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Diving / Snorkeling
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Aguila de Osa Inn
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Beach / Tropical Rainforest |
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Boating, Diving / Snorkeling, Fishing, Kayaking |
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Description:
Located on a bluff overlooking Drake Bay on the Osa Peninsula. The restaurant, with excellent views overlooking the bay, serves simple fare that is tasty and filling, specializing in seafood and local catches. Hiking, diving and sport fishing in state-of-the-art boat available. The Inn's open and spacious rooms have spectacular views of the lush, tropical jungle that surrounds the hotel. Hot climate. |
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La Paloma Lodge
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Beach / Tropical Rainforest |
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Bird/Wildlife Observation, Diving / Snorkeling, Kayaking |
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Description:
Located on the Osa Peninsula overlooking Drake Bay and Caño Island, this hotel offers five, two-story ranchos and five rooms with private baths, hammocks and views. The restaurant emphasizes fresh seafood (served family style) and every meal includes homemade bread. The swimming pool and deck are perched on the hillside, and offer a stunning view. |
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Fishing, Golf Course, Surfing / Windsurfing |
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Biking, Boating, Diving / Snorkeling, Horseback Riding |
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Spa/Yoga |
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Description:
Located on the Osa Peninsula overlooking Drake Bay and Caño Island, this hotel offers five, two-story ranchos and five rooms with private baths, hammocks and views. The restaurant emphasizes fresh seafood (served family style) and every meal includes homemade bread. The swimming pool and deck are perched on the hillside, and offer a stunning view. |
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Capitán Suizo Hotel
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Beach |
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Fishing, Golf Course, Surfing / Windsurfing |
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Biking, Boating, Diving / Snorkeling, Horseback Riding |
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Spa/Yoga |
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Description:
A free and natural atmosphere with a touch of Swiss quality. Hotel Capitán Suizo is located on Playa Tamarindo, one of the most beautiful Pacific coast beaches in Costa Rica. Directly on the beach, the hotel is surrounded by large, native trees and lush, colorful gardens.
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Four Seasons Papagayo
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Beach |
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Golf Course, Spa/Yoga, Tennis Courts |
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Diving / Snorkeling, Fishing |
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Description:
153 spacious guest rooms, including 25 suites, with ocean, bay, garden or forest views from furnished outdoor balconies or terraces; many suites feature private plunge pools. "Perched on a rugged peninsula on Costa Rica's northwestern coast, the resort epitomizes the romance of refined and remote luxury." -Luxury Latin America |
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Tamarindo Diria Resort
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Beach |
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Fishing, Golf Course, Surfing / Windsurfing |
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Biking, Bird/Wildlife Observation, Boating, Diving / Snorkeling, Horseback Riding |
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Description:
Located on the white sand beach of Tamarindo, most rooms at the four-star Tamarindo Diria Beach & Golf Resort have ocean and sunset views and direct access to the beach. Grounds are beautifully maintained, with lush tropical green gardens. The scenic pool and lobby pool for children, are great places to relax and enjoy the warm weather and tropical surroundings. Rooms are open and inviting and the hotel's restaurants serve local and international cuisine with a special focus on seafood. Golf course, tennis courts, restaurants and pool. Hot climate. |
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Florblanca Resort
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Beach |
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Biking, Spa/Yoga, Surfing / Windsurfing |
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Bird/Wildlife Observation, Horseback Riding |
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Boating, Diving / Snorkeling, Fishing |
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Description:
Just 10 villas on an unspoiled beach. Distinguished cuisine and yoga overlooking the sea. Restaurant combines local ingredients with Pacific Rim techniques in what may well be the best cuisine in the Pacific. "Ten large, romantic, air-conditioned villas are on seven acres of white-sand beach. Each villa has an ocean view and outdoor bath with sunken tub." -Lonely Planet Costa Rica (2004) |
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Punta Islita Hotel
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Beach |
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Biking, Fishing |
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Boating, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Spa/Yoga, Tennis Courts |
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Diving / Snorkeling |
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Description:
This resort complex is located south of Carillo and Samara on the Nicoya Peninsula near the Camaronal Wildlife Refuge. Rooms have private patios with hammocks, some with outdoor jacuzzi or private pool. The beach is below the lodge after a 10-min. walk or short shuttle ride. Good nouvelle French-style seafood in the lodge's Palapa Restaurant. There is a cascade swimming pool with Jacuzzi, swim-up bar, restaurant, boutique and conference room. Tennis courts, driving range, gym and spa are also featured. Hot climate. |
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Biking, Horseback Riding, Surfing / Windsurfing |
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Bird/Wildlife Observation, Hiking |
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Boating, Diving / Snorkeling |
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Description:
This resort complex is located south of Carillo and Samara on the Nicoya Peninsula near the Camaronal Wildlife Refuge. Rooms have private patios with hammocks, some with outdoor jacuzzi or private pool. The beach is below the lodge after a 10-min. walk or short shuttle ride. Good nouvelle French-style seafood in the lodge's Palapa Restaurant. There is a cascade swimming pool with Jacuzzi, swim-up bar, restaurant, boutique and conference room. Tennis courts, driving range, gym and spa are also featured. Hot climate. |
Close
 The
Diving / Snorkeling
is excellent: Worth a special trip just to do this.
The
Diving / Snorkeling
is good: Worth making the time to do it.
The
Diving / Snorkeling
is acceptable: Once you are there if you have the time you may well enjoy it.
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