Endless possibilities.
Unlimited happiness.
Manuel Antonio
North Guanacaste
Poas Volcano
Northen Plains
NICARAGUA
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osta Rica is a natural treasure in the middle of Central America that proudly • Gulf of Papagayo • Totuguero Liberia • Arenal shelters 5% of the existing biodiversity in Airport North Caribbean the entire world. This unique and delightful country is one of the most highly valued • Monteverde • Tamarindo tourist destinations on this planet. Tucked CARIBBEAN between two oceans, the Pacific and the OCEAN Central Caribbean, Costa Rica includes all of the Valley necessary components to satisfy the Nicoya South Guanacaste taste of the thousands of travelers visiting each year. Costa Rica’s territorial division • Jaco San Jose includes 7 provinces, which are: San José, Puntarenas, Beaches • Manuel airport & Islands of the Gulf Alajuela, Cartago, Heredia, Guanacaste, South Antonio Caribbean Puntarenas, and Limón. Together they Central Pacific offer an attractive tourist destination, of PACIFIC OCEAN almost limitless possibilities, that include extensive rainforests, volcanoes, rivers, PANAMA mountains, beaches and natural resources Location:Costa Rica is located • Osa safeguarded by an important organization approximately ten degrees North of the Peninsula of national parks and forest reserves. Equator, on the isthmus of Central America.
Dry season: mid-November to April.Raining season: May to mid-November. * Guanacaste is the driest part of the
country where dry season lasts several weeks longer than in other places.
Costa Rica is bordered by Nicaragua on the North and by Panama on the South. To the East lies the Caribbean Sea and to the West, the Pacific Ocean.
Capital city: San Jose Entry Requirements: US citizens and European citizens need only a valid passport. Weather: 78o year-round
South Pacific
International airports: • International Airport Juan Santamaria in San Jose (SJO) • International airport Daniel Oduber in Liberia (LIR)
San Jose Location:
San Jose, Central Valley
Private transfer:
15-30 minutes from the SJO airport to hotel
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an Jose is the capital of Costa Rica, head of the province of San Jose, and the nation’s largest city. Located in the Central Valley, San Jose is almost entirely culturally influenced by the Europeans, in part because of the Spanish immigration after Costa Rica was discovered by Christopher Columbus. This can be seen in the architecture of the city, namely theatres, museums and houses in the city centre. Once in the city, visitors may choose among dozens of one-day tours to the most outstanding natural places, inside and out of the Central Valley. This includes the Carara National Park, Braulio National Park and the Poas and Irazu Volcano which are all not far from San Jose. Also included is a tour on the Pacuare River, rated one of the best in the world for white water rafting.
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Combine this destination with: • Arenal •Tortuguero •Monteverde •Manuel Antonio •Tamarindo
Things To Do • Canopy tour • City tour • Coffee tour • Irazu volcano • Orosi Valley • Lankaster Gardens
• Poas Volcano • Sarchi Village • La Paz Warterfall • Tortuga Island cruise • White water rafting
Lodging options: • Country Inn & Suites 4* • Sleep Inn 4* • Doubletree Cariari 5*
• Grano de Oro 5* • Crowne Plaza Corobici 5* • The Peace Lodge 5*
Central Valley
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Arenal
Things To Do • Canopy tour • Horseback riding • Arenal Volcano hike • Hot springs waters • Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge • Cultour • La FortunaWaterfall • Mountain biking • Sky Tram • Hanging bridges • Fourtrax ATV adventure • White water rafting • Waterfall rapelling • Birdwatching • Safari float
Lodging options: Arenal Nayara
Rio Celeste. Lodgin option: Rio Celeste Hideaway boutique hotel Location: 2 ½ hours drive from Liberia airport; 3 ½ hours drive from the San Jose airport and 1 ½ hours drive from La Fortuna (Arenal Volcano).
Tabacon Grand Spa
• Magic Mountain 4* • Arenal Springs 4* • Royal Corin 5* • Arenal Kioro 5* • Arenal Nayara 5* • Tabacon Grand Spa 5* • The Springs Resort 5*
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Combine this destination with: • San Jose •Monteverde •Manuel Antonio •Tamarindo • Papagayo Gulf
Arenal Volcano
Location:
Private transfer:
Domestic flight:
La Fortuna, Alajuela
3 hours from the San Jose airport
25 minutes from San Jose to Arenal
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osta Rica’s geological zone of Arenal is the center of the Northern San Carlos Plains and includes the Arenal Volcano and Lake Arenal. The region has many hot water springs generated by the volcano. Arenal Lake has excellent brown bass fishing and is world renowned for windsurfing. Arenal is dotted with excellent hotel accommodations, often associated with the spas. The area is noted for its European style spas offering mud baths, body massages and healing waters. Arenal also offers a wide range of adventure activities like volcano hiking, zip lining (canopy) through the rainforest, rappelling down waterfalls, white water rafting and much more.
