El Establo Hotel brings you: Green Season Special!!!

Come and enjoy our 2x3 Green Season Special at El Establo Hotel, stay 3 nights and pay only for 2. Special valid only for the months of April and November, 2011

The hotel El Establo is the largest and one of the most luxurious hotels in Monteverde. It is owned by a Quaker/Costa Rican family and has 155 comfortable rooms; Deluxe Rooms, Master Suites and Honeymoon Suites. Located in Cerro Plano this is a convenient place from where to start exploring the area. Monteverde is world famous for its beautiful Cloud Forests and abundant flora and fauna.

This hotel is located on a private 150 acres (60 hectares) farm (50% protected primary forest) next to the Monteverde Reserve.

Among the services offered to their guest El Establo has:  tennis, basketball and soccer courts, 2 swimming pools, 2 restaurants and bars, Gym, Spa, Conference Center and a Canopy Tour.



All rooms have wall to wall carpeting, private bathrooms with hot water (separate bath tub and shower), orthopedic mattresses, refrigerator, telephone, cable TV, coffee maker, hair dryer and safety box.

The rooms provide excellent views of the Gulf of Nicoya, on clear days you will also admire some of the most astonish sunsets.

The property offers two restaurants with a wide range of options for lunch and dinner. At “Las Riendas” you will experience the taste of the traditional Costa Rican food as well as good variety of international dishes; “Laggus” restaurant, on the other hand if designed within an elegant atmosphere and  is specialized in fine cuisine.

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THE HOWLER MONKEYS IN COSTA RICA

Named for their throaty howls that can be heard for up to three miles, howler monkeys are the loudest of all New World monkeys. There are nine species of howler monkey. Costa Rica is home to the common mantled howler (Alouatta palliata), which inhabit parts of southern Mexico, Central and South America. Howler monkeys usually vocalize at dawn and dusk by passing air through a specially-adapted hyoid bone in their large throats. The result is a deep, grunt-like call that resonates for miles. These vocalizations are used to mark territory and communicate with others within the troop.

Mantled howlers, called “Mono Congo” in Costa Rica, can weigh up to 20 pounds and typically have black fur. They are also noted for a brown or golden-colored mantle that is formed by long hairs along their flanks and back. Their long, prehensile tails act as an extra arm, gripping branches while they move about the rainforest canopy in search of food.

 A troop of howler monkeys usually consists of eight to twelve females, three or four dominant males and several young. In Costa Rica, howler monkey sightings are common as they inhabit many of the country’s national parks and reserves, including Corcovado National Park, the dry forests of Santa Rosa National Park, Arenal Volcano National Park and the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve.

Females breed once every two years and typically give birth to one offspring after a six-month gestation period. An infant howler will cling to its mother’s belly for about a month and then catch a ride on her back. Mothers nurse their young for up to a year and have been known to care for abandoned or injured howler babies on occasion.

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COSTA RICA SPECIAL DEALS PRESENTS: MONTEVERDE

The Monteverde tourism zone is known around the world for its conservation efforts and lifestyle centered on respect for nature.

Santa Elena is the area’s main service center with various shops and tourism companies; other important towns are San Luis and San Gerardo. Though its main attraction is the Monteverde Biological Preserve, the region also features a variety of natural places, picturesque paths, flora- and fauna-watching opportunities, natural landscapes and more.

Owing to the area’s attractions and environment, activities are centered on natural history and adventure; possible tourist activities include bird- (especially the resplendent quetzal), wildlife- and nature-watching, hiking, canopy tours, trips to suspension bridges and visits to butterfly and frog gardens.

ACTIVITIES

Monteverde’s most significant tourist activities rest on nature and adventure; however, a cultural component is being revived thanks to the influence of the Quaker community that still dwells in Monteverde and that through much effort has achieved considerable development of the area.

BIRD-WATCHING

The resplendent quetzal is the area’s most striking bird; the wet forest is its habitat. Alongside the quetzal, the bellbird and the umbrella bird also stand out. Hummingbirds, goldfinches and other birds may also be admired.

