Picture the stillness of the Guanacaste dawn, greeted by the sound of waves meeting the shore, in the background: howler monkeys and birds setting preparation for your tee time at an Arnold Palmer signature Golf Course. Welcome to Nekajui: a Ritz Carlton Reserve located in Guanacaste, and nestled within the Peninsula Papagayo resort.
This luxury residential development features 36 properties, ranging in value from $3 million to over $13 million. Reservations began in November of 2023. As per the Nekajui Papagayo website, the promise is clear: an extraordinary world apart, set as the perfect scenario for a deeply personal experience, crafted for those who appreciate beauty and uncommon luxury.
Since at Golfpedia we love to provide you with valuable insights to improve your Costa Rica – golf and overall – experience, here are seven facts you should know about Nekajui: A Ritz Carlton Reserve.
Nekajui is located next to a world-class golf course
Nekajui is nearby the Arnold Palmer signature Ocean Course. This majestic golf course offers panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, a testament to the synergy of nature and golfing excellence. This par-72 golf course boasts spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean on 14 of its (18) holes, offering a breathtakingly beautiful backdrop as you play –and has ranked by Golf Digest among the “Top 100 Courses Outside the United States.”
About the course:
The Ocean Course at Peninsula Papagayo
Location: Peninsula Papagayo
18 holes
Par 72
Designed by: Arnold Palmer
Nekajui nearest airport is LIR Liberia International Airport
The nearest airport to Nekajui Reserve is Liberia International Airport Guanacaste (LIR), providing convenient access for travelers. Liberia Airport is at the heart of Guanacaste, having become a primary gateway for tourists flocking to the country’s stunning Pacific coast. Its strategic location enhances the accessibility to Guanacaste’s picturesque landscapes and world-class golf resorts. A seamless 30-minute drive will get you to the Peninsula Papagayo Resort, where Nekajui is located.
View of Liberia International Airport from the Tarmac | Credit: Spikezz
Nekajui Residence Prices
Nekajui Residential enclave offers private retreat-style homes overlooking Guanacaste’s Pacific Ocean view. With options ranging from two-bedroom villas, to five-bedroom residences with private infinity pools, this development presents investment possibilities from $3 million to over $13 million. Reservations began in November of 2023.
What you can expect from a Nekajui Reserve Residence
Each private residence is delivered completely turnkey, with each detail meticulously crafted, with luxury finishes and superb craftsmanship. As per their website, kitchens feature solid teak cabinetry, stone slab countertops and backsplashes. Bathrooms feature teak vanities with stone slab countertops, freestanding stone bathtubs, Kohler fixtures, fittings, and accessories.
A 1,400-Acre Sanctuary
Nekajui sits within Peninsula Papagayo Resort, a 1,400-Acre sanctuary presenting an extraordinary array of rare natural beauty, and some of the most unique biodiversity in the globe. Ranging from dense tropical dry forests to the azure waters of the Pacific, visitors to Peninsula Papagayo are not only treated to the lush green landscapes of the region but also are privileged witnesses to the delicate dance of nature’s rarest inhabitants.
The meaning of ‘Nekajui’
‘Nekajui‘ (pronounced NEK-ah-wee) is a Chorotega native word, meaning ‘garden’. The pre-Culumbian Chorotega people, native to the Guanacaste province of Costa Rica, were renowned for their advanced pottery and ceramic craftsmanship. Historically, they were skilled farmers who cultivated the fertile soils of Guanacaste. The concept of garden – or “Nekajui“ in Chorotega language – is conveyed by the reserve’s merge between “singular open-air spaces and unparalleled intimacy with the natural world.”
Paying tribute to local heritage
Nekajui presents itself as a haven that binds cultural meaning to the fabric of the land, paying tribute to Chorotega natives and Sabaneros who have worked this land for the past centuries.
From its architecture, with some buildings resembling ancient Spanish colonial houses, also known as Casonas, and merging it with local materials and construction styles like ‘Palapa’ (a palm frond roof), visually similar to those used by native Chorotegas centuries ago, Nekajui’s predicament comes as more than a luxury development complex: it makes a statement about cultural heritage with an aesthetic that merges uncommon luxury with its pristine natural surroundings.
We hope this article has helped you understand more about Nekajui: a Ritz Carlton Reserve in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. For more information on how to invest in Nekajui, please visit their official website.
Nekajui: a Ritz Carlton Reserve
Nekajui: a Ritz Carlton Reserve Website
www.explore-nekajui.com
Email: nekajui@peninsulapapagayo.com
Location: Peninsula Papagayo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica.
Phone No. +506 2696.2126
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