Up a dirt road and nestled away in nature, Hotel Pumilio is a small hotel has ten suites that fit up to five guests each. This boutique hotel near Jaco Costa Rica occupies a jungle mountain setting where scarlet macaws like to fly by. Formerly known as “El Paso de las Lapas”, Hotel Pumilio offers large rooms that are comfortable and tastefully decorated with art and nice views. Hotel staff is incredibly helpful and friendly, they offer authentic and traditional warm Costa Rican hospitality. There’s a pristine waterfall that plunges into a pool that relaxes the senses for a good night’s rest. Hotel Pumilio mornings are lit up by a tropical sun where lizards, monkeys and tree frogs never fail to greet the new day.
Each suite at Hotel Pumilio comes with an outdoor kitchen equipped with a fridge, sink, stove, freezer and microwave. Kitchens also have coffee makers with coffee, cream, and sugar, pots and pans, soap, napkins and more kitchen must haves. Hotel Pumilio kitchens have a balcony view towards the pool and mountains. It’s very relaxing to bird watch and drinks morning coffee at the same time.
Jaco Beach is minutes from Hotel Pumilio and about an hour from San Jose, but it doesn’t seem that way. Jaco has grown in recent years and obtained the status of the city. Surfers in Costa Rica like Jaco for its dependable and generous waves all year long. There’s also plenty of night life, restaurants and activities going on in Jaco, like bungee jumping. Carara National Park nearby offers 13 thousand acres of lagoons, riparian forests, marshlands, jungles, and wildlife. Manuel Antonio National Park, where visitors are greeted on the beach by capuchin monkeys, sloths, coatis, and raccoons, is an hour’s drive. River rafting, zip lines, kayaking, aerial trams and surfing lessons are other activities available in the area for those lucky enough staying at Hotel Pumilio.
Hotel Pumilio serves fresh fruit and a delicious Costa Rican breakfast, but that’s the only meal they serve. This hotel is not within walking distance of anything; patrons without a car receive two courtesy taxi trips to town from the hotel. The WiFi connection does not work inside the rooms, balconies and public areas have a better signal. Both Manuel Antonio and Carara national parks are worth visiting, but Manuel Antonio National Park should have priority.
Experience the most unforgettable ATV tour in the Quepos, Manuel Antonio area, located just minutes north of the Manuel Antonio National Park. Receive a safety briefing and off you go into the rugged mountains on your ATV! You will be able to enjoy amazing views of the lush diverse landscapes and with a bit of luck you can even spot monkeys, sloths, and various bird species! Your guide will point out interesting facts about the environment while making your way to a stunning waterfall where you can take a dip and refresh in the crystal clear waters. To round off your adventure enjoy a delicious traditional lunch!
Whats Included: Transportation, guide and lunch
Recommended Ages: 16+
Tour Duration (approximately): 4 – 4.5 hours
What to bring: Sunscreen, insect repellant, closed toe shoes, swimsuit (there are no dressing rooms by the waterfall), change of clothes, camera.
Manuel Antonio National Park contains a unique combination of distinct habitats: including rainforest, mangrove swamp, beaches and coral reefs. There are 109 species of mammals and 184 species of birds. Your picturesque 2-mile hike will take you to one of the beaches named most beautiful in the world by Forbes magazine. This protected area is very popular due to its wide variety of flora and fauna. Your guide will stop and explain the different nature species that can be observed, you can take photographs or just admire the view.
Whats Included: Transportation, guide, entrance fee, drinks, and lunch
Recommended Ages: All ages
What to bring: Sunscreen, sunglasses, insect repellant, light and comfortable clothes, swimsuit, hiking and water shoes, towel, camera, binoculars
Tour Duration (approximately): 8 hours
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