Cocos Island is one of the best places in the world to dive │ costadevelopers

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Thousands of scientists have visited the Cocos Island for years to explore its unparalleled biodiversity.

The ranking of the 85 best places for diving posted on the website 20minutos.es, a renowned site where published lists compiled by the information that its users share on the site, on this list Costa Rica appears two times.

According to the site, each country has a pair of destinations ideal for diving in Costa Rica were catalogued Cocos Island and Puerto Viejo in the province of Limón on the Caribbean coast, the first ranked in position 20 and the second in 35.

Sometimes previous Cocos Island was nominated for the seven #wonders of the #natural world, as this is a site of lush vegetation and abundant life marina, which has varied species, from sharks, striped, moray eels, turtles, Octopus, a significant range of fish, whales have been found occasionally also.

Experts say that in the tropical waters of the place an extensive coral formation of multiple colors, sponges and other species there is endemic.

In Costa Rica visit multiple excursions are organized for lovers of scuba diving in Cocos Island, the journey from Costa Rican soil until the island takes approximately 532 km from Cabo Blanco in the Costa Rican Pacific coast.

Island was proclaimed by #UNESCO as world heritage and RAMSAR as an important wetland international.

On the other hand, one of the most popular sites on the Caribbean coast, Puerto Viejo, highlights its temperate waters and its coral reef as significant and attractive items for those who enjoy this sport.

On this site you can see large manta rays, dolphins, turtles and fish species.

"85 Best places for diving in the world" list displays also beautiful photographs of the places in #UnitedStates, #Mexico, #Australia, #Spain,#Egypt, among many others.

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Vida Relax The Best Vacations in Costa Rica

Costa Rica: Tourism destination of adventure

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The majority of tourists visiting Costa Rica practice sports of adventure while in the country.

The relief of Costa Rica allows you to have the possibilities to offer visitors a host of adventure activities, ranging from hiking, strolls to horse between another hundred of them.

According to the Costa Rican Institute of tourism in the year 2011, the country received $1 975 million, and more than 70% of these visitors who entered the country by air practicing some kind of adventure sport. Sports that have more boom are the canopy, surfing, bungee jumping and diving.

"Wide biodiversity, topography and geography that characterizes Costa Rica, facilitates the practice of sports and adventure's high level and makes it an attractive destination for adrenaline lovers", said Allan Flores, Tourism Minister.

In 2012 Costa Rica was awarded by the web site specialized for travelers Trip Advisor as the destination number one for adventure. And in the previous year also International Business Times magazine included him among the 10 most popular destinations.

In each region of the country is different activities for which put to the test their adrenaline. The Fortuna de San Carlos, for example, in the northern region of the country offers a very wide range of possibilities, ranging from travel in the tops of trees in different types of forest, lakes and visits the beautiful Arenal Volcano tours.

The region where Costa Developers, Central Pacific, projects are located is good for different activities. In this region Playa Jacó and Hermosa, renowned destinations are world-famous for surfing. In addition the Central Pacific

offers you the possibility to go fishing in one of the nearby marinas such as sailfish in Quepos and Los Sueños in Herradura, advantages of staying in this region.

In the past the country has also been host of Championships as the surfing world in 2009 and the World Tournament of rafting in 2011, when 32 countries participated in the waters of the Pacuare, Reventazón and Savegre rivers.

Adventure awaits anywhere to visit Costa Rica. Do not hesitate to consult what activities can be performed near where you stay.

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Costa Rica obtained high rankings in websites for travelers

Tourism represents an important income for the economy of the Central American country

Of the Top 10 beaches in Central America according to the web site Trip Advisor, eight of them are located in Costa Rica, including the number 1. Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio at the Central Pacific. One of the best-known beaches in the province of Guanacaste also entered into this list, Playa Samara as number two. In addition Playa Nosara, also in Guanacaste ranked 4th.

Some of the remaining list posts include the beautiful beaches of Santa Teresa in the South of the Nicoya peninsula, Playa Avellanas, Conchal Beach and Playa Hermosa Guanacaste, in addition to Puerto Viejo in the province of Limón.

