Sueño del Mar:: Perfect place to propose!!!!::

One of the perks of being located on one of the most beautiful spots on Langosta Beach is having a front row seat to many special occasions. Along with weddings here at Sueño del Mar, we also host birthdays, anniversaries, and even wedding proposals. Last high season wedding photographer Jeff Hooper brought his girlfriend, Katie, to breakfast at Sueño del Mar to celebrate their two year anniversary of dating. Katie and Jeff met in Tamarindo while Jeff was on a surf vacation from Colorado. Katie had lived and worked as a photographer in Costa Rica for several years shooting weddings all over the country. One of their first days hanging out Katie suggested Sueño del Mar, and it quickly became the couple’s favorite local spot for brunch. She had no idea that two years later Jeff would take her here for brunch and propose to her on the beach right in front of our property! The two now live part time in Costa Rica shooting weddings together and were married last year. They return to Sueño del Mar regularly, and still consider it one of their favorite places in all of Costa Rica. Here are some engagement photos of the couple in front of our boutique bed & breakfast captured by Julie Comfort of Comfort Studio.

Looking for the perfect place to celebrate your special occasion? Contact us today to reserve your room at our beachfront bed & breakfast for your wedding, birthday, anniversary, or even a wedding proposal!

Local's favorite places to eat!

If you’re exploring our beach town here in Tamarindo, Costa Rica and you need a little pick-me-up, a wonderful spot to stop and grab some local gourmet coffee and a yummy treat is Cafe Tico. Located 25 meters South of the Super 2001 supermarket you will find the small cafe and it’s welcoming patio with white chairs and tables. Definitely a local’s favorite, Cafe Tico offers a variety of baked goods and simple dishes to accompany their authentic, locally grown coffee. The cafe also sells local honey, spices, and sauces. Be sure to stop in our your next visit to town - you will not be disappointed!

Photography by Julie Comfort of Comfort Studio

Very excited on our renovations!

This year we are excited to welcome guests here at Sueño del Mar Bed and Breakfast to our updated and expanded breakfast terrace. There was always a nice beach view from our terrace, but this year we had the terrace ceiling raised and upgraded allowing for an even better view of the ocean!



The breakfast area is next to our pool and just steps away from the beach. Surrounding our terrace is our luscious tropical gardens full of fruit trees, flowering plants, small creatures like butterflies and hummingbirds, and our frequent animal friends including iguanas and howler monkeys. It is common to see our howler monkey friends bouncing around in the trees over our property. The males make excited grunts and howls while the females enjoy a leisurely nap while the baby monkeys hop around swinging from branch to branch.

After your breakfast you are able to stroll a couple steps to our beachfront lounge chairs, hammocks, and daybed. Or just hang out in the lounge area of our breakfast terrace. This is where you can find many travel guides and photo books of the wildlife and plants of Costa Rica.

And right next to our breakfast terrace on the beach path is also our little breakfast palapa featuring a comfy swing to sit in and enjoy your coffee. If leisure is what you are looking for, hop on down to Costa Rica and let us treat you to an incredible breakfast and locally roasted coffee. You will not be disappointed!


Our beachfront hotel in Playa Langosta is the perfect setting for your next Costa Rica vacation.


Copyright: KATHERINE STINNETT PHOTOGRAPHY
www.katherinestinnett.com 

Our lovely boutique!

Here at our boutique bed and breakfast we take a lot of pride in our eclectic decor. Many of our textiles and art pieces like our bed overlays, cloth napkins, tapestries, and wooden figurines all come from Guatemala. Because we like to show off this Central American artsy feel, we were extremely excited to have the chance to display some locally made woven lights under our beachfront trees.



The fun thing about these hanging lights is that they blend in perfectly with the scenery, but upon closer look are intricately woven together by local hands using local vine. During the day they serve as an interesting piece of art, and at night they function as soft burning lights over our sitting areas and hammocks.

If you find Tamarindo, Costa Rica on your list of places to stop on your vacation, please come visit us at Sueño del Mar Bed and Breakfast and enjoy a relaxing morning or evening under our hanging lights while lounging in our beachfront chairs.


Our beachfront hotel in Playa Langosta is the perfect setting for your next Costa Rica vacation.


