Our best tour in Costa Rica!
I am a bird lover, and booked the early bird watching tour through Pura Vida Tours. They picked me up by 5:00 in the morning and drove for 15 minutes to get to the rain forest by the National Park. My guide (Javier) was great; he pointed out so many birds, and even made some strange noises to attract them! He was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and professional. I highly recommend this tour, as well as Pura Vida Tours, they really provide excellent service.Published 23 feb 2010 - kulasito
great day with pura vida!
i did the all day combo/adventure tour with pura vida and it was a great day! it started early - got picked up at 7am and didnt get dropped off until 10pm - but it went by so fast! it started on the hanging bridges, then on to the la fortuna waterfall, lunch in la fortuna, hiking at arenal, watching for lava (which we saw!), then to the hot springs. our guide was so knowledgable about everything costa rica - the plants, animals, culture, everything - and didnt mind the gazillion questions that we asked. everything was perfect!
Published 26 ene 2010 - carolinah2137
Exceptional experience!
My boyfriend and I just got back from touring Costa Rica. While in La Fortuna, we booked a tour to the hanging bridges, La Fortuna waterfall, and a sunset hike at the Arenal Volcano with Pura Vida tours. Our guide was Javier, a former biology teacher. He will tell you that he only speaks 'un poquito' english, but it is near perfect. He was very engaging and knowledgeable about the flora and fauna. He helped us take pictures of birds from far away through his binoculars. At the very beginning of our volcano hike there was an absolutely miserable downpour and we were all completely soaked. I think that most of us on the tour were considering not completing the hike, but Javier convinced us to and the rain stopped in 10 minutes, the sun came out, and the hike was well worth it. The tour was very prompt and professionally run. I would seek out Javier for other tours if we go back (especially Rio Celeste!) - he really seems to love his job and meet new people. Highly recommended!!
Published 18 ene 2010 - puppy_doc
Excellent service for my student tour group
I connected with Pura Vida Tours several years ago when I first started bringing my college student group to Costa Rica for an ecological study tour. I will be using them for the fourth time this year. They have consistently provided me with great service organizing activities. They also provide knowledgeable, well spoken English speaking guides.
Published 10 nov 2009 - Toad_seeker
Hotel Poco a Poco
Hotel Poco a Poco offers a strategic location, only 400 meters from down town Santa Elena, where lots of shops, restaurants and tour companies are located. We are just 15 minutes away from The Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve,one of the most famous cloud forests in the world, or The Reserve of Santa Elena towards the north of the mountain range, a community managed biological preserve.
Hotel Poco a Poco offers 32 deluxe fully equipped rooms, a restaurant with the best fusion of native and foreign cuisine, a beautiful heated swimming pool, wet bar, and gardens full of native flowers, butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hotel & Boutique Claro de Luna
The most beautiful "cedro" wood house nicely finished with an excellent ambiance special decorated rooms and the large bathroom with beautiful decors is just what you need after a hike in the reserve.
The exclusive service provides intimate beds and breakfast as well as internet and tour service.
Surrounded by beautiful scenery with views to the Gulf of Nicoya and the mountains of Monteverde you will find our Hotel Claro de Luna.
Trapp Family Lodge
The Closest hotel to the Monteverde Reserve .
Wether you prefer comfort,the feeling of being in the middle of a charming cloudforest, or a genuine family hospitality, you have choosen the right place. The nearest hotel to the famous Monteverde Cloud forest Reserve, The Trapp Family Lodge offers that in one place.
The Trapp Family Lodge is a great choice for a unforgetable vacation, surrounded by a paradise of flora and fauna. You will be able to enjoy Monteverde´s incomparable beauty.
Come and take a look at our Hotel and you will know why Trapp Family Lodge is the best option in Monteverde.
HOTEL BELMAR
Belmar is a family owned and operated hotel nestled in the mountains, adjacent to the amazing Monteverde Cloud Forest, internationally known as one of the world's premiere wildlife sanctuaries. It is a cozy mountain hotel with two Austrian Chalet style buildings with wood paneling and French doors, and it is decorated with Costa Rican arts and crafts.
Belmar offers spectacular views of the Gulf of Nicoya and a great personalized service in a cozy atmosphere surrounded by beautiful green gardens and fresh mountain air. The hotel's restaurant offers delicious nutritional meals: homemade granola, bread, marmalades with locally grown produce, (dairy products, coffee, fruits, and vegetables).
HOTEL HELICONIA
Hotel Heliconia is conveniently located between Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve and Santa Elena Reserve. This Monteverde lodge is a great choice for bird watchers and adventurers alike. Hotel Heliconia offers 55 guest rooms, an Italian restaurant and bar, Spa services all wrapped up in a charming mountain retreat atmosphere.
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