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8 Costa Rica Exhilaration is never far in this hotbed for ecotourism, where man's footprint is still small and adventure is can be as big as the majestic volcanoes and thousands of acres of untamed greenery of Arenal Volcano National Park. At the Continental Divide, see just how grand nature can be, with 2.5% of the entire planet's biodiversity represented in the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. Monkeys, big cats, frogs, 500 types of birds, and 420 species of orchids only hint at all the mist shelters. Peakside treasures are far from limited to the middle region, though. Liberia, a fishing town close to the Gulf of Papagayo, is a favorite among visitors for its River Canyon and golden shores. Sharing the nearby airport is "The White City's" sister destination, Guanacaste, where upscale resorts rest under nearly year-round sunny skies and the shadow of big waves begging to be ridden. Just off the properties, indigenous cuisine like pozole and cajeta make the sight of traditional bahareque homes even more charming, while the capital of San José and endearing Manuel Antonio draw tourists in for a taste of authentic Tico culture. COSTA RICA Caribbean Sea Dulce Gulf Gulf of Nicoya P A C I F I C O C E A N Talamancae Mts. Guanacaste Mts. NIC ARAGUA PANAMA C O S T A R I C A San Jose AR ENAL MONTEVE RDE GUANAC ASTE LIMÓN PU NTAR ENAS Jacó Quepos Puerto Limón Los Chiles Puntarenas Playa Tamarindo Liberia Santa Rosa N. P. Barra del Colorado Nature Reserve Amistad P.I. Cano Negro Nature Reserve Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve Tortuguero National Park Corcovado National Park Manuel Antonio Nicoya Peninsula ArenAl KIoro suITes & spA o o o o Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa is located ten minutes away from La Fortuna. The natural beauty of this place provides a peaceful environment in which visitors can enjoy the majestic natural spectacle of Arenal Volcano, great architecture, and 53 beautifully decorated luxurious suites. The hotel also has two restaurants, a spa, snack bar, conference facilities, and exclusive hot springs for its guests. ArenAl nAYArA HoTel, spA & GArDens o o o o h Located on the outskirts of Arenal Volcano, this hotel provides a uniquely natural experience. Surrounded by lush tropical rainforest, it features 24 spacious casitas with breathtaking views of the volcano, and its deluxe tropical architecture mirrors the beauty of Costa Rica's natural wonders. roYAl CorIn HoTel o o o o The Royal Corin Resort & Loto Spa has 54 rooms with an elegant design and a quiet atmosphere in harmony with the natural wealth of the area around the majestic Arenal Volcano. Each room has fantastic views of the volcano, mainly because of the excellent architectural design of this five-story hotel. Three floors are strictly for lodging. nAYArA sprInGs o o o o h Located approximately three hours from the capital of San Jose, Nayara Springs sits in seclusion just outside the town of La Fortuna. It hotel features individual private pools fed by mineral springs, around-the-clock butler service and other top-notch amenities. The 16 villas are located steps away from the state of the art spa, yoga pavilion, over-sized adult pool, and sophisticated piano bar.

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