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COSTA RICA MULTISPORT
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Costa Rica Multisport is run as both a fixed departure (group program) and a custom vacation. Fixed departure trips leave on a set date and are ideal for single travelers or families looking for affordability and companionship. Custom vacations, on the other hand, run on the date you choose and allow for greater flexibility and privacy.
Itinerary Summary
Fixed Departure Itinerary
Departure Dates & Prices
Custom Itinerary
Hotels
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* SUMMARY * FIXED DEPARTURE: COSTA RICA MULTISPORT (7 Days/6 Nights)
Bike near Arenal Volcano, kayak the creeks of Tortuguero and raft the Pacuare River From US$1,798 per person in double occupancy. Minimum age: 12 years.
Featuring bike rides on the flanks of the Arenal Volcano, kayak trips into the remote waterways of Tortuguero National Park and a one-day white water rafting trip on the exciting Pacuare River (Class III-IV. Min. age 12 years). Meet our Multisport Guides.
Meal codes: (B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner.
Day 1: Arrival San Jose (No meals.)
Day 2: San Jose / Tilajari Resort Hotel. (B,L,D)
Drive to Tilajari Resort (4 hours). Afternoon bike ride (10.4 miles) in Arenal Volcano area. Overnight at Tilajari Resort.
Day 3: Tilajari Resort / Arenal Volcano (B,L,D)
Ride from Arenal Volcano to Tilajari (33.5 miles). Excellent views of Arenal Volcano (weather permitting). Stop at Hidalgo Hot Springs for lunch and a soak. Continue riding after lunch. Overnight at Tilajari Resort.
Day 4: Tilajari / Tortuguero (B,L,D)
Drive from Arenal to the North Atlantic Coast with your Spanish-speaking driver and Multisport Guide
to meet the boat for the 1 1⁄2-hour ride to Tortuguero. Overnight at Tortuga Lodge & Gardens.
Day 5: Tortuguero (B,L,D)
Guided kayak tour on the creeks of Tortuguero National Park. Afternoon free. Overnight at Tortuga Lodge.
Day 6: Tortuguero / Pacuare River Class III-IV (B,L,D)
Depart early from Tortuga Lodge in boat to Limon (2 1/2-hours). Your van will be waiting to take you to the put-in on the Pacuare River (2-hour drive). Lunch on the riverbank. Arrive at the take-out by mid afternoon and return to San José (two-hour drive). Dinner and overnight at El Rodeo Hotel.
Day 7: Departure (No meals.)
Transfer to the International Airport, arriving about two hours before your flight's scheduled departure time.
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* DETAILED * FIXED DEPATURE: COSTA RICA MULTISPORT (7 Days/6 Nights)
Bike near Arenal Volcano, kayak the creeks of Tortuguero and raft the Pacuare River From US$1,798 per person in double occupancy. Min. age 12 years. Click on the Custom Itinerary tab to see a version of this trip that can go on any date.
Featuring bike rides on the flanks of the Arenal Volcano and a soak in a natural hot springs. Then kayak the remote waterways of Tortuguero National Park and take a one-day white water rafting trip down the exciting Pacuare River (Class III-IV. Min. age 12 years). Meet our Multisport Guides.
Day 1: Arrival San Jose (No meals.)
Arrive at the Juan Santamaria International Airport. After passing through Immigration you will be met by a Costa Rica Expeditions representative who will give you a sticker to facilitate clearing customs. When you are exiting the building, look for a Costa Rica Expeditions guide in an orange shirt holding a sign with your name on it. He or she will take you to your hotel.
Day 2: San Jose / Tilajari Resort Hotel (B,L,D)
After breakfast with your Multisport Guide, drive to Tilajari Resort (4 hours). After settling in and having lunch, you will go out for your first bike ride. The area around Tilajari and Arenal Volcano is recognized for having some of the best conditions for biking in the world. Tilajari co-owner Ricardo Araya, an avid biker, has found some especially unique and beautiful rides for you.
This afternoon's 10.4-mile ride goes through flat-to-easy rolling countryside. From the hotel pedal 1.8 miles on a lightly travelled, paved highway before turning off the pavement for 2.2 miles of easy dirt roads through cane and dairy farms. At the end of the dirt road, you will cross two hanging footbridges over the Peñas Blancas River. This means that you will be without the support vehicle for a few miles, while it goes around to meet you on the other side. You meet up with the paved road 6.4 miles from the lodge and pedal back for a well-deserved dip in the pool. Overnight at Tilajari Resort.
