July 24-26, 2026
Join us July 24–26, 2026, for the third edition of Guanacaste Nights and Las Catalinas‘ vibrant celebration of the ancestral flavors, traditions, and ingredients that define Costa Rica’s Guanacaste region.
Over three unforgettable days, experience a weekend of culinary discovery featuring an elegant sunset dining experience, a lively street food festival, and a local artisan market showcasing the people and products behind the region’s rich food culture.
Whether you’re joining us for a single evening, a full weekend of culinary events, or an immersive getaway, Guanacaste Nights offers flexible ways to participate:
Elevate your experience with an overnight or weekend stay at Casa Chameleon or Las Catalinas and turn your culinary experience into a luxury coastal escape.
No matter how you choose to experience it, you’ll enjoy the flavors, stories, and traditions that make Guanacaste so special.
FROM 4:30 PM TO 9:30 PM | $160 PER PERSON
Begin the weekend with an extraordinary five-course sunset dining experience overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Hosted at Sentido Norte at Casa Chameleon Las Catalinas, this exclusive evening celebrates Costa Rica’s ancestral ingredients through refined culinary artistry, perfectly paired with breathtaking ocean views. Reserve the Sunset Dinner individually or combine it with accommodations for the ultimate weekend escape.
FROM 6 PM TO 9 PM | $75 ADULTS | $30 CHILDREN
Experience Guanacaste at its most vibrant during our festive Street Food Fair in the heart of Las Catalinas. Enjoy authentic local flavors, refreshing drinks, live music, and an atmosphere designed for families, friends, and food lovers alike.
Attend this event on its own, pair it with the Sunset Dinner, or include it as part of your weekend getaway.
FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM | COMPLIMENTARY ADMISSION
Conclude the weekend at a leisurely pace as you explore a curated market featuring local farmers, artisans, and producers. Sample regional specialties, meet the makers, and take a taste of Guanacaste home with you.
Experience it all with the Guanacaste all-inclusive 3-Day Package ($235 per person) that includes:
Our second season of Guanacaste Nights at Las Catalinas transformed the serene Las Catalinas coast into an energized gastronomic extravaganza. The two-day event featured seven chefs daily, each with a unique take on Costa Rican cuisine, as they worked together to bring the colorful ingredients of Guanacaste to life.
The internationally acclaimed chefs from around the globe included Chef Ryan Hardy, Chef Jose Lopez, Chef Gilberto Briceño, Chef Demian Geneau, Chef Jaak Toomsalu, Chef Mawa McQueen, & Chef Monica Phillips.
The creative cuisine included everything from Tapa de dulce-flamed tuna tataki, Arrowroot chicharrón and Guanacaste-style “Carabinero”shrimp kebabs to Yuca crusted striped bass with a spicy citrus salsa, Charcoal-roasted sweet potato tortelli, lime and cilantro and Miso yuzu truffle ribeye.
Following dinner was a delectable dessert of Coconut panna cotta with ginger crumble, tangerine slices, passion fruit coulis and white chocolate ganache. And the talent showed in the details of each unique creation of flavorful bites.
Live music, signature cocktails and a cheerful atmosphere put the final touches to this charming food festival.
The second evening of the event was a more casual celebration located in the town of Las Catalinas at Plaza Danta. This larger gathering included live music and entertainment, buffet stations with assorted traditional Guanacaste dishes and guest chefs at stations serving bite size appetizers based on their inspiration of Guanacaste.
We felt Guanacaste Nights was a very successful gastronomic weekend to be remembered and hope that guests thoroughly enjoyed being immersed in Guanacaste culture, food and traditions. We can’t wait for our next event.
