Activity: Canopy
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Villa Lapas Ecoresort
Habitat: Tropical Rainforest	Activities: Bird/Wildlife Observation, Canopy Hiking
Description: Located on the banks of the Tárcoles River at the edge of the Carara Reserve, this all-inclusive resort has 47 comfortable, adobe-style rooms surrounded by wooded gardens. An open-air restaurant and bar has a deck overlooking the river and there is a swimming pool, mini-golf, a butterfly garden, hiking trails and horses are available for rent. There is a trail to a jungle waterfall and a 280-hectare private reserve with abundant wildlife. Hot 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.

Habitat:	Activities: Bird/Wildlife Observation, Canopy, Hiking Surfing / Windsurfing
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.

Lapa Ríos Ecoresort
Habitat: Beach / Tropical Rainforest	Activities: Bird/Wildlife Observation, Canopy, Fishing, Kayaking Boating, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Spa/Yoga
Description: Located on the Osa Peninsula south of Puerto Jimenez, this eco-resort offers 14 luxuriously appointed bungalows with screened windows, hardwood floors, private balconies and both inside and outside private showers. There is a swimming pool with bar and sundeck, and a terraced restaurant hangs over the forest with a view of the sea. 1000 acres of private reserve include a sandy stretch of virgin beach. Hot climate.

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.

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.

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.

Los Sueños Marriott
Habitat: Beach	Activities: Bird/Wildlife Observation, Canopy Hiking, Horseback Riding Biking
Description: Luxury Marriott hotel set on a 1,100-acre rainforest overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Colonial design, deluxe amenities - including a large swimming pool winding through the hotel grounds - spacious rooms with private balconies featuring ocean or garden views. Hot 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.

Xandari by the Pacific
Habitat: Beach	Activities: Horseback Riding, Surfing / Windsurfing Canopy, Hiking
Description: The hotel fronts Playa Esterillos Este on the Pacific Coast, north of Manuel Antonio. Villas have their own gardens and terraces with views of the ocean. Restaurant specializes in seafood. Hot climate.

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.

Poas Volcano Lodge
Habitat: Mountain / Rural Farm	Activities: Bird/Wildlife Observation, Hiking Canopy
Description: "Located on the road between Poas and Vara Blancas...This lodge was erected as a main house for an English dairy farm. It is set on the slopes of the mountainside and has warm touches like a reading room, a sunken fireplace and stone walls. The spare but inviting rooms of the Poas Volcano Lodge are decorated with travel souvenirs from countries around the world. This has a great home like feeling, and you will find this a comfortable retreat to return to after spending the day exploring the wonders of Poas Volcano.” -Destination 360 Travel Guides, 2006.

La Luna Lodge
Habitat: Tropical Rainforest	Activities: Bird/Wildlife Observation, Hiking Canopy
Description: This hotel offers eight private bungalows, hacienda rooms and tents set on platforms. The facilities also include a common room and dining area with views of the forest, the Carate Rver and the Pacific coast. The lodge has has several walking trails and a large preserve with two waterfalls ideal for cooling off in. Hot climate.

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

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