{"id":3376,"date":"2019-01-22T00:43:11","date_gmt":"2019-01-22T00:43:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/listeo.staging.wpengine.com\/?p=951"},"modified":"2025-11-17T18:31:25","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T18:31:25","slug":"7-big-ideas-for-small-places","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yourvacayrentals.com\/espanol\/7-big-ideas-for-small-places\/","title":{"rendered":"Cuesta Grande: Jungle Hills Just Above The Beach"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"450\">If you love the idea of waking up in the jungle, hearing howler monkeys in the distance, and being on the sand in about 10\u201315 minutes, Cuesta Grande is your spot. This small hillside community sits between S\u00e1mara and Puerto Carrillo in Guanacaste, close enough to the beaches and restaurants, but far enough away to stay quiet, dark, and peaceful at night.<span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/es-l.airbnb.com\/rooms\/821655200200910838?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between\"><span class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">Airbnb<\/span><span class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\">+1<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"578\">This guide is here to help you picture what it\u2019s really like to stay in Cuesta Grande when you book with Your Vacay Rentals.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"583\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"614\">Where Is Cuesta Grande?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"977\">Cuesta Grande is a rural neighborhood in the hills above Route 160, the coastal road that connects <strong data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"731\">Playa S\u00e1mara<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"751\">Playa Carrillo<\/strong>, and the surrounding villages. From most homes in Cuesta Grande, you\u2019re typically about <strong data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"864\">10\u201315 minutes by car<\/strong> from S\u00e1mara, and a similar distance to Carrillo and other nearby beaches.<span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/es-l.airbnb.com\/rooms\/821655200200910838?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between\"><span class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">Airbnb<\/span><span class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\">+1<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"1026\">Think of it as your \u201chome base in the hills\u201d:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1237\">\n<li data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1093\">\n<p data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1093\">Close to S\u00e1mara\u2019s restaurants, surf schools, shops, and tours<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1152\">\n<p data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1152\">Close to Puerto Carrillo\u2019s quiet, postcard-perfect bay<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1237\">\n<p data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1237\">Far enough up the hill for cooler breezes, fewer crowds, and more stars at night<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1242\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1293\">What It Feels Like To Stay In Cuesta Grande<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1445\">Daily life in Cuesta Grande is slower, quieter, and more local than in the towns down by the beach. Instead of bars and shops, you\u2019re surrounded by:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1779\">\n<li data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1557\">\n<p data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1557\"><strong data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1487\">Green hillsides and forest patches<\/strong> with mountain and valley views<span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/llanurasdoradas.com\/en\/producto\/paraiso-tropical\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between\"><span class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">llanurasdoradas.com<\/span><span class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\">+1<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1646\">\n<p data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1646\"><strong data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1583\">Birdsong at sunrise<\/strong>, with parrots, hawks, and songbirds moving through the trees<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1709\">\n<p data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1709\"><strong data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1667\">Howler monkeys<\/strong> that sometimes pass by in family groups<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1779\">\n<p data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"1779\"><strong data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"1743\">Warm nights under big skies<\/strong>, with very little light pollution<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1816\">It\u2019s the