The most important aspect of choosing a location for your wedding venue in Costa Rica is figuring out what kinds of beautiful views and incredible activities you want your guests to experience.

This will help you in narrowing down your options. Do you envision yourself exchanging your vows on white sandy beaches? Do you want to spend the day dancing in Costa Rica or going on hikes through the dense vegetation of a jungle in Costa Rica? Do you feel like doing something that is a little more exciting or educational?

3 dreamy wedding venues in Costa Rica

Although we believe that there’s no such thing as a terrible location when choosing your wedding venues in Costa Rica, we will share some of our favorites!

1. Arenal Volcano

Volcán Arenal, often known as Arenal Volcano, is a mountain that stands 5,357 feet tall and is located to the northwest of San Jose, the capital city of Costa Rica. 

Although the volcano is already in a “dormant stage,” and its most recent eruption occurred in 2010, it is still considered to be an active volcano. For the past 43 years, it has been the most active volcano in the country. 

There are a number of hiking paths in the location, all of which provide breathtaking panoramas. There is also a tiny observation area nearby that is suitable for intimate weddings with only a few people. 

2. La Fortuna Waterfall

Catarata Fortuna is one of the numerous waterfalls that can be found in Costa Rica. It is a 230 feet tall cascade that is located in the center of the rainforest and drops into a wonderful swimming hole. 

If you wish to have a somewhat larger elopement ceremony, there is an observation deck adjacent to the parking lot that you may use. 

The trip down is not that long, but it is fairly strenuous just on your way back up (over 500 stairs). It is possible to visit both the waterfall and Arenal Volcano in a single day due to their proximity to one another.

A helpful hint: La Fortuna, located in close proximity to Sloth Park, provides visitors with the opportunity to take a walk through the forests for sixty minutes and ensures sightings of sloths, especially just after it has rained.

3. Tamarindo

It’s one of the most visited places in Costa Rica, and it’s perfect for families traveling with children. 

Because the ocean is warm throughout the year, Tamarindo offers the best waves for surfing as well as some of the most beautiful sunsets in Costa Rica. There is a good variety of restaurants to choose from, and there is also some nightlife to enjoy.

Escape to Paradise in Costa Rica at Ylang Ylang Beach Resort

At Ylang Ylang Beach Resort, one of the most incredible wedding venues in Costa Rica, we offer our guests a relaxing and comfortable place to experience the most of what Costa Rica has to offer.  Located in Montezuma, Costa Rica, our boutique beach resort is surrounded by beautiful white sand beaches and lush tropical gardens and jungles.

Our facilities can provide you with the perfect combination for having the dreamiest (and the most affordable) beach wedding. It is possible for you to find the most perfect wedding venue in Costa Rica at Ylang Ylang Beach Resort.

Contact us today to start planning your escape to pure paradise!