with KLM from Amsterdam to San José. However, there are plenty of other options from Amsterdam to San José with layovers in the States or Canada. As soon as you have your flight details, please share this with Melanie or Shawn. Your transportation to Esterillos will be arranged accordingly.

Hotel

Marala Hotel

Marala Hotel is located in Esterillos Oeste and is a 9-minute drive to the wedding venue. Marala is rated as 'Wonderful' on Booking.com with guests loving mainly the views and pool. The rate per night is approximately between $150 - $185 including breakfast (2 adults). The hotel also has a restaurant and bar on-site. You can book this option directly on their website or via Booking.com - however, Melanie is in contact with them via WhatsApp. If you have any questions or require help, do feel free to reach out to Melanie or Shawn at any time.

Hotel

Sunset del Mar Beach Resort

Sunset del Mar Beach Resort is located on the beach along Playa Esterillos Este and is a 9-minute drive to the wedding venue. Sunset del Mar is rated as 'Very Good' on Booking.com with guests loving the location, which is on the beach. The rate per night is approximately $175 including breakfast (2 adults). You can book this option directly on their website or via Booking.com - however, Melanie is in contact with them via WhatsApp. If you have any questions or require help, do feel free to reach out to Melanie or Shawn at any time.

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Playa Bejuco Hotel

Hotel Playa Bejuco is located on Bejuco beach and is a 7-minute drive to the wedding venue. Hotel Playa Bejuco is rated as 'Excellent' on Booking.com with guests loving the location. The rate per night is not available as of yet, however, rates for 2026 show an average of $135 per night. You can book this option directly via Booking.com.

Hotel

Alma del Pacífico Beachfront Hotel Costa Rica

Alma del Pacífico Hotel is located on the beach along Playa Esterillos Este and is a 8-minute drive to the wedding venue. Alma del Pacífico is rated as 'Excellent' on Booking.com with guests loving the location. The rate per night is not available as of yet.