kind of place where you:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1818\" data-end=\"2055\">\n<li data-start=\"1818\" data-end=\"1891\">\n<p data-start=\"1820\" data-end=\"1891\">Drink your morning coffee on the terrace and actually hear the jungle<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1892\" data-end=\"1975\">\n<p data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"1975\">Spend the heat of the day by the pool or working from a shaded table with Wi-Fi<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1976\" data-end=\"2055\">\n<p data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"2055\">Drop down to the beach for a few hours, then \u201ccome home\u201d to peace and quiet<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2057\" data-end=\"2060\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2062\" data-end=\"2097\">Why Guests Love Cuesta Grande<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2099\" data-end=\"2381\"><strong data-start=\"2099\" data-end=\"2121\">1. Privacy & Space<\/strong><br data-start=\"2121\" data-end=\"2124\" \/>Properties in Cuesta Grande tend to have more land and more space between neighbors. Many homes have private pools, outdoor kitchens, and big patios where you can eat, work, or just stretch out without feeling crowded.<span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/es-l.airbnb.com\/rooms\/821655200200910838?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between\"><span class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">Airbnb<\/span><span class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\">+1<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2383\" data-end=\"2612\"><strong data-start=\"2383\" data-end=\"2404\">2. Cooler Breezes<\/strong><br data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2407\" \/>Being slightly up in the hills means you often catch more breeze than you would down in town. In the dry season, that extra airflow makes a big difference in comfort.<span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/llanurasdoradas.com\/en\/producto\/paraiso-tropical\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"><span class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">llanurasdoradas.com<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2614\" data-end=\"2905\"><strong data-start=\"2614\" data-end=\"2640\">3. Best Of Both Worlds<\/strong><br data-start=\"2640\" data-end=\"2643\" \/>You\u2019re not locked into one scene. Want quiet, empty beach? Head to <strong data-start=\"2710\" data-end=\"2728\">Playa Carrillo<\/strong>. Want surf lessons, caf\u00e9s, yoga, or a coworking space? That\u2019s <strong data-start=\"2791\" data-end=\"2807\">Playa S\u00e1mara<\/strong>. Then you return to a calm hillside home when you\u2019re done.<span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.coldwellbankersamara.com\/article\/playa-carrillo-vs-samara-which-beach-town-is-right-for-you?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between\"><span class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">Coldwell Banker Samara<\/span><span class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\">+1<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2907\" data-end=\"3102\"><strong data-start=\"2907\" data-end=\"2939\">4. Wildlife At Your Doorstep<\/strong><br data-start=\"2939\" data-end=\"2942\" \/>In Cuesta Grande, nature literally comes to you: monkeys in the canopy, butterflies in the garden, geckos on the walls, and lots of birds at all times of day.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3104\" data-end=\"3107\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"3109\" data-end=\"3144\">Beach Time From Cuesta Grande<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3146\" data-end=\"3230\">From your home in Cuesta Grande, you can plan your days easily around the beaches:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3232\" data-end=\"3773\">\n<li data-start=\"3232\" data-end=\"3398\">\n<p data-start=\"3234\" data-end=\"3252\"><strong data-start=\"3234\" data-end=\"3250\">Playa S\u00e1mara<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3255\" data-end=\"3398\">\n<li data-start=\"3255\" data-end=\"3285\">\n<p data-start=\"3257\" data-end=\"3285\">About 10\u201315 minutes by car<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3288\" data-end=\"3347\">\n<p data-start=\"3290\" data-end=\"3347\">Gentle waves, great for surf lessons and paddleboarding<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3350\" data-end=\"3398\">\n<p data-start=\"3352\" data-end=\"3398\">Beachfront restaurants, bars, and tour shops<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3400\" data-end=\"3574\">\n<p data-start=\"3402\" data-end=\"3422\"><strong data-start=\"3402\" data-end=\"3420\">Playa Carrillo<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3425\" data-end=\"3574\">\n<li data-start=\"3425\" data-end=\"3456\">\n<p data-start=\"3427\" data-end=\"3456\">Short drive south of S\u00e1mara<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3459\" data-end=\"3522\">\n<p data-start=\"3461\" data-end=\"3522\">Long, palm-fringed bay with calm water and no big buildings<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3525\" data-end=\"3574\">\n<p data-start=\"3527\" data-end=\"3574\">Great for swimming, picnics, and sunset walks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3576\" data-end=\"3773\">\n<p data-start=\"3578\" data-end=\"3604\"><strong data-start=\"3578\" data-end=\"3602\">Other Nearby Beaches<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3607\" data-end=\"3773\">\n<li data-start=\"3607\" data-end=\"3773\">\n<p data-start=\"3609\" data-end=\"3773\">Smaller, less-visited beaches like Playa Barigona and others are reachable for day trips if you\u2019re up for a bit of exploring.