Day 3: Tilajari Resort / Arenal Volcano (B,L,D)
Your last day of biking takes you from the base of Arenal Volcano, 1,625 feet above sea level, back down to Tilajari, 211 feet above sea level. Although you will need to climb (or ride in the van) up a few steep hills, this ride is characterized by its exhilarating down hills. You start out on this 33.5-mile ride with 7.5 miles of dirt roads. There will be stops on this section to take in the views of Lake Arenal. You reach the pavement at the Arenal Dam and start a series of steep down hills and two short, steep; uphill stretches over the next four miles. For the next six miles, the terrain becomes more gently rolling. If you are lucky enough to catch Arenal out of the clouds, the views of the Volcano are spectacular on this stretch.
Having pedaled 17.5 miles in all, you will stop at the Hidalgo Family Hot Springs for lunch and a soak. Doña Mireya, your host, will prepare a typical Costa Rican lunch in the tradition of Costa Rican hospitality. After lunch, it's 16 miles of mostly gentle downhill and a few short, easy climbs back to the lodge. Overnight Tilajari Resort.
Day 4: Tilajari/Tortuguero (B,L,D)
This day is the least active because we will travel from Arenal to the North Atlantic Coast (with your Spanish-speaking driver). After an early breakfast drive for about five hours to the Caño Blanco dock near Siquirres, passing through banana plantations and coffee fields. In Caño Blanco, you will meet the boat and Tortuguero Guide for the 1 1⁄2-hour ride to Tortuguero. You will arrive at Tortuga Lodge in time for a dip in the award-winning pool before dinner. Overnight at Tortuga Lodge & Gardens.
Day 5: Tortuguero (B,L,D)
After breakfast join a local Tortuguero Guide (trip may be shared with other guests) for a kayak tour into the Tortuguero Rainforest. These agile, human-powered vessels will allow you to go where our motorboats cannot and wildlife is most abundant.
Tortuguero National Park was originally created to protect an important nesting beach of the Atlantic Green Sea Turtle. The Park is now 51,870 acres and is one of the last large areas of tropical rainforest in Central America. The Park is home to the endangered Great Green Macaw, White-faced, Howler and Spider Monkeys, Chestnut-mandibled Toucan, the Slatey-tailed Trogon, and many more species, which you will have the opportunity to observe.
After lunch, a natural history boat excursion in the National Park is planned. Relax in the pool or a hammock before dinner. Overnight at Tortuga Lodge.
Day 6: Tortuguero / Pacuare River Class III-IV (B,L,D)
After an early breakfast, depart from Tortuga Lodge for a 2 1⁄2-hour boat ride to Puerto Caño Blanco. Here your Spanish speaking driver will be waiting to take you by van to the put-in on the Pacuare River (2-hour drive). After a safety talk and paddling instruction, you will raft the most beautiful river canyon in the tropics. Over 20 Class III and IV rapids, primary rainforest miraculously clinging to 100-foot-high vertical canyon walls, and waterfalls plunging from the canyon rim into the river will bewitch the beginner and the experienced rafter alike. Half way down the river, your guides suddenly become chefs and prepare and serve lunch on the riverbank. Finally, after more great rapids and scenery, you arrive at the take-out by mid afternoon and return to San José (2-hour drive). Farewell dinner and overnight at El Rodeo Hotel.
Day 7: Departure (No meals.)
Transfer to the International Airport, arriving about two hours before your flight's scheduled departure time.
FIXED DEPARTURE: COSTA RICA MULTISPORT 2008 DATES, HOTELS & PRICES Guaranteed to depart with a minimum of two persons.
Price per person in US$, based on double occupancy. Taxes included. Minimum age 12 years.