In addition to Trip Advisor, another significant source for travelers, Lonely Planet has considered to Costa Rica as one of their top destinations and among its best listings.

Thousands of tourists enjoying their holidays in Costa Rica, one of the best options for returning to a country and to see new destinations on it, it is the system of fractional ownership offering Costa Developers.

You can enjoy a luxurious holiday residence, without having to pay for lodging in expensive hotels, every time you visit the country to discover their best corners.

Costa Rica took the position number 1 (of 10) in the best country of the "nature" thanks to its great variety of animals, forests, jungles, volcanoes and other attractions at its immense biodiversity

The country also received praise in the category of "Adventure" that secured the post 2 (of 10) and also the post 10 (10) was destined to meet other travelers.

In the list of 20 targets of Lonely Planet, Costa Rica ranked number 9 position, while Bhutan won the number 1.

Costa Rica is a vacation, visit and incomparable entertainment destination. Web sites powered by tourists who have visited the region are its best letter of introduction. Activities that can be found in the region will give them possibilities to choose from hundreds of beautiful to visit places and adventures that make.

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Costa Rica becomes a country of high luxury for visitors

Years ago the small country of Central America was known as a little explored natural destination and with limited possibilities to find accommodation and services of high luxury, found in the Caribbean and other countries. However that has changed and today it has become a tourist destination paradise and desired by many.

San Jose, the capital city has grown enormously and is capable of accommodating hundreds of businessmen and tourists looking for luxurious, comfortable and good price places to attend activities of world order, business congresses and other meetings; a focal point in new investments of the Ministry of tourism of the country.

With an input of about two million tourists a year, the country has made efforts to offer visitors everything you require when visiting the country.

If you are traveling to Costa Rica seeking a high luxury vacation, can be found. Currently there are marinas, golf courses, luxurious restaurants and hotels. Near projects of Costa Developers, where you can enjoy an unforgettable vacation, the luxurious Central Pacific Resort: Los Sueños, a place where it has access to a true oasis of tranquility and comfort.

Despite having taken a direction towards the buildings and most luxurious services and that they meet high standards, Costa Rica continues to be recognized worldwide for sustainability and conservation of the environment in urban residential and tourist complexes.

These centers for visitors have been catalogued as part of the stream of eco-tourism, which make up the eco-lodges, eco-resorts: centers of placement for tourists possessing high luxury and comfort without forgetting the flag for the conservation of nature and resources, something that much attention from the visitors.

Areas such as Los Sueños Resort and Marina in Herradura, Jacó, tourist complexes in Manuel Antonio, Central Pacific and Gulf of Papagayo in the North Pacific. Definitely Costa Rica has become a paradise for those looking for both comfort and harmony with nature.

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What do “baby boomers” wished to have when going on vacation?

There’s no question that comfort and price are two important elements when going on vacation, and people between ages of 48-69, that have been called the baby boomer generation, become more demanding bout what they look for when traveling for leisure and pleasure.

A recent survey conducted by WatchBoom.com an online magazine with 7000 subscribers, revealed interesting suggestions to resort and vacation centers on the world.

One of the most important things, of course is the price, but curiously 60% of people who responded to the survey said they’d be willing to pay a few extra dollars if they’re promised to have a time to remember, even if that is on high season.

Travelers also prefer all-inclusive hotels, giving them the choice to not pay anything extra for food or drinks. “Knowing that your tab for food and drink is covered takes a lot of unknowns out of budgeting for a vacation, especially for (Boomers) who foot the bill for family reunions and the like.”

More than 50% of respondents say they would prefer a “garden view” room at beach resorts because of pricey “ocean view” rooms at some resorts, and one of the subscribers said that “you can’t always get a front-on view of the ocean” from an ocean view room.

Boomers were also asked which the top five foreign destinations to vacation were; the results of those places are 1.Mexico, 2.Hawaii and the Caribbean, 3.Spain, 4.Costa Rica and 5.Canada.