<span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/es-l.airbnb.com\/cuesta-grande-costa-rica\/stays?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between\"><span class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">Airbnb<\/span><span class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\">+1<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3775\" data-end=\"3919\">You can easily do a \u201ctwo-beach day\u201d: a morning in S\u00e1mara for coffee and surfing, and a late afternoon in Carrillo for a quiet swim and sunset.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3921\" data-end=\"3924\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"3926\" data-end=\"3964\">Who Cuesta Grande Is Perfect For<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3966\" data-end=\"4010\">Cuesta Grande tends to be a great fit for:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4012\" data-end=\"4468\">\n<li data-start=\"4012\" data-end=\"4125\">\n<p data-start=\"4014\" data-end=\"4125\"><strong data-start=\"4014\" data-end=\"4035\">Families & groups<\/strong> who want a big, comfortable house with pool and kitchen, rather than a small hotel room<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4126\" data-end=\"4238\">\n<p data-start=\"4128\" data-end=\"4238\"><strong data-start=\"4128\" data-end=\"4145\">Nature lovers<\/strong> who actually enjoy hearing monkeys, seeing geckos, and watching storms roll over the hills<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4239\" data-end=\"4357\">\n<p data-start=\"4241\" data-end=\"4357\"><strong data-start=\"4241\" data-end=\"4276\">Remote workers & digital nomads<\/strong> who want strong Wi-Fi, a quiet place to focus, and beaches close by for breaks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4358\" data-end=\"4468\">\n<p data-start=\"4360\" data-end=\"4468\"><strong data-start=\"4360\" data-end=\"4380\">Long-stay guests<\/strong> who prefer a home-like setting and don\u2019t mind driving a bit for restaurants and shops<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4470\" data-end=\"4598\">If you want nightlife right outside your door, this is not your neighborhood. If you want peace, stars, and space, it\u2019s ideal.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4600\" data-end=\"4603\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"4605\" data-end=\"4644\">Real Talk: Things To Be Ready For<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4646\" data-end=\"4722\">To help you arrive with the right expectations, here\u2019s the honest version:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4724\" data-end=\"5674\">\n<li data-start=\"4724\" data-end=\"5018\">\n<p data-start=\"4726\" data-end=\"5018\"><strong data-start=\"4726\" data-end=\"4750\">You will need a car.<\/strong><br data-start=\"4750\" data-end=\"4753\" \/>There is a bus stop near the Cuesta Grande turnoff, but for most guests a rental car is the difference between freedom and frustration. Roads are generally fine but can be steep or rough in spots, especially in rainy season.<span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/moovitapp.com\/index\/es-419\/transporte_p%C3%BAblico-Cuesta_Grande-San_Jose-site_163210620-2967?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between\"><span class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">Moovit<\/span><span class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\">+1<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5020\" data-end=\"5235\">\n<p data-start=\"5022\" data-end=\"5235\"><strong data-start=\"5022\" data-end=\"5050\">This is the countryside.<\/strong><br data-start=\"5050\" data-end=\"5053\" \/>Expect roosters, dogs, insects, and the normal sounds of rural Costa Rica. If the thought of a gecko on the wall or a big cicada bothers you, Cuesta Grande may not be your place.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5237\" data-end=\"5470\">\n<p data-start=\"5239\" data-end=\"5470\"><strong data-start=\"5239\" data-end=\"5280\">Shops & restaurants are a drive away.<\/strong><br data-start=\"5280\" data-end=\"5283\" \/>There may be a few small local spots nearby, but the main supermarkets, beach bars, and restaurants are in S\u00e1mara or Carrillo. Most guests do a big shop, then cook many meals at home.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5472\" data-end=\"5674\">\n<p data-start=\"5474\" data-end=\"5674\"><strong data-start=\"5474\" data-end=\"5506\">Weather is hot and tropical.