Stay
Bahía del Sol in Playa Potrero. Crib and towels are provided.
June 19–25, 2026
Costa Rica
🌴 Bahía del Sol · Playa Potrero, Guanacaste
Beach mornings, pool breaks, easy dinners, and a packing list that keeps the kid chaos from winning.
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Family trip
Getting there
Fly into Liberia (LIR). About 1.5 hours to the hotel once the rental car is sorted.
Car plan
Santa Fe-class or larger SUV. Bring our own car seats; avoid driving after dark.
Kid setup
Hotel crib and towels covered. Bring one travel high chair and the usual sleep gear.
At a glance
The details you end up looking up ten times.
🗓️ Dates
Friday, June 19 through Thursday, June 25. Seven days, six nights.
🛬 Airport
Daniel Oduber Quiros International (LIR) in Liberia.
🏨 Hotel
Bahía del Sol Beach Front Boutique Hotel, Playa Potrero.
🌦️ Weather
Green season. Mornings are usually sunny; afternoon showers are normal and often short.
👶 Kids
Three boys: 4, 2, and an infant. Naps and snack timing rule the day.
🛒 First stop
Walmart Liberia for diapers, swim diapers, wipes, snacks, fruit, milk, breakfast.
Packing progress
Check things off as they go in the suitcase.
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The week
A loose rhythm, not a schedule. Mornings are for bigger plans; afternoons are for naps, pool, and rolling with the rain.
Fri19
Land in Liberia
Pick up the rental car, hit Walmart Liberia, then drive to Playa Potrero. Goal: arrive before dark, get settled, and find an easy dinner.
Travel daySat20
Beach + hotel pool
No agenda. Explore the hotel, let the kids burn energy in the sand, and scout the closest places to eat.
Easy daySun21
ATV ride for the men
Scheduled outing at 11:30 AM. Back by nap time so the afternoon can stay low-key.
11:30 AM · MenMon22
Spa for the girls
Scheduled spa at 1:00 PM. The rest of the day is flexible around naps and pool time.
1:00 PM · GirlsTue23
Bigger outing, maybe
Río Celeste, Tenorio, Monteverde, or a waterfall tour only if everyone slept well and the drive feels sane.
OptionalWed24
Last full beach day
Stay close to the hotel, revisit a favorite beach, and start packing the things that are not needed tomorrow.
Wind downThu25
Fly home
Pack up, return the car at LIR, and get everyone on the plane. Build in extra time for car-seat wrangling.
Travel dayLand, shop, beach
After the rental car, Walmart Liberia is the best one-stop default before driving to Playa Potrero.
- Buy diapers, wipes backup, swim diapers, beach toys, water, fruit, yogurt, milk, breakfast, and snacks.
- Use Waze and keep offline maps downloaded before leaving Liberia.
- Plan longer drives in the morning and keep afternoons loose.
- Keep bags out of sight when stopping with the rental car.
- Pack the first 24–48 hours of diapers; buy the bulk after landing.
- Bring a small cooler bag if you want cold groceries to survive the drive.
Easy wins
Keep the trip soft around the edges. Morning plans, flexible afternoons, and plenty of snack margin.
Beach + pool days
The default plan: beach, pool, naps, snacks, repeat.
Animal sanctuaries
Diamante Eco Adventure Park Animal Sanctuary and Congo Trail Monkey Sanctuary are kid-friendly options close to Guanacaste.
Las Catalinas
A walkable beach town for a relaxed morning outing—coffee, strolling, and a calm swimmable cove.
Boat tour option
Lazy Lizard morning or private boat, or a Palo Verde boat tour if the group is up for a little more adventure.