2008 Departures
Hotels
Price (US$)
June 14-20, 08
El Rodeo Hotel
$1,798
Tilajari Hotel Resort
Tortuga Lodge
July 12-18, 08
El Rodeo Hotel
$1,998
Tilajari Hotel Resort
Tortuga Lodge
Aug. 9-15, 08
El Rodeo Hotel
$1,998
Tilajari Hotel Resort
Tortuga Lodge
Sept. 13-19, 08
El Rodeo Hotel
$1,798
Tilajari Hotel Resort
Tortuga Lodge
Oct. 18-24, 08
El Rodeo Hotel
$1,798
Tilajari Hotel Resort
Tortuga Lodge
Nov. 22-28, 08
El Rodeo Hotel
$1,998
Tilajari Hotel Resort
Tortuga Lodge
Dec. 19-25, 08
El Rodeo Hotel
$2,098
Tilajari Hotel Resort
Tortuga Lodge
Jan.3-9, 09
El Rodeo Hotel
$1,998
Tilajari Hotel Resort
Tortuga Lodge
Feb. 7-13, 09
El Rodeo Hotel
$1,998
Tilajari Hotel Resort
Tortuga Lodge
Mar. 7-13, 09
El Rodeo Hotel
$1,998
Tilajari Hotel Resort
Tortuga Lodge
Apr. 11-17, 09
El Rodeo Hotel
$2,098
Tilajari Hotel Resort
Tortuga Lodge
May 9-15, 09
El Rodeo Hotel
$1,898
Tilajari Hotel Resort
Tortuga Lodge
June 13-19, 09
El Rodeo Hotel
$1,898
Tilajari Hotel Resort
Tortuga Lodge
Children 12 and older only as the Costa Rica Multisport includes activities not recommended for children under 12 years.
Minimum of two participants required.
Single Supplement
Single supplement (year round): US$299. Single supplement is added if single accommodations are requested or forced.
INCLUDED Lodging: Six nights lodging, taxes, arrival and departure transfer, all air, boat and land transfers within Costa Rica as specified above, guide services and entrances to National Parks and reserves as specified, biking and all whitewater rafting equipment, meals as specified in the itinerary.
Meals: 15 meals as specified in the itinerary, including a Farewell Dinner on the fixed departure (group) trip.
Taxes & Entrance Fees: Hotel taxes, entrance fees to National Parks, museums and places of interest in effect at the time of booking. Tax increases or new taxes charged for services that were not taxed in the past will be charged to the client.
NOT INCLUDED
Costs of obtaining passports, visas or tourist cards; excess baggage fees; personal expenses such as room service, beverages and laundry; gratuities to tour escort, guides or driver; personal communications charges; international airfare, airport departure taxes ($26 per person); tax increases or new taxes charged for services that were not taxed at the time the booking was made; excess mileage carried out at the request of the passenger; sightseeing or meals not specified in the itinerary; personal insurance coverage (strongly recommended).
Note regarding arrival and departure transfers: Transfers are available by previous arrangement through Costa Rica Expeditions for participants not arriving or departing on the stated arrival/departure dates of the tour. Click here for transfer pricing.
WHAT TO BRING • Two of the most important things to bring to Costa Rica are a pair of binoculars (no less than 8x42) and a field guide (we recommend, "Birds of Costa Rica"). They are a must for getting a closer look at wildlife and are not available for rent in Costa Rica.
• Sunscreen and insect repellent.
• Casual clothing for city traveling.
• Shirts: Cotton or light synthetic, long- and short-sleeved.
• Trousers: Cotton or light synthetic pants. Jeans not recommended, as they are too slow to dry.
• Hiking shorts.
• Footwear: River sandals (Teva-type sandals), tennis shoes/running shoes.
• Socks: Bring extra pairs in case feet get wet.
• Rain gear: Poncho, raincoat and umbrella.
• Hat(s): With visor for rain and sun protection.
• Plastic water bottle.
• Flashlight with spare batteries and bulb.
• Camera and film (or memory card).
• Ziploc plastic bags for spillable toiletries.
• Extra pair of prescription glasses and medication.
• Small daypack or fanny pack for hikes.
• Sweater or jacket (a must for Savegre Mountain Lodge).
• Plastic bags for wet items.
• Swimwear.
• Collapsible luggage (i.e., duffle bag) to store extra items in San José.
Optional but highly recommended for the Multisport Adventure: • Padded biking shorts.
• Gel seat.
• Biking gloves.
IMPORTANT: There is a 25-pound weight limit on domestic flights in Costa Rica. Please remember to pack light. If you would like to leave some of your belongings behind, we will do our best to catch it up to you when you arrive at the next destination in your itinerary.