<\/strong><br data-start=\"5506\" data-end=\"5509\" \/>From December to April, it\u2019s dry and very sunny. May to November is greener, with afternoon or evening showers. The hills help a bit, but it\u2019s still the tropics.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5676\" data-end=\"5756\">All of this is part of why people come back: it feels real, not overdeveloped.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"5758\" data-end=\"5761\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"5763\" data-end=\"5791\">A Day In Cuesta Grande<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5793\" data-end=\"5872\">Here\u2019s how a typical day might look during your stay with Your Vacay Rentals:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5874\" data-end=\"5887\"><strong data-start=\"5874\" data-end=\"5885\">Morning<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5888\" data-end=\"6061\">\n<li data-start=\"5888\" data-end=\"5927\">\n<p data-start=\"5890\" data-end=\"5927\">Wake up to birds and howler monkeys<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5928\" data-end=\"5984\">\n<p data-start=\"5930\" data-end=\"5984\">Coffee on the terrace, maybe a quick dip in the pool<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5985\" data-end=\"6061\">\n<p data-start=\"5987\" data-end=\"6061\">Drive down to S\u00e1mara or Carrillo for a swim, surf session, or beach walk<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"6063\" data-end=\"6075\"><strong data-start=\"6063\" data-end=\"6073\">Midday<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"6076\" data-end=\"6222\">\n<li data-start=\"6076\" data-end=\"6136\">\n<p data-start=\"6078\" data-end=\"6136\">Come back up the hill before the sun is at its strongest<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6137\" data-end=\"6222\">\n<p data-start=\"6139\" data-end=\"6222\">Lunch at home, kids in the pool, adults reading, working, or napping in the shade<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"6224\" data-end=\"6239\"><strong data-start=\"6224\" data-end=\"6237\">Afternoon<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"6240\" data-end=\"6386\">\n<li data-start=\"6240\" data-end=\"6295\">\n<p data-start=\"6242\" data-end=\"6295\">Quick trip into town for groceries and an ice cream<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6296\" data-end=\"6386\">\n<p data-start=\"6298\" data-end=\"6386\">Optional tour: horseback ride, ATV, dolphin\/snorkel tour, or turtle watching in season<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"6388\" data-end=\"6401\"><strong data-start=\"6388\" data-end=\"6399\">Evening<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"6402\" data-end=\"6521\">\n<li data-start=\"6402\" data-end=\"6446\">\n<p data-start=\"6404\" data-end=\"6446\">Sunset at the beach or from your terrace<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6447\" data-end=\"6521\">\n<p data-start=\"6449\" data-end=\"6521\">Dinner in S\u00e1mara or Carrillo, or a simple meal at home under the stars<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"6523\" data-end=\"6526\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"6528\" data-end=\"6582\">Staying In Cuesta Grande With Your Vacay Rentals<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6584\" data-end=\"6661\">When you book a Cuesta Grande home through <strong data-start=\"6627\" data-end=\"6649\">Your Vacay Rentals<\/strong>, you get:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"6663\" data-end=\"7004\">\n<li data-start=\"6663\" data-end=\"6757\">\n<p data-start=\"6665\" data-end=\"6757\">Comfortable, well-equipped houses set up for real living, not just short hotel-style stays<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6758\" data-end=\"6844\">\n<p data-start=\"6760\" data-end=\"6844\">King beds, pools, and outdoor spaces that make it easy to relax between adventures<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6845\" data-end=\"6906\">\n<p data-start=\"6847\" data-end=\"6906\">Reliable Wi-Fi and work-friendly areas for remote workers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6907\" data-end=\"7004\">\n<p data-start=\"6909\" data-end=\"7004\">Local support to help you with directions, tour ideas, and practical questions about the area<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"7006\" data-end=\"7198\">If you\u2019re looking for a quiet base close to S\u00e1mara and Puerto Carrillo, Cuesta Grande is where your vacation starts to feel less like a trip and more like \u201cliving in Costa Rica\u201d for a while.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7200\" data-end=\"7368\"><strong data-start=\"7200\" data-end=\"7214\">Next step:<\/strong><br data-start=\"7214\" data-end=\"7217\" \/>Browse our Cuesta Grande listings, pick your favorite home in the hills, and start planning how you\u2019ll split your days between jungle, pool, and beach.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you love the idea of waking up in the jungle, hearing howler monkeys in the distance, and being on the sand in about 10\u201315 minutes, Cuesta Grande is your spot. 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