Costa Rica Travel and Vacation

We’re going early March and to tell you the truth I would have booked on the Caribbean coast as I love the islands. However having never been to Costa Rica I’m wondering if a day trip would work and be worthwhile. Are the roads good/confusing? Is the Caribbean coast different? Thanks so much!

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Villas Pepitas …. 4 new luxurious apartments and one villa nestled in beautiful Samara Beach. Villas Pepitas location is both quiet and convenient. You will be only two minutes away from the beach and shops, restaurants, and stores. Both Apartments and Villa are comfortably furnished. The apartments have a fully equipped kitchen, one bedroom, one bathroom and living area with a sofa bed and dining area in the spacious porch. The Villa has a fully equipped kitchen, 2 bedrooms, living room, 1 bathrooms and large terrace. Villa and apartments can accommodate four guests and there is the possibility of 1 extra bed. This brand-new project is tastefully decorated in Spanish style and comes fully equipped with all the comforts of home including microwave, cable television, phone, ceiling fans throughout and air conditioners in both bedrooms, hot and cold water… we have thought about everything! When entering the hotel you walk through the beautiful gardens surrounded with bougainvillea and other tropical flowers and palms trees. There is a nice swimming pool where you can swim and relax and watch the different species of birds, monkeys playing in the trees, and iguanas and squirrels…. We look forward to serving you soon. Visit us on-line at samarabeach.com .

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Cozy rooms, gardens, cool water Jacuzzi, bar, friendly staff….an exotic dream with the comfort of your own home! Just a few meters from the long white sandy beach. Close to all restaurants and services. Our hotel has 17 clean and comfortable rooms. Eleven rooms are air conditioned with private bathroom. Six rooms with shared bathroom have a sink in the room and share 3 bathrooms, three of these rooms have a window overlooking the ocean and there is also a common balcony overlooking the ocean. A full breakfast and taxes are included in our rates. Children under 5 years stay for free; they only pay for breakfast. We are located less than 20 meters from the beach, with our own private access and chairs on the beach for your use; we also have private parking for our guests, there’s a large Jacuzzi and hammocks for reading or just relaxing in our tropical garden. Visit us on-line at samarabeach.com .

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Bar Arriba Let’s go party! is the finest cocktail bar in the sleepy tropical paradise of Samara, Costa Rica – though it is the only cocktail bar A stone’s throw from the beach after a hard day’s surfing, and within easy walk of anywhere in the town, this is the perfect place to relax and unwind; and the perfect place to party. Your hosts, Glenn and Alan Westman, offer a hedonistic list of tropical cocktails, all expertly and freshly prepared for Arriba, Samarayour delectation – from classics like Cosmos and Martinis (we like ours not “dirty” but “untidy”) to Passionfruit Caipirihnas and Prairie Fire Feeling hungry? We serve authentic Spanish tapas (small appetizer plates like ‘bocadillas’, including meatballs, spanish tortillas and succulent steak sandwiches) all freshly made by our talented chef They’re great to share with friends (but it’s okay to jealously guard them for yourself). For the connoisseur, we have a dizzying array of top-notch whiskies (single malt, blends, sourmash), brandies (French, Spanish), tequilas and rums The music is loud and eclectic, the crowd is a welcoming mix of locals and those just passing through. We open from 5 pm until last man standing – okay, until 1 am Visit us on-line at samarabeach.com -

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New, fully equipped and close to the beach Apartamentos Shanna are 3 new fully equipped apartments located in Samara’s main street on the 2nd floor of a commercial building with stores, restaurants, bars and Internet Service. They are at just 50 meters from the beach. The apartments have double beds and individual sofa beds. The kitchen is equipped with refrigerator, stove, microwave oven, coffee maker, pots and dishes. There are also Air Conditioning and Cable TV. Visit us on-line at samarabeach.com -

