Adult group beach vacation
Hi, we are 7 adult kids (50s) and one fit mom (82) and going to CR for a week in early July. Group is diverse. Some prefer to mostly relax at a house/resort/beach, others more active into culture, nature, hiking, locals, and one likes to golf. The group prefers to go to one location for a week rather than split it up with a few days inland and the rest beachside. Would love if the group could get some exposure to locals and local life!
Have been considering large villas in Guanacaste (AI was really pushing Papagayo Peninsula but I’m off that now) and Manuel Antonio, but am really interested in your recommendations. Also, if you have villa sites other than Airbnb or the like, that’s appreciated. Either of those would be fine for my group but I also appreciate someplace that “has it all” but is far less known/touristed.
I’m a very experienced independent international traveler (so this is not my usual sort of trip) but am tasked with the assignment for the family.
Thank you!