The bulk of our trip (9 days) was booked through a Gate1 Travel fly and drive package which included hotels and breakfasts. They were extremely flexible in allowing us to add two days to the 7 day package to slow down the trip to our liking. We were also able to book our car through them for the entire time. The hotels were amazing. Highly recommend--sign up for their weekly deals to be emailed to you. http://www.gate1travel.com/costa-rica-travel
During the second week we stayed on a homeaway near Montezuma. http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p240014 Here is my review: PARADISE WITH WIFI 5 of 5 My husband and I, recently retired, spent an entire week at Sol y Luna. From the moment we arrived I knew we had found paradise--and of course any great paradise also has wifi! Patricia provided us with details instructions on the area that provided a framework to do as little or as much as we wanted during our visit. On those days we felt super active we went zip-lining (yes, I actually did it!), took surfing lessons, walked to Cabuya Island, hiked Cabo Blanco, and took a snorkelling trip to Tortuga Island. Just as special were the days we spent thirty minutes watching leaf cutter ants, hung out with the capuchin monkeys or bought the perfect piece of fish from the local fishermen. If you are looking for the perfect blend of adventure and relaxation--book this rental now--before the secret is out! Green Season
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Arenal/La Fortuna/Tilajari Resort
Monteverde/Hotel Montana
Montezuma/Sol y Luna
Finally, ask lots of questions and enjoy. Pura Vida. You are Always in my Prayers. Love MOM
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La Fortuna waterfalls drops 75 metres into a dormant volcano. It takes 15 minutes to make your way down to the base of the falls and four hours to make your way back up-- maybe I'm exaggerating but several people who passed me during the climb asked if I was O.K. I'm pretty sure your father ran up! While we were there I heard one clever young man claim "When I said I loved water sports I used to mean boating". Everyone was very, very wet but the rainy season made the waterfall spectacularly powerful. Last night at the Soda our new friend mentioned that there was going to be a cattle sale at the stock yard this morning. As we left La Fortuna we were almost ran into by a cow running down the road. We figure she was actually, not figuratively, running for her life. That was probably the safest part of our trip. The road between La Fortuna and Monteverde is comparable to a trip across moon rocks. In places you drive in and out of the potholes with the shoulders cut away to nothing on both sides. Your dad did great. We are now in Monteverde. Our coffee/cocoa/sugar cane tour was an exercise in indulgence. Since it is off season there were only four of us on the tour. We definitely consumed the product equivalent of a full sized tour. Cocoa right out of the bean--amazing. They cautioned it might cause diarrhea, but so far so good! Settled in for the night as the sun sets over the cloud forest. Psalm 145:5 They speak of the glorious splendour of your majesty— and I will meditate on your wonderful works. You are always in my prayers. Love Mom. |
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