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NORTHERN REGION– HOTELS

(La Fortuna & Caño Negro, Monteverde, Sarapiquí)

LA FORTUNA

ARENAL KIORO, ARENAL VOLCANO AREA & CAÑO NEGRO - La Fortuna

Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa is a 5 star luxury mountain hotel, located 10km / 6.25miles northwest of La Fortuna in San Carlos, and about 94 miles/150 km from San Jose with a great view of the Arenal Volcano. The hotel has 11 hectares of undulating land, surrounded by two streams (La Palma and Kioro) with crystalline waters that originate in the Arenal Volcano National Park. It has two paths where plant species can be identified.

This hotel features a total of 53 suites, 41 suites with 2 queen beds and sofa-bed, and 12 Suites with king bed and sofa-bed (suites with connection system available). All the suites have two terraces with the best panoramic volcano mountain view, hydro-massage, Jacuzzi, air conditioning, safety-deposit box, mini-bar, coffee maker, hot water, direct dialing telephone, satellite television, hairdryer, key card safety locks.

Services available at Arenal Kioro are: international restaurant, lobby bar, private hot springs with transportation service, heated pool, spa, conference room facilities, game room, beauty salon, gift shop, art gallery, currency exchange, Internet room, private parking, tennis court, mini gym, laundry service, bell boy service and room service.

Some of the activities recommended in the area: Caño Negro Tour, rafting, Arenal Volcano hike tour, horseback riding to La Fortuna Waterfall, mountain biking, Peñas Blancas river float, Arenal hanging bridges, canopy, sport fishing Arenal Lake, boat rides on Arenal Lake, Rio Celeste Tour, Sky Tram & Sky Trek and canyoning.

The Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa Hotel has carried out environmental studies in order to cause the least possible impact during the construction and operation of the project. The project will have a sewage disposal plant, smart systems for energy saving, recycling program, its own springs and construction with reforested woods.

Prices based on double occupancy range from $361 to $ 436.5 (Until November 30, 2008)
Taxes, buffet breakfast included

 






ARENAL OBSERVATORY LODGE, ARENAL VOLCANO AREA & CAÑO NEGRO - La Fortuna


Located in the northern region of Costa Rica, a 3 ½ hour drive from San José (105 km) and 23 km from La Fortuna downtown. This lodge was established in 1987 to study the volcano on a site chosen by scientists for its proximity and safety.

The Observatory is located at 2.7 km (1.6 miles) south of the volcano and faces it on a ridge crest at an elevation of 2,428 feet. The lodge has a total of 44 rooms. Five of these rooms are fully equipped for disabled travelers, with rooms, bathrooms, hallways, parking areas and even the new swimming pool designed accordingly. Four Smithsonian rooms feature one king size bed, modern private bath and over-sized windows. Ten Smithsonian rooms are accessible via a 134-foot suspension bridge through a small patch of rainforest. These rooms have two queen size beds, huge walls and two sitting chairs on the porch. The new 15 standard rooms provide a comfortable accommodation with two queen size beds, private bath and view of the volcano or lake Arenal from a porch. For those seeking more spacious accommodations the lodge offers junior suites furnished with two king size beds, living room, coffee-maker, mini-fridge, and panoramic views of the volcano. For large groups or families La Casona and White Hawk Villa are ideal options. Originally a family farmhouse, La Casona features a large common sitting room with a fireplace, a spacious front porch with volcano view, two full bathrooms and five rooms with either queen-sized beds or bunk beds, perfect for groups. White Hawk Villa located approximately 800 meters from the lodge, is a big house with a spectacular view of the volcano and the lake, with a capacity for 8 guests. The two individual rooms "Trogon" and "Toucan" have one double bed and a cradle-bed each and their own bathroom. The villa also has a living room with a sofa bed, a dining room and an equipped kitchen.

Among the facilities the hotel offers 270 acres of primary rainforest with well-marked trails, 400 acres of reforestation projects, and 200 acres of working farmlands, one bar and one restaurant, swimming pool and Jacuzzi. Some of the activities this area has to offer include: exploring the lava flow trail, taking night tours to marvel at the fluorescent live lava flows, horseback riding through the varied terrain and immense natural beauty of the region, taking a tour to the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge, canoeing on Cerro Chato Lake in the crater of an extinct volcano or soaking in the nearby hot springs.

