Travel Impressions

12 Costa Rica ARENAL PARAISO ✯ ✯ ✯ located in front of arenal Volcano , guests can experience everything from the adreneline of a canopy tour to the serenity and rest of our thermo-mineral water, to walking tours to observe the volcano. this resort also features a spa, natural paths for nature walks and exceptional Costa rican gastronomy along with the international cuisine at the restaurant. a destination in its own! ARENAL SPRINGS HOTEL ✯ ✯ ✯ located 2 1 /2 hours from San Jose, the arenal Springs hotel offers an ideal combination of relaxation, comfort, and exuberant tropical scenery with outstanding volcano views. it features 65 colonial style guestrooms, a swimming pool, spa services and a special vegetable farm. VOLCANO LODGE & GARDENS ✯ ✯ ✯ Volcano lodge & Gardens, provided by Swiss travel is located in la Palma de la Fortuna de San Carlos, at the north side of the country. this beautiful area offers a panoramic view of the arenal Volcano and the rainy tropical forest, characteristic of the area, where you can find a great variety of flora and fauna species. FONDA VELA HOTEL ✯ ✯ ✯ nestled on a beautifully landscaped property, Fonda Vela hotel has nine buildings, each designed with natural lighting, privacy, and warmth. the Fireside room, a cozy dining room with an intimate fireplace, seats up to 30 people. other facilities include the Canopy Bar and a meeting room overlooking the nicoya Gulf; private hiking trail; beautiful gardens; complete tour service; wireless internet access; laundry service; an indoor swimming pool; and two Jacuzzis ® . ARENAL MONTEVERDE JACOS/PUNTARENAS TRAPP FAMILY LODGE ✯ ✯ ✯ the trapp Family lodge consists of two chalet type buildings surrounded by beautiful gardens. it features 16 Superior rooms equipped with two queen size beds, private bathroom, telephone, cable tV, as well as a great view of the gardens. the resort also offers 12 mountain Suites, which feature two queen size beds, private bathroom, telephone, mini- bar and cable tV, and spectacular views of the monteverde reserve. PACHIRA LODGE ✯ ✯ ✯ Beautiful gardens and rustic accommodations are combined with an exuberant jungle and exotic flora and fauna that create the perfect balance between comfort and nature. Spacious rooms with bamboo furniture are hidden in the hotel's vegetation. this lodge is surrounded by a network of very scenic canals, the tortuguero Canals, considered one of the most exotic regions in Costa rica. LOS SUENOS MARRIOTT OCEAN & GOLF RESORT ✯ ✯ ✯ ✯ H this resort has magnificent colonial architecture, nestled between the Pacific and a 1,100 acre tropical rainforest. this luxury resort also features 201 deluxe rooms; six restaurants and lounges; la iguana Golf Course, offering a challenging layout; tennis courts; and the Sibo rainforest Spa & retreat. LAGUNA LODGE ✯ ✯ ✯ located on a narrow strip of land, the hotel'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, restaurant, bar and pool. TORTUGERO

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