A naturalist's dream, eco-tourism was born in this lush land of rainforests, volcanoes and unspoilt beaches.

NORTHERN COSTA RICA

Tabacón Resort
La Fortuna, Costa Rica
T: 506 256-1500. US$ 138-
www.tabacon.com
Nestled near the base of the magnificent Arenal Volcano, the resort's unique location along the banks of the Tabacón River takes advantage of thermal hot springs and waterfalls cascading around you. Located 3.5 hours drive north of San Jose.

Nicoya Peninsula/Pacific Coast
Dive, surf, fish, hike or simply relax in the miles of remote beaches and thickly wooded hills. The peninsula juts into the Pacific Ocean in northwest Costa Rica. Fly into Tambor airport or make a 4-5 hours drive & ferry ride from San Jose.

Florblanca
Santa Teresa, Nicoya Peninsula
T: +50 6640-0232. 10 villas. US$ 290-
www.florblanca.com
Luxury, good food and nature co-exist in blissful harmony at this romantic getaway set on 7 acres of jungle and sandy beach.

Milarepa Hotel
Santa Teresa, Nicoya Peninsula
T: +50 6640-0023. US$ 120-
www.milarepahotel.com
Stylish teak bungalows on a sandy beach.


SOUTHERN COSTA RICA

Quepos & Manuel Antonio National Park/Pacific Coast
Rainforest, jungle wildlife and mountains meet the sea on the white sand beaches of Costa Rica's Pacific Coast.

Hotel Si Como No
Quepos
T: +50 6777-0777. 60 rooms. US$ 160-
www.sicomono.com
Every room has a jungle or ocean views.

Makanda by the Sea
Quepos
T: +50 6777-0442 . 7 villas. US$ 285-
www.makanda.com
Environmentally-sensitive contemporary architecture in this jungle hide-away with ocean views.

Hotel Parador
Quepos
T: +50 6777-1414. 80 rooms. US$ 190-
www.hotelparador.aom
Luxury resort with 360 degree panoramic views.


Osa Peninsula/Pacific Coast
The southwest tip of Costa Rica, located on the Pacific Ocean.

Lapa Rios
Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica
T: +50 6735-5130. 14 rooms. US$ 360-, incl. meals
www.laparios.com
Harmonious upscale eco-lodge sits in 1,000 acres of rainforest. Palm-thatched roofed bungalows, tropical landscape and ocean vistas.


CENTRAL VALLEY
Coffee plantations, cloud forests, volcanoes and tropical gardens. The City of San Jose is located here.

San Jose
Capital of Costa Rica.

Alta
San Jose, Costa Rica
T: +50 6282 4160. 23 rooms. US$ 150-
www.thealtahotel.com
Hacienda-style hotel with views of the Valley of the Sun, mountains and the city of San Jose below.

Xandari
San Jose, Costa Rica
T: +50 6443-2020. 16 villas. US$ 180-
www.xandari.com
Created by a California architect and his artist wife, these contemporary villas are on a working coffee plantation overlooking the Central Valley, 20 minutes from the international airport.

Finca Rosa Blanca
San Jose, Costa Rica
T: +50 6269-9392. 8 rooms. US$ 170-
www.finca-rblanca.co.cr
Sits on 10 tropical acres 4,000 feet above sea level with views of volcanoes, rainforests and coffee plantations. Artist-owners created this cross between Spain's Gaudi architecture and the American Southwest. Located 30 minutes north of San Jose.