Prices based on double occupancy range from $66 to $163 (Until November 30, 2008)
Taxes & buffet breakfast included






ARENAL PARAISO, ARENAL VOLCANO AREA & CAÑO NEGRO - La Fortuna


Hotel Arenal Paraíso is located in the Northern Region of the country, 3 hours (about 90miles) from San José and 7km (4.35 miles) from La Fortuna de San Carlos. It offers a total of 120 habitations including standard, superior, and suite options all surrounded by exuberant gardens, green areas, and different bird species.

The superior bungalows have the best view of the majestic Arenal Volcano. Each standard room has a private bathroom with hot water, ceiling fan, air conditioning, small refrigerator, telephone, cable TV and private balcony with direct view of the Volcano. The Superior bungalows are bigger than the standard rooms and offer a slightly better view of the volcano, being located higher on the property. They are equipped with a private bathroom with hot water, a small refrigerator, cable TV, telephone, air conditioning, and a large covered porch with rocking chairs to enjoy the views. Bungalows feature 2 queen size beds. There are also some deluxe bungalows adapted for the disabled with access ramps and adapted bathrooms. Suites offer a private Jacuzzi, living room area, and kitchen.

Among the facilities and services the hotel offers, are: spacious gardens and natural trails with ecological paradise, souvenir shop, sauna, gym, canopy tour with 12 platforms, tour operator, internet, laundry service, 2 restaurants (one serving international cuisine, and one specializing in steaks), bar, Jacuzzi, 3 swimming pools, spa and 11 thermal water pools. Some of the activities this area has to offer include horseback riding to the Arenal Volcano and the surrounding properties, Caño Negro wildlife refuge, white water rafting, La Fortuna waterfall, hot springs, boat rides through the Arenal lagoon, fishing, horseback riding to Monteverde, hiking to Cerro Chato, Celeste river, Canopy tours and much more.

Prices based on double occupancy range from $81.5 to $343.35 (Until November 30, 2008)
Taxes & buffet breakfast included





ARENAL SPRINGS HOTEL, ARENAL VOLCANO AREA & CAÑO NEGRO - La Fortuna


The Arenal Springs Hotel is located only 3 hours from San José (170km/106miles) and 7 km (4miles) from La Fortuna. The Arenal Springs Hotel offers the perfect combination of relaxation, comfort and exuberant tropical scenery, as well as a wonderful view of the Arenal Volcano from all vantage points on the premises. It features 65 colonial style rooms of which four rooms are specially designed for the handicapped. Each room has its own terrace with rocking chairs, large sliding bay windows, king or queen size beds, air conditioning, cable TV, ceiling fan, mini bar, telephone, coffee maker, security box, private bathroom, hairdryer, amenities and lush tropical gardens. The Restaurant offers a variety of national and international dishes in a completely natural ambiance and welcoming atmosphere. There is also a magnificent view of the Arenal Volcano from the restaurant. The Hotel offers a swimming pool for adults and one for children, wet bar, Jacuzzi, souvenir store, laundry service, Internet service, private transportation, lush gardens and trails.

Some of the activities include: visit to Caño Negro, rafting, canopy, rappelling, fishing, visit to Celeste River, tour to the Fortuna Waterfall, hanging bridges, hikes to the volcano or to the rain forest, mountain biking, quads - ATV and horseback riding to the volcano or the rain forest.

Prices based on double occupancy range from $101.26 to $112.9 (Until November 30, 2008)
Taxes & buffet breakfast included






EL SILENCIO DEL CAMPO, ARENAL VOLCANO AREA & CAÑO NEGRO - La Fortuna


The El Silencio del Campo Hotel is located 3 hours from San José (170km / 106miles) and 4km (2.5miles) from La Fortuna in San Carlos. It has 15 cottages spread out over the property. Each one has 2 queen size beds, air conditioning, cable TV, coffee maker, safety deposit, mini-fridge, private terrace and a wonderful view of the volcano. The facilities the hotel offers include: swimming pool, spacious gardens, safety deposit box on the reception and a restaurant.