HORSEBACK RIDING

Several hotels and mountain lodges, as well as family operations, offer horseback-riding tours through typical villages, picturesque trails and wet forest, with the final destination usually being a waterfall or other scenic natural spot.

MOUNTAIN BIKING

Picturesque trails lead between mountain and forest areas to typical towns such as San Luis and San Gerardo, as well as to the Santa Elena and Monteverde preserves.

TREETOP ADVENTURES

Several options are available for observing life and activity in the treetops: several species of monkey, birds, snakes and the forest canopy itself, as well as different varieties of orchids, bromeliads, climbing plants, parasites and communities of insects and pollinators.

As a complement to all this, tourists can live the adventure of walking over suspension bridges, gliding through the canopy on zip lines anchored to platforms, or swinging from the seat of an aerial tram.

Canopy, Sky Walk, Sky Trek and Natural Wonder Tram are options for visitors to enjoy adventure and nature.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Photography is promising in this region, thanks to the wealth of flora and fauna, especially birds, as well as a variety of cultural, architectural and landscape possibilities.



HONEYMOONS

Nature, climate and peacefulness make this region a popular destination for national and international visitors enjoying their honeymoons.

LANGUAGE, HANDICRAFT AND ART COURSES

As a complement to the area’s activities, art, painting, pottery, and Spanish courses and workshops are available.

ZOOFARMS (INSECTS, REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS)

In these places, visitors can observe diverse species of butterflies, around 40 snake species and the natural history of the region’s frogs in terrariums that simulate their habitat.

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EASTER WEEK TRADITION IN COSTA RICA

As a traditional catholic country Costa Rica Easter Weekcelebrations where introduced by Spain since the conquest and colonial periods.

Nowadays Ester week is a great opportunity to watch the charming processions performed all over the country.

From the religious perspective, it is a time of reflection and spiritual renewal where the main commemorated events are the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ.

It is also a fating period, where several special meals are prepared as part of the same traditional celebrations.

For many others Easter Week is mostly a time to relax and to have a good time. However, some people choose to stay at home and to join religious celebrations.

Nearly everything shuts down from Thursday toMonday; some transportation services also stop completely.

A good number of locals do travel to the mountains or down to the beaches, especially, where they spend most of the week taking advantage of this “mid-summer” vacation. Even when modern times brake and transform old traditions, the solemnity of Ester remains in the hearts no matter if spend this time at the beach or by your neighborhood church.

Remember this year Ester Week dates are from April 17 to 24.

Contact us today and find out about the special we have for this special week join us and experience more of our traditions, those that make our country a very unique place in the world.



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ARENAL; HIGHLIGHT OF THE COSTA RICA NORTHERN PLAINS.

The Arenal area showcases some of our most scenic countryside and small towns. Only a two-hour drive from San Jose, small agriculture communities and cattle ranches cover rolling hills and deep valleys. Known as the heart of Costa Rica, you’ll find a strong cultural identity here.

Fortuna, situated at 253 meters above sea level, is made up of people with great spirit and business drive, who have converted a largely agricultural region into a booming commercial and tourism destination.

The city features a lovely surrounding landscape, the most imposing features of which are the picture-perfect cones of Volcán Arenal.

Arenal Volcano is one of the world's most spectacular volcanoes. In addition to huge ash columns and eruptions of glowing rock, the volcano occasionally sets off pyroclastic avalanches- a dramatic flow of fast moving hot gas and rock. Arenal has maintained constant activity since the time it re-awoke, after a span of nearly 400 years, with a huge eruption in 1968.

Curative mineral hot springs, hundreds of birds species at the Caño Negro National Park, La Fortuna Waterfall and it impressive surroundings will be de delight of those looking for the perfect encounter with “Mother Nature”.

 

Extreme adventure activities such canyoning, nature walks on the trails from where the volcano is the only witness and high suspension bridges through the forest, also make of this area a unique and definitely a must when visiting Costa Rica.

Due to the number of attractions and activities to enjoy in the area it is suggested to stay at least 2 nights in Arenal.

A wide variety of hotels going from budget to five stars properties are available, most of them with a volcano view and within a short distance from the volcano and the town of Fortuna.