The most important reference to choose a place is the experiences of others; the best way to find out how good or bad is a place is from the previous travel of relatives or friends. But online reviews are also very important, some say they’d rather see some good and bad reference instead of only wonderful things, “When I see a whole string of reports saying a hotel is really wonderful, and nothing ever goes wrong there, I get a feeling that the reviews have been ‘planted’ by the hotel.”

On the other hand some do rely on what others have said about the places on the web, “I rely on reviews by people who’ve actually stayed at hotels to steer me away from noisy, dirty and otherwise awful places…things I’d never have known from pictures of hotels on the websites.”

All inclusive hotels have a challenge of pleasing baby boomers’ visitors around the world, Costa Rica is no exception of it is surely a place where you will find everything you’re looking for to have a great time.

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6.9% more tourists came to Costa Rica on the third trimester of 2012

According to statistics of the Central Bank of Costa Rica (BCCR) and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGAC) between January and September 2012 the income of tourists to the country, rose at a 6.9% leaving as the balance $ 1.7 billion to the State.

These figures show that in the first nine months of the previous year (2012), a total of 1.635.348 people entered the country by airway, while in the previous year (2011) the same figure was 1.593.999 which reflects growth of 2.5%. The authorities even scanned the last quarter of 2012.

In addition to the income by air, is added the entry of tourists who arrived in the country by land, which were 1.799.000.

According to the corresponding authorities, since 2008 the number of tourists entering the country is maintained between 2,000,000 and 2.100.000 per year, which shows a clear change in the figures that were presented between 2004 and 2007.

The Minister of tourism, Allan Flores indicated that data are still needed "I have information that the airport Juan Santa María closed in a significant way, as well as the International Airport Daniel Oduber." You have to wait to have the data for the fourth quarter of 2012 ".

The country has made strong efforts to issue of marketing and exposure of the benefits and attractions to visit the country, which is expected to translate into the increase in the number of tourists entering the country. Tourism is one of the main economic activities of the country. Costa Rica plans to invest 17 million dollars for the promotion of tourism in 2013.

As the Minister of tourism, the overall expectation for the year 2012 correspond to an income of more than two million tourists, is however too early to make approximations. However, if indicated that most of the recorded tourists come from the United States and Canada.

"What I can tell you is that we are increasing the budget in promotion and marketing and our participation in international fairs; "also hope to have completed the National Convention Center, which will attract another form of tourism this year", said Flores.

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Where are the “best buys” in Costa Rica?

Year after year we’ve seen that the more than 2 million tourists that show up to explore this country keep falling in love with it and become interested in purchasing property in Costa Rica; with such promising panoramas within the next years in the Real Estate business and with a lovely destination, how come you doubt?

International Living magazine recently shared information about where are the hot spots to purchase property in Costa Rica, not surprisingly the Central-Southern Pacific stills in top 1, not only because it’s proven to be the best area to live and vacation but because of all benefits of it.

Think about a place which is located very close to Costa Developers projects, Manuel Antonio National Park, the most visited place in the country by tourists, not only because it is very close to the Central Valley but because of its immense natural beauty. The park is so visited; there are restrictions to get it, 600 people during the week and 800 on the weekends.

If you happen to be on that area, moving a little to the south you’ll find Corcovado National Park, for those who are truly down for a completely natural outdoors adventure, this is the place to be; a pristine reserve full of wild life, without roads, stores or hotels, huge tall trees and all kinds of birds to watch and enjoy.

Not only Manuel Antonio and Corcovado are located around the Central-Southern Pacific area, but a lot of places to enjoy as well, and numerous, countless activities to have lots of fun.

The following spots where to the northern are of Alajuela (city approximately 10 miles from San Jose) San Carlos, where you will find beautiful landscape and a lot of activities to enjoy, such as delicious hot springs, horseback riding tours and many more. On the third place, International Living chose the Caribbean region of the country, which despite all its current social problematic situations also holds a beautiful landscape.

No doubt, the Central-Southern Pacific stills your first top choice in case you’re looking for a great place to vacation and enjoy retirement, family travel. Take a look at our website so you can see yourself vacationing at this paradise.