Some of the activities this area offers are: walks, visit to the Arenal Volcano National Park, horseback riding, canopy and fishing. Some of the activities on offer include: Caño Negro Tour, Arenal Volcano hike tour, horseback riding to La Fortuna Waterfall, Arenal hanging bridges, canopy, boat rides on Arenal Lake, Sky Tram and Sky Trek.

Prices based on double occupancy range from $102 to $119 (Until December 15, 2008)
Taxes & breakfast included






CAÑO NEGRO NATURAL LODGE, ARENAL VOLCANO AREA & CAÑO NEGRO


Natural Lodge Caño Negro is located in Caño Negro Village, close to the small village of Los Chiles, 90miles / 144 km from Muelle, about a four to 3 1/2 hour drive (217 km) from San Jose. The lodge is surrounded by exuberant tropical gardens and has direct access to the pristine canals of the Caño Negro refuge. Offers 22 deluxe rooms with elegant furniture, private bathroom with hot running water, air conditioning, ceiling fan, telephone and security box. Facilities offered by the lodge are: restaurant specializing in national and international meals, bar, swimming pool, wet bar, Jacuzzi, volleyball and badminton field, mini-golf, table-tennis, meeting room, a large entertainment area and laundry. It also offers a variety of activities such as sportfishing, birdwatching walks, horseback riding, cultural walks and tours to Rio Celeste or Caño Negro National Refuge and tours to Nicaragua.

Prices based on double occupancy range from $87.3 to $110.6 (Until December 15, 2008)
Taxes & continental or typical breakfast included






LOST IGUANA RESORT, ARENAL VOLCANO AREA & CAÑO NEGRO


Lost Iguana hotel offers luxury accommodations in the rain forest. The resorts 100 acre property overlooks the world's most active Arenal Volcano located near La Fortuna, Costa Rica. It is located approximately 3 hours (about 144 Km / 90miles) from San José.

A premiere, upscale retreat nestled gently in the jungle, the Lost Iguana Resort offers rooms with large private balconies overlooking the Arenal Volcano and Arenal River gorge. All rooms are spacious and well appointed with first-class furnishings, artwork and full amenities (air-conditioning, telephone, cable TV, pillow-top mattresses with 100% Egyptian cotton sheets and more). There are 10 Standard rooms with double bed, 11 Standard Rooms with King size bed, 14 luxury Suites, and 4 Celebrity Villas. All rooms include coffee service, mini bar, refrigerator, safety deposit box, satellite TV, air conditioning and ceiling fans. Other services offered are complimentary yoga classes for all ages and nature guides for walks through their private trails (at extra cost) Hotel facilities include a restaurant, bar, swimming pool, Jacuzzi, gift shop, "Gecko Spa" including gym, and sauna, laundry service and transportation.

Some of the activities available at the area are, hiking trails, canopy, rafting, hanging bridges, hot springs, fishing, kayaking among others.

Prices based on double occupancy range from $215.32 to $535.40 (Until December 15, 2008)
Taxes & breakfast included






SAN BOSCO, ARENAL VOLCANO AREA & CAÑO NEGRO - La Fortuna


This cozy family-run hotel is located in the town of La Fortuna de San Carlos in the northern region of the country 170 Km / 106 miles from San José on a nice mountain road (about a 3 ½ hour drive).

It has 34 rooms, each with a private bathroom with hot water, cable TV, a/c and fan. Guests have access to a parking lot, private security, swimming pool, and Jacuzzi, wireless and fixed internet at no extra charge, tour desk, beautiful gardens, free coffee and tea. In addition, the hotel has three balconies and an observatory deck from which visitors may observe the majestic Arenal Volcano (the area's main attraction), many restaurants nearby, laundry service, safe deposit, mailbox, local calls and friendly staff. Activities include guided tours to the Tabacón thermal springs, the Arenal Volcano, horseback riding, and tours to Caño Negro Wildlife Reserve (excellent for birdwatchers).

Prices based on double occupancy range from $67 to $77 (Until November 30, 2008)
Taxes & breakfast included



 

MONTEVERDE

BELMAR, MONTEVERDE - Cerro Plano


The hotel is located in Monteverde, 168 km/ 105 miles or a 3½ - 4 hour drive from San Jose. The Hotel Belmar is owned and operated by the Belmar family. It is a typical mountain hotel, consisting of two Austrian Chalet-style buildings with wood paneling and French doors. They offer spectacular views and personalized service in a comfortable, rustic atmosphere coupled with the beauty of the surrounding landscape. The hotel has 28 rooms that include 2 queen beds; private bathroom and hot water, phone and most rooms have a private balcony with spectacular views of the Gulf of Nicoya or the rainforest.

