Activity: Rafting
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Bougainvillea Hotel
Habitat: Suburb	Activities: Rafting Bird/Wildlife Observation Tennis Courts
Description: The Bougainvillea Hotel is an excellent choice if you are looking for a reasonably priced hotel in a quiet residential neighborhood not far from downtown. As you stroll through this hotel's tranquil gardens, you'll easily forget that you're just 15 minutes from San José.

DoubleTree Cariari
Habitat: Suburb	Activities: Golf Course, Rafting Spa/Yoga, Tennis Courts
Description: The DoubleTree Cariari is located 5 mins. from the international airport and 20 mins. from downtown San Jose, this hotel offers deluxe resort facilities. 196 spacious rooms and 24 suites are arranged around an outdoor pool with swim-up bar. There are 10 tennis courts, and access to the championship golf course, as well as a small casino and disco. Temperate climate.

Grano de Oro Hotel
Habitat: City	Activities: Rafting
Description: Located on a residential street in downtown San Jose, there are 35 unique rooms, each with an extravagant bath. Garden suites have Jacuzzi tubs. Meals are inventive and first-rate, served in a lush, outdoor garden patio or in the newly renovated indoor restaurant and bar. A rooftop terrace offers relaxing Jacuzzis and a spot for secluded sunbathing and stargazing. Service is friendly and attentive. Temperate climate.

Finca Rosa Blanca Inn
Habitat: Suburb	Activities: Rafting Bird/Wildlife Observation
Description: “Imagine if Gaudí and Frank Lloyd Wright had combined their talents and visions. The result would be an architectural stunner as eclectic and electrifying as Finca Rosa Blanca. Finca Rosa Blanca Country Inn is situated above the beautiful Central Valley of Costa Rica. Surrounded by towering “Higuerón” trees and exotic flora.

Xandari Plantation
Habitat: Rural Farm	Activities: Rafting Hiking, Spa/Yoga
Description: Xandari Plantation consists of 16 spacious villas on a 40 acre coffee and fruit plantation overlooking Costa Rica's Central Valley... The creation of architect Sherrill Broudy and artist Charlene Broudy, who envisioned a paradise reflecting the natural beauty of Costa Rica.

Selva Verde Lodge
Habitat: Tropical Rainforest	Activities: Bird/Wildlife Observation, Boating, Hiking, Rafting
Description: Founded in 1985, Selva Verde Lodge, is located in the lush lowlands of northeastern Costa Rica on a very large, private tract of virgin tropical rainforest and rich second-growth habitats. It is adjacent to Braulio Carrillo National Park and the Organization for Tropical Studies' field station, La Selva.

Las Cruces Biological Station (Wilson Gardens)
Habitat: Mountain / Tropical Rainforest	Activities: Bird/Wildlife Observation, Boating, Hiking, Rafting
Description: On the grounds of Wilson Botanical Gardens, home to one of the richest collections of tropical and subtropical plants found in this part of the American Continent. The station has 12 cabins with private hot showers and balconies with great views. Generous family-style meals are included.

Casa Turire Hotel
Habitat: Rural Farm	Activities: Rafting Biking, Bird/Wildlife Observation, Hiking, Horseback Riding
Description: Located in Turrialba Valley near the wild Reventazón River, renowned for white water rafting. Here the accent is on comfort and relaxation in a tropical paradise setting. Friendly Costa Rican hospitality and well appointed rooms and suites in an elegant country mansion.

Costa Rica Marriott
Habitat: Suburb	Activities: Rafting, Tennis Courts Spa/Yoga
Description: Located minutes south of the airport, this large resort has 244 rooms and 7 executive suites with all the amenities of Marriotts worldwide. Features include a ballroom, a golf practice range, a swimming pool, three tennis courts, three restaurants for International cuisine, casual and café dining, a gym, shopping complex, amphitheater and heliport. Temperate climate.

Hotel Don Carlos
Habitat: City	Activities: Rafting
Description: Located just a few blocks from the central plaza in downtown San José, This hotel has 38 rooms, all with private baths. There is a bar and restaurant, a sun deck, gym and souvenir shop. Guests have free access to email services. Room rates include continental breakfast.The hotel offers apartments at another location with weekly rates. Temperate climate.

