Bill Beard’s Villas Sol

Description

Perched above Playa Hermosa on the Gulf of Papagayo in Guanacaste, Bill Beard’s Villas Sol pairs an all-inclusive, cliffside beach resort with Costa Rica’s original scuba diving outfitter, in operation since the 1970s. Rooms and suites take in sweeping Pacific sunset views, and the property’s two restaurants, swim-up pool bar, and full resort amenities make it easy to unwind between excursions. Dive days head out by high-speed boat to the volcanic pinnacles of the Catalina and Bat Islands, prime territory for giant Pacific manta rays, bull sharks, white-tip reef sharks, eagle rays, and sea turtles, with over 20 additional sites scattered just 10 to 20 minutes from shore. Above the surface, Bill Beard’s signature blend of diving and rainforest adventure shines, with zip-lining, white-water rafting, and volcano tours rounding out the Guanacaste experience. Pacific water temperatures here run roughly 77 to 88°F (25 to 31°C) depending on season, dipping coolest from December through April and warming through the rainy months. Visibility trends best in the dry season (December to April), often 65 to 100 feet, when big-animal encounters peak, while the green season (May to November) brings warmer, calmer water and a nutrient boost that draws in even more marine life, along with the region’s characteristic afternoon showers.

Official website: https://billbeardcostarica.com