The hotel features a bar and restaurant, Jacuzzi, a private trail to the forest, laundry service, beautiful gardens, private transportation to anywhere in the country, internet, pool table, a small bar and balcony with a view. In appreciation of Costa Rica's natural heritage, the meals from the restaurant are homemade (bread, granola, marmalade) with ingredients produced locally (dairy products, coffee, fruits, and vegetables). Its decor features works of Costa Rican artists, handcrafters, and photographers.

Some of the activities offered are: tours to Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, horseback tours, tours inside CASEM, coffee tours, cheese factory tours, amphibian and reptile tours, canopy tours, walkways, butterfly garden tour, hummingbird garden tours, and natural history walks.

Prices based on double occupancy range from $87.3 to $110.6 (Until November 30, 2008)
Taxes & breakfast included






CABAÑAS LOS PINOS, MONTEVERDE - Cerro Plano


Cabañas Los Pinos & Jardines is located in the natural sanctuary of Monteverde, in a well-maintained, beautiful garden, about four hours (160 km / 99 miles) away from San José and 300 meters from the small town of Monteverde.

The 11 Cabins feature private bath with hot water and are fully equipped with kitchen, refrigerator, microwave oven and coffee maker. The cabins are built apart from each other (at least 150 feet), guaranteeing maximum privacy. There are 2 "Standard" cabins for 2-3 guests, 5 "Family" cabins for 6 guests, and 4 "Junior" cabins for 2-4 guests. The hotel does not have a restaurant but within walking distance of the lodge, guests will find restaurants serving Costa Rican and international cuisine. Activities offered include horseback riding tours, hikes to the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, the Santa Elena Rainforest Reserve, Canopy Tour, Sky Walk and Sky Trek, a Butterfly Garden, and an Orchid Garden, among others.

Prices based on double occupancy range from $65 to $120 (Until December 15, 2008)
Taxes included






CLARO DE LUNA, MONTEVERDE - Santa Elena


Hotel Claro de Luna is located in the mountainous region of Monteverde, about a 3 ½ - 4 hour drive from San José. The last 1 ½ hours (37 km/22.99miles) will be a real mountain experience, as you travel along the narrow dirt mountain road. This hotel is a beautiful wooden house nicely finished with 9 comfortable beautiful rooms and large private bathrooms with hot water. All rooms offer hair dryer, fan and telephone. The 5 Standard rooms come with one queen size bed. The 4 Deluxe rooms are more spacious and offer a queen-size bed. The Bed and Breakfast includes lovely gardens, laundry service, maid service, safety deposit box, 24-hour security, private parking, restaurant, and delicious breakfast (exclusive service of an intimate "Bed & Breakfast"). Some of the attractions in Monteverde are: The Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, the Cheese Factory, the Butterfly Farm, Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve, and CASEM Craft Shop.

Prices based on double occupancy range from $70.42 to $79.38 (Until December 15, 2008)
Taxes & breakfast included

 


 

CLOUD FOREST LODGE, MONTEVERDE - Cerro Plano


Monteverde Cloud Forest Lodge is located in the mountainous region of Monteverde, about a 3 ½ - 4 hour drive from San José. The last 1 ½ hours (37 km/22.9miles) will be a real mountain experience, as you travel along a narrow dirt mountain road. This lodge features a total of 20 rooms; all have one double and one single bed, as well as private bathroom with hot water. The rooms are surrounded by lush vegetation. Telephone service is available at the reception desk, and there is a TV lounge (the rooms do not have this facility since the aim is to provide a peaceful, relaxed atmosphere in which nature can be appreciated. Other facilities include bar and restaurant service, horseback riding tours, the Canopy Tour (sliding along wires that hang from one treetop to another), as well as the lodge's 5 Km/3.10 mile private trails, and 70 acres of primary and secondary forests. The restaurant has a good view of the Gulf of Nicoya.

