Beautiful gardens and facilities, one of the best gyms in the country. Also, with excellent service and proximity to all the main attractions. That makes the DoubleTree Cariari by Hilton a perfect place for a short or long stay. The DoubleTreeCariari by Hilton’s located just five minutes from the Juan Santamaria International Airport. Too, just ten minutes from the capital city of San Jose, Costa Rica.
Every detail has been taken into account at this excellent resort. In fact, enjoy artwork from local artists, exotic woods and fine fabrics throughout the hotel. This fine resort is one of the best hotels in San Jose Costa Rica. Also, offering stunning mountain and pool view rooms surrounded by lush tropical gardens. Your comfort is a priority here at the DoubleTree Cariari by Hilton and guests here appreciate the modern and spacious rooms, luxurious Sweet Dreams beds, and the excellent service.
Enjoy fine dining here at the Las Tejas Restaurant, Curime Steak House or the Bar Chiriqui. For those who prefer to stay in, this resort offers 24-Hour Room service for its guests. Relax and soak in the tropical sun at one of the two outdoor pools, work out in the fully-equipped gym, or pamper yourself at the Doubletree Cariari by Hilton’s on-site spa or beauty salon. For business travelers, there is a business center with wireless internet access to help you stay productive. Groups of up to 600 can be accommodated for seminars, conferences or weddings in one of the hotel’s eight meeting or banquet halls.
You’ll love the convenient location of the DoubleTree Cariari by Hilton, which is close to the airport, capital, and many tours in San Jose, Costa Rica; however, with so many facilities on site, you won’t even have to leave the resort! Enjoy Blackjack, roulette or craps at the hotel’s onsite Casino. For those who love golf, the hotel is close to the Valle del Sol Championship Golf Course; a par 72 golf course is just 15 minutes away. They cater to families also, with nanny services and a children’s pool available to younger guests. For those who choose to venture away from the hotel, there are a wide variety of day tours in San Jose, Costa Rica that can be set up with the concierge or before arrival.
Enjoy the first part of your day with our coffee experts at the Café Britt Classic CoffeeTour. This tour will introduce you to all the aspects of the coffee making process including what makes the industry more sustainable than before and how different micro-climates can influence the flavor and quality and the beans. Your tour will end with a visit to the factory where you can sample some chocolate and of course, delicious coffees.
Recommended Ages: All ages.
Tour Includes: Bilingual guide (English / Spanish), transportation.
What to bring: Light jacket, comfortable shoes, money for souvenirs.
Duration of the trip (approximately): Half day.
If you’re looking for an incredible day trip from San Jose on your next Costa Rica vacation, choose La Paz Waterfall Gardens. Surrounded by lush flora and fauna, beautiful hiking trails and a coffee plantation, La Paz is an eco-tourist attraction that is privately owned and the perfect place for family tour in the central highlands of Costa Rica. Only an hour away from San Jose and the Juan Santamaria International Airport, it is rich in biodiversity due to its high altitude of 4000 to 5000 feet. La Paz is made up of both rain and cloud forest. One of the most popular attractions is the largest butterfly garden in the world. You will also see an animal sanctuary, a hummingbird garden, a gorgeous bromeliads garden, an orchid garden, a frog pond, a serpentaria, and five extraordinary waterfalls! Visit La Paz for one of the most memorable Tours of Costa Rica and one of the most popular in the Central Valley.
La Paz is open from 8-5 all year and reservations are not necessary. Guided tours are available, but it’s also possible to walk through the park on your own. It takes about 2 hours to walk through the whole park so it’s best to arrive before 3pm. The Peace Lodge is located on the property and only twenty minutes from the Poas Volcano, one of Costa Rica’s active volcanoes. Guests who stay at the Peace Lodge stay in the middle of Costa Rica’s mystical rain and cloud forests and enjoy the colorful tropical birds flying right outside their rooms. You might even be visited by a buzzing hummingbird!
The best way to experience the tropical cloud and rainforests is by aerial trams. Also, most of the life forms of the forests are found in the canopy. Near the top of these gigantic trees, and the Pacific Rain Forest Tram allows you to discover the secrets of the hanging world of the precious Transitional Rainforest, unique in this part of the world. It aims at raising the world’s consciousness to the beauty. And the important role these forests play in the well-being of Planet Earth, and of our own.
This junction shows a rare variety of species only found in this type of region. Making this aerial tram tour unique and exceedingly interesting. As well as being of rare beauty. This Ecotourism Tour counts with 22 acres of virgin forest with an explosive array of wildlife. Ride the rainforest aerial tram and experience the jungle up close. Or have a personal adventure with the thrilling zip line. Marvel at the splendors of Costa Rica with a Tour of Birding. Also, or discover the species of snakes and amphibians in the Serpentarium.
The 18 Gondolas of the Rainforest Adventure Aerial Tram Tour hold nine passengers each including a bilingual naturalist guide. All for a complete and comprehensive tour of the canopy and an understanding of the rich ecosystem of Costa Rica’s rain forests. Too, this is a Birding Paradise with over fifty species of Native birds. The Rainforest Adventure is committed to helping save them from extinction. In the Serpentarium, you get a close look at around twenty species of snakes and reptiles. Those seeking a little more excitement and adventure will love the Canopy Zip Line Tour. Get a clearer view of the magnificent canopies and a closer encounter with its inhabitants. Monkeys are a common site on the canopies.
The Pacific Aerial Tram has a lovely coffee shop at your disposition where you can enjoy a Costa Rican cup of coffee. As well as a choice of cold drinks, snacks, pastries, fruits, and sandwiches. The Aerial Tram is also close to some of the most fantastic Beaches including the famous Jaco Beach and Playa Hermosa, the latter better known for its excellent surfing. Ask the guides for the fascinating Tours you can do as well, this will include the Carara National Park, Manuel Antonio National Park, and the Central Pacific Conservation Area. Finally, some of the finest Resorts and Hotels Offering quality accommodations are conveniently located along the Central Pacific Coast while the beach towns have extensive choices of hotels as well like the Amapola Resort, Los Suenos Resort and Golf, or the Hotel Villa Caletas to name just a few.
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