Costa Rica Information

Costa Rica is a beautiful country, very diverse in flora and fauna, things to do, places to go, and while on vacation, or if you plan to return, you might want to check out these other travel and information sources, which include surfing schools, beach hotels, vacation rentals and real estate offices.

A long term and respected friends and business associates of Celeste Mountain Lodge owner, www.CostaRicanTrails.com is a Costa Rican based and licensed travel agency, representing the best hotels in Costa Rica, and providing custom itineraries for those travelers wishing professional assistence in making their vacation plans. Also, for some interesting vacation & tour packages check out www.crgreenforest.com.

If you wish to visit the pristine Southern Pacific south coast of Costa Rica, and stay in luxurious eco-accommodation overlooking the beautiful blue Pacific Ocean beach at Dominical, then you might want to try Paradise Costa Rica's vacation rental villas. With two privately situated houses in a tropical rainforest, reserve one or both for a truly comfortable ecologically minded vacation. Also, in the Dominical area are the Waterfall Villas, which are three luxury villas in a private eco-reserve next to 7 waterfalls. Enjoy spa treatments, yoga, and meditation in this private setting, perfect for a honeymoon.

If you're in the Mal Pais area, then you'll want to look at beach vacation rental houses by www.costarica-beachrentals.com. In other areas of the country, check out www.villascostarica.com for deluxe and luxurious Costa Rica Vacation Rentals in all major tourist areas.

If surfing is more of your interest, and you're looking for a beach hotel on Playa Grande, then the Rip Jack Inn at www.ripjackinn.com offers not only surfing, but yoga classes and has a restaurant overlooking the beach and waves. They provide professional surf instruction, as well as this ROXY approved surf school in the Hermosa Beach area, or this all girls surf school in Hermosa and Playa Jaco Beach. But, to surf well, and safely, you'll need to be sure you're in good shape, and for that, a sports medicine / sports training personal trainer, like Natalia Brenes, is your fastest route to good health and stamina.

Costa Rica is becoming more noticed for its creative artists. If you're in the Central Valley area, you might want to check out the Amodeo Art Gallery in Rohmoser. If you'd like to take an art vacation / journalling tour, then Jan Yatsko's art tour takes you to different beach and mountain spots and museums to help you explore your inner appreciation of art.

Some suggestions for accommodations in and around the San Jose / Central Valley area, to either enjoy the museums or nightlife, might include the 5 star White House Hotel, Spa & Casino located in the mountains overlooking the entire central valley. From the cigar bar, to the excellent Capital Gril view restaurant, to the luxuriously appointed bedrooms with plasma TV's, the White House Boutique Hotel is a respite for the weary traveler.

Close to the White House over the next hill, is the newly opened Bed and Breakfast / Hotel Casa El Dorado in another private setting and overlooking Escazu and San Jose.   If you prefer an intimate bed and breakfast setting near the airport, then Casa Holanda, with your host / pianist / composer, James Nathaniel Holland, would be more appropriate.

Most people that visit Costa Rica on vacation come here for the beaches! Here are several, "on the beach" and beach view suggestions:
The Tango Mar Beach Hotel & Golf Resort, near Tambor
Costa Rica Vacation Rental Packages, Manuel Antonio
Cashew Hill Beach View Hotel / Vacation Rentals, Puerto Viejo
Bed and Breakfast Hotel near Montezuma Beach, Nicoya Peninsula

Many people that come to Costa Rica for a vacation fall in love with the country and want to move here, to work, live or retire. If you are one of those people so impressed, then you'll probably want to look at some Costa Rica real estate properties. Go here to check out real estate in the mountains around Puriscal, which would be a delightful place to live, with great weather. Also, look at the real estate articles and listings at www.1costaricalink.com, a large information portal website. If a retirement or planned community is what you would lean toward, then check out the gated real estate properties at www.costaricalandandhomes.com. They show developments in all areas of the country. Suggested websites to find shopping and services would be After Biz Life - a Costa Rica shopping and services directory. If you're want to start up a business, an excellant business accountant would be Randall Zamora, now in private practice after being the CFO for the Four Seasons Hotel and Resort. He also is fluent in English.

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