Hotel Aguas Claras Member of the Cayuga Collection in Cahuita

Hotel Aguas Claras: Where Sand and Sea Whisper

Just a hop, skip, and a jump from Chiquita Beach—300 metres, to be exact—this place is as close as you can get to beachside bliss without turning into a mermaid. Part of the fancy-schmancy Cayuga Collection, Hotel Aguas Claras offers free bicycles. Yes, free. Cycle your heart out or just park yourself by the outdoor pool. Air-conditioned rooms, free WiFi, and private bathrooms make you wonder why you ever bothered staying anywhere else. Room service that could make a butler blush, a 24-hour desk because time zones are a social construct, and currency exchange for when you spend all your money on coconuts.

Rooms come with a desk and coffee machine, because caffeine is life. Some rooms even have a balcony, perfect for pondering the meaning of life or just Instagramming the heck out of the sunset. The on-site restaurant dishes up Caribbean and international cuisine that would make your taste buds do a little dance. Options for those who avoid meat, dairy, or anything with a face. Snorkel or cycle your way through the day, because why not? You can rent a car right there at the hotel. Cocles Beach is just a stone's throw away, and Punta Uva Beach is a mere 2.5 km jaunt. Captain Manuel Niño International Airport is 45 km off, with shuttle services provided—if you're willing to pay the piper.

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