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Tips for Responsible Travel - Do your part to be a responsible traveler when visiting Costa Rica:
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COSTA RICA
HOTEL - RESTAURANT - BAR - AMPHITHEATER
Inst. Costarricense de Turismo / Costa Rica Tourist Board
CENTRAL PACIFIC COAST
Ph.: (506) 26 37 06 06 - 26 30 30 00
Boulevard Ave. Central / Central Av. Boulevard
• Look for sustainable hotels certified by Costa Rica´s Ministry of Tourism (CST). Visit: www.turismo-sostenible.co.cr for more information
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Tribunal de Elecciones / Tribunal of Elections
Fax: (506) 26 37 03 03
Algunas atracciones de San José / Some tourist attractions in San Jose
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Museo de Arte Costarricense / Art Museum
• Be mindful of the amount of water and energy that you use while on vacation. Take advantage of linen and towel reuse programs.
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Parque de la Sabana / La Sabana Park
Correo Nacional / National Post Office
& SAN JOSE
reservations@villacaletas.com
Museo Nacional / National Museum
www.villacaletas.com
Parque Nacional / National Park
Parque de la Paz / Peace Park
• When visiting natural areas, make sure not to leave trash behind. Participate in recycling programs whenever possible.
La Casona / La Casona
El Pueblo / El Pueblo
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Asamblea Legislativa / Legislative Assembly
Centro Nacional de la Cultura / Culture Center
Aserrí
A luxury boutique hotel inspired by Tropical Victorian Architecture with a touch of Neo Classical influence, prized by
Biblioteca Nacional / National Library
Museo del Niño / Children’s Museum
Templo de la Música / Music Temple
Plaza de la Cultura / Culture Square
• Practice your Spanish! It is a great way to get in touch with local cultures and customs.
Edificio Metálico / Metallic Building
Condé Nast Travel 2008, not only for its location, design and décor, but also for its outstanding facilities and first class
Teatro Nacional / National Theater
• Offset your carbon emissions caused by your international flights to Costa Rica. Visit:
• Let hotels and tour operators know how they can improve their sustainability policies.
Museo del Oro / Gold Museum
service. A truly unique combination of mountain and seaside resort with its 45 comfortable accommodations, this exclu-
Casa Amarilla / Yellow House
• Support Costa Rica’s impressive national park system by organizing a visit or tour
Serpentarium / Serpentarium
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sive hotel offers 360-degree panoramic views, lush tropical gardens and infinity swimming pool. Enjoy World Cuisine
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• Reduce your ecological footprint by using public transport, biking or walking.
with a Costarican influence and a French flare in the elegant Mirador or the Greek style Amphitheatre Restaurants.
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Ph.: (506) 26 40 02 32 - Fax: (506) 26 40 02 26
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and service providing truly unforgettable memories.
info@florblanca.com
www.florblanca.com
San Rafael Arriba
San Rafael Abajo
Ph.: (506) 22 58 01 50 - Fax: (506) 22 58 01 53
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10 unique villas on 7 acres of white sand beach and the Pacific beyond, as well as our special eco-oriented Reserva. The
Santa Teresa area is an ecologists´ dream, plus the surfing is truly world class here. The hotel was designed for all guests;
anyone wanting to experience the amazing natural beauty of Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast. While at Florblanca you will
experience and be surrounded by sheer elegance, fine gourmet dining, and unmatched personal service. Our villas, ocean
front dojo, five star spa, cascading swimming pool and a beautiful gift shop are just a few of our wonderful amenities.
Printed on paper: Elementary chlorine free - Acid free - Long life ISO 9706 - Neutral pH.
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Ph.: (506) 25 31 11 11 - Fax: (506) 25 31 10 75
Ph.: (506) 22 55 33 22 - Fax: (506) 22 21 27 82
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granoro@racsa.co.cr info@hotelcasaturire.com
www.hotelgranodeoro.com www.hotelcasaturire.com
© Design CARACTER S.A. Ph. +506 88 27 18 56 - caracterdesign@gmail.com - 12/2008
Located in Tobias Bolaños Airport in
Pavas, 5 km from downtown San José
On a quiet street in San José, Hotel Grano de Oro is an oasis in the heart of the city. In this converted mansion, our Casa Turire recalls the gracious charm of a colonial plantation home. This beautiful estate is enfolded by the Angostura
3 suites and 37 guest rooms maintain the warmth and comfort of a private home, each unique, no two alike. The lake with the imposing presence of the Turrialba Mountains forming a dramatic backtrop. The hotel features twelve deluxe
restaurant serves continental cuisine in an intimate atmosphere. Service is paramount and the smiling staff of the rooms and four suites as well as a charming restaurant. A myriad of tours, nature hikes and excursions abound.
Grano de Oro will welcome you home time and again. World-class white-water river rafting and kayaking are just at the doorstep and horseback riding, mountain biking,
trekking, and bird watching are also available.
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TAMARINDO BEACH VARA BLANCA MANUEL ANTONIO SOUTH PACIFIC
Ph.: (506) 26 53 00 75 - Fax: (506) 26 53 02 92 Ph.: (506) 24 82 21 00 - Fax: (506) 24 82 10 94 Ph.: (506) 27 77 27 77 - Fax: (506) 27 77 27 77 Ph.: (506) 27 87 80 12 - Fax: (506) 27 87 80 15
info@hotelcapitansuizo.com peacelodgereservations@waterfallgardens.com info@arenasdelmar.com info@cunadelangel.com
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Hotel Capitan Suizo is an oasis where discrete elegance blends with an informal and joyful atmosphere and where it “When you think about Costa Rica, you probably imagine lush tropical rain forests, flowing white rivers, spectacular Located on the beach next to Manuel Antonio National Park, the hotel offers a spectacular experience of nature Cuna del Angel (cradle of Angel) is the result of careful planning to create an exclusive and cozy Boutique Hotel
is implicit that animals and nature are integrated with love and respect. Situated DIRECTLY on the beach in a primary waterfalls, birds, butterflies and flowers. At the Peace Lodge, you will experience all of that and more. Each of our and sustainability combined with the highest levels of comfort in a local Costa Rican setting. Nestled in eleven acres in midst of exuberant tropical forest with boosting wildlife. Our Gourmet Restaurant “La Palapa” and our Spa,
location of the Tamarindo bay, one km outside of town lays this classy 30-room boutique Hotel ideal for a relaxing seventeen extraordinarily unique rooms boasts a Jacuzzi tub and stone fireplace along with showers that transform into of rainforest with private trails and two tree-shaded sandy beaches, Arenas Del Mar is the perfect base from which to together with Cuna’s Salon, are specialized in a very personalized service to make your stay a unique feeling home
and soothing tropical holiday. waterfalls with the turn of a knob. Lodging includes unlimited access to La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park. Guests explore the area. The resort features 38 guest rooms and suites offering spectacular ocean views, an upscale restaurant, experience. Ideal for romantic weddings and honeymoons and special for adventurous guests: sport fishing (3 own
will delight in local tours of canopy, whitewater rafting, “Poás” volcano, coffee plantation and horseback riding. a beachfront bar, two swimming pools, a luxurious spa as well as a gift shop featuring local art and souvenirs. boats), diving, horseback riding, surfing, quad tours, biking, climbing, wildlife and birdwatching...