Choose San Jose if you like the cultural attractions of a city but don't want to miss Costa Rica's spectacular natural bounty. From the world-famous Gold
Museum, with its pre-Columbian treasures, to restaurants, craft markets, parks, and casinos, San Jose offers all the urban attractions. Yet you can take
an easy day-trip to lush coffee plantations, whitewater rafting, rainforests, even volcanoes. And don't forget the climate: San Jose and the Central Valley
are justifiably called the "land of eternal spring." Hotels: Barcelo Amon Plaza, Barcelo Palacio Spa & Casino, Costa Rica Marriott and Melia Cariari Resort.
The Guanacaste Province on the northern Pacific Coast is Costa Rica's sunniest and driest area. Here, long, sandy beaches contrast with sparkling blue waves.
Local villages have an easygoing lifestyle. Nearby are wildlife refuges and the Santa Rosa National Park, home of the last remnant of Central America's unique
dry tropical forest. This area is just right if you're looking for a relaxing beach vacation at an excellent resort with all the amenities.
Hotels include: Barcelo Los Delfines, Barcelo Playa Langosta, Barcelo Playa Tambor, Hotel Punta Islita, Melia Playa Conchal, Occidental Papagayo and Tamarindo Diria.
This coastal area is the most convenient to San Jose and one of the most gorgeousanywhere. Mountains covered in deep forest plunge to ocean coves.
Waterfalls splash through rainforests. The sparkling Gulf of Nicoya is ideal for fishing and cruising.Centerpiece of the region is Manuel Antonio
Natural Park, near the lively village of Quepos, where trails wind through the forest and waves lap perfect beaches. Equally enticing are the small
resort hotels that occupy stunning settings just outside the park.
Hotels Include: Barcelo Amapola, Caribbean Village Fiesta,Los Suenos Marriott, Si Como No and Rancho Casa Grande.
A cross between the Everglades and the Amazon Basin, Costa Rica's Caribbean coast is a lush land of rainforest, river, and canal. Come here to see
the wildlife, including crocodiles, monkeys, and sloths, enjoy some of the best birding on earth, go fishing, and venture by boat deep into a tropic
wonderland. Tortuguero National Park, the most spectacular repository of flora and fauna in this region, is also the prime nesting area of the endangered
green sea turtle.
Hotel: Mawamba Lodge.
When you think Costa Rica, do you imagine misty rainforests and glowing volcanoes?Then this is the region you've been picturing. Geologically active with hot
springs and mud pots, the Northern Zone is crowned by the huge cone of Arenal, one of the most active volcanoes in the Americas. The other face of the north
is the Monteverde Cloud Forest, a cool, improbably lush habitat high in the mountains.The quetzal is just one of the many brilliant bird species found here,
along with monkeys, butterflies and amphibians.
Hotels Include: El Sapo Dorado, Heliconia Hotel, Tabacon Resort and Tilajari Resort.
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Allegro Papagayo by Occidental
This hotel is located in one of the most beautiful areas of Costa Rica - Manzanillo Beach at the Papagayo Gulf. One of Occidental's newest hotels,
this development offers not only the fine service that has come to be the trademark of the Occidental Hotels, but also the excitement of being in an
all-inclusive resort at the Papagayo Gulf. The resort features Three restaurants, three bars, beach club, swimming pool, sauna, massage/beauty parlor,
gym, solarium, multi-sport court, babysitting sport activities, laundry and night shows.
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Barcelo Playa Langosta
This newest Barcelo property is ideally located on a beautiful white sand beach and only a 10-minute walk from the fun town of Tamarindo.
The resort features 90 rooms, air conditioning, satellite television, telephone, mini refrigerator and safety deposit box.
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Barcelo Playa Tambor Resort & Casino
All-Inclusive - service hotel enjoys an unbeatable location with its endless, unspoiled beach on the Pacific Ocean. Relax off the beaten path at this
beautifully landscaped resort. The resort features 402 rooms with A/C, satellite TV, telephone, balcony or terrace, in-room safe and mini-bar.
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Barcelo San Jose Palacio Spa & Casino
This comfortable world-class hotel is located in the midst of a beautiful wooded area yet accessible to San Jose's downtown. With shopping, a casino,
racquetball and tennis at your doorstep, it will make your vacation a memorable one. The resort features 254 air-conditioned rooms with cable color TV,
direct-dial phone, safety-deposit box and 24-hour room service.
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Costa Rica Marriott
Built within the heart of a 30-acre coffee plantation, this hacienda-style hotel is decorated in elegant, Spanish colonial decor and is
surrounded by the colorful landscape of the Central Valley mountains. The resort features 2 rooms with Juliet balconies, air conditioning,
cable TV, two telephones per room, mini-bar, and safety-deposit box, hairdryer, iron, ironing board and guest robes.
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Los Suenos Marriott Beach & Golf Resort
Located between the warm Pacific waters and an 1,100-acre rainforest teeming with wildlife, this is Costa Rica's most exotic destination.
Following the example of its sister property, the Costa Rica Marriott, the hotel is elegantly decorated in Spanish colonial style. Its sprawling
pool overlooking the Pacific Ocean is second only to its scenic 18-hole Ted Robinson designed golf course.
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Paradisus Playa Conchal
This magnificent golf resort is located on one of the finest white-sand beaches in Costa Rica. An 18-hole championship golf course, designed by
Robert Trent Jones Jr., is located directly across from the resort. The resort features 308 bungalow suites with terrace, A/C, satellite TV,
telephone, hairdryer and in-room safe.
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Si Como No
Luxury surrounded by the rainforests! Enjoy the pristine beaches and lush tropical rainforests that Manuel Antonio National Park has to offer
while enjoying this highly rated eco-tourist resort. Perfect for couples and families! The resort features 39 rooms with balcony, A/C, telephone,
television, alarm/clock radio, hairdryer, safety-deposit box and either full kitchen or mini-bar and coffeemaker. Connecting rooms are available,
and some rooms also have Jacuzzi.
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The above hotels are only sampling of those available through our extensive travel network. Contact your DWT destination specialist for a full listing of hotels at your desired destination.
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