San Jose, Costa Rica
The San Jose Marriott features the splendor of a 30-acre coffee plantation setting, decorated with antiques from all over Central America for an elegant and relaxed atmosphere. Its first-class restaurants and lounges offer breathtaking views of the mountain ranges nearby. During our time here, you may wish to swim in the two outdoor pools or take advantage of the spa and wellness facility at the hotel.
Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica
Arenal Observatory Lodge is located across a deep river valley from one of the world’s most active volcanoes, about one mile from the crater. This location was carefully chosen by scientists from the Smithsonian Institute, who needed a close but safe vantage point from which to study the volcano. The lodge has thirty spacious rooms, most offering spectacular volcano views through huge windows. It sits on 870 acres of land adjacent to the Arenal Volcano National Park, which contains 270 acres of primary rainforest with wellmarked trails, 400 acres of reforestation projects, and 200 acres of working farm lands.
Activities: A variety of nature trails around the lodge’s grounds offer good bird viewing. A hike to one of Arenal’s hardened lava flows is not to be missed.
Special Attraction: If the skies are clear at night, we may see bright red lava flowing down the sides of the volcano.
Sarapiqui, Costa Rica
This welcoming accommodation is dedicated to the conservation of nature, sustainable tourism, education, and scientific research. Centro Neotropico Sarapiqui offers guests the usual comforts and amenities of an upscale lodge, but also a private rainforest reserve, museum, botanical gardens, a library and an education center. Each of its guest rooms is situated amongst lush gardens and boasts antique or artisanmade furniture, private bathroom, and phone and internet connections.
Activities: In addition to being proximate to all the great activities the Sarapiqui region has to offer, CNS offer some great options for exploration on its property. Visit the largest on-site museum of indigenous and prehispanic history in Central America or the beautiful botanical gardens. You can also hike into the rainforest via a suspension bridge connecting CNS to the Tirimbina Rainforest Reserve.