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Upon arrival to the International Juan Santamaria Airport in Costa Rica, one of our transport representatives will be waiting for you with a notice board announcing your name.  Once you are with the transport representative, he will take you to your hotel in the Central Valley. The Central Valley of Costa Rica is where the capital hotels in escazu costa rica city, San Jose is located. San Jose is a bustling city with over a million inhabitants. The main attractions of the city are the National Theatre, completed in 1897,the Gold and Jade Museums, the brand new National Stadium, and the old neighborhoods and historic statues.  The Central Valley has a diverse range of landscapes and varying climates, such as in the nearby mountains, volcanoes, national parks and jungles.  There is much to visit when staying in the Central Valley of Costa Rica.
Early in the morning, a representative of your hotel in Tortuguero will pick you up at your hotel in San Jose for a transfer hotels in escazu costa rica to Tortuguero.  The trip to Tortuguero will be approximately 4 hours in a shared hotels in escazu costa rica minivan and later on a boat through the canals of Tortuguero. The vast National Park of Tortuguero harbors an incredible variety of wildlife amidst its spectacular rainforests.  The best way to view the park is by boat along some of   the numerous interconnecting canals and rivers.Tortuguero National Park, Costa Ricas little Amazon, hotels in escazu costa rica is located on the Caribbean coast. This remote area is accessible only by plane or by boat; nevertheless hotels in escazu costa rica your lodging will still be first class. Wildlife-rich Tortuguero will allow you the chance to see a large diversity of bird species, monkeys, sloths, crocodiles, and iguanas as you tour the navigable rainforest canals by boat. The tropical beaches around hotels in escazu costa rica Tortuguero are key nesting sites for green sea turtles during July to September.
This day you may enjoy an early morning boat tour of the canals of Tortuguero.  Early in the morning or during the late afternoon it is best to spot many different kinds of birds and animals. You will travel at a leisurely pace enabling your naturalist guide, along with an expert local guide, to point out wildlife and interesting flora. You will likely see monkeys, caiman, basilisk lizards, iguanas, herons, toucans, parrots and more.  Bring: sunhat, sunscreen, insect repellent, camera and binoculars.  After your boat tour, you may enjoy some leisure time at the Lodge, the beaches and surroundings.
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This day you may enjoy a day of leisure at the lodge, by the river and surroundings or enjoy a day of activities offered by the lodge such as rainforest hiking, a canopy tour, a visit to the local Cabecar Indians, a hike to the waterfall or plant a tree.  In the evening enjoy exquisite cuisine and beautiful stress free ambience.
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Explore the lava flow trail of the Arenal Volcano and learn about its history. Arenal Volcano hotels in escazu costa rica erupted violently July 29th 1968 destroying the region west of its base with hot gases, rocks and later, lava flows. hotels in escazu costa rica Today the volcano steams quietly and heats local rivers that have been developed into popular hot springs and spas.  Forest vegetation is quickly returning and covering the massive rock fragments and lava flows, and rainforest wildlife hotels in escazu costa rica once again flourishes in and around the park. With your guide you will explore the area around the volcano, learn about its fascinating history, and view how the flora and fauna are reclaiming the formerly devastated landscape. Bring: comfortable hotels in escazu costa rica clothing, hiking hotels in escazu costa rica shoes, insect repellent, camera, binoculars, sunscreen hotels in escazu costa rica and rain gear. The tour includes: entrance fee and guide.
You will be picked up in the morning at your hotel in Arenal for a transfer to the Rio Chiquito. Here you will board a boat to cross Lake Arenal. This scenic lake journey will reduce your travel time to Monteverde by about one hour.  The views you may enjoy are of mountains, farms, forests and the majestic Arenal hotels in escazu costa rica Volcano across the lake.
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Once you have checked out from your hotel in Monteverde and you are ready to go, one of our transport representatives will drive you to the beaches of Manuel Antonio on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica.  The drive from Monteverde to Manuel Antonio may be approximately 3.5hours. Manuel Antonio is one of the most popular beach destinations in Costa Rica.  Its National Park was included in a list of 12 top parks selected by Forbes Magazine for its gorgeous hotels in escazu costa rica colored beach, lush forest growingto the beach edge, abundant wildlife, warm pacific waters, easy forest trails and scenic ocean overlooks. Once in Manuel Antonio you will be dropped off at your hotel.
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This day one of our transport representatives will drive you from your hotel to the Juan Santamaria International Airport.  You will have to check in at least 3 hours prior to your departure flight time.
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