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Take advantage of United Airlines new flight

With such big affluence of tourists, airlines are becoming more interest on increasing flights from the U.S to Costa Rica, being such a close paradise destination, visitors can get easier, cheaper and more frequently flights to the Central American country.

Recently United Airlines, one of the most popular airlines in the region, announced its brand new flights to Costa Rica, which will be direct and weekly between San Jose and its connection centers Chicago and Dulles International Airport in Washington D.C.

These new flights will be available from April 2013, and will be operated by Boeing 737-800 with more than 100 seats with 16 seats on business class.

Currently United Airlines flies to Costa Rica from New York and Houston, two of the main airports in the US.

“United States is the maximum tourist generator to Costa Rica and we know for a fact that approximately 635 000 visitors come from Chicago and close to 407 000 from Washington D.C, so this news represent a great take off point to continue our marketing efforts and the strong policy of this government, focused on increasing frequency, new flights and approaching new airlines” said, Allan Flores, Tourism Ministry.

Tourism continues to be one of the most important incomes of the country, in 2011 visitors from the United States generated $779 000 million dollars, being the country that provided the most income through tourism that year.

“This is a great opportunity to the development of different sectors of the national economy, such as tourism, international trade and foreign direct investment, through these new routes business can expand their opportunities to Costa Rica”, commented Salvador Marreno, Central American United Airlines General Director.

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Rent a fractional property to spend less and enjoy more! | Costa Developers

Experience a tranquil and holiday in a luxurious coastal residence and still pay for a fraction of what it costs.

Costa Developers fractional ownership program not only is a great way for homeowners to earn profits while they are back to their usual routines in the US, Canada or anywhere else, it is a tremendous way for anyone looking to visit Costa Rica to enjoy their vacation in ultimate style, privacy and luxury. All they have to do is book the home with our property management and catch a flight down and check in.

Everything needed is right there in the home because each is delightfully decorated and furnished right down to the dishes, towels, sheets and coffee makers; don’t forget your bikini since there is an ample beach club with BBQ, Palapas, and lounge areas surrounded by tropical beauty.

Don’t forget some binoculars as well because it won’t be long before you spot some natural world all around, many of our guests have been thrilled to report seeing toucans, sloths, monkeys, macaws, iguanas, exotic frogs, butterflies and birds.

What’s even better is that all of the homes are located just minutes from Costa Rica’s most privileged beaches and variety of activities such as canopy, whitewater rafting, and tours to rainforest nature preserves, cascading waterfalls etc.

But the best thing about renting a Costa Developers fractional house is that for about the same price of a luxury hotel room, you get enough room to bring your entire family, giving everyone their own privacy and space. And when you return from a long day of sun and fun everyone can enjoy your own shower or bath before heading out again to taste all the flavors of the many restaurants nearby. You’re only job is to relax, chill out and pile on as many adventures as you can fit in to each day here in paradise!

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Are you considering moving to Costa Rica? 9 Important Points to Life in Costa Rica.

Are you considering moving to Costa Rica? More North Americans are making the move to the tropical highlands or hot coastal lowlands of Costa Rica, and Costa Rica has become the country of choice for the ever growing number of baby boomers seeking new lives, fresh starts, less expensive living and the ultimate eco experience. Life in Costa Rica is an adventure, here are a few points we hope will help.

1. Research your options. Look carefully at the different areas of the country you are considering. Choose your information sources carefully. Talk to as many people as you can who have experience with life in Costa Rica.

2. Visit the country for at least 3 months first. Don’t just come down to Costa Rica for a vacation and then make a snap decision to move. Going back to point #1, an extended stay to learn and acclimate to the culture should be part of your research plan.

3. Choose your neighborhood with care. Look for communities where you will feel comfortable.

4. Recognize things move slower down here. Don’t expect things to work at the same pace the US or Canada. Things just take longer to get done in Latin America. You will have longer waits in the lines for banks or anywhere for that matter.