Parque del Lago Hotel
Habitat: Suburb	Activities: Rafting
Description: Just 15 minutes from the international airport and across the street from San Jose’s largest park, La Sabana. Parque del Lago has 30 rooms and nine suites. Airport transportation, laundry and room service are available. Facilities include a gym, spa and restaurant. Popular with business travelers looking for value, comfort and service, the hotel also has complementary Internet, a business center, and meeting and event rooms.

Arenal Observatory Lodge
Habitat: Mountain / Volcano	Activities: Bird/Wildlife Observation, Hiking Biking, Rafting, Surfing / Windsurfing
Description: Set on a ridge near Arenal Lake, this lodge offers “front-row seating” for the volcano’s fireworks displays. The 37-room property is on a private reserve with good walking trails and scenic waterfall. "Originally a rustic research facility, this lodge...features comfortable rooms with impressive views of the Arenal Volcano...Toucans frequent the trees near the lodge and howler monkeys provide the wake-up calls." -Discovering the Best of Costa Rica (2005)

Sarapiqui Neotropical Center
Habitat: Tropical Rainforest	Activities: Bird/Wildlife Observation Boating, Hiking, Rafting
Description: The architecture of the Sarapiqui project is inspired by the indigenous pre-columbian architecture of the palenques. The reference to palenque structures forms an intrinsic element in the entire Sarapiqui concept: the history of nature and its relation to mankind.

Habitat:	Activities: Biking, Surfing / Windsurfing Bird/Wildlife Observation, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Rafting
Description: The architecture of the Sarapiqui project is inspired by the indigenous pre-columbian architecture of the palenques. The reference to palenque structures forms an intrinsic element in the entire Sarapiqui concept: the history of nature and its relation to mankind.

Habitat:	Activities: Tennis Courts Rafting
Description: The architecture of the Sarapiqui project is inspired by the indigenous pre-columbian architecture of the palenques. The reference to palenque structures forms an intrinsic element in the entire Sarapiqui concept: the history of nature and its relation to mankind.

Arenal Manoa Hotel
Habitat: Mountain / Rural Farm	Activities: Bird/Wildlife Observation, Hiking Biking, Canopy, Horseback Riding, Rafting
Description: Located 10 mins. from La Fortuna, this hotel has 40 jr suites with volcano views, private bathroom with a small interior garden and balcony. All rooms are equipped with two queen-sized beds, air conditioning, satellite tv, telephone, terrace with views of the volcano, minibar, safe-deposit box and coffee maker. The hotel also features pool with swim-up bar, children’s pool, Jacuzzi and restaurant. Temperate climate.

Montaña de Fuego Resort & Spa
Habitat: Mountain / Volcano	Activities: Biking, Surfing / Windsurfing Bird/Wildlife Observation, Boating, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Spa/Yoga Fishing, Rafting
Description: Located five miles out of La Fortuna, this hotel has 16 standard cabins and 24 junior suites, all air conditioned with hot water private baths and enclosed porches. Junior Suites have refrigerators. Acuarelas, a new restaurant at the hotel, serves international cuisine. Surrounded by gardens and nature trails. Children under ten stay free. Temperate climate.

Tilajari Resort Hotel
Habitat: Mountain	Activities: Biking Bird/Wildlife Observation, Boating, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Spa/Yoga Fishing, Rafting, Tennis Courts
Description: Four-star Costa Rica resort on 35 acres along the banks of the San Carlos River with 76 hotel rooms and an open-air restaurant serving international and Costa Rican dishes. Hotel also has a bar, conference rooms, pool and hot tub, botanical and butterfly gardens, and six tennis courts. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, ceiling fan, satellite TV, hot water baths, direct dial telephone, safety deposit box and terrace. Cool climate.

Si Como No Hotel & Resort
Habitat: Beach / Tropical Rainforest	Activities: Bird/Wildlife Observation, Canopy, Fishing, Spa/Yoga Boating, Horseback Riding, Kayaking, Surfing / Windsurfing Biking, Hiking, Rafting
Description: Located in Manuel Antonio, the Hotel's 58 rooms are distributed within ten separate terraces located on ten acres of tropical gardens. The eco-friendly approach has low energy air conditioning, a Disney-like atmosphere, pool with water slide and swim-up bar, a movie theater, solar-heated Jacuzzi, and a fine seafood restaurant. Next to a small shopping center with a deli and a Internet café. Hot climate.