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TAMARINDO BEACH: A “MUST” WHEN VISITING COSTA RICA.

TAMARINDO is a beautiful beach town that is equally a tropical paradise as well as a multicultural hotspot. Called by Forbes magazine Costa Rica’s most popular beach, the town has a mixture of high-end shopping, dining, and nightlife opportunities combined with Costa Rican flavor. Locals from Costa Rica, the United States, Germany, Italy, Argentina, France, and other nations, operate international gourmet restaurants, bars, casinos, clothing stores, surf shops, beautiful handicrafts stores, and more. Infrastructure abounds in banks, pharmacies, a post office, internet facilities, supermarkets, doctors, dentist, rental cars, video stores, etc. Located just inside of town, behind the TAMARINDO Diria’s private Golf Range, the TAMARINDO Airport has nearly hourly flights coming and going from two National airlines—Sansa Airlines and Nature Air. When Robert August filmed a segment about TAMARINDO in his Endless Summer II movie, TAMARINDO became internationally famous for its surfing. And for good reason: There are no less than five world-class surf breaks within driving distance of the center of town. These include: Playa Grande, Playa Avellanas, Playa Negra, Playa Langosta, and of course, TAMARINDO itself.

And TAMARINDO has been the location for other filming as well. E! Wild On Costa Rica and MTV Real World sent one of its casts down here to learn to surf in the Bay. Locals have recently filmed a movie called Fe De Agua for showing at international film festivals, and the popular soap opera Meine Wunderbare Familie—watched by millions every week—spent two weeks shooting scenes to air in Germany. The blue Pacific also offers itself to sports fishermen, sailors, scuba divers, and snorkelers, while TAMARINDO affords tourists a wide variety of tour options including horse riding, estuary tours, ATV tours, canopy tours, and more. There are also two championship golf courses nearby, as well as tennis courts for the so-inclined. TAMARINDO Beach is located next to TAMARINDO National Wildlife Refuge and and Las Baulas National Park, which encompasses Playa Grande. That is where the Leatherback Turtles nest each year and daily tours are available in season to see our national treasures. In addition, because of the natural habitat of TAMARINDO Beach, just a daily walk will allow you to see Howler Monkeys, Iguanas, Parrots, and various wild life at your every step.

TAMARINDO Diria Beach & Golf Resort sets its self apart from all others as the only hotel located on the white sand of the world famous TAMARINDO Beach. As Tamarindo´s first hotel, it has been the area’s premier lodging facility offering their guests 30 years of hospitality experience. Spread out over 5 acres, TAMARINDO Diria Beach & Golf Resort’s mixture of tradition and contemporary style and architecture is surrounded by exotic and beautifully maintained lush tropical gardens that offer our guests the natural beauty of Costa Rica right outside their doors. The majority of the rooms offer incredible ocean views, providing picturesque sunsets, and access to TAMARINDO Beach just a few steps from your hotel room.

Visit TAMARINDO and stay at TAMARINDO Diria Beach and Golf Resort, just for a limited time Destination Costa Rica offers you the opportunity of staying 4 nights for the price of 3.

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TURRIALBA VOLCANO: “WITHIN NORMAL ACTIVITY”

The Turrialba Volcano is located about 40 kilometers (about 25 miles) east from San Jose, in the province of Cartago.

This stratovolcano, remained peacefully quite since it last registered eruption in 1886, until 2001 when some sights of activity started to show up.

 In April 2009 the Turrialba increased emissions such sulfuric gas, did raise the security measures within the national park area, especially considering that was the only national park where visitors where allowed to walk in to the crater area.

Past January 06 the volcano began spewing ashes and more than 60 local residents in a 12 kilometers ratio had to be relocated in shelters because of health safety reasons.

As of today the affected areas are those immediately near the volcano, mostly cattle fields and few plantations and a little number of villages.

Neighbor towns, like Turrialba and Cartago do go on with their normal life and tourist activities as nature hikes (except of course the hikes to the volcano), white water rafting trips, canyoning, horseback riding, and mountain bike tours among others are still operating as normal.

Experts said that the volcano will continue to act up until it has fully relieved the long built-up tension.

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