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AVENIDA DE CIRCUNVALACION PERIMETER AVENUE 22 Mall San Pedro 2 3 19 20 1 4 10 15 14 16 5 7 11 13 8 21 9 17 12 6 18 Alajuelita San Rafael Abajo San Rafael Arriba Desamparados Desamparados Aserrí San Francisco de Dos Ríos Cartago Sabanilla Moravia To Cartago Turrialba Casa Turire 63 km Located in Tobias Bolaños Airport in Pavas, 5 km from downtown San José Eight very special hotels, each unique and different in style, character, experience. Each committed through quality and service providing truly unforgettable memories. Ph.: (506) 22 58 01 50 - Fax: (506) 22 58 01 53 www.distinctivehotels.com 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 3 suites and 37 guest rooms maintain the warmth and comfort of a private home, each unique, no two alike. The restaurant serves continental cuisine in an intimate atmosphere. Service is paramount and the smiling staff of the Grano de Oro will welcome you home time and again. SAN JOSE Ph.: (506) 22 55 33 22 - Fax: (506) 22 21 27 82 [email protected] www.hotelgranodeoro.com Hotel Capitan Suizo is an oasis where discrete elegance blends with an informal and joyful atmosphere and where it is implicit that animals and nature are integrated with love and respect. Situated DIRECTLY on the beach in a primary location of the Tamarindo bay, one km outside of town lays this classy 30-room boutique Hotel ideal for a relaxing and soothing tropical holiday. TAMARINDO BEACH Ph.: (506) 26 53 00 75 - Fax: (506) 26 53 02 92 [email protected] www.hotelcapitansuizo.com A luxury boutique hotel inspired by Tropical Victorian Architecture with a touch of Neo Classical influence, prized by Condé Nast Travel 2008, not only for its location, design and décor, but also for its outstanding facilities and first class service. A truly unique combination of mountain and seaside resort with its 45 comfortable accommodations, this exclu- sive hotel offers 360-degree panoramic views, lush tropical gardens and infinity swimming pool. Enjoy World Cuisine with a Costarican influence and a French flare in the elegant Mirador or the Greek style Amphitheatre Restaurants. CENTRAL PACIFIC COAST Ph.: (506) 26 37 06 06 - 26 30 30 00 Fax: (506) 26 37 03 03 [email protected] www.villacaletas.com 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. SANTA TERESA Ph.: (506) 26 40 02 32 - Fax: (506) 26 40 02 26 [email protected] www.florblanca.com RESTAURANTE HOTEL Casa Turire recalls the gracious charm of a colonial plantation home. This beautiful estate is enfolded by the Angostura lake with the imposing presence of the Turrialba Mountains forming a dramatic backtrop. The hotel features twelve deluxe rooms and four suites as well as a charming restaurant. A myriad of tours, nature hikes and excursions abound. 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. TURRIALBA Ph.: (506) 25 31 11 11 - Fax: (506) 25 31 10 75 [email protected] www.hotelcasaturire.com “When you think about Costa Rica, you probably imagine lush tropical rain forests, flowing white rivers, spectacular waterfalls, birds, butterflies and flowers. At the Peace Lodge, you will experience all of that and more. Each of our seventeen extraordinarily unique rooms boasts a Jacuzzi tub and stone fireplace along with showers that transform into waterfalls with the turn of a knob. Lodging includes unlimited access to La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park. Guests will delight in local tours of canopy, whitewater rafting, “Poás” volcano, coffee plantation and horseback riding. VARA BLANCA Ph.: (506) 24 82 21 00 - Fax: (506) 24 82 10 94 [email protected] www.waterfallgardens.com Cuna del Angel (cradle of Angel) is the result of careful planning to create an exclusive and cozy Boutique Hotel in midst of exuberant tropical forest with boosting wildlife. Our Gourmet Restaurant “La Palapa” and our Spa, together with Cuna’s Salon, are specialized in a very personalized service to make your stay a unique feeling home experience. Ideal for romantic weddings and honeymoons and special for adventurous guests: sport fishing (3 own boats), diving, horseback riding, surfing, quad tours, biking, climbing, wildlife and birdwatching... SOUTH PACIFIC Ph.: (506) 27 87 80 12 - Fax: (506) 27 87 80 15 [email protected] www.cunadelangel.com HOTEL - RESTAURANT - BAR - AMPHITHEATER Curridabat Cartago 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Museo del Oro / Gold Museum Teatro Nacional / National Theater Plaza de la Cultura / Culture Square Templo de la Música / Music Temple Serpentarium / Serpentarium Biblioteca Nacional / National Library Centro Nacional de la Cultura / Culture Center Museo del Niño / Children’s Museum Asamblea Legislativa / Legislative Assembly Edificio Metálico / Metallic Building Casa Amarilla / Yellow House Tribunal de Elecciones / Tribunal of Elections El Pueblo / El Pueblo Museo de Arte Costarricense / Art Museum Parque de la Sabana / La Sabana Park Parque de la Paz / Peace Park Museo Nacional / National Museum Boulevard Ave. Central / Central Av. Boulevard Correo Nacional / National Post Office La Casona / La Casona Parque Nacional / National Park Inst. Costarricense de Turismo / Costa Rica Tourist Board 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Algunas atracciones de San José / Some tourist attractions in San Jose 2 © Design CARACTER S.A. Ph. +506 88 27 18 56 - [email protected] - 12/2008 8 Located on the beach next to Manuel Antonio National Park, the hotel offers a spectacular experience of nature and sustainability combined with the highest levels of comfort in a local Costa Rican setting. Nestled in eleven acres of rainforest with private trails and two tree-shaded sandy beaches, Arenas Del Mar is the perfect base from which to explore the area. The resort features 38 guest rooms and suites offering spectacular ocean views, an upscale restaurant, a beachfront bar, two swimming pools, a luxurious spa as well as a gift shop featuring local art and souvenirs. MANUEL ANTONIO Ph.: (506) 27 77 27 77 - Fax: (506) 27 77 27 77 [email protected] www.arenasdelmar.com 1 5 7 6 5 4 3 1 2 COSTA RICA & SAN JOSE MAP COSTA RICA & SAN JOSE MAP FREE COPY Tips for Responsible Travel - Do your part to be a responsible traveler when visiting Costa Rica: • Offset your carbon emissions caused by your international flights to Costa Rica. Visit: www.fonafifo.com/paginas_english/invest_forest/i_ib_viaje_limpio.htm for more information • Look for sustainable hotels certified by Costa Rica´s Ministry of Tourism (CST). Visit: www.turismo-sostenible.co.cr for more information • Support Costa Rica’s impressive national park system by organizing a visit or tour • Buy local produce and support locally-run hotels and tour operators • Be mindful of the amount of water and energy that you use while on vacation. Take advantage of linen and towel reuse programs. • When visiting natural areas, make sure not to leave trash behind. Participate in recycling programs whenever possible. • Reduce your ecological footprint by using public transport, biking or walking. • Practice your Spanish! It is a great way to get in touch with local cultures and customs. • Let hotels and tour operators know how they can improve their sustainability policies. Printed on paper: Elementary chlorine free - Acid free - Long life ISO 9706 - Neutral pH.