Parador Resort & Spa
Habitat: Beach / Tropical Rainforest	Activities: Bird/Wildlife Observation, Canopy, Fishing Boating, Horseback Riding, Kayaking, Surfing / Windsurfing Biking, Hiking, Rafting, Spa/Yoga
Description: Named a Costa Rica “Leading Resort Hotel" by World Travel Awards in 2006 and 07. Situated on a majestic bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean and surrounded by tropical rainforest, the 108-room Hotel Parador is located in a pristine area, close to Manuel Antonio National Park. Facilities include two restaurants, bars, conference room, gift shops, spa services and tennis court. It has Mediterranean-style architecture, modeled after the Traditional Spanish Paradores, with lush gardens, an infinity pool and spa services.

Buena Vista Villas
Habitat: Beach	Activities: Canopy, Fishing Bird/Wildlife Observation, Boating, Horseback Riding, Kayaking, Surfing / Windsurfing Biking, Hiking, Rafting, Spa/Yoga
Description: Surrounded by breath-taking panoramic views of the verdant jungle terrain and the majestic Pacific Ocean, Buena Vista's villas are tastefully decorated and comfortable. All have furnished terraces, with grill and hammock; a fully equipped kitchenette; A/C; telephone, fans, blow dryers and hot water showers. There is a pool surrounded by gardens and private beach below the property.

Gaia Hotel & Reserve
Habitat: Beach / Tropical Rainforest	Activities: Bird/Wildlife Observation, Boating, Canopy Hiking, Horseback Riding, Spa/Yoga Rafting
Description: Member of the exclusive group, “Small Luxury Hotels of the World.” the hotel's 20 rooms are decorated in a minimalist, modern style, but there’s no skimping on luxuries. There is a three-tiered cascade pool - with a bar in the center - designed to resemble a large waterfall. Wifi throughout the property means you won’t be out of reach, even if all you see out your window is the dense forest of the hotel’s private reserve. Hot climate.

Arenas del Mar Beach & Nature Resort
Habitat: Beach / Tropical Rainforest	Activities: Bird/Wildlife Observation, Canopy, Fishing Boating, Horseback Riding, Kayaking, Surfing / Windsurfing Biking, Hiking, Rafting, Spa/Yoga
Description: Arenas del Mar is a beach and nature resort with 38 upscale rooms and suites, offering a casual beach front café and an elegant dining facility with views of Manuel Antonio National Park. There are two swimming pools, a small spa, and a gift shop as well as nature trails leading to two beaches. All rooms equipped with cable TV, ceiling fans, air conditioning, Internet, mini-bar, safe deposit box, coffee maker, microwave and iron.

Mountain Paradise Lodge
Habitat: Mountain / Volcano	Activities: Biking, Surfing / Windsurfing Bird/Wildlife Observation, Boating, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Spa/Yoga Fishing, Rafting
Description: The hotel offers 15 rooms, including junior suites and two-bedroom master suites, restaurant, adult and child swimming pools, jacuzzi and wet bar. All 15 rooms are equipped with a king size bed, fine wood furniture, flat screen cable tv, wireless Internet, telephones and jacuzzi. Cool climate.

Hotel Playa Espadilla
Habitat: Beach / Tropical Rainforest	Activities: Bird/Wildlife Observation, Canopy, Fishing Boating, Horseback Riding, Kayaking, Surfing / Windsurfing Biking, Hiking, Rafting
Description: Hotel Playa Espadilla is located just 150 mts from Manuel Antonio Beach front, and 200 mts away from the main entrance of Manuel Antonio National Park. The hotel offers 16 rooms equipped with air conditioner, cable TV, hot water, safety deposit box and hair dryer. Services include swimming pool, bar, Restaurant, tennis court, parking lot and biological private trails. This hotel spreads across grounds bordered on two sides by the tall trees of Manuel Antonio National Park, and it has a trail through an area of the park that few people visit. The simple but spacious mint-green rooms with big windows are housed in two-story buildings surrounded by green lawns. A small blue-tile pool and patio have a pleasant adjacent bar area with a billiard table. Directly behind are a large, open-air restaurant and a tennis court. Hot Climate.

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The Rafting is excellent: Worth a special trip just to do this.
The Rafting is good: Worth making the time to do it.
The Rafting is acceptable: Once you are there if you have the time you may well enjoy it.

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