58% off (Sale price $475.00, Reg. Price $1155.00) :: Hotel at Glance: Villa CaletasPerched 1,500 feet above the Pacific Ocean, the 4-star Villa Caletas overlooks one of the most beautiful landscapes in the world—a lush Costa Rican rainforest. Almost everywhere you turn there’s a panoramic view of crystal-blue waters and tropical foliage. The views are among the many reasons Condé Nast Traveler readers named Villa Caletas one of the top five hotels in Central America in 2009, 2011, and 2012. For more space, opt for a suite superior, which also has a private jetted tub that provides a perfect place to unwind under the clear night sky. Where you’ll stay: a junior suite or junior suite superior with a private terrace overlooking the ocean, mountains, or gardens See endless ocean views from the infinity pool, which is about a quarter mile over the sea. A private beach is about a mile away; you can reach it via a free shuttle or a well-marked rainforest trail. The rainforest trail is sprinkled with waterfalls and plunge pools. You might see white-faced monkeys and toucans along the way. Watch the sun set over the Gulf of Nicoya from a cove or sun bed on the beach. Two fine-dining spots at the hotel include The Ampitheatre Bar & Restaurant and Mirador Restaurant, which serves upscale international cuisine. Recent praise: named one of Costa Rica’s top 25 hotels in TripAdvisor’s 2017 and 2018 Travelers’ Choice awardsPuntarenas, Costa Rica: Scarlet Macaws and Surfing in Popular Ecotourism GetawayPuntarenas is Costa Rica’s largest province, extending hundrends of miles along the Pacific coast from the Panama border up to the Gulf of Nicoya. In Puntarenas, you’re never far from beaches, national parks, and nature reserves, making the area popular for ecotourism. The beachside town of Jacó attracts surfers from all over the globe with consistently big waves and good breaks. About 20 miles north, Carara National Park is home to crocodiles, two-toed sloths, and hundreds of scarlet macaws—a rare sight in most parts of the country.Frequently Aske
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