Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica

Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve is currently under construction in one of Costa Rica's most luxurious and sought-after resort communities, Peninsula Papagayo. Nekajui (pronounced nek-ah-wee) plans to further cement the region's exclusivity and status by adding 107 guest rooms, suites, and residences featuring canopied outdoor terraces, private plunge pools, spa-like bathrooms, and spectacular views overlooking Pochote Bay and its surrounding islands. The new Ritz-Carlton Reserve resort, which intends to immerse its visitors in Costa Rican architecture and culture, will be divided into three distinct zones, each with its own building style, design references, and curated elements from local artisans. These include a "classic zone," where modern interpretations of traditional, hacienda-style architecture will blanket an arrival area as well as guest rooms and suites; a "transitional zone," which will be bathed in light and showcase typical architecture found in the local Guanacaste region across guest rooms, suites, and branded residences; and an "organic zone," with tree house-style architecture inspired by the natural environment in guest rooms as well as the beach club and spa. Nekajui is scheduled to open in 2024.