Copyright: KATHERINE STINNETT PHOTOGRAPHY
www.katherinestinnett.com

The best way to enjoy a vacation!!

The best way to enjoy a vacation in a new country is to be informed. At our boutique bed and breakfast we are ready to help you plan your adventures and excursions and can also set you up with experienced guides. If you arrive here and have not decided what all you want to do while in the country, do not worry! We have a lot of books and information free for you to read while enjoying your stay!

In our variety of Costa Rica and Central America guide books you can read about all our country’s treasures - the various national parks, historic sites, wildlife, and the history of this great place. Most guide books also offer must-see places in other towns, as well as some local hidden waterfalls and tiny roadside sodas (mini restaurants) where you can find the authentic Costa Rica cuisine.

Not only do we have a large selection of guide books, we also have some beautiful Costa Rican photography books. Definitely take some time to flip through our book Guanacaste Travel Routes by Luciano Capelli. This book featuring some incredible photography of the Guanacaste region of Costa Rica (the region where we are located) and "shows a new angle of the scenic beauty of Guanacaste from pre-Columbian times to the present.” Compiled of 350 images from remote spots in Costa Rica, this book suggests some hidden spots worth checking out off the beaten path.

Once you’ve decided the places you hope to visit in Costa Rica, glance through our pocket guides to Costa Rica wildlife and plants. It’s always fun to identify the species you are seeing, and here in Costa Rica there is a lot to explore!




Our beachfront hotel in Playa Langosta is the perfect setting for your next Costa Rica vacation.

Images courtesy of Google Images.

Photography: Katherine Stinnett Photography

A Decadent Costa Rica Destination Wedding at Sueno del Mar

Having your Destination Wedding in July at our Boutique could be a great deal! In Costa Rica, we have a little "mini summer" in July and August where it normally doesn't rain too much and because there are often times clouds, our stunning sunsets will be a great frame for your wedding photos.

Anna Maria and Chris  chose Sueño del Mar as the ideal setting for a casual wedding, where family and friends could enjoy the moonlit beach, laze around on the chaise lounges and bali beds, swing in a hammock,  dance and swim.   The couple asked Sunset Catering to design a cocktail party with lots of spicy Latin appetizers, a carving station and a variety of salads.    The casual theme extended to dessert, with a  chocolate fountain and tres leches cake.  Guests danced to the music of DJ Matos, taking breaks to dip  tropical fruit in the dark chocolate fountain before they returned to the dance floor or relaxed by the pool.  Decadent delight!

Congratulations to Anna Maria and Christopher... your new beautiful life together starts now! 

Vendors Include:

Wedding Coordination: Elite Event Services

Catering: Sunset Catering

Rentals:  Eventos Boadicea

Flowers:  Art Flower 

Photography: Julie Comfort 

 

You will feel right at home at our beachfront Bed and Breakfast located near Tamarindo, Costa Rica.

 

Breakfast Burritos at Sueno del Mar Bed and Breakfast

At Sueno del Mar, you can taste the true flavor of the famous handmade "Corn and Flour Tortillas".   Lili prepares these fresh tortillas each morning, bright and early, in order to serve them with our delicious "stuffed omelets" and yummy "Huevos Rancheros".  After you have one of these divine dishes, you'll for sure want to recreate them at home!  You'll find great recipes online and with just ingredients and a short period of time, you'll have made your very own fresh tortillas!

You will feel right at home at our beachfront Bed and Breakfast located near Tamarindo, Costa Rica.

A Costa Rica Golf Vacation in Tamarindo

Interested in adding in a game of golf to your Costa Rica vacation?  Just a short drive from Sueno del Mar Bed and Breakfast in Playa Langosta is the Hacienda Pinilla golf course which "offers picturesque scenery, immaculate conditions, excellent greens, and frequent glimpses of exotic wildlife and the inviting El Corral Club House."

You can feel good about playing here as well since they work to create an ecological balance and protect the environement.  Hacienda Pinilla has the distinction as an Audubon Cooperative Ecological Sanctuary.

You will feel right at home at our beachfront Bed and Breakfast located near Tamarindo, Costa Rica.