Experience the authentic rhythm of rural life in Guanacaste with a warm stay at Santacultura.

 Our small family lodge offers a peaceful and personal environment where guests can connect with local culture, nature, and the traditional lifestyle of the Nicoya Peninsula—one of the world’s Blue Zones.

During your stay, you will enjoy comfortable private rooms, home-style hospitality, and the opportunity to experience everyday life in a traditional Guanacaste town. Relax by the pool, share stories, taste local flavors, and discover the beauty of slow living in a welcoming family atmosphere.

This experience is perfect for travelers who want something more meaningful than a typical hotel stay—an authentic cultural connection.

Discover the flavors of traditional Guanacaste cuisine in a private cooking class at Santacultura. Guided by your host, you will learn how to prepare delicious homemade dishes inspired by traditional Chorotega recipes and everyday family meals.

During the class, you will work with fresh local ingredients, learn traditional cooking techniques, and hear the stories behind each dish. The experience lasts approximately 2–3 hours and finishes with a shared meal where you can enjoy the food you prepared together.

This hands-on experience is a wonderful way to understand Costa Rican culture through its food while enjoying a fun and personal culinary activity.

Just a short drive from Santacultura, the village of Guaitil is famous for preserving the ancient tradition of Chorotega pottery. Here you will meet local artisans who continue to create ceramics using techniques passed down for generations.

During the visit, you will see how clay is prepared, shaped, and decorated entirely by hand using traditional tools and natural pigments made from minerals found in the surrounding hills. These pigments produce the characteristic red, black, and white earth tones that define Chorotega ceramics.

This cultural visit allows guests to connect with one of the most important indigenous traditions in Guanacaste and support local artisans who keep this ancestral craft alive.