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* DETAILED * CUSTOMIZED ITINERARY: 54C06. COSTA RICA MULTISPORT (7 Days/6 Nights)
Bike near Arenal Volcano, kayak the creeks of Tortuguero and raft the Pacuare River From US$2,389 per person in double occupancy.* Price includes taxes. Min. age 12 years. Guaranteed to depart with a min. of two people. Click on the Fixed Departure tab for a more affordable group version of this intinerary that goes on set dates.
Featuring bike rides on the flanks of the Arenal Volcano, kayak trips into the remote creeks of Tortuguero National Park and a one day white water rafting trip on the exciting Pacuare River (Class III-IV. Min. age 12 years). Meet our Multisport Guides.
Day 1: Arrive San Jose (No meals.)
Arrive at the Juan Santamaria International Airport. After passing through Immigration you will be met by a Costa Rica Expeditions representative who will give you a sticker to facilitate clearing customs. When you are exiting the building, look for a Costa Rica Expeditions guide in an orange shirt holding a sign with your name on it. He or she will take you to your hotel.
Day 2: San Jose / Tilajari Resort Hotel (B,L,D)
After breakfast with your Multisport Guide, drive four hours to Tilajari. After settling in and having lunch, you will go out for your first bike ride. The area around Tilajari and Arenal Volcano is recognized for having some of the best conditions for biking in the world. Tilajari co-owner Ricardo Araya, an avid biker, has found some especially unique and beautiful rides for you.
This afternoon's 10.4-mile ride goes through flat to easy rolling countryside. From the hotel you pedal 1.8 miles on a lightly-travelled, paved highway, before turning off the pavement for 2.2 miles of easy dirt roads through cane and dairy farms. At the end of the dirt road, you will cross two hanging footbridges over the Penas Blancas River. This means that you will be without the support vehicle for a few miles, while it goes around to meet you on the other side. You meet up with the paved road 6.4 miles from the lodge and pedal back for a well-deserved dip in the pool. Overnight at Tilajari Resort.
Day 3: Tilajari Resort / Arenal Volcano (B,L,D)
Your last day of biking takes you from the base of Arenal Volcano, 1,625 feet above sea level, back down to Tilajari, 211 feet above sea level. Although you will need to climb (or ride in the van) up a few steep hills, this ride is characterized by its exhilarating down hills. You start out on this 33.5-mile ride with 7.5 miles of dirt roads. There will be stops on this section to take in the views of Lake Arenal. You reach the pavement at the Arenal Dam and start a series of steep down hills and two short, steep; uphill stretches over the next four miles.
For the next six miles, the terrain becomes more gently rolling. If you are lucky enough to catch Arenal out of the clouds, the views of the Volcano are spectacular on this stretch. Having pedaled 17.5 miles in all, you will stop at Dona Mireya's hot springs for lunch and a soak. Dona Mireya, your host, will prepare a typical Costa Rican lunch in the tradition of Costa Rican hospitality. After lunch, it's 16 miles of mostly gentle downhill and a few short, easy climbs back to the lodge. Overnight Tilajari Resort.
Day 4: Tilajari / Tortuguero (B,L,D)
This day is the least-active because we will travel from Arenal to the North Atlantic Coast (with your Spanish-speaking driver) and Multisport guide. After an early breakfast, drive for about five hours to the Caño Blanco dock near Siquirres, passing through banana plantations and coffee fields. In Caño Blanco, you will meet your boat and Tortuguero Guide for the 1 1⁄2-hour ride to Tortuguero. You will arrive at the Lodge in time for a dip in the award-winning pool before dinner. Overnight at Tortuga Lodge & Gardens.
Day 5: Tortuguero (B,L,D)
After breakfast join a local Tortuguero Guide (trip may be shared with other guests) for a kayak tour into the Tortuguero Rainforest. These agile, human-powered vessels will allow you to go where our motorboats cannot and wildlife is most abundant.
Tortuguero National Park was created originally to protect an important nesting beach of the Atlantic Green Sea Turtle. The Park is now 51,870 acres and is one of the last large areas of tropical rainforest in Central America. The Park is home to the endangered Great Green Macaw, White-faced, Howler and Spider Monkeys, Chestnut-mandibled Toucan, the Slatey-tailed Trogon, and many more species, which you will have the opportunity to observe.
After lunch, a natural history boat excursion in the National Park is planned. Relax in the pool or a hammock before dinner. Overnight at Tortuga Lodge.