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Casa de Las Palmas is a hilltop residence overlooking the Pacific Ocean and lies just outside the picturesque village of Samara. With a breathtaking panoramic indestructible view from the hill, overlooking both Samara and Buena Vista, this unique two level luxury home with 3 bedrooms is perfect. It offers all this in a very private atmosphere with landscaped gardens. The villa is only a 3-minute scenic drive to either the village shops or its many miles of white sand beach, with its graceful coconut palms and protective coral reef. Nicoya is 37 Km. away – banks, hospitals, bigger supermarkets and other services are available there. San Jose is just an hour away – The Puerto Carrillo airport is only 15 minutes from home and the daily flights to San Jose take 45 minutes. Playa Sámara is connected by a paved road all the way to San José – about a 5 hour drive. There is also a regular daily bus service between San José and Samara / Nicoya. The completely walled gardens provide security for all guests. Abundant water supply, electricity to the back of the property and the imminently available high speed internet indeed make it a dream for a vacation rental. Samara, long prized by Costa Rica’s native population for its idyllic beauty and magnificent turquoise bay, now is a favorite destination of discriminating North American and European visitors. Many of these visitors have come to stay and call Samara their home. The village is ringed by verdant mountains filled with …

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January 2008: the beginning of Hotel Puerto Carrillo Our hotel, surrounded by the gorgeous natural greenery of Guanacaste, is located 30 meters above sea level, right in the center of the village of Puerto Carrillo. We are just 300 meters (a 5 minute walk) from Carrillo Beach, known as one of the most beautiful and exotic beaches in Costa Rica. Carrillo is located on the Nicoya peninsula on the northwest pacific coast of Costa Rica. For those looking to relax Enjoy the tranquility of unsurpassed natural greenery, exotic birds, iguanas and howler monkeys, and the pristine Carrillo Beach – 3.5 km of white sands and sun-kissed palm trees. It is just a “Corner of Paradise”! For those looking for adventure We offer canopy or kayak tours, surfing, sport fishing and more, for those that crave excitement, action and enjoyment with complete safety. Hotel Puerto Carrillo offers 16 fully equipped rooms. You will find all comfort you are looking for: a spacious room, A/C and Fan, Satellite TV, Wireless connection, telephone. Gymnasium, pool, massage service, bar, restaurant and internet point, as well as quad (ATV) and car rentals are available. Yes, here at Hotel Puerto Carrillo you will find everything you need for a carefree and comfortable vacation! We are easy to get to Minibus and taxi service is available from Liberia Airport (2 hours away) or from San Jose Airport (5 hours). Bus service is available from San Jose (get off at the football field in the center of town), and …

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Welcome to El Lagarto Bar & Restaurant! We are located right on the beachfront – just a few minutes walk from Samara’s main street. Every day starting at Noon, we serve delicious cocktails, fruit drinks and snacks in a very tropical and nice atmosphere, surrounded by coconut palms and overlooking the Ocean. Visit us for dinner. BBQ is our specialty. We serve the best meats – rib-eye, T-bone steaks and pork cuts. Our fish and other seafood is fresh from the ocean. Vegetarian dishes are also available. Every Sunday, starting at Noon, Costa Rican typical food is available. Very often after dinner, our guests transform the evening into a dancing party. Come join us and animate the evening with the rhythm of music! At El Lagarto we also organize special events – birthdays, graduations, welcome and good-bye parties. We also organize evenings with live music and concerts performed by the most famous Costa Rican groups. In the afternoon, after enjoying the sun, beach, reading and relaxing, come to El Lagarto for a pool game. There is always a good reason to come here! Visit us on-line at samarabeach.com .

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Sol Melia Announces Two New Flagship Paradisus Resorts in Mexico, Paradisus Playa del Carmen and Paradisus Xaman
The Paradisus Riviera Cancun Hotel has been sold by the Sol Melia hotel portfolio after 9 years of management in preparation for the launch of two new flagship resorts, Paradisus Playa del Carmen and Paradisus Xaman.

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