Northen Plains
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Hanging Bridges. Cool, misty cloudforest and deep green foliage are what has made Monteverde an absolute hot spot for eco tourism in the Central Highlands of Costa Rica.
Things To Do • Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve day tour • Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve evening tour • “El Trapiche” Sugar Cane Mill tour • Hanging bridges • Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve • Hidden Valley evening tour • Horseback riding tour • Monteverde´s Butterfly Farm • Monteverde Frog Pond • Tree Top Canopy (zip line) • Bat Jungle tour
Lodging options: • Poco a Poco 4* • Ficus Sunset Suites 4* • El Establo 5* • Hotel Belmar 5*
MONTEVERDE Location:
Private transfer:
Monteverde, Puntarenas
3 1/2 hours from the San Jose airport
Combine this destination with: • San Jose •Manuel Antonio •Tamarindo • Papagayo Gulf
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he Monteverde cloud forest reserve has earned its name as one of the most outstanding wildlife sanctuaries in the New World tropics. Nowadays, Monteverde and Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve are great touristic destinations in Costa Rica. There are over 100 species of mammals, 400 species of birds, 120 species of amphibians and reptiles, and over 2,500 species of plants among them 420 species of orchids, as well as tens of thousands of insect species. The spectacular wildlife includes the jaguar, ocelot, tapir, quetzal, etc.
Hotel Belmar
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North of Puntarenas
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TORTUGUERO One of the main attractions at Tortuguero National Park is the sea turtle nesting that includes the giant Leatherback sea turtle, the Green sea turtle, the brown Loggerhead turtle and the Hawksbill sea turtle. All are in danger of extinction.
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xplore Tortuguero, land of incredible biological diversity; where at night from July to September, impressive Green Sea Turtles nest on the beach. Tortugero is a tropical sanctuary for more than 300 different species of birds and a natural habitat for an amazing array of wildlife. This includes monkeys, crocodiles and iguanas, among many others. Tortuguero is located in the Northeast area of the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica and is often compared to as the "Amazon of Costa Rica" for its rich vegetation, fauna and the navigable network of lagoons and canals that cross the National Park from Southeast to the Northwest. Weather is characterized by warm, breezy days. November through June are the cooler months. From the middle of July to the end of October is considered the dry season of the area, however you can experience regular rains.
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Location:
Distance from SJO:
Domestic flight:
Tortuguero, Limon
6 hours (4 hours driving and 2 hours by boat)
35 minutes from SJO to Tortuguero
Lodging options:
Hotel Belmar
• Evergreen lodge 3* • Mawamba Lodge 4* • Pachira Lodge 4* • Manatus Hotel 5*
North Caribbean
Things To Do • Nesting beaches visit at night to watch the turtles laying eggs or eggs hatching • Canoe or Kayak exploring on the river canal • Bird watching • Canopy (zip line) and suspension bridges. • Also popular are fishing and sports fishing tours .
