GETTING THERE AND STAYING THERE

QUEPOS, COSTA RICA, is easily accessible by air or ground. The fastest route from the nation’s capital of San Jose is to fly to La Managua Airport, just a few miles from downtown Quepos; several air carriers serve this route, and the flight is only about 30 minutes. Ground-transfer services are also widely available— it’s a scenic trip of about two and a half hours from San Jose.

Called the epitome of responsible luxury, the Parador Resort and Spa (hotelparador.com) has been the host resort of the tournament for many years. It’s located on the Punta Quepos promontory and is surrounded by 12 acres of wildlife-rich tropical rainforest, with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and neighboring Manuel Antonio National Park. There is a variety of other lodging options in Quepos, but it’s hard to beat the friendly atmosphere of the Parador. If you prefer to rent an entire home, check out 2 Costa Rica Real Estate (2costaricarealestate.com). It has numerous rental options in the area and will be able to assist you in finding the right property that meets your needs.