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Reasons To
Visit Costa Rica

  • Adventure activities

    Whilst Costa Rica is famed for its natural beauty, there are also plenty of ways to explore the country for those seeking a bit more of an adrenalin rush. Canopy zip-line tours, white water rafting, quad biking along deserted Pacific beaches, horseriding, hiking to pristine lakes and forests, mountain biking and kayaking are just a few of the options available.

    Adventure activities

  • Ecotourism

    Costa Rica has long been heralded as a pioneer in ecotourism, with over a quarter of the country being protected as a national park or reserve. Whilst many hotels elsewhere in the world will wave the ecotourism flag with little or no real credentials, things are different in Costa Rica, where hotels can gain accreditation from a national board for implementing green practices.

    Ecotourism

  • Turtles

    July to October is the nesting season for the endangered Green Turtle, when the turtles come up on to Tortuguero beach at night to lay their eggs. It is possible to arrange trips at night to witness this fantastic natural phenomenon, and it really is a wonderful sight to see these peaceful giants so close up.

    Turtles

  • Volcanoes

    There are over 200 volcanoes in Costa Rica, many remaining active and fascinating to explore. Their landscapes range from dramatic jagged moonscapes to verdant tropical rainforest, conical in shape to rugged and barren with ancient magma flows and crater lakes. At Arenal, in particular, you may even be able to glimpse live lava flows and hear gas eruptions.

    Volcanoes

  • White water rafting

    Rafting in Costa Rica is simply spectacular and there are numerous places to try it, suitable for all levels. The Pacuare River, in particular, is the most challenging. It is a thrilling experience in a stunning setting as the surrounding tropical rainforest provides your backdrop for this adventure, complete with narrow gulleys and beautiful waterfalls along the way.

    White water rafting

  • Wildlife

    The wildlife is simply spectacular in Costa Rica and you have real chances of seeing tapirs, sloth, ocelots, coatis, caiman, numerous species of monkey, margay, turtles, iguanas, frogs, butterflies, not to mention more than 850 species of birds.

    Wildlife

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Accommodation in Costa Rica: Fonda Vela

Fonda Vela enjoys a quiet location away from the main town and close to the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. It offers excellent accommodation and plenty of wildlife-spotting opportunities.

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Fonda Vela

Monteverde Cloud Forest

Nestled amongst the tranquil mountains of the Monteverde Cloud Forest, the Fonda Vela Hotel is 1,400 metres above sea level, providing a refreshing climate, often referred to as "eternal spring".

The elevation of the hotel provides spectacular views across the Gulf of Nicoya - on a clear day - and the 35 acres of surrounding forests and pastures provide excellent birding and hiking.

There are 40 rooms in 9 separate buildings, which are quirkily-but-comfortably-furnished with a TV, mini-bar and views to the rainforest or the Gulf. The junior suites are slightly newer and more spacious with a bathtub. The on-site restaurant has an excellent reputation. A taxi in to town costs approximately $5.

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