Our Story

Philosophy

At Playa Cativo, we are deeply committed to creating an environment where our guests, team members, and the broader community can thrive.

Our mission is to pour our hearts into offering extraordinary experiences for every guest. From dining and wellness to excursions and activities, we pay thoughtful attention to detail to ensure each moment is both breathtaking and unforgettable.

We are dedicated to providing the best possible environment for our employees, supporting their personal and professional growth and well-being. Finally, at Playa Cativo we proudly embrace our role as a responsible local citizens and stewards of our property and the greater Golfo Dulce community and natural environment.

Team

We ensure that our team members feel valued by providing comfortable accommodations, delicious and healthy meals made with top-quality ingredients, and competitive compensation that exceed our legal and market requirements.

We invest in our team’s training and professional development, including English lessons and opportunities for both national and international education. Respect and collaboration are at the heart of how we work together, helping us attract and retain the best talent. We proudly hire only Ticos, and support our local economy and give back through community-focused initiatives.

We’ve built a large boat exclusively for our team members, the Cativo Libertad, to help our team stay connected with their families, despite our very remote location. Everything we do is rooted in care- because we love our team and when they are happy and supported, it shines through in every guest experience.

Conservation and Community

At Playa Cativo, conservation and community are at the core of our identity. We feel a deep responsibility to protect and support the natural ecosystem in which we exist, as well as a desire to give back to the people of Golfo Dulce, who have generously welcomed us into their greater community.

To date, Playa Cativo has helped fund, among other things, Turtle nesting projects, Golfito street scope improvements, and a coral protection and restoration project. We are also excited to announce that the official Playa Cativo Foundation is currently in development.

Soon, guests will have the opportunity to support our conservation and community-focused philanthropic initiatives through our soon to be launched local and U.S. based foundation. In the meantime, should you wish to donate, we can recommend the following local non-profit organization: Raising Coral Costa Rica.