5. If you planning a business, get help. One highly recommended point if you are planning a business, get help and advice from someone you trust, for legal advice, or corporate identify, a good business consultant will save you thousands of dollars. Costa Developers would be happy to assist you in anything related to this matter. Please contact us to give you more information in info@costadevelopers.com

6. Try to learn about the culture. Don’t make the mistake of just surrounding yourself with your friends; you need to get out and learn what makes the culture tick.

7. Learn the language. Make the effort to learn the language; the locals appreciate your trying and will be much more helpful.

8. Watch out for the con. There are scams down here and many of them prey on the newbie. Most of the scams are actually run by expats. Trust is earned. Do your due diligence on deals, especially real estate deals, where you should get yourself a good real estate consultant.

9. Enjoy the Pura Vida.

We hope these points are helpful if you are planning on living in Costa Rica. If you need any assistance with your adventure from planning to rent to transportation help do not hesitate to contact with costa developers, we will be happy to help you with your new life in Costa Rica.

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The world’s largest labyrinth lives just outside Tamarindo.

La Senda, which is strategically built over two energy centers in Guanacaste.

The trip to La Senda, the world’s largest labyrinth, is a journey in itself. Located 20 minutes from Tamarindo, Santa Rosa is not a travel destination. It is barely even a town in Costa Rica.

It was biologist Sergio Salas who found the energy centers with a dousing rod, and later suggested building the labyrinth. Depypere and Salas called in architect and labyrinth designer Ronald Esquivel, who drew up the labyrinth using rules and traditions from sacred geometry.

The effect of their labors is an overwhelming sight.  After a short hike through the woods, labyrinth seekers will suddenly find themselves in a clearing exuding the ceremonial wonder of an Indian burial ground. 

Eventually, the prickly pear cactus will grow to form solid walls between the other cacti, but for now it is easy to weave between the lines without taking the 3-kilometer walk along the path. The cacti are clustered in spirals around the two energy vortexes, with another point on the line between them creating a third center. At ground level, the circular mass of cacti looks like an alien landing marker, but aerial photos show the obvious spiral path.

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Video: Costa Rica Crocodile tour guide almost loses his life

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A tourist guide had a lucky escape from a crocodile recently after he tried to get up close and personal with the monster. Luckily, the croc was already full.

A tour guide in Costa Rica can count himself (and his fingers) lucky after having this near miss with a monster of a crocodile.

While trying to impress a group of tourists by dangling some chicken in front of the croc, the guide walks backwards to give himself a little more space. However, little does he know he’s actually walking backwards into quicksand.

The guide trips up over himself to the horror of the spectating tourists and you can clearly hear them gasping as they come to the conclusion that chicken isn’t the only thing this croc will be feasting on today.

Thankfully, the croc seems a bit of a lazy and tour guide kept a cool head, which ultimately saved his life. Still, we don’t think he’ll be getting that close in the future.

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Video: Costa Rica Crocodile tour guide almost loses his life

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A tourist guide had a lucky escape from a crocodile recently after he tried to get up close and personal with the monster. Luckily, the croc was already full.

A tour guide in Costa Rica can count himself (and his fingers) lucky after having this near miss with a monster of a crocodile.

While trying to impress a group of tourists by dangling some chicken in front of the croc, the guide walks backwards to give himself a little more space. However, little does he know he’s actually walking backwards into quicksand.

The guide trips up over himself to the horror of the spectating tourists and you can clearly hear them gasping as they come to the conclusion that chicken isn’t the only thing this croc will be feasting on today.

Thankfully, the croc seems a bit of a lazy and tour guide kept a cool head, which ultimately saved his life. Still, we don’t think he’ll be getting that close in the future.

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Vacation in Fractional Properties Can Cost you much less | Costa Developers

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 Experience a serene holiday in a luxurious coastal house and pay for a fraction of what it actually costs.

Costa Developers fractional ownership program not only is a great way for homeowners to profits while they’re back to their usual routines in the US, Canada or anywhere else, it is a tremendous way for anyone looking to visit Costa Rica to enjoy their vacation in ultimate style, privacy and luxury. All you have to do is book a house with our property management team and catch a flight down and check it out.

