Where do I begin…. It is everything that you can imagine and more. If you are thinking of planning a destination wedding this is the place and there is no need to look any further. People at the Hotel won me over with their responsiveness and sensitivity. It was so refreshing after all my searching for places to have a wedding to finally meet a person like them that understood the value of professional and attentive service.

Just a few things to know before you go:
- Carlos makes the best Margaritas in Costa Rica and the world for that matter.
- Alfredo has the best selection of music that I have ever seen. We danced the entire 5 days. (my feet still hurt)

- Maria is the kindest lady that will offer the shoes off her feet if she thought it would help.                          - The food is extremely fresh and tastes amazing. The chefs do a wonderful job in feeding so many people. We are definitely foodies from New York that appreciated and enjoyed every ounce of food that was served.Jefe is the sweetest and he will capture you heart.

I could go on forever, if you have any questions about my experience please feel free to email me!

Carmen is the wedding planner and there are no words that will describe how amazing she is. Her attention to detail, the willingness to go above and beyond to get things done and her cheerful, kind nature makes anyone feel at ease. I was never a girl who had dreams about her wedding and what overwhelmed me was that Carmen created a wedding that was beyond anything I could have ever dreamed.

Without a doubt , I will be going back every year to relive the experience. The staff makes everyone feel like the villa is your home for the time that you are there. Everyone will feel like they are part of your family. I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to meet them and to experience their wonderful creation named Ocotal.

I know I have been talking about my experience here from a wedding standpoint, but Ocotal is also a great place to just getaway. Everyone is so friendly and the atmosphere is second to none. If you are worried about going to Ocotal during the time that a wedding is going on, do not worry you will have an amazing time as well. My friends and family are still talking about the wonderful time that hey had.

As a last note, I have to say something about the photographer that I had for the wedding. She made me understand that if you have the right person taking pictures that the pictures would tell a wonderful story. Penelope Artavia is an astounding photographer that captured everything that was wonderful about Guanacaste. She was also able to encapsulate the true feelings of the wedding couple in just a few moments of knowing us. I would recommend her to my best friend. She is an amazing person that will make you feel comfortable from the beginning.