Prices based on double occupancy $93.11 (Until November 30, 2008)
Taxes included



 

DE LUCIA INN, MONTEVERDE - Cerro Plano


The De Lucia Inn Hotel and Restaurant is located in Monteverde, 2.5 km (1.56 miles) from Santa Elena. This is a small, family-run establishment that prides itself on personal service, and is just a five-minute walk from the Ecological Farm and Monteverde Butterfly Garden. The warm and cozy hotel is full of rustic charm and has 19 beautiful rooms in a quiet convenient location; each features queen size and single beds, private hot water baths, natural cedar wood finish and telephone.

Services available at De Lucia are laundry, room service and they also organize activities such as hiking, including professionally-guided horseback rides or nature hikes, treetop canopy tours or Sky Trek adventures, even shopping for hand-crafted products from local artists. The De Lucia Restaurant, which is adjacent to the hotel, has earned a reputation in the Monteverde area for providing its own unique blend of good food in a comfortable, spacious, open-air setting. They serve local and international gourmet cuisine, including vegetarian dishes made with fresh, natural ingredients. All meals include complimentary tortilla appetizers.

Prices based on double occupancy $87.3 (Until December 15, 2008)
Taxes included






EL ESTABLO, MONTEVERDE - Cerro Plano


Hotel El Establo, approximately a 3½ - 4 hour drive from San Jose (160km/99miles), is situated in the heart of the tourist zone of Monteverde, 7km (4.37miles) from the Santa Elena Rain Forest and 4km/2.5miles from the Monteverde Cloud Forest. El Establo is a Quaker / Costa Rican family-owned Lodge with 150 comfortable rooms, including 134 Deluxe, 12 suites and 4 Honeymoon suites, divided between six separate buildings. All the rooms include private bathroom with hot water, coffee maker, alarm clock, balcony or patio, closet, orthopedic mattresses, telephone, safety box, wall to wall carpeting, small refrigerator hairdryer and TV.

The Standard rooms (original building) are 20-30 meters squared and have one queen size bed and single bed or two double beds. The Deluxe rooms are 40 meters squared and feature a balcony and one king size bed or two queen size beds. The Junior Suites are 60 meters squared and have, balcony or patio, wood furnishings, larger bathrooms, two queen size beds and a sitting area with rocking chairs. The Suites are 80 meters squared and have a loft with a king size bed, one queen bed and one twin bed, private balcony, lounge area with rocking chairs, wood furnishings and spacious bathrooms. The Honeymoon suites are 40 meters squared have a Jacuzzi, one king size bed, telephone, private balcony with the best views of the area, wood furnishings and rocking chairs.

Hotel facilities feature an International restaurant "Las Riendas" with seating for 250 people, first hotel with an "eco-friendly" sewage deposit plant, private water system, with natural spring water exclusive to the hotel, auxiliary power plant and computer-assisted underground electrical system. Services and facilities the hotel offers include: private canopy tour, tennis court, basketball court, one lake, hiking trails, parking, transportation services within the facilities, 24-hour security, ice machine, 2 heated indoor pools, spa with Jacuzzi, restaurant and mailing service.

Prices based on double occupancy range from $187.35 to $237.25 (Until October 31, 2008)
Taxes & breakfast included



 

FONDA VELA, MONTEVERDE - Monteverde


The hotel is located in a 35-acre/14 hectare farm in Monteverde, a 3 ½ - 4 hour drive (105 miles) from San José. Fonda Vela is one of the closest hotels to the entrance of the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve (only about 3 Km/1.8 miles away). It has 38 spacious wooden-built rooms with private bathroom, hot water, hair dryer, balcony, safety deposit, TV and telephone. There are 20 standard rooms and 18 junior suites (equipped with either two double beds or one king and one queen size bed) that come with living room, sofa and small refrigerator. The Junior Suites are more spacious than the Standard rooms and have been built recently.

Facilities include a bar (capacity for 15 people); 2 restaurants: one accommodating up to 100 people and serving excellent home cooking and international cuisine, and another that is smaller (open only for dinners), with a more romantic atmosphere, a fireplace, candle-lit tables, and capacity for 60 people; panoramic lounge; TV room, conference room with capacity for 50 people; and guided horseback rides. Some of the attractions in Monteverde are: the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, the Cheese Factory, Butterfly Farm, Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve, CASEM Craft Shop, Hanging bridges, canopy, and horseback riding.