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BEST OF days 8 COSTA RICA 2 nights in San Jose at the Crowne Plaza Corobici 5* 3 nights in Arenal at the Magic Mountain hotel 4* 2 nights in Tamarindo at the Tamarindo Diria 4* (Pacific Ocean) 7 breakfasts 3 lunches 1 dinner Poas Volcano tour Doka coffee tour Grecia & Sarchi Village tour Canopy tour (zip line) Baldi Hot Springs Safari float tour Transfers included
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Vacation Packages
Costa Rica at Glance
7 days-6 nights • 6 nights in San Jose at the Corobici Hotel 5* Costa Rica Quest (B&B). Transfers included. 10 days-9 nights • 1 night in San Jose | Hotel Country Inn & •4 lunches • Irazu / Lankester Gardens / Doka Coffee / Suites 4* (B&B) • 2 nights in Tortuguero | Pachira Lodge hotel Grecia and Sarchi Village tour • Canopy tour (zip line) (full pension) • 2 nights in Arenal | Hotel Magic Mountain 4* • White water rafting on the Reventazon River (B&B) sun and fun • 2 nights in Monteverde | Hotel Poco a Poco 4* 5 Days / 4 nights (B&B) • 4 nights in Tamarindo | Tamarindo Diria • 2 nights at the Papagayo Gulf | Hotel Hilton (B&B) Papagayo 5* (all inclusive) • 4 breakfasts & 2 lunches • Boat tour at Tortuguero National Park • Private transfer to and from the LIR airport • Visit to Arenal Volcano National Park • Canopy Tour (zip line) • Baldi Hot Springs (dinner included) • Jungle Boat safari at Palo Verde National Park • Hanging Bridges • Sunset cruise on board deluxe catamaran • Transfers included • Open bar on board the deluxe catamaran • Entrance fees deluxe RainForest & Sun 7 days-6 nights • Service and sales taxes • 3 nights in Arenal at the leading hotel of the Rainforest & beach world Tabacon Hotel and Grand Spa. (B&B) 6 days-5 nights • 3 nights in Guanacaste at the deluxe • 2 nights in Arenal |Arenal Kioro 5* (B&B) JW Marriott 5* (B&B) • Unlimited entrance at the Tabacon hotsprings • Canopy tour (zip line) & horseback riding • Hanging bridges • Daily breakfast buffet at JW Marriot • 4 nights in Tamarindo | Westin (all inclusive) • $ 20 Spa credit at the JW Marriott • Sunset Sailing & snorkeling • Private transfers • Transfers included • Hotel taxes included
Things To Do
• Manuel Antonio National Park • Adrenaline canopy (zip line) • White water rafting • Kayak mangrove • Damas Island boat safari • Carara National Park
• Sunset sailing cruise • Snorkeling • Scuba diving • ATV adventure • Horseback riding • Deep sea fishing
Manuel Antonio
Lodging options:
• El Parador Resort 4* (B&B) • La Mariposa 4* (B&B) • Arenas del Mar 5* (B&B) • Buena Vista Villas 5* (B&B) • Gaia Hotel and Reserve 5* • Shana Hotel & Residence 4* • Hotel Si Como No 4* • La Mariposa 4* • Los Altos Beach Resort 4* * Villas or condos available
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Manuel Antonio beach
Combine this destination with: • San Jose •Manuel Antonio •Tamarindo • Papagayo Gulf
Location:
Private transfer:
Domestic flight:
Quepos, Puntarenas
3 hours from the San Jose airport
25 minutes from San Jose to Quepos
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Buena Vista Villas
Puntarenas: (between Jaco & Manuel Antonio)
• Los Suenos Marriott 5* (B&B) • DoubleTree Puntarenas 5* (all inclusive) • Villa Caletas 5* (B&B) • Club del Mar (Jaco) 4* (B&B) • Alma del Pacifico 4* (B&B)
anuel Antonio National Park is a small National Park in the Central Pacific Conservation Area located on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, just south of the city of Quepos and Puntarenas. It is also 82 mi from the national capital of San José. Manuel Antonio is the destination of as many as 150,000 visitors annually and well known for its beautiful beaches and hiking trails. In 2011, Manuel Antonio was listed by Forbes among the world’s 12 most beautiful national parks
Central Pacific
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papagayo gulf
View from the Hilton Papagayo Resort & Spa
Hilton Papagayo
Combine this destination with: • San Jose •Arenal •Monteverde •Tamarindo
Things To Do • Canopy tour • Horseback riding • Rincon de la Vieja National Park • Sailing & snorkeling • Safari floating tour • Palo Verde National Park • White water rafting • Mudbath
• Santa Rosa National Park • Liberia city tour • Safari float tour on Corobicí River • White water rafting • Waterfall rapelling • Birdwatching • Safari float tour • Bahia Junguillal Wildlife Refuge
Lodging options:
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• Hilton Papagayo 5* • Andaz Peninsula Papagayo 5* • Four Seasons Resort 5* • Occidental Allegro Papagayo 4* • Occidental Grand Papagayo 4*
Four Seasons
Location:
Private transfer:
Domestic flight:
Papagayo Gulf, Guanacaste
30 minutes from the Liberia airport
45 minutes from San Jose to Liberia
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olfo de Papagayo is a newly expanding area on the northern Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. Many large all-inclusive resorts and other premier luxury resorts have recently started to pop up in the Papagayo Gulf. However this area is still untamed and very beautiful. Papagayo is located in Guanacaste, close to the Liberia International Airport. Rest and relaxation always go hand in hand in the Gulf of Papagayo, with mesmerizing ocean views and intimate settings and activities, as well as lush tropical greenery at every turn.
