Barrio Amon is a legendary cultural enclave with art, history and tropical inner city splendor. When walking into the boutique hotel, you feel like you are in another world. Dark woods and antiques bring charm and warmth to this historic boutique hotel. The Hotel Don Carlos Costa Rica was once a residence for two presidential families. You can’t help but feel like royalty. If the Nations leader and family lived here, we have no doubt you can feel at home here, too. This hotel is a wonderful place to include in your Costa Rica vacation.
As soon as you walk into the historical B&B, you feel at home. Quiet, intimate and warm is the feel you get when you stay here. It isn’t difficult to rest, restore and retreat when you have your immediate needs taken care of; king or queen bed, safe in rooms, tv-cable, phone w/ local access, wi-fi/the internet, continental breakfast and much more. You are in the middle of the urban jungle with tropical gardens surrounding you. The very best historical accommodations are at your footsteps when you stay at the Hotel Don Carlos Costa Rica.
The Hotel Don Carlos Costa Rica is a legendary landmark nestled in the quaint pueblo of Barrio Amon. Right in the heart of the urban jungle, you can breathe in the warmth of Latin Culture. You are this close to everything. Historical splendor awaits you. San Jose’s Finest Art hangs on the walls while strolling through gallery like corridors. Mini pool, intimate fountain gardens, restaurant, bar, lobby-library are just a few other luxuries while lounging peacefully in our Urban Tropical Oasis Sanctuary.
The Hotel Don Carlos Costa Rica is the perfect place to stay if you want to experience the inner city of San Jose. Situated in one of the oldest parts of the city you will experience traditional Latin culture amongst modern metropolitan conveniences. Walking is the mode of transportation with everything at your footsteps; museums, international restaurants, shops and plenty of San Jose culture surround you.
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.
Are you ready for your adventure on Pacuare River, one of the top five rafting rivers in the world? This 18 mile (29 kilometers) long run includes 52 rapids! You will have a safety briefing and get equipped before you are going to test your new skills and gain confidence on the first few miles / kilometers. In between some wild rapids, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the views on Huacas waterfall and to observe some bird species.
Whats Included: Transportation, breakfast and lunch
Recommended Ages: 12+
Tour Duration (approximately): 4 hours
What to bring: Sunscreen, rubber soled shoes that can get wet, swimsuit and shorts of a quick-drying material, t-shirt (optional), towel, complete change of clothes for after rafting, insect repellant, some money to buy photos, souvenirs or drinks. All luggage will be kept in lockers.
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!
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