Hotel Rincon de San Jose is located in historic Barrio Otoya, a very pleasant and quiet neighborhood with colonial buildings, in the center of San Jose. The airport is about 20 minutes away. New out-side look and some inside remodeling, make the hotel even more attractive then it already was. The famous decoration of our hotel, with a unique blend of native hardwood and hand carved doors, is of course still intact, and keeps on creating a very cozy atmosphere. We offer 27 tastefully decorated, very pleasant, clean and comfortable rooms with private bathroom with hot water, fans and telephone. There are rooms available with or without television. You can enjoy a delicious buffet-form breakfast and at the end of the day have a nice drink in our patio bar. Besides all this the hotel offers: Near by parking facilities during the night, safety deposit boxes, laundry service, free internet service, very pleasant front desk employees who can help you with the arrangement of tours and car rentals and luggage storage.

La Ceiba finca is surrounded by horseshoe-like strip of primeval jungle, a 500 year old huge Ceiba tree full of Bromelias and Orchids is just in front of the lodge. You can enjoy a fantastic scenic view, bird watching, jungle trails, a small Orchids collection, horseback riding, sailing, rafting, tours to thermal hot springs, Arenal volcano, Cano Negro, or just relax in one of our hammock's.

A quiet and sunny spot in the surroundings of Santa Elena is the location of our fine and intimate Swiss Hotel in the mountains of Monteverde at approx. 4600 ft elevation. Well known for its tasty European cooking the Miramontes is the place for you to rest and relax after your hiking excursions to the famous cloud forest reserves. Visit the close by famous, SKY WALK, a system of hanging bridges built in the canopies of the giant trees. We offer eight cozy rooms, four of them built in the ,Chalet' style with all amenities and private terrace. Private orchid collection; transport to the bus stop free of charge! We also organize horseback riding, Canopy Tours and guided hikes to the Cloud Forest.

Phone: (++506) 2645-5152
Fax: (++506) 2645-5297
e-mail: miramont@racsa.co.cr

The hotel Cantarana is located a two minutes walk from the beach of Playa Grande on the peninsula in the bay of Tamarindo where leatherback turtles come to lay their eggs. It is only a few minutes to the estuary with its mangrove forest. After a delicious breakfast (or even before) you may collect hundreds of shells while walking along the sandy beach of Playa Grande. Enjoy a boatride into the mangrove forest during sunrise when the birds leave or during sunset when they return to their sleeping-trees. We can organize! Enjoy our individual hotel site with only five comfortable rooms all with AC, TV, Safe and big terrace facing the tropical garden and the big pool. Our elegant restaurant with fresh and tasty cooking is inviting you . You're welcome!

Phone: (++506) 2653-0486
Fax: (++506) 2653-0491
e-mail: cantarana@hotmail.com

Charming small Colonial style hotel in the most beautiful valley of Costa Rica "EI Valle de Orosi" near Cartago in the Central Highland. Orosi Lodge with an excellent location right next to the village's thermal pools  offers you cozy apartment; each with refrigerator/minibar, coffee maker (the coffee in the room is free) private bath with hot water, ceiling fan and queen size bed with orthopedic mattress. All rooms have balcony or terrace with a stunning view to the volcano IRAZÚ and TURRIALBA. We offer breakfast, pastries and snacks in our cafeteria where also local artists exhibit their work. We organize tours and rent mountain bikes and canoes for paddling trips on lake Cachi.

Phone/Fax: (++506) 2533-3578
e-mail: info@orosilodge.com

Finca Bavaria, a small hotel with personal atmosphere is situated approx. 5 km south of Uvita at the South Pacific Coast. Surrounded by the tropical rain forest, high above the Marino Ballena National Park the visitor enjoys breathtaking views over the jungle up to the coast. Finca Bavaria offers five bungalow rooms, built with concrete blocks. The spacious rooms, all with terrace are tastefully equipped with bamboo furniture. Each room has a queen size bed, mosquito net, ceiling fan and a comfortable bathroom with hot water. Two larger superior rooms are equipped with an additional single bed. After our delicious breakfast buffet guests may relax at the pool or explore the area. Several beaches are located close to the Finca. Enjoy boat trips, whale watching as well as diving and snorkelling in the Marino Ballena National Park, horseback riding at the beach or to the Nauyaca waterfalls. Fall in love with the stunning sunsets over the Pacific Ocean and listen to the chorus of the animals of the rain forest at Finca Bavaria!

Phone: (++506) 8355-4465
e-mail: info@finca-bavaria.de

In the middle of the tropical rainforest in reserve Golfo Dulce on Peninsula Osa you will find our SUITAL Lodge. A well marked network of trails, leading to the sea, invites you to explore the exotic flora and fauna of the 69 acres (28 ha) private area of the lodge. SUITAL Lodge offers individual, rustic wood bungalows, all with two beds (double -single), bath with hot water, ceiling fan, mosquito net and veranda. Also two standard rooms in the owners house. Make a kayak tour on the Rio Esquinas, if you are lucky dolphins will follow you. Or enjoy the fascinating, wild scenery of the Osa landscape while riding a horse. From your veranda watch the humming birds and other birds. Enjoy your stay in a peaceful tropical environment.

El Encanto is a small high quality bed and breakfast hotel located within 5 minutes walking distance from the village of Cahuita on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica. It is close to the Cahuita National Park where sloths, monkeys, birds and other types of wildlife can be seen. The closest beach is within 100 meters from El Encanto. The hotel has three tastefully decorated bungalows and a fully equipped apartment with kitchenette and satellite TV. In addition, it has a fully furnished house with three bedrooms, fully equipped kitchen, living room and dining room. Each bedroom has a private bathroom and balcony. El Encanto is renowned for the quality of its personalized service, the generous and healthy tropical breakfasts, the beautiful surroundings and artwork. Above all, it is admired for the peace and serenity of its garden. It is a place that appeals specially to those for whom tranquility of the mind and spirit are priceless.

Phone: (++506) 2755-0113  Fax:(++506) 2755-0432
e-mail: info@elencantobedandbreakfast.com

9.  Flying Crocodile Lodge, SAMARA BEACH
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Between the spectacular Nosara and Samara beaches you will find the Flying Crocodile Lodge, surrounded by abundant wildlife. The hotel philosophy mirrors the diversity and beauty of Costa Rica. The hotel offers individual lodges inspired by the mexican "Casa del Pacífico" and the spanish painter Gaudi, a tropical garden with swimming pool, cocktail bar and the exquisite European and Caribbean kitchen enriched with natural ingredients from Costa Rica. The Flying Crocodile Lodge is also the only Ultra Light-flying center in the country. Experience the adventure of flying with one of our professional pilots over the beach, while enjoying the magnificence of the pacific coast.

Phone: (++506) 2656-8048
Fax:: (++506) 2656-8049
Phone Germany: (++49) 221 830 4914
Fax Germany: (++49) 221 686 460
e-mail: flycroco@web.de