Prices based on double occupancy range from $119.9 to $140.83 (Until November 30, 2008)
Taxes included






MONTAÑA MONTEVERDE, MONTEVERDE - Cerro Plano


Hotel Montaña Monteverde is located in the mountainous region of Monteverde, 1400 meters/4592 feet above sea level, and a 3 ½ - 4-hour drive (105 miles/168 km) from San José. The last 1-hour (27 km/15 miles) are along a dirt road. The more adventurous traveler is sure to enjoy this "untamed" road and its amazing landscape. Four wheel drive cars are highly recommended, especially during the rainy season (from April to the end of November).

The hotel offers a total of 42 comfortable rooms, 12 of which are standard rooms and 30 Superior rooms. All the rooms have a private bathroom with hot water. Standard rooms have either one single and one double bed, or one double and two single beds. Superior rooms feature, in addition to the above-mentioned facilities a King size bed, a private balcony, cable TV, mini bar hair dryer and bathtub. Other hotel services include a common Jacuzzi and sauna, conference room (accommodating up to 50 people), bar, restaurant, reading area, laundry service, safety deposit box at the reception, trails and a small pond along the lodge's 15 hectare/ 37 acre private reserve.

Further activities offered include horseback riding tours, hikes to the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, the Santa Elena Rainforest Reserve, Canopy Tour, Sky Walk and Sky Trek, a Butterfly Garden, and an Orchid Garden, among others. Due to its geographical conditions, temperatures can drop to 12º C/53.6 ºF, therefore, we recommend you bring at least a jacket, and a raincoat (after all, it is the rainforest!).

Prices based on double occupancy range from $73.40 to $131.60 (Until November 30, 2008)
Taxes & breakfast included




TRAPP FAMILY LODGE, MONTEVERDE - Monteverde


Trapp Family Lodge is located in the mountainous region of Monteverde, about a 3½ - 4 hour drive from San José (160 Km/99 miles). This is the nearest hotel to the beautiful Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. The Trapp Family Lodge boasts a comfortable rustic atmosphere where guests can enjoy a wonderful and peaceful stay.

The hotel offers 18 Superior rooms each with panoramic views of the forest, private bathroom with hot water, telephone and two queen size beds. They also offer family rooms with 1 double and 3 single beds., and 8 Mountain Suites: each with a spectacular view of the Monteverde Reserve, private bathroom with bathtub and hot water, mini bar, TV, hairdryer and phone. Two queen size beds or 1 king size bed available.

The hotel features also a restaurant and a bar, safety deposit box, laundry service, guided tours, parking lot, Internet access, pleasant living room and smoking room. Some of the attractions in Monteverde are the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, the Cheese Factory, the Butterfly Farm, Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve, and CASEM Craft Shop.

Prices based on double occupancy range from $93.11 to $110.6 (Until December 14, 2008)
Taxes included


 

SARAPIQUÍ

EL BAMBU, SARAPIQUI - Pto Viejo de Sarapiquí


Hotel El Bambú is a small friendly hotel operated by a Costa Rican family located in the heart of Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí, at 82 km / 51 miles (1,5 to 2 hours by car) from the capital city San José. It offers 30 comfortable rooms that include 13 Standard rooms with air conditioning, ceiling fan, security box, telephone, cable TV and private bathroom with hot water, 17 Superior rooms with air conditioning type Mini-split, wide terrace, queen size beds, security box, telephone, cable TV and private bathroom with hot water.

Other facilities and services the hotel offers include laundry service, internet, WIFI, fax service, room service, private parking, large swimming pool, bar, "a la carte" restaurant, meeting facilities, game room. Some of the activities include safari tour on the Sarapiquí River, canopy, biking tours, tours to La Selva and to Tortuguero National Park.

