Costa Rica covers an area of less than 20,000 square miles, making it one of the smallest countries in the world, but it has more than a half-million species of animals, or almost 5 percent of the total number on earth. It is almost slavish in its protection of wildlife and has declared one-quarter of its area as protected. It's no wonder then that vacationers have gravitated to this marvelous country. If you have a trip to Costa Rica planned, stay at one of the resorts where most of your expenses are covered by the rates.
You'll feel like you're in an opulent private home and not in a hotel when you step out of your suite onto a private terrace when you stay at Paradisus Playa Conchal. It's an all-inclusive 294-suite hotel whose setting is 2,400 verdant acres including a beautifully manicured and challenging golf course. This hotel has one of the country's largest free-form swimming pools that winds its way through lush greenery, and in the center, there's a large Jacuzzi, and there are deck chairs ringing the perimeter. In your spacious and air-conditioned accommodations, you'll have a host of amenities such as a cable TV, personal safe and a mini-bar.
Paradisus Playa Conchal
Playa Conchal, Sta. Cruz Guanacaste
Costa Rica
(888) 741-5600
paradisus-playa-conchal.com/
This all-inclusive resort has two on-site restaurants and cocktail lounges, a large swimming pool and a fitness center, not to mention that the staff will be glad to bring you to the hotel from the airport. In 2 hours, you can be in the capital city of San Jose where you can learn about the history of Costa Rica and tour some of the museums and cathedrals there. Start each day with a healthy continental breakfast compliments of the hotel. Bask in the sun, go horseback riding, play a game of tennis or tee it up on one of the area courses. Unwind in your air-conditioned room with a number of amenities such as a cable TV a telephone and a safety deposit box.
Best Western Jaco Beach Resort
Pastor Diaz Ave.
Jaco, 00000, Costa Rica
(800) 780-7234
book.bestwestern.com
You'll find the Allegro Resort Papagayo on the north coast of Costa Rica in a region called Guanacaste, and it is only 18 miles from the International airport. Have quality time at the hotel's private beach club, engage in activities such as kayaking, snorkeling or several other sporting activities or have leisurely swims in the hotel's free-form swimming pool. Have a sumptuous breakfast to start each day, then return for dinner at the hotel's restaurant that is considered to be the best in Guanacaste. Relax in your room with its own private balcony or patio as well as other special amenities such as a satellite TV, a mini-refrigerator and a private safe.
Allegro Papagayo
Playa Manzanillo,
P.O.Box 48-5000
Papagayo Gulf,
Guanacaste, Costa Rica
(800) 858-2258
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