What to Know about Las Catalinas, a Blissful Car-Free Beach Town in Costa Rica

Founded in 2009 in Costa Rica’s Guanacaste province, the car-free cobblestone streets of Las Catalinas make an ideal seaside escape for families. A purposefully designed resort-like town with boutique hotels and vacation rental properties, there’s a beach, pools, restaurants, and shops all within easy walking distance from anywhere in town. Tropical dry forest cradles Las Catalinas with hiking and biking trails. And tourist services are just a call away via WhatsApp, allowing you to easily book excursions and make reservations.