Day 6: Tortuguero / Pacuare River Class III-IV (B,L,D)
After an early breakfast, depart from Tortuga Lodge for a 2 1⁄2-hour boat ride to Puerto Caño Blanco. Here your Spanish-speaking driver will be waiting to take you by van to the put-in on the Pacuare River (2-hour drive). After a safety talk and paddling instruction, you will raft the most beautiful river canyon in the tropics. Over 20 Class III and IV rapids winding through primary rainforest miraculously clinging to 100-foot-high vertical canyon walls and waterfalls plunging from the canyon rim into the river. Half way down the river, your guides suddenly become chefs and prepare and serve lunch on the riverbank. Finally after more great rapids and scenery, you arrive at the take-out by mid afternoon and return to San José (2-hour drive). Overnight at El Rodeo Hotel.
Day 7: Departure (No meals.)
Transfer to the International Airport arriving about two hours before your flight's scheduled departure time.
*Note: Pricing can vary considerably depending on the number of people in your group and travel dates. Please contact us for an accurate quote on this or any other trip on our web site.
INCLUDED
Lodging: Six nights lodging, taxes, arrival and departure transfer, all air, boat and land transfers within Costa Rica as specified, Naturalist Guide for Arenal portion and local guide in Tortuguero, entrances to National Parks and reserves as specified, biking and all whitewater rafting equipment, meals as specified in the itinerary.
Meals: 15 meals as specified in the itinerary.
Taxes & Entrance Fees: Hotel taxes, entrance fees to National Parks, museums and places of interest in effect at the time of booking. Tax increases or new taxes charged for services that were not taxed in the past will be charged to the client.
NOT INCLUDED
Costs of obtaining passports, visas or tourist cards; excess baggage fees; personal expenses such as room service, beverages and laundry; gratuities to tour escort, guides or driver; personal communications charges; international airfare, airport departure taxes ($26.00 per person); tax increases or new taxes charged for services that were not taxed at the time the booking was made; excess mileage carried out at the request of the passenger; sightseeing or meals not specified in the itinerary; personal insurance coverage (strongly recommended).
Note regarding arrival and departure transfers: Transfers are available by previous arrangement through Costa Rica Expeditions for participants not arriving or departing on the stated arrival/departure dates of the tour. Click here for transfer pricing.
WHAT TO BRING:
Two of the most important things to bring to Costa Rica are a pair of binoculars (no less than 8x42) and a field guide (we recommend, "Birds of Costa Rica"). They are a must for getting a closer look at wildlife and are not available for rent in Costa Rica.
- Sunscreen and insect repellent.
- Casual clothing for city traveling.
- Shirts: Cotton or light synthetic, long- and short-sleeved.
- Trousers: Cotton or light synthetic pants. Jeans not recommended, as they are too slow to dry.
- Hiking shorts.
- Footwear: River sandals (Teva-type sandals), tennis shoes/running shoes.
- Socks: Bring extra pairs in case feet get wet.
- Rain gear: Poncho, raincoat and umbrella.
- Hat(s): With visor for rain and sun protection.
- Plastic water bottle.
- Flashlight with spare batteries and bulb.
- Camera and film (or memory card).
- Ziploc plastic bags for spillable toiletries.
- Extra pair of prescription glasses and medication.
- Small daypack or fanny pack for hikes.
- Sweater or jacket (a must for Savegre Mountain Lodge).
- Plastic bags for wet items.
- Swimwear.
- Collapsible luggage (i.e., duffle bag) to store extra items in San Jose.
Optional but highly recommended for the Multisport Adventure:
- Padded biking shorts.
- Gel seat.
- Biking gloves.
IMPORTANT: There is a 25-pound weight limit on domestic flights in Costa Rica. Please remember to pack light. If you would like to leave some of your belongings behind, we will do our best to catch it up to you when you arrive at the next destination in your itinerary.
HOTEL DESCRIPTIONS
El Rodeo Hotel, outside San Jose The hotel is surrounded by gardens and green space, which invite the guest to relax. It is well located with good access to Heredia, Alajuela and San Jose. Rooms are comfortable and spacious – some have balconies – and the hotel restaurant serves quality grilled meats and hearty Costa Rica fare. All rooms equipped with cable TV, air conditioning, direct telephone, alarm clock, bathrooms with hot water and bathtub, hair dryer, coffee maker and safe deposit box. Cool climate.