North Pacific Coast
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TAMARINDO BEACH
Things To Do • Rincon de la Vieja National Park • Palo Verde National Park • Congo Trail Canopy tour (zip line) • Horseback riding • Mudbath • Jungle boat safari • White water rafting • Sunset sailing & snorkeling • Tamarindo ATV adventure • Miravalles Volcano • Barra Honda caves r • Surfing lessons
Lodging options: • Tamarindo Diria 4* (B&B) • Barcelo Langosta 4* (all inclusive) • RIU Guanacaste 4* • Cala Luna 5*(B&B) • JW Marriott 5* (B&B) • Westin Playa Conchal 5* (all inclusive) • RIU Palace 5* * Villas or condos available Westin
JW Marriott
Cala Luna
Tamarindo Diria
Nicoya Peninsula: Arenal Nayara
• Punta Islita 5* (B&B) • Flor Blanca 5* (B&B) • Tango Mar 5* (B&B)
Combine this destination with: • San Jose •Arenal •Monteverde •Papagayo Gulf
Location:
Private transfer:
Domestic flight:
Tamarindo, Guanacaste
1 hour from the Liberia airport
45 minutes from SJO to Tamarindo
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amarindo is a quaint fishing village with long beaches dotted with beautiful shells, fishing boats, and turtle nesting grounds. Playa Tamarindo is known for its varied international gourmet restaurants, boutiques and unique hotels. The hotel properties are on the hills overlooking the small bay. Tamarindo’s simple but sophisticated nightlife is the stage for the savvy traveler and an ideal place to spend a peaceful yet exciting vacation. Sunset sailing, horseback riding, sport fishing; scuba diving, sea kayaking, surfing, and wildlife refuges are a few of the many activities.
North Pacific Coast
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MAGIC HONEYMOON
Costa Rica wedding Whether you are planning a small, intimate or a grand beach wedding, Alma Del Pacifico Beach Hotel & Spa is the perfect Costa Rica resort for your destination wedding.
• 2 nights at the Arenal Springs Hotel 4* (Jr. suite) • 3 nights at the Tamarindo Diria 4* (adults only area) • 2 romantic dinners in Arenal • 1 bottle of wine & fruit basket in Arenal • 45 minute couple massage • Unlimited use of the hot springs • Champgane and strawberries in Tamarindo • Sunset ailing & snorkeling (Pacific Ocean) • Private transfer to and from the airport • English speaking tour guide during tours • Entrance fees • Hotel taxes included
• Wedding ceremony (officiant & lawyer) • Wedding decoration • Wedding reception • Champagne toast • Open bar • Wedding cake • Tropical flowers • Bridal bouquet • Boutonnieres • Music & entertainment • Fireworks display during reception • Photography • Hair & make up • Hotel accommodations (guests & couple)
Destination Wedding
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golf courses
deep sea fishing
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FISHING SEASONS: Marlin
Guanacaste: Jan.-Mar./ Nov.-Dec. Jaco & Manuel Antonio: Sep.-Nov. South Pacific: Aug.-Dec.
Dorado
Snook
Northern lowlands: all year Caribbean: Mar.-May/ Sep.-Nov. South Pacific: Mar.-May
Tuna
Guanacaste: May-Oct. Guanacaste: Aug.-Oct. Central Pacific: May-Oct. Jaco & Manuel Antonio: Jun.-Sep. Caribbean: all year South Pacific: Aug.-Dec.
Wahoo
Tarpon
Guanacaste: Jan.-Mar. Caribbean: May-Oct. Jaco & Manuel Antonio: Mackerel Jun./Oct. Caribbean: all year South Pacific: all year Pacific Coast: all year
Sailfish
Guanacaste: May/Aug. Jaco & Manuel Antonio: Jan./Apr. South Pacific: Jan.-Feb./ May-Jul.
Snapper
Pacific Coast: all year
Rainbow Bass
Lake Arenal : all year
Rooster Fish
Guanacaste: Jan.-Mar. / Nov.-Dec. Jaco & Manuel Antonio: Jun./Oct. South Pacific: all year
ore than 40 fishing world records have been registered along the central and southern portions of Costa Rica’s Pacific coast. With offshore waters that boast fish weighing between 4 and 400 pounds – including sailfish, marlin, yellowfin tuna, wahoo, snapper and more. As such, sport fishing tours are a wonderful way for both beginners and experts. The tours, which employ well-equipped fishing boats, can be as short as a half day or as long as seven days. The Pacific Ocean and lakes of Costa Rica offer some of the most exciting and diverse fishing in the world. In the Pacific, game fish such as snapper, roosterfish, amberjack, dorado and tuna are abound. These waters are also famous for the record numbers of marlin and sailfish that are raised in these waters. The Tortuguero Canals and the area around Barra del Colorado which are both on the northeast coast, have long been famous for fishing Tarpon and Snook. Also, Lake Arenal is the place to hook the local “rainbow bass” while enjoying quiet waters.
