Del Pacifico Estate - Pura Vida Casas
"Hosting our 20-person destination wedding in Costa Rica was the best decision we could have made,..."
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About this venue
Del Pacifico Estate - Pura Vida Casas is a tropical private Estate hotel for couples' weddings in the beautiful beach community of Esterillos, Costa Rica. This private hotel owned by the Murdoch family offers guests access to 12 bedrooms, 6 event spaces, 3 private pools, a separate chef kitchen, and spectacular ocean views. Need more rooms? Additional lodging can be arranged for larger groups on the same private ranch property at our neighboring villas and condos. This exclusive, private, luxurious venue is the perfect intimate wedding getaway. Del Pacifico Estate - Pura Vida Casas is on the coast, only 5 minutes from the beach, but located on a beautiful hilltop for refreshing breezes and spectacular ocean and jungle views!
Facilities and Capacity
This estate welcomes up to 100 guests to a couples' wedding in paradise. The Del Pacifico Estate - Pura Vida Casas is an ocean-view ranch on a hilltop with 360-degree views. The estate comprises three villas with a combined total of 12 bedrooms, sleeping up to 30 guests onsite. There are six large event spaces in this jungle haven, two of which provide shelter from the refreshing tropical rains. The Jungle Event Deck, is where couples can enjoy a beautiful reception dinner with ocean views under the beauty of the large tropical trees. The betrothed won't need to rent doves for their ceremony as the venue sits in the jungle, surrounded by parrots, macaws, toucans, and other colorful avian visitors. This spacious property allows couples to marry on a sandy beach and say their "I dos" overlooking the water, on the rooftop terrace, on the garden side, or on the new jungle deck. There are plenty of open areas and cabana-like spaces among the three villas. Couples will find industrial touches, like concrete walls, mixed with bright colors and lush natural beauty.
Services Offered
Couples will find all-inclusive packages for their event, whether it's a ceremony and reception, an elopement, or another wedding-related event like a bridal shower, engagement party, or rehearsal dinner. Staff at the villa can provide bar and catering services, wedding cake, lighting and sound services, and event planning assistance. Nearlyweds will additionally find the time and aid needed to set up and clean after their wedding. All the while, they can relax and prepare in getting ready rooms on the property. A professional photographer works onsite at this venue to be ready at a moment's notice. There is also onsite parking, shuttle service, and WiFi for the couple, guests, and outside vendors. The happy pair will find event rentals and items for their wedding day, such as:
- Aisle markers and runners
- Altar/arches
- Audio equipment
- Centerpieces
- Chairs with chair covers
- Dance floor
- Decor
- Drapery
- Furniture
- Lighting
- Photo booth
- Tables
- Tents with tent accessories
Cuisine
This venue offers bar and catering services for weddings. There are tastings couples can attend to decide their menu ahead of time. They can choose from serving options on their wedding day, such as a buffet, cocktail reception, dessert, family style, hors d'oeuvres, outside cake, plated, servers, and stations. Bartenders serve a cash or open bar on the wedding night. They fill glasses for a champagne toast to the newlyweds, and they pour a selection of drinks for guests. Couples can bring outside alcohol, while the Del Pacifico Estate - Pura Vida Casas can provide premium liquor, signature drinks, specialty beer, and specialty wine.
Accommodation
This large estate comprises three separate villas for couples to stay in. With 12 bedrooms sleeping up to 30 guests, the to-be-weds will find plenty of space for themselves, family members, friends, the wedding party, or any extra lucky guests. The estate also has overflow lodging at the neighboring villas and the condos located on the same private property, allowing larger groups the convenience of having all their guests in the same area. This extra lodging can be arranged for your guests by the Estate concierge. Couples can rent the villas for their wedding and be guaranteed to be the only party at the estate during the length of their stay. In addition to the many bedrooms, these villas offer three private pools, four full kitchens, and five event spaces. For larger events, additional lodging can be provided at other rentals close by, making this the perfect venue for any event of any size.
What you'll love about Del Pacifico Estate - Pura Vida Casas
Couples love this magical venue, calling their wedding day here an "unforgettable experience." They describe Del Pacifico Estate - Pura Vida Casas as the perfect wedding venue, highlighting its picturesque surroundings and the team's kindness and attention to detail. To get a feel for this stunning location, have a look at the Wedding Wire photo section and see the amazing natural beauty for yourself.
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14 years in business
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We speak English, French and Spanish
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This villa property offers a stunning, well-equipped setting and phenomenal food for intimate destination weddings. The team runs planning and coordination smoothly so couples can relax, though a few guests noted isolated communication issues around excursions and outside lodging. Overall, professional, beautiful, and highly recommended.
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