Honeymoon Vacations in Central and South America

1. Costa Rica - Hotel Punta Islita

Hotel Punta Islita is a romantic beach hotel in Costa Rica, ideal for travelers looking for a sustainable and elegant place to stay. Standard rooms have private terraces and hammocks with mountain views. Other accommodation options include deluxe rooms, junior suites with a sitting area, private deck, and whirlpool; and junior suite premium rooms (casitas) with private terraces and plunge pools.

Couples who wish for more space can stay in one of the two- to four-bedroom villas with full kitchens, private plunge pools, and gorgeous architecture. Attend Tico Cooking Sessions with the Chef, Tropical Cocktail Mixing Lessons, go horseback riding, canopy zip lining, surfing, hiking, bird-watching, on a howler monkey quest, play tennis or golf. In the evening, request a private torch-lit dinner to celebrate your new union. The Casa Spa offers massages and other therapies in a relaxing setting. There are two great restaurants to choose from at the hotel.

2. The Phoenix Belize

The Phoenix Belize is a relaxing beach resort in Belize offering couples a choice of stylish oceanview suites. Guests can pick from one-, two-, or three-bedroom suites, each with a full kitchen and a veranda facing the Caribbean. Rooms have complimentary bottled water, whirlpool tubs, chaise lounges on the veranda, iPod docks, and spacious living rooms.

In addition to the main pool, there is a lap pool and a pool deck with umbrellas, chaise lounges and the Pool Bar. The Fitness Center includes several free weights, exercise machines and twice-weekly yoga classes. The Sol Spa is a full-service facility and employs staff certified in the United States. Red Ginger is the hotel’s restaurant serving Caribbean seafood and North American dishes.

3. Rancho Santana

Rancho Santana is a luxury world-class resort on the Pacific coast of Nicaragua, spread across 2,700 acres of rolling hills between the Pacific and vast Lake Nicaragua. It faces 2 miles of dramatic rocky shore that hides five lovely sandy beaches. Surrounded by so much water, the resort enjoys an almost constant breeze, forming probably the world’s most vertical and massive waves and attracting surfers from all over the world. The resort’s rooms are modern and spacious, all featuring wonderful views of the ocean, furnished terraces, and all modern amenities. The luxury bathrooms have beautiful hand-painted tiles. Suites also have living rooms, and the three-bedroom apartments have fully equipped kitchens. The resort has four restaurants, a spa, a kids’ club, two outdoor pools, surfing lessons, horseback riding, and guided hikes.

Comarca Limon #1, Carretera Las Salinas, Tola-Rivas, Popoyo Nicaragua, Tola 48500, Nicaragua, Phone: 310-299-7550

4. Ecuador - Casa Gangotena

Casa Gangotenais located in a three-story restored historic mansion that overlooks Plaza San Francisco in the center of Quito, Ecuador. The 31 rooms are divided into six different styles, complete with antiques, modern technologies, and fine furnishings. Luxurious accommodations feature tall ceilings, Art Deco style furniture, and en-suite bathrooms.

Casa Gangotena has a wood-paneled library, a third-floor terrace with panoramic views, a glassed-in patio where you can enjoy Afternoon Tea, and a beautiful garden. The restaurant is one of the best in the region, featuring award-winning wines and a fabulous tasting menu. Exiting the hotel takes you directly to Plaza San Francisco, where you can visit the Church and Covenant of St. Francis.

5. Guatemala - Laguna Lodge Eco-Resort & Nature Reserve

TheLaguna Lodge Eco-Resort & Nature Reserve is an eco-friendly resort on the shores of Lake Atitlan, situated within its own private nature reserve in Guatemala. Couples have access to a diverse choice of activities, including a gym, walking trails, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, yoga, pilates, paragliding and scuba diving.

The Laguna Lodge reserve covers 100 acres which you can explore at your own pace. The Hummingbird Spa lets you relax with massages, manicures and pedicures. The Jaguar Suite features wooden floors and adobe walls, a four poster king-size bed, fine linens, woven textiles, a lounge chair and antiques. Other lodge suites have similar layouts in varying themes. Zotz is the lodge's full-service international restaurant with spectacular views of the lake, serving eco cuisine.

