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HOTELS INCLUDING DIVING / SNORKELING
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Aguila de Osa Inn |
Region: Corcovado & Osa Peninsula
Habitat: Beach / Tropical Rainforest |
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Boating, Diving / Snorkeling, Fishing, Kayaking |
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| Located on a bluff overlooking Drake Bay on the Osa Peninsula. The restaurant, with excellent views overlooking the bay, serves simple fare that is tasty and filling, specializing in seafood and local catches. Hiking, diving and sport fishing in state-of-the-art boat available. The Inn's open and spacious rooms have spectacular views of the lush, tropical jungle that surrounds the hotel. Hot climate. |
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La Paloma Lodge |
Region: Corcovado & Osa Peninsula
Habitat: Beach / Tropical Rainforest |
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Bird/Wildlife Observation, Diving / Snorkeling, Kayaking |
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| Located on the Osa Peninsula overlooking Drake Bay and Caño Island, this hotel offers five, two-story ranchos and five rooms with private baths, hammocks and views. The restaurant emphasizes fresh seafood (served family style) and every meal includes homemade bread. The swimming pool and deck are perched on the hillside, and offer a stunning view. |
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Capitán Suizo Hotel |
Region: Guanacaste Beach
Habitat: Beach |
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Fishing, Golf Course, Surfing / Windsurfing |
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| A free and natural atmosphere with a touch of Swiss quality. Hotel Capitán Suizo is located on Playa Tamarindo, one of the most beautiful Pacific coast beaches in Costa Rica. Directly on the beach, the hotel is surrounded by large, native trees and lush, colorful gardens.
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Four Seasons Papagayo |
Region: Guanacaste Beach
Habitat: Beach |
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Golf Course, Spa/Yoga, Tennis Courts |
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Diving / Snorkeling, Fishing |
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| 153 spacious guest rooms, including 25 suites, with ocean, bay, garden or forest views from furnished outdoor balconies or terraces; many suites feature private plunge pools. "Perched on a rugged peninsula on Costa Rica's northwestern coast, the resort epitomizes the romance of refined and remote luxury." -Luxury Latin America |
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Tamarindo Diria Resort |
Region: Guanacaste Beach
Habitat: Beach |
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Fishing, Golf Course, Surfing / Windsurfing |
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Biking, Bird/Wildlife Observation, Boating, Diving / Snorkeling, Horseback Riding |
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| Located on the white sand beach of Tamarindo, most rooms at the four-star Tamarindo Diria Beach & Golf Resort have ocean and sunset views and direct access to the beach. Grounds are beautifully maintained, with lush tropical green gardens. The scenic pool and lobby pool for children, are great places to relax and enjoy the warm weather and tropical surroundings. Rooms are open and inviting and the hotel's restaurants serve local and international cuisine with a special focus on seafood. Golf course, tennis courts, restaurants and pool. Hot climate. |
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JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa |
Region: Guanacaste Beach
Habitat: Beach |
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Fishing, Golf Course |
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Biking, Boating, Diving / Snorkeling, Horseback Riding |
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| Located in the heart of the Province of Guanacaste, on a secluded beach, the resort has been designed and developed under the concept of "rustic luxury". The hotel features 310 luxury guestrooms, including 20 Junior Suites. Facilities include a free flowing pool that covers more than 25.000 feet of area, a full service Spa that includes 22 treatment rooms, beauty parlor, serenity lagoon with deluxe palapas for outdoor massages and a two level gym. An 18-hole championship golf course neighbors the hotel. A 73,000 square feet field is a creation of Mike Young.
Inspired in the traditional haciendas of the region, the hotel serves meals prepared with local ingredients by international chefs. |
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Florblanca Resort |
Region: Guanacaste Beach
Habitat: Beach |
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Biking, Spa/Yoga, Surfing / Windsurfing |
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Bird/Wildlife Observation, Horseback Riding |
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| Just 10 villas on an unspoiled beach. Distinguished cuisine and yoga overlooking the sea. Restaurant combines local ingredients with Pacific Rim techniques in what may well be the best cuisine in the Pacific. "Ten large, romantic, air-conditioned villas are on seven acres of white-sand beach. Each villa has an ocean view and outdoor bath with sunken tub." -Lonely Planet Costa Rica (2004) |
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Punta Islita Hotel |
Region: Guanacaste Beach
Habitat: Beach |
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Biking, Fishing |
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Boating, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Spa/Yoga, Tennis Courts |
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| This resort complex is located south of Carillo and Samara on the Nicoya Peninsula near the Camaronal Wildlife Refuge. Rooms have private patios with hammocks, some with outdoor jacuzzi or private pool. The beach is below the lodge after a 10-min. walk or short shuttle ride. Good nouvelle French-style seafood in the lodge's Palapa Restaurant. There is a cascade swimming pool with Jacuzzi, swim-up bar, restaurant, boutique and conference room. Tennis courts, driving range, gym and spa are also featured. Hot climate. |
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