Golf

Vista Ridge Golf & Country Club. Formerly Papagayo Golf & Country Club, this 18-hole, par-72 course is affordable and just 10 minutes from Playas del Coco. You can play the whole course for $65, including a golf cart and a cooler with ice and water (and clubs if you need them), but don't expect the Four Seasons. The greens are small and slow once the afternoon winds kick in, with some challenging holes toward the back tees. Long drives through the rain forest mean you'll encounter plenty of wildlife while you play. Signature Hole 18 (par 3) drives 171 yards directly through the towering trees. The first tee time is at 7:30, and the last is at 1 pm. There's a country club, driving range, putting green, swimming pool, and a Sunday tournament that starts at 8 am ($50, includes breakfast). 10 km (6 miles) southeast of Playas del Coco, 2697–0169. $65 for 18 holes. Closed Fri..