6. Panama - Punta Caracol Acqua-Lodge

Punta Caracol Acqua-Lodge relies on renewable energy and offers a relaxing escape in the middle of the water with gorgeous views in all directions. The Acqua-Lodge is made up of exclusive cabins with private terraces showing the crystal clear waters and comfortable colonial beds. There are five Punta Caracol Suites, three Luna Suites, and one Master Suite, each of which are two stories. Ask for a cabin with a hammock and solarium platform on your honeymoon. The hotel itself is designed for relaxing, but it works with various local tours that let you see nearby towns, go on boat tours and see dolphins, go hiking in the rainforest, or go snorkeling. Within the hotel area itself, you can take a kayak or go snorkeling right off the beach. The on-site restaurant serves breakfast and dinner, which are both included with your stay. Just outside the hotel, you can explore the island on a motorcycle or bicycle or go for a boat tour to a nearby beach.

7. Florblanca Resort

Located in Santa Teresa on the Nicoya Peninsula and the magnificent Costa Rican Pacific coast, Florblanca Resort is surrounded by lush tropical forests and faces a white sandy beach. Many of the Nicoya Peninsula’s other famous beaches are with easy reach, including Cocal Beach, El Carmen Beach, and Santa Teresa beach. The area is a paradise for surfers and nature lovers, with the surrounding jungle teeming with wildlife and colorful birds. The resort has seven villas, large and chic, furnished with local hand-made furniture, beautifully decorated with local art, and painted in lively tropical colors. They have large open-air living rooms with big traditional hammocks. The bathrooms are also open air and have free-standing tubs made of local stone. All rooms have modern amenities such as Wi-Fi. Guests enjoy a beautiful infinity pool, a cozy TV lounge, a spa, and a yoga studio.

160 2 miles North of Franks Place, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica, Phone: +506 2640 0232

8. Uruguay - Narbona

Narbona is a relaxing lodge, winery and restaurant in Carmelo, Uruguay. There are five exclusive rooms with antique decorations for individuality and modern amenities. Three rooms look out over the winery, while the other two have vineyard views. Guest accommodations have king size beds with private terraces and balconies for enjoying the outdoors. Complimentary services include access to the garage and reading room, the use of iPads, and transfers to the area. You can also take a guided winery tour or a kart ride in the vineyards, sunbathe next to the outdoor swimming pool with bar service, exercise in the gym, borrow a mountain bike, or visit Puerto Camacho with a private beach, restaurant, and moorings. Guests can also go golfing, have a massage, or enjoy outdoor activities. Visit the wine cellar, have a romantic vineyard picnic, learn how grappa is made, go horseback riding, ride in an old carriage, take a sunset cruise, or rent a canoe or kayak. The Punta del Este Restaurant is surrounded by vineyards and serves meals made from farm-fresh ingredients. Carmelo Restaurant is available to the public and features three lounges, an old wooden bar, and candlelit areas for romance.

9. Peru - DCO Suites, Lounge & Spa

DCO Suites, Lounge & Spa is a modern boutique beach getaway that is hip, elegant, and in a paradise location still visited by few. All areas of the hotel view the ocean and have beach access and there are suites with ocean views and a master suite with ocean views, perfect for a five star honeymoon. All rooms have an iPod, air conditioner, courtesy beach kit, private terraces, and flat screen TVs. A typical spa experience is two and a half hours long and should be booked ahead of time; it includes massages, hydrotherapy, and the use of resting beds or the vapor chamber. Guests can also enjoy the beach lounge and terrace. The restaurant is two stories high with a structure that alludes to sea algae and decorations that include a mural and sculptural lamp. There is a seasonal menu, sushi happy hour, good music, and diverse menu for guests to enjoy.

10. Argentina - Charming Luxury Lodge & Private Spa

The Charming Luxury Lodge & Private Spa is one of the unique South America honeymoon spots that sits along the water and was built in the style of traditional Andean architecture, surrounded by natural beauty with rooms that offer comfort and tranquility. Couples can choose from standard, master, deluxe and charming suites, each of which have views of the water and mountains. All suites over 50 square meters have Private Spas with double whirlpools, saunas, Finnish and Scottish showers, towel warmers, ozone therapy, and an LCD as well as a Home Theater and larger LCD TV. Enjoy relaxing spa services, such as massages, body treatments, facial treatments, and salon services in the privacy of your suite. The Restaurant by the Lake offers views of Lake Nahuel Huapi and serves Patagonian flavors, including fresh-baked breads, homemade pastas, and desserts.