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Isla Chiquita, una escapada tranquila en el golfo de Nicoya, Costa Rica

Una pequeña isla del golfo de Nicoya ofrece glamping, vida silvestre y aventuras en el mar, en un entorno alejado del bullicio turístico.

Frente a la costa de Paquera, en el golfo de Nicoya, Isla Jesusita ofrece una experiencia diferente para quienes buscan una escapada insular en Costa Rica. Esta pequeña isla alberga el Isla Chiquita Glamping Hotel, donde los alojamientos confortables en tiendas equipadas, el entorno tropical y las actividades acuáticas permiten disfrutar de la naturaleza y la tranquilidad.

En lugar de playas concurridas o grandes complejos turísticos, la visita invita a bajar el ritmo, explorar las aguas cercanas y descubrir los paisajes y la vida silvestre de una de las regiones costeras más atractivas del Pacífico costarricense.

Alojamiento entre el bosque y el mar

El glamping combina la experiencia de acampar al aire libre con muchas de las comodidades de un hotel. En Isla Chiquita, los huéspedes se alojan en tiendas equipadas con baños privados y terrazas al aire libre, rodeadas de vegetación tropical y con vistas al océano o al bosque.

El establecimiento también cuenta con restaurante, bar, jardines y un espacio de bienestar. Su entorno permite disfrutar de la isla sin necesidad de organizar un programa completo de excursiones, ya sea descansando en una terraza, compartiendo una comida o contemplando el paisaje costero.

Explorar el golfo desde el agua

Las aguas que rodean Isla Jesusita ofrecen distintas oportunidades para descubrir el golfo de Nicoya desde otra perspectiva. Los visitantes pueden recorrerlas en kayak o tabla de paddleboard, participar en excursiones en barco, observar aves marinas o visitar las islas cercanas.

Una de las posibles excursiones lleva hacia Isla Tortuga, conocida por sus arenas claras y aguas de tonos azules. También se ofrecen salidas para practicar esnórquel durante la temporada de diciembre a abril, cuando las condiciones permiten explorar el entorno submarino y observar la vida marina tropical.

Los recorridos en barco por las islas vecinas permiten apreciar formaciones rocosas, vegetación costera y pequeñas comunidades pesqueras que reflejan el carácter de esta zona de Puntarenas.

Cuando el mar comienza a brillar

Una de las experiencias más singulares de la zona es realizar una excursión nocturna en busca de bioluminiscencia. Este fenómeno natural ocurre cuando ciertos organismos microscópicos emiten luz y producen destellos y estelas luminosas en el agua al movimiento de una embarcación.

El efecto puede hacer que el mar parezca iluminado bajo el cielo nocturno, aunque su observación no está garantizada. La visibilidad depende de las condiciones ambientales, entre ellas la luz de la luna, el viento y las corrientes marinas. Las noches más oscuras suelen ofrecer mejores oportunidades para apreciar el fenómeno.

Caminatas, aves y contacto con la naturaleza

La isla también ofrece la posibilidad de explorar sus alrededores a pie. El sendero Symbiosis permite realizar un recorrido autoguiado por el entorno natural, conocer la vegetación y observar la fauna local a un ritmo tranquilo.

La observación de aves es otra forma de apreciar la biodiversidad del golfo. Pelícanos y otras especies costeras forman parte del paisaje, mientras que las islas cercanas y las áreas boscosas ofrecen más oportunidades para descubrir el entorno natural de la región.

Cómo llegar y cuándo visitar

Isla Chiquita se encuentra en Isla Jesusita, frente a la costa de Paquera, en Puntarenas. El acceso es por vía marítima. El hotel ofrece traslados gratuitos en taxi acuático desde sus instalaciones en tierra firme, en Punta Cuchillos o desde el punto de llegada del ferry de Paquera. El recorrido dura aproximadamente 10 minutos.

Quienes viajan desde San José pueden llegar a Puntarenas y tomar el ferry hacia Paquera antes de continuar hasta la isla. Se recomienda confirmar directamente con el hotel los traslados, la disponibilidad de alojamiento y los horarios de las excursiones antes del viaje.

Las condiciones climáticas y del mar pueden afectar algunas actividades, mientras que la posibilidad de observar bioluminiscencia depende de factores naturales. Consultar estos detalles con anticipación puede ayudar a planificar mejor la visita.

Otra forma de conocer Costa Rica

Isla Chiquita ofrece una alternativa a los destinos de playa más desarrollados del país. La combinación de alojamiento en una isla, excursiones marítimas, observación de fauna y tranquilidad en un entorno natural la convierte en una opción atractiva para quienes desean conocer Costa Rica a otro ritmo.

Para quienes recorren la península de Nicoya, esta pequeña isla permite descubrir el golfo desde sus aguas, sus paisajes y su particular ambiente nocturno.

By Heydi Bernal for Ruta Pantera on 11/12/2026 9:54:41 AM


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Isla Chiquita Glamping Hotel. (n.d.). Experiences. https://www.islachiquitacostarica.com/experiencesIsla Chiquita Glamping Hotel. (n.d.). How to get to the island. https://www.islachiquitacostarica.com/how-to-get-to-the-islandThe Tico Times. (2026, November 10). Isla Chiquita: Gulf of Nicoya island escape. https://ticotimes.net/2026/11/10/isla-chiquita-gulf-of-nicoya-island-escape


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