Tilajari Resort, San Carlos Valley (near Arenal) Four-star Costa Rica resort on 35 acres along the banks of the San Carlos River with 76 hotel rooms and an open-air restaurant serving international and Costa Rican dishes. Hotel also has a bar, conference rooms, pool and hot tub, botanical and butterfly gardens, and six tennis courts. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, ceiling fan, satellite TV, hot water baths, direct dial telephone, safety deposit box and terrace. Cool climate.
Tortuga Lodge & Gardens, Tortuguero “Owned by Costa Rica Expeditions, one of the country's best outfitters, this eco-resort offers amazing wildlife viewing. Watch iguanas dive into lagoons and ogle the glowing eyes of crocodiles at night." What's the Best Family Resort? By Emily Shetler and Robert Maniaci, Travel & Leisure, April 2005. Set on a private rainforest reserve bordering Tortuguero National Park, the lodge’s 27 rooms have solar heated private baths. A non-chlorine purified swimming pool is easy on the eyes. The botanical gardens lead up to the forest and river, and wildlife is abundant. Nesting marine turtles are protected by the reserve and easily viewed during the nesting season (June-Oct.). The restaurant offers family style fare that is tasty and plentiful based around the fresh fruits and seafood of the region. Hot climate.
AVG TEMPERATURES & ALTITUDES
AVERAGE TEMPERATURES
ALTITUDES
San José
69F
3,500 ft
Tilajari
73F
200 ft.
Tortuguero
79F
Sea level
Pacuare River
74F
950-1900 ft
TESTIMONIAL Jan. 10, 2005. "Our trip was everything we hoped for plus more!"
To summarize, our trip was everything we hoped for plus more! Costa Rica is such an incredible country which includes such wonderful people! We were very impressed and grateful for the exceptional service we received.
Most important, we must have had one your best guides you employ with our small group, Alvaro Farias. He made the trip an experience that we will always remember. His enthusiasm for what he does, the love of his country and its nature to always caring that everything was going well for each of us was so appreciated. It was also special that he was knowledgeable in all areas of our Multisport adventure including the rafting at the end. Now that will be a Christmas that will be hard to top.
In addition, Rebeca Zuniga was such a pleasure to work with setting up the trip and having all the details worked out for us! Our driver, Ricardo Coto Acuna, for part of the adventure was also such a pleasure! -Karen, Bob and Krista Harriman
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IMPORTANT: There is a 25-pound weight limit on domestic flights in Costa Rica. Please remember to pack light. If you would like to leave some of your belongings behind, we will do our best to catch it up to you when you arrive at the next destination in your itinerary.
The hotel is surrounded by gardens and green space, which invite the guest to relax. It is well located with good access to Heredia, Alajuela and San Jose. Rooms are comfortable and spacious – some have balconies – and the hotel restaurant serves quality grilled meats and hearty Costa Rica fare. All rooms equipped with cable TV, air conditioning, direct telephone, alarm clock, bathrooms with hot water and bathtub, hair dryer, coffee maker and safe deposit box. Cool climate.
Four-star Costa Rica resort on 35 acres along the banks of the San Carlos River with 76 hotel rooms and an open-air restaurant serving international and Costa Rican dishes. Hotel also has a bar, conference rooms, pool and hot tub, botanical and butterfly gardens, and six tennis courts. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, ceiling fan, satellite TV, hot water baths, direct dial telephone, safety deposit box and terrace. Cool climate.
“Owned by Costa Rica Expeditions, one of the country's best outfitters, this eco-resort offers amazing wildlife viewing. Watch iguanas dive into lagoons and ogle the glowing eyes of crocodiles at night." What's the Best Family Resort? By Emily Shetler and Robert Maniaci, Travel & Leisure, April 2005. Set on a private rainforest reserve bordering Tortuguero National Park, the lodge’s 27 rooms have solar heated private baths. A non-chlorine purified swimming pool is easy on the eyes. The botanical gardens lead up to the forest and river, and wildlife is abundant. Nesting marine turtles are protected by the reserve and easily viewed during the nesting season (June-Oct.). The restaurant offers family style fare that is tasty and plentiful based around the fresh fruits and seafood of the region. Hot climate.
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