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Country Inn and Suites in Cariari, Costa Rica, is a warm and inviting budget-friendly hotel that offers a comfortable and enjoyable stay for both business and leisure travelers. Located just a short distance from the Juan Santamaria International Airport, this hotel provides convenience and accessibility for guests arriving or departing from Costa Rica. The well-appointed rooms and suites are designed with warm and welcoming decor, providing a cozy atmosphere for relaxation. Guests can start their day with a complimentary breakfast and enjoy a variety of amenities including a fitness center, outdoor pool, and complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the property. The on-site restaurant offers a delicious selection of local and international cuisine, catering to different tastes and preferences. With its convenient location, guests have easy access to nearby attractions, shopping centers, and golf courses. The friendly and attentive staff ensures a pleasant stay by providing personalized service and attending to the needs of each guest. Whether visiting for business or leisure, Country Inn and Suites offers a comfortable and memorable experience in Cariari, Costa Rica. Hotel amenities include restaurant, bar, swimming pool, fitness center, business center, tropical gardens and internet.

While at Country Inn and Suites, the room you will enjoy is a Junior Suite. Junior Suites offer the following amenities: air conditioning, cable tv, coffee service, hair dryer, internet free, iron, living room, safe deposit box, two bedrooms.

Meals: Breakfast

Mawamba Lodge is a tranquil ecolodge retreat nestled within the exotic wilderness of Tortuguero National Park in Costa Rica. Surrounded by lush rainforest and bordered by winding canals, the lodge offers a unique and immersive experience in nature. The lodge's spacious and comfortable bungalows and rooms are designed to blend harmoniously with the natural environment, providing a peaceful and cozy retreat for guests. Each accommodation features modern amenities and terraces or balconies overlooking the gardens or canals. The lodge's restaurant serves a variety of delicious meals, including local and international cuisine, prepared with fresh and locally sourced ingredients. Guests can enjoy their meals while admiring the stunning views of the surrounding nature. Mawamba Lodge offers a range of exciting activities and guided tours, allowing guests to explore the biodiversity-rich rainforest and witness the fascinating wildlife of Tortuguero. Boat tours through the canals offer opportunities to spot monkeys, sloths, toucans, and even nesting sea turtles during the appropriate season. Guests can also enjoy hiking trails, birdwatching excursions, fishing trips, and kayaking adventures. The lodge's swimming pool provides a refreshing oasis where guests can relax and soak up the tropical ambiance. With its commitment to sustainable practices and its privileged location in the heart of Tortuguero, Mawamba Lodge offers an unforgettable experience for nature enthusiasts and eco-conscious travelers. Lodge amenities include a swimming pool and whirlpool, restaurant and bar, coffee room with a put-and-take library, tropical gardens and trails, and WiFi in some public areas. Please note that there is a 15 dollar entrance fee to enter Tortuguero National Park or 5 dollars for kids age 5 to 11. It is not possible to include this in your price as it must be paid in person upon arrival to the area.

While at Mawamba Lodge, the room you will enjoy is a Standard 1 night. Standard 1 nights offer the following amenities: fan, safe deposit box, terrace.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

You will go on a guided walk through the history-rich town of Tortuguero. This is a typical Caribbean coastal fishing village settled over time by a blend of cultures coming to Costa Rica. Your guide will walk you through the town so you can see how the present day villagers live and work in this friendly, colorful town. The 1-hour tour includes a bilingual guide.

This is boat tour following canals carved through the dense rainforest within Tortuguero National Park, one of the best places in Costa Rica to go birding and see a diversity of wildlife. You will go on a 2 - 3-hour riverboat ride by covered pontoon boat through the jungle-lined canals, which are located within the national park. Your boat captain and bilingual guide will point out all the visible forest-dwelling animals, plants and birdlife that live within this unique water and woodland eco-system including, but not limited to: monkeys, sloths, crocodiles, various species of amphibians and reptiles, plus many bird species.Tour time will be coordinated upon arrival to the lodge according with the activities program of the Hotel

Pirate Cove Hotel is an affordable beachfront accommodation located in the picturesque Drake Bay, Costa Rica. The hotel offers budget-friendly rooms and bungalows that provide comfortable and cozy lodging options for travelers on a budget. The rooms are well-equipped with essential amenities and feature balconies or terraces with beautiful views of the surrounding gardens or the ocean. Guests can relax by the outdoor pool, take leisurely walks along the nearby beach, or simply unwind in the hammocks scattered throughout the property. The on-site restaurant offers affordable dining options, serving delicious local and international cuisine. The hotel also organizes affordable tours and activities, including snorkeling, hiking, and boat tours, allowing guests to explore the stunning marine and rainforest ecosystems of Drake Bay. With its affordable rates and convenient location, Pirate Cove Hotel is an excellent choice for budget-conscious travelers looking to enjoy the natural beauty of Drake Bay without breaking the bank. Lodge amenities include a restaurant and bar. There is a 25-pound-per-person baggage-luggage weight restriction for flights or boats to the hotel. NOTE: The included $15 per person national park fee cannot be refunded if cancellations occur.