Everything needed is right there in the home because each is delightfully decorated and furnished right down to the dishes, towels, sheets and coffee makers; don’t forget your bikini since there is an ample beach club with BBQ, Palapa, and lounge areas surrounded by tropical beauty.

Don’t forget some binoculars as well because it won’t be long before you spot some natural world all around, many of our guests have been thrilled to report seeing tons of animals, toucans, sloths, monkeys, macaws, among others.

 What’s even better is that all of the homes are located just minutes from Costa Rica’s most privileged beaches and variety of activities such as whitewater rafting, canopy, and tours to rainforest, cascading waterfalls etc.

 But the best thing about renting a Costa Developers fractional house is that for about the same price of a luxury hotel room, you get enough room to bring your entire family, giving everyone their own space and privacy. And when you come back home from a long day of sun and fun, enjoy their own shower or bath before heading out again to taste all the flavors of the many restaurants nearby. You’re only job is to relax, chill out and pile on as many adventures as you can fit in to each day here in the Central Pacific of Costa Rica!

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Costa Developers | Eco-friendly building becomes popular in Costa Rica

Green construction is a new chance to promote more efficient urban developments 

According to an interview with La República, Pietro Stagno from Luz de Piedra architecture firm says environmentally sustainable or friendly buildings called the attention of businessmen and representatives of the sector. Buyers expressed more frequently interest in this type of techniques.

In addition to complying with the environmental commitment, the cost of an eco-friendly home is competitive relative to a normal one.

To unify criteria, a group of administratives and council of Chambers created a code, which contains the standards to be met by the contractor so that the construction can be declared as eco-friendly.

This initiative was born more than 10 years ago, aims to generate a positive impact on the nature and lower costs.

However, is not so far that the technique is endorsed by the Institute of technical standards and accepted by the association of architects and construction engineers.

The development of this technique is carried out by Bruno Stagno, who named this code reset, which means requirements for sustainable buildings in the tropics. He had also the support of the Institute for Tropical architecture and President of the engineers and architects professional association, Carlos Álvarez. 

For compliance with this standard does not require the person worried to invest in expensive technologies, you are rather encouraged to build national materials.

The investment to build an eco-friendly building is almost the same as for a normal, said Alvarez.

Currently is used only by consulting firms for the houses design in both urban land and mountains. Some of the precursors are Luz de Piedra and Terranum.

Terranum for example, works with block modulations, steel profiles, aluminum, natural light and ventilation building on the direction of the existing winds, as well as the use of gardens. On the other hand, Luz de Piedra focuses on the impact to the ground, controlling the land movements and vegetation layers. 

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Vacation in Fractional Properties Can Cost you much less | Costa Developers

Experience a serene holiday in a luxurious coastal house and pay for a fraction of what it actually costs. 

Costa Developers fractional ownership program not only is a great way for homeowners to profits while they’re back to their usual routines in the US, Canada or anywhere else, it is a tremendous way for anyone looking to visit Costa Rica to enjoy their vacation in ultimate style, privacy and luxury. All you have to do is book a house with our property management team and catch a flight down and check it out. 

Everything needed is right there in the home because each is delightfully decorated and furnished right down to the dishes, towels, sheets and coffee makers; don’t forget your bikini since there is an ample beach club with BBQ, Palapa, and lounge areas surrounded by tropical beauty.

Don’t forget some binoculars as well because it won’t be long before you spot some natural world all around, many of our guests have been thrilled to report seeing tons of animals, toucans, sloths, monkeys, macaws, among others.  

What’s even better is that all of the homes are located just minutes from Costa Rica’s most privileged beaches and variety of activities such as whitewater rafting, canopy, and tours to rainforest, cascading waterfalls etc. 

But the best thing about renting a Costa Developers fractional house is that for about the same price of a luxury hotel room, you get enough room to bring your entire family, giving everyone their own space and privacy. And when you come back home from a long day of sun and fun, enjoy their own shower or bath before heading out again to taste all the flavors of the many restaurants nearby. You’re only job is to relax, chill out and pile on as many adventures as you can fit in to each day here in the Central Pacific of Costa Rica!

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