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MONTEVERDE ooo FONDA VELA HOTEL Dedicated to eco-tourism and in harmony with nature, the peaceful 100-acre Fonda Vela Hotel is sensitive to the local surroundings. Each of its buildings let in natural light and warmth while still maintaining privacy, with forested areas and green meadows perfect for hiking, bird watching, and other nature activities. TORTUGUERO TRAPP FAMILY LODGE ooo This country inn offers comfortable accommodations along with genuine family hospitality, in a peaceful atmosphere. The nearest hotel to the famous Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve and surrounded by a paradise of flora and fauna, it features beautiful gardens, 26 spacious and cozy guestrooms with private baths and spectacular views, guided tours of the reserve, and a restaurant and bar. Located on a narrow strip of land, the Laguna Lodge's gardens allow guests to see both the Caribbean Sea and Tortuguero's main canal. Built with rustic woods to blend in with surrounding nature, this 15-acre wonderland is full of exotic plants, birds and butterflies. Features include 70 rooms, a restaurant, bar and swimming pool. ooo LAGUNA LODGE JACOS/PUNTARENAS o o o ALL-INCLUSIVE PACHIRA LODGE ooooH This heavenly oasis is located minutes from the main entrance of the Tortuguero National Park, surrounded by a network of very scenic canals in a region characterized by its rich flora and fauna. It features 88 comfortable guestrooms, buffet-style dining, spa services, large turtle-shaped swimming pool, relaxing bar, fishing, kayaking and turtle nesting tours. The Los Sueños Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort is a luxury Costa Rica resort with magnificent colonial architecture and world-class amenities, nestled between the warm waters of the Pacific and an expansive rainforest. Glide from tree to tree on a canopy tour, or just relax along the palm-lined pool. The resort also features six restaurants and lounges in magnificent settings, the Stellaris Casino and spa services. La Iguana 18-hole championship golf course offers a challenging layout among a gallery of friendly monkeys and macaws. oooo LOS SUEÑOS MARRIOTT OCEAN & GOLF RESORT DOUBLETREE RESORT BY HILTON PUNTARENAS ALL-INCLUSIVE The Doubletree Resort by Hilton Puntarenas is located on the Central Pacific Coast, outside Puntarenas on the Gulf of Nicoya, just a short 50 minute scenic drive from San Jose. This modern, full amenity, all-inclusive resort is situated on exotic black volcanic sand beaches with non-stop activity, and features contemporary guestrooms overlooking the ocean or the pool, specialty dining, four large swimming pools, fitness center, land and watersports, tennis, casino, disco and Kids Club, as well as nearby lush green forests and parks. 16 Costa Rica