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From San José take Pan-American Highway
west past the Intl. Airport. Turn off at La Garita following
signs for playa Jacó and Manuel Antonio National Park, At
the bridge over Tarcoles river, look down & you'll see
America' larges population of wild crocodiles.
Jacó
beach (drive time from San José : 2 hours) is a laid- back
beach resort with plenty of hotels,
restaurants, tours & activities.
MANUEL
ANTONIO NATIONAL PARK (drive time
from San José: 3 hours) is one of the most
beautiful areas in the country. The views from the
hills above the Park are brethtaking, & the
Park is lovely – perfect white – sand beaches
& jungles filled with sloths, monkeys, iguanas
& coatis. Open tues – sun 7:00-4:00,
entrance $6. Go on an ATV tour through palm
plantations & rainforest.
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BEST
WESTERN JACO BEACH:
It´s right on the beachfront ( you can hear the
surf), & with restaurant, pool bar, discoteque,
tennis court, 2 swimming pools, landscaped tropical
gardens, A/C rooms with private balconies & cable
TV, it offers a great vacation at a great price!.
Single rooms from $99 per person
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FOURTRAX
ADVENTURE, morning & afternoon
tours. Call 777-1825
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Beginning
with the town of Jacó and its varied restaurants
and activities all the way down to the Parque
Nacional Marino Ballena, this strech of coastline is
as varied in its beaches as it is in the activities
offered here.
From hanging bridges to cuadracycle tours,
from fishing to diving, from kayaking to hiking, and
of course lots of relaxing, you are sure to find
something fun to do. The mid Pacific Region of Costa
Rica is home to many National Parks including the
famous Manuel Antonio.
This park is one of the most beautiful areas
in the country.
The views from the hills above the Park are
breathtaking as are the beaches within the park.
All of the are surrounded by
a tropical jungle, perfect white sand and
gorgeous blue waters.
Don’t forget to look up in the trees
along the coastline for monkeys sloths and
coatis!
Still south of Manuel Antonio, you can find
the beautiful and more secluded beaches of Matapalo,
Dominical and Uvita |
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HOTEL
PARADOR, BOUTIQUE RESORT & SPA:
Internationally renowned as one of Costa Rica´s best
luxury hotels. The highest standards of luxury
accommodation & excellent restaurants are
carefully designed to highlight the
360° ocean & jungle views. Facilites incl.
108 rooms and suites, SPA, 2 restaurants, 3 bars , 2
swimming pools, tour desk, recreational facilites much
more... rates start at $ 100.
10% Discount
for Map-Holders.
For reservations call 777-1414
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HOTEL
POSEIDON offering something for all
tastes – premium rooms with A/C, cable TV, mini-
bar, etc.,
or
Economy rooms with fan; great restaunrant (
breakfast, lunch & dinner), full bar , room
servise. Nice pool, computers in lobby, just a
half- block from beach. Great prices. Jacó main
street, drive past subway, cross bridge & take
2nd street on the right (Calle Bohio).
www.hotel-poseidon.com |
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RAIN
FOREST AERIAL TRAM CARIBBEAN location.
Just 50 minutes from San José lies a 475 hectare private reserve and
sanctuary, which shelters an eco-tourism and
research park unlike any in the world. The Rain
Forest Aerial Tram located in the Braulio Carrillo
National Park offer visitors the
opportunity
to observe and discover plants the other
forms of life that are usually hidden in the
forest treetops , an
unknown world of incredible beauty
and extraordinary biological diversity.
Location : 5 km after the Río Sucio Bridge. On
the Braulio
Carrillo highway to Limón. Tour $49.50 adults,
children 0-12 and students with ID $24.75.
Reservations necessary, call 228-8520,
228-7918 or 382-7523.
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HOTEL LA MARIPOSA The
setting for this hotel is idyllic.
Nestled on the ledge of one of the mountains
overlooking the Pacific Ocean, you can’t beat the
views or the award-winning accomodations.
The Spanish-mediterranean arquitecture houses
56 well- appointed rooms.
Have a fine dining experience at “Le
Papillon”, or just drinks at the Sunset Bar and
Lounge.
3 Swimming Pools.
Gorgeous Landscaping.
Shuttle service to/from Manuel Antonio.
Tel:
777-0355
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ALAS DEL TIEMPO Call us and we'll
help your maximize your time in Costa Rica
by customizing a self-drive itinerary with
all the things you want to experience during
your stay. We make Rental Car , Tour & Hotel
Reservations. For reservations call
876-5973 or 228-8520 or write
marie@panamerican.co.cr and we'll be
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IGUANA TRANQUILA
– featuring the country's most unique selection
of art, unique gifts and souvenirs! For more info
call: (506) 333-8750 JACo BEACH (drive time
from San José: 2 hours) is a laid-back beach
town with plenry of hotels, restaurants, tours &
activities.
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FUEGO DEL SOL in Playa Hermosa, Jacó,
is the ultimate surfers paradise. Hermosa is one of
the best known beaches in the country for surfing
due to its faithful right break. For non-surfers,
the Hotel has a huge variety of activities to choose
from. The 4 Suites & 17 Standard rooms all offer
A/C, cable TV, telephone, terrace or balcony, and
private bath. Suites include living room & small
kitchen. The Hotel also offers food & beverage
service poolside and on the beach. The Restaurant is
located right on the beach and is well known for its
great local & int'l. Cuisine. To reserve call: (506
289-6060) Hotel: (506 643-7171).
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THE PELICAN HOTEL - This small
Hotel conveniently located in Esterillos
Este, just half way between Jacó & Quepos,
boasts 12 beachfront rooms all nestled under
palms on the Pacific! A/C, fan, and private
bath w/hot water are all standard features.
! The open air, full service beachfront
restaurant and bar will amaze you with their
exquisite cuisine and variety of dishes and
drinks. Tel: 778-8105 |
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COSTA RICA TOUR- SOUNDS & IMAGES
on DVD is a must have Souvenir for you or as a
gift. This multizone DVD, with your choice of
audio in 7 languages, submerges you in the
native life with its Sounds & Images. Getto know
the friendliness, the hospitality, and the
achivements of this nation. Listen to its fauna,
music and history and most importantly, allow
yourself to relive your own experience time and
again. Available at most bookstores and souvenir
shops throughout the country or Call: (506
290-1413) |
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