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“Best trip ever!”

Hilton Papagayo Costa Rica Resort & Spa

5 of 5 stars
Attorneyontheloose
Washington, DC
Nov 28, 2009

Just came back from Costa Rica and can’t wait to go back!! Based on reviews I saw on Trip Advisor I chose to stay at the Hilton Papagayo and did my tours with Mainor Lara of tours-your-way...more

“they 'Occidentally charge you a Grand more than a Pay As You Go'”

Occidental Grand Papagayo

2 of 5 stars
fabun
texas
Nov 27, 2009

Ever walk out of movie theater, and say, they showed all the good parts in the previews? The location was incredible, the views fantastic, the property stunning........... That's it , the dream...more

“Great time! Very quiet resort.”

Occidental Grand Papagayo

4 of 5 stars
MickeyMinnesota
Minnesota
Nov 23, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

We had a fabulous time at the Occidental Papagayo. The service was wonderful and the resort was exceptionally clean. Restaurants: The two "reservation restaurants" were very nice. We preferred the...more

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