Popular Resorts & Venues in El Jobo

The average cost of a destination wedding in El Jobo can vary based on your guest list size, the venue, and extra services you want to add. For an intimate wedding, you might score a package for as little as $0! And for a full-blown celebration with extra perks, you could be looking at upwards of $10,000.

But typically, a destination wedding in El Jobo with 30-50 guests will run you around $6,000 to $10,000.

The area is home to a handful of resorts with stunning venues. And each resort offers 3-5 wedding packages, and multiple event spaces to choose from.

Plus, your wedding guests can enjoy discounted group rates on accommodations, making it a win-win for everyone.

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El Jobo is a hidden gem on Costa Rica's Pacific coast, offering a secluded and intimate setting for your wedding. The area is home to luxurious accommodations, like Dreams Las Mareas Resort & Spa, with expansive pools, an indulgent spa, and mouthwatering cuisines and cocktails.

Getting to El Jobo is easy, with the Liberia International Airport (LIR) just 90 minutes away.

LIR offers direct flights to and from major U.S. and Canadian cities. Airlines like Delta, United, American Airlines, and Air Canada serve routes from destinations like Houston, Chicago, LA, New York, and Toronto.

The El Jobo region also offers a variety of activities, including beach hopping, snorkeling, and witnessing stunning sunsets, ensuring a memorable experience for everyone.

With a variety of venues, from beachfront ceremonies to elegant terraces, El Jobo caters to diverse wedding styles.

So whether you want a serene beachside affair or a vibrant ballroom celebration, El Jobo has you covered.

Most El Jobo destination wedding packages include the essentials, such as the ceremony, wedding coordination, flowers, cake, and food and drinks. Depending on the package you choose, you may also get private cocktail hours, reception dining, photography and videography, entertainment, décor, and beauty services. Packages vary by resort, so check the inclusions and any additional fees before booking.

El Jobo can accommodate weddings ranging from intimate celebrations of around 40 guests to large weddings of up to 450 guests, depending on the venue and reception setup. The JW Marriott Costa Elena has smaller spaces for intimate celebrations, while its largest ballroom can accommodate up to 450 guests for a banquet-style reception.

Yes, if you want your El Jobo wedding to be legally recognized in Costa Rica, you'll need to complete the local civil marriage process. Foreign couples generally need documents such as valid passports, birth certificates, proof of single status, and other paperwork depending on their circumstances. Foreign documents must be properly authenticated or apostilled, and 2 witnesses are required. Couples who prefer a simpler destination wedding can also legally marry at home and have a symbolic ceremony in El Jobo.

December through April is the best time to get married in El Jobo, when Guanacaste's dry season brings sunny weather and little rainfall. January through March are especially good choices for outdoor and beachfront weddings, while April is warmer and marks the transition into the rainy season. May through November is the green season, with frequent rainfall, so couples planning a wedding during these months should have a backup plan for outdoor events.

Yes, your wedding package can be customized with extras like upgraded flowers, specialty cocktails, unique entertainment, and photography or videography services. These additions can cost around 25-50% more than the base wedding package, so keep that extra budget in mind.