Exploring Central America by Private Jet
If travelling a little further afield than the Caribbean is your goal, Central America is calling.
Experience rainforests, volcanoes, delicious local foods, and pristine beaches – all in a place teeming with exotic wildlife.
Central America offers a host of luxury destinations, many even accessible directly by private jet. Here are five properties that offer unparalleled vacation experiences for discerning travellers.
1. Hotel Punta Islita – Costa Rica
Surrounded by lush rainforest and the impressive Guanacaste coastline, Hotel Punta Islita offers luxury accommodations paired with unique adventures such as monkey quests, bird watching, horseback riding on the beach, or zip lining through the jungle. Guests can experience all the wildness of Costa Rica and then return to sample the onsite spa, or delight in a locally-sourced gastro experience at one of the resort’s two signature ocean-view restaurants. Punta Islita features its own private airstrip and helipad (book landing slots at least 48 hours in advance).
Purchased by Francis Ford Coppola in the early 1980s and originally used as his family retreat, the Blancaneaux Lodge was opened to the public in 1993. Labelled a “luxury hideaway,” the resort is in western Belize’s Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve and set against an incredible rugged backdrop, where visitors can explore Mayan history. Book a cottage, villa or cabana and check out the resort pool, or get back to nature at one of the many natural swimming holes. Your private jet will fly into the onsite Blancaneaux Lodge Airstrip, providing you quick access to this one-of-a-kind luxury mountain retreat.
Credit: Blancaneaux Lodge, Belize
3. Four Seasons Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo
Situated at the end of the exclusive Peninsula Papagayo just 45 minutes from Liberia International Airport (LIR), the property is bordered by the Pacific Ocean on one side and the beautiful Culebra Bay on the other. Pools and other amenities are laid out between the two creating a feeling of privacy. Enjoy water sports, a range of adventure tours, and locally inspired fine cuisine. The resort’s 18-hole, par-72, Arnold Palmer-designed golf course pairs dramatic elevation changes with stunning views, and is ranked among the “Top 100 Courses Outside the United States” by Golf Digest. The resort was given a top-to-bottom renovation in 2019.
Credit: Four Seasons Costa Rica
The beautiful Islas Secas archipelago is tucked away in the Gulf of Chiriquí, 20 miles off Panama’s Pacific coast. Guests typically fly into Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Panama City and then hop aboard scheduled one-hour Twin Otter flights to the Islas Secas airport. Choose from a variety of Panamanian-inspired casitas ranging from couple to family accommodations. An onsite spa and yoga retreat provide a relaxing counterpoint to scuba diving, surfing, hiking or whale watching. Cuisine includes produce from local farmers and plentiful fresh seafood.
Credit: Islas Secas
This 15-room boutique hotel is nestled in the Guatemalan Highlands above picturesque Lake Atitlán, within sight of three volcanoes (Toliman, Atitlán and San Pedro). Filled with local antiques, photographs, and an abundance of colour, Casa Palopó offers two solar-heated pools, a hot tub, spa treatments, cultural tours and ecotourism activities. Guests at this Relais & Chateaux property fly into La Aurora International Airport (GUA) in Guatemala City. From there, it’s a three-hour drive – although many travellers take advantage of the resort helipad and arrive by helicopter.
Unique and unforgettable vacation destinations await you in Central America! Private jet travel broadens your horizons, opening the door to beautiful and remote properties you might never have considered in the past.
The experts at ELEVATE can help you plan a vacation to remember this winter. Contact us today.
Before You Go
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