Visitors can enjoy year round fishing!
Valle del Sol San Jose, Central Valley This Central Valley course sits peacefully within the natural harmony of scenic waters, lush fairways, and well-designed greens. Living up to its Spanish name, “Sun Valley”, this course is blessed with sun and perfect golfing weather the whole year round.. Four Seasons
Garra de Leon Westin, Guanacaste Consistently ranked as a top 100 golf resort in the world, the luxurious Westin Beach & Golf Resort on the Pacific Coast of northwest Costa Rica brings a defining border of beach, hibiscus, palm trees, red brick pathways and stucco villas to this golf course.
Hacienda Pinilla | JW Marriott | Guanacaste Spread over 4,500 acres along the north pacific coast, Hacienda Pinilla is located in the most exotic setting, a rolling coastal landscape which has served as a cattle ranch for more than 40 years, giving the resort it’s unique “Ranch-like” ambiance. This beautiful championship golf course is ecologically-friendly and has been certified by The Audubon Society, because of it’s gentle layout surrounded by ancient and majestic native trees such as the “Metapalo”, “Pochote” and “Guanacaste”.
La Iguana Golf Course Los Sueños Resort, Central Pacific
Hacienda Pinilla
Designed by Ted Robinson, this naturally challenging championship golf course lets golfers play through the wilds of the Costa Rican jungle. Landscaped to include exotic plants, banana trees and orchids, more than 150 species of birds, as well as monkeys and other wildlife .
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When is the wet and dry season in Costa Rica? Costa Rica has two main seasons, the rainy and the dry season. The dry season commonly starts in November and goes until the end of April. Rainy season typically begins in May and goes until November. The months that you can expect the most rain would be September and October. Costa Rica does have tropical weather and during the rainy season, you can expect sunny mornings and afternoon showers that last about two hours before the sky clears again. Because of the geography of Costa Rica, it has different micro-climates making it a destination that can be traveled year round. The Guanacaste region is the driest of the country, making it a recommended area to visit during the rainy season.
What are the low and high seasons in Costa Rica? High season goes from December to April and from the months of July and August. Low season goes from May to June and from September to November. Peak season is the week of New Years, December 20th to January 6th, and Easter week.
What is the best length of time to stay? Depending on the experience you are looking for, in general, an 8 day program is the perfect amount of time to see the highlights of Costa Rica. 10 day programs allow you to enjoy and have the real taste of the country while still having some time to relax at the beach.
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TERMS & CONDITIONS Prices: All prices are quoted in US Dollars. Our prices exclude any extra transportation or tours which are not part of the itinerary. Not included are tips to porters, maids or local guides. Excess baggage charges, meals or beverages not specifically included in the itinerary, laundry, phone calls, and other items of a personal nature, car rental insurance and/ or security deposit, Costa Rica airport departure tax. All prices are subject to change without notice until trip is booked. Reservation and Payments: A 30% down payment is required to activate a land only reservation. Balance is due 60 days before departure. Bookings taken within 60 days of travel date require the same initial activation deposit, and balance will be due upon confirmation. Entry Requirement : U.S. citizens must have a valid passport for entry to Costa Rica, good for at least 6 months and are required to carry proof of identification at all times. Citizens of other countries please consult local consulates. We cannot assume responsibility for denied boarding. Cancellation, Changes & Refund policies: $100 per person will apply in addition to any cancellation charges, supplier fees or penalties imposed by airlines, hotels, cruises or any other suppliers. Land Cancellation: More than 60 days prior departure: $100.00 fee per passenger. Between 59-30 days prior to departure: $250.00 fee per passenger. Less than 29 days: NO REFUND. Land Changes: $50.00 fee per passenger per change, if changes are made prior to departure. Any changes made to the itinerary by the passenger once the trip has commenced are the sole responsibility of the passenger. No refunds for unused services. Notification of changes and /or cancellation: Refund requests must be in writing within 30 days of return, and must be accompanied by all pertinent receipts and documents. Absolutely no refund will be made for unused or partially used hotel or car rental vouchers. Costa Rica Dream Adventures reserves the right to charge an administrative fee of $100 minimum for processing any refunds occurring due to extenuating circumstances.
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