Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve Debuts on Costa Rica's Peninsula Papagayo

Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, opened in February 2025 on Costa Rica's Peninsula Papagayo, becoming the first Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Central and South America and the eighth in the brand's portfolio. Named for an indigenous word meaning lush garden, the resort integrates Costa Rica's natural beauty and cultural heritage into the intimate luxury of the Reserve tier.

Set on a 1,400-acre canvas of dry tropical forest atop coastal cliffs, Nekajui offers 107 ocean-facing rooms and suites, three luxury treetop tents, and branded private residences. Within months of opening, it was named to Condé Nast Traveler's 2025 Hot List, Travel and Leisure's most exciting new hotels, and Time's World's Greatest Places for 2026.

Costa Rica has become a leading destination for nature-forward luxury, and Nekajui brings the brand's most exclusive tier to its Pacific coast. Its rapid recognition confirms an exceptional debut.

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