Prices based on double occupancy range from $58.2 to $84 (Until November 30, 2008)
Taxes included



 

LA QUINTA DE SARAPIQUI, SARAPIQUI - La Virgen de Sarapiquí


La Quinta is located in La Virgen de Sarapiquí, approximately 92 km/57 miles from San José (a 2 hour drive on paved roads). This family-run lodge has 28 rooms with either two or three beds, ceiling fan or air conditioning, and private bathroom with hot water. They are all surrounded by tropical gardens, which attract a diverse range of birds. La Quinta offers a quiet and friendly atmosphere. All rooms are connected to the main house through sidewalks. The main building offers an air-conditioned dining room, swimming pool, souvenir shop, a game room, and a bar. Laundry service is also offered at this lodge. La Quinta de Sarapiquí Lodge is a great base for excursions to nearby attractions. Some of the activities offered at the lodge are: ¨La Galería¨, a spectacular insect museum where visitors can admire different local species, a butterfly house, a frog garden, a vegetable garden. Some of the activities offered at the lodge are mountain biking, boat trips, horseback riding, hiking on the nearby trails, bird watching, tubing in the river and rafting.

Its environmental conditions (rainy and humid) make this an ideal location for the development of a wide range of animal and plant species. Thus the region boasts of some of the richest biodiversity in the country. In addition, clients may choose from a variety of tours such as the Aerial Tram, Braulio Carrillo National Park, La Paz waterfall, banana, pineapple and heart of palm plantations.

Prices based on double occupancy range from $75.65 (Until October 31, 2008)
Taxes included




SARAPIQUIS RAINFOREST LODGE, SARAPIQUÍ

The Lodge is located in la Virgen of Sarapiquí, 1.5 hr 85 km (55 miles) form San José. Tucked away in the middle of a tropical rainforest, and surrounded only by the magic of nature is the Sarapiqui’s Neotropical Centre, a new and revolutionary concept in ecotourism. Here the barrier between nature and man-made construction has been broken down allowing for the harmonious interplay of exterior and interior decoration and architecture.

The lodge has 40 deluxe rooms, 32 of which have been recently renovated and feature thatched-roofs, modelled on the pre-Columbian style houses known as “palenques”. Each “palenque” comes with 1 double bed or 2 singles, a fan (A/C in 8 of the rooms), private bathroom, hot water (heated by a natural solar heating system) and a balcony. Other Facilities include safety-deposit boxes at reception, bilingual staff, room service, laundry service, rent-a-car service and Wi-Fi Internet (new). In addition, the centre has got a new waterfall-style swimming pool featuring tanning beds all around it.

It also offers a bar with a TV lounge and 2 restaurants: a buffet one, the “Zeledón”, a thatched ranch with capacity for 88 people –ideal for group activities. In addition to this, there is a second restaurant called “El Sereno”, offering “a la carte” gourmet style food and seating for 52 people. There is also a Museum of Indigenous Cultures with a 72-person theatre where guests may enjoy the film Man and Nature in Pre-Columbian Costa Rica, as well as admire the museum’s anthropological collection. Guests can also visit the new “Rancho Maleku”, a 60-people conference / seminar room that shows the “Kapi Kapi Tour”, an indigenous cultural presentation about the Archaeological Park “Alma Ata”, which features 850 year old tombs.

There are many activities to choose from during your stay, such as a visit to the Tirimbina Biological Reserve, where by means of well-kept trails, you can reach the heart of a 300-he rainforest.

Prices based on double occupancy range from $ 81.5 to $115.23 (Until December 14, 2008)
Taxes included



SUEÑO AZUL, SARAPIQUÍ - Horquetas de Sarapiquí


If you wish to experience the rain forest firsthand then Sueño Azul Resort in the Sarapiqui region, located only 70 km / 44 miles from San José, is the perfect spot for you. Two lakes and a river cross the property, providing the perfect setting for the 60 beautifully decorated rooms; 11 of which come equipped with ac, and 2 of which are Junior Suites. Each room offer 1 king size bed and a sofa bed or 2 queen size beds, a terrace, private bath with hot water, safety deposit box, hair dryer and a fan. The Junior Suites are additionally equipped with air conditioning and Jacuzzi. The rustic decoration combines wood with other organic materials. There is a restaurant specializing in Costa Rican and International cuisine, 2 bars, a pool, Jacuzzi, spa, yoga studio, meeting room and an open thatched ranch. Additional services such as laundry, a souvenir shop and parking lot are available. You will find plenty of opportunity to enjoy bird watching, the landscape, the butterfly farm, nature trails and fishing.

Prices based on double occupancy range from $92.34 to $163 (Until December 15, 2008)
Taxes included

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