While at Pirate Cove Hotel, the room you will enjoy is a Bungalow. Bungalows offer the following amenities: fan, internet free, ocean view, terrace.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

You will begin this tour at Drake Bay where you will board a boat to Cano Island and snorkel over a protected coral reef. Your bilingual guide will provide you with clean, high-quality snorkeling gear and take you to the best snorkeling places. After your first snorkeling adventure, you’ll get off the boat at the island for a refreshing water break. Hiking is restricted to the beach area and only drinking water is allowed on the beach. Then you will be taken on another guided snorkeling adventure before returning to Drake Bay. Once on the mainland, you’ll be treated to lunch. This tour includes a bilingual, certified guide, all snorkeling equipment, park admission fee, drinking water, and lunch. Note: The $15 per person park admission fee and $11 for lunch cannot be refunded in the event of cancellation. One-way boat transportation to the island can take from 45 minutes to an hour. The combined time of this tour with a round trip boat ride, two snorkeling adventures, and lunch, typically takes between 4 to 6 hours and can be influenced by the number of scuba divers who may also be taking the boat. Please bring a dry change of clothing, bathing suit, towel, sunblock, binoculars and camera. This is the perfect opportunity to take memorable underwater photos of this living reef where treasure may be hiding!

Today’s Corcovado National Park tour is known as the backpacker’s dream. You will begin the tour from Drake Bay where you will meet the boat captain and board the waiting boat. A 30 to 45-minute boat ride over to the protected park will give you an opportunity to look for marine life and shore birds. Once you arrive at the San Pedrillo Ranger Station you will go on a guided hike of approximately 2 miles through a wide variety of eco-systems supporting different kinds of wildlife in their natural habitats. Your naturalist guide will share a wealth of information about the ecosystems and their inhabitants and help identify any wildlife you may encounter. The hike will include a visit to the San Pedrillo Waterfall. Lunch will be provided. Your tour includes boat transportation to and from the ranger station, a naturalist guide, park entrance fees and lunch. Note: The $15 per person park admission fee and $11 for lunch cannot be refunded in the event of cancellation. . Total time of tour and round trip boat transportation combined can take from 5 to 7 hours depending on the size of your group. Please wear non-skid, completely enclosed hiking shoes, lightweight sun-protective clothing, and bring sunscreen, insect repellent, rain gear, binoculars, and a camera. You might like to have additional snacks and plenty of drinking water. This is a moderately difficult hike that will take the backpacking enthusiast into the wonderful world of an untamed jungle where you can experience firsthand Costa Rica’s tremendous biodiversity.

Embrace the natural beauty of Costa Rica at Hacienda Baru Lodge in Dominical. Surrounded by lush rainforest and near pristine beaches, our eco-friendly lodge offers rustic accommodations blending with the environment. Explore extensive grounds, encounter diverse wildlife, and enjoy sustainable cuisine at the on-site restaurant. Engage in eco-adventures or unwind by the pool, immersing yourself in serenity. Committed to sustainability, our friendly staff ensures a memorable stay. Experience the raw beauty of Hacienda Baru Lodge, where adventure and tranquility converge in this extraordinary Costa Rican destination. Hotel amenities include a swimming pool, restaurant, bar, and internet.

While at Hacienda Baru, the room you will enjoy is a Pool View Room. Pool View Rooms offer the following amenities: coffee service, fan, mezzanine bedroom, safe deposit box, terrace.

Meals: Breakfast

Today you will go on a Rainforest Birdwatching Hike at the Hacienda Baru Wildlife Refuge which is the home of more than 350 species of birds. Your bilingual guide will take you through old cacao plantations and into the rainforest. With a little luck, you will be rewarded with sightings of some of the more elusive birds such as Trogons, Motmots, Antshrikes, Manakins, Tinamous, Curasows, and others. You will hike until you reach the base camp where your group will enjoy a delicious Costa Rican-style breakfast and have a chance to walk around on your own. No transportation is needed from Hacienda Baru. Transportation is not included from other area hotels. It is not suggested for children under 8 years of age. This activity is not available on Sundays.

Beach day at Playa Dominical to explore on your own. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the tropical sun on the palm studded beaches of the Pacific coast. Free days are for descriptive purposes only and do not include any services.

Country Inn and Suites in Cariari, Costa Rica, is a warm and inviting budget-friendly hotel that offers a comfortable and enjoyable stay for both business and leisure travelers. Located just a short distance from the Juan Santamaria International Airport, this hotel provides convenience and accessibility for guests arriving or departing from Costa Rica. The well-appointed rooms and suites are designed with warm and welcoming decor, providing a cozy atmosphere for relaxation. Guests can start their day with a complimentary breakfast and enjoy a variety of amenities including a fitness center, outdoor pool, and complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the property. The on-site restaurant offers a delicious selection of local and international cuisine, catering to different tastes and preferences. With its convenient location, guests have easy access to nearby attractions, shopping centers, and golf courses. The friendly and attentive staff ensures a pleasant stay by providing personalized service and attending to the needs of each guest. Whether visiting for business or leisure, Country Inn and Suites offers a comfortable and memorable experience in Cariari, Costa Rica. Hotel amenities include restaurant, bar, swimming pool, fitness center, business center, tropical gardens and internet.

While at Country Inn and Suites, the room you will enjoy is a Junior Suite. Junior Suites offer the following amenities: air conditioning, cable tv, coffee service, hair dryer, internet free, iron, living room, safe deposit box, two bedrooms.

Meals: Breakfast