Team Diabetes Canada Volcano Hike
Blue circle for diabetes
Carly Ward, a 24 year old canadian citizen with type 1 diabetes, is going to conquer Rincon de la vieja, one of the active volcanoes in Guancaste, Costa Rica’s northern province. The hike is programed for May 7, 2011.
Carly is part of Team Diabetes Canada. Team Diabetes Canada is the national activity fundraising program for the Canadian Diabetes Association that promotes a healthy and active lifestyle to all Canadians. It raises funds for the provision of education and services, while advocating for our cause and breaking ground toward a cure.
Type 1 diabetes is fatal unless treated with insulin. It is known as juvenile diabetes. The treatment must be continued indefinitely in all cases.
About Rincon de la Vieja: it is a World Heritage site, as declared by UNESCO. It is one of the 5 active volcanoes in Costa Rica. It has an altitude of 1.895 meters. Rincon de la vieja was declared National Park in 1974.
From all of the staff members at Hacienda Guachipelin, we wish Carly and Team Diabetes Canada the best. We will be around in the event that we can be of any assistance.
Win a trip to Costa Rica
win a trip to costa rica
The Costa Rica Tourism Board is happy to announce that it has partnered with the National Aquarium and the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens to give you the chance of winning a trip to Costa Rica!
The Get-Going Costa Rica Family Eco-Adventure Sweepstakes will offer families the opportunities to explore the lush and beautiful rainforests of Costa Rica, relax on the sandy beaches of the pacific coast or even have the opportunity to go whale and dolphin watching!
Just follow this link and participate http://www.facebook.com/visitcostarica#!/LosAngelesZoo?sk=app_6009294086
One lucky winner from the National Aquarium and one lucky winner from the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens will have the chance to win a once in a lifetime, all-inclusive, 7-day vacation for a family of four.
So, good luck and… Get-Going!
Fin de Semana Largo
Viernes 8 de Abril al Lunes 11 de Abril
Celebrando el día de Juan Santamaria en Hacienda Guachipelin
Este fin de semana largo, tenemos la siguiente promociones para nacionales y residentes:
Precio por noche por persona en ocupación doble:
- superior $53 por persona
- estándar $46 por persona
Esta promoción incluye:
- coctel de bienvenida
- desayuno estilo buffet
- cena estilo buffet
- aguas termales de rio negro
- caminatas no guiadas a las cataratas
- descuento de 25% en tours para ese día
- cumple añeros tienen un descuento del 50% (en ese día)
Hacienda Guachipelin es un hotel de montaña, enfocado al turismo sostenible, al turismo de aventura y al turismo de naturaleza, todo dentro de un entorno cultural muy auténtico. Ese es el ambiente de la Hacienda Guanacasteca donde se puede vivir la monta de toros, el ordeño de vacas, las cabalgatas. Tambien es el lugar perfecto para visitar el Parque Nacional Rincon de la Vieja. Este es el Parque Nacional mas visitado en la provincia de Guanacaste.
Reserve al 2256-5693 reservas@guachipelin.com fuera de horas de oficina y fin de semana 2666-8075
no aplica con otras promociones, solamente para reservaciones nuevas
rapidos en guanacaste
Corporate social responsibility
Text books for public schools
Hacienda Guachipelin, with its CRS program, works closely with the schools in the vicinity. The hotel sponsors texts books for 4 public schools. Even though public education in Costa Rica is free and mandatory, the government budget does not cover for books.
For this reason, the one of the country’s news papers, La Nacion, has partnered with companies like Hacienda Guachipelin, to provide the least favored students with scholastic text books. The text books have been previously approved by the Costarrican Ministry of Education. This is the second year that Guachipelin participates in this program, and we hope to there next year.
CRS
Nature Air to Managua
nature air
Nature Air is proud to announce its new route to Managua, Nicaragua.
Nicaragua is home to some of the oldest architecture on the continent, a rich culture and friendly people. After a trip to Rincon de la Vieja, Nicaragua is the next must-see destination for adventurous and discerning travelers.
The flight will connect Liberia to Managua, making it very convenient for travelers to fly into Liberia, travel around Guanacaste and then discovering this new destination, Nicaragua.
This is just a 30 minute sightseeing flight to the country’s capital from Liberia, Costa Rica.
More information on this Air flight on Nature Air’s website.
Guachipelin at ITB Berlin
ITB
Hacienda Guachipelin will participate in ITB Berlin this year. ITB is one pf the most famous travel shows and this year it will be held from March 9 to March 11.
With more than 180,000 visitors, among these 108,000 trade visitors, and over 10,000 exhibitors from 180 countries ITB Berlin is the leading B2B-Platform of all tourism industry offers.
This year, Daniel Chavarria, President of Enchanting Hotels, will represent Hacienda Guachipelin at this important event. Guachipelin is a very atractive touristic product for the European Market, not only for its sustainalbe practices, but also for the closeness to the Rincon de la Vieja National Park and the closeness to the Papagayo gulf area.
European Travel Market ETM
futuropa logo
This coming February 24th, Futuropa is holding its annual event “European Travel Market”. This event is the perfect opportunity to match property owners with the best travel agents and tour operators who specialize in selling Costa Rica to the european travels and TTOO.
This year the event will take place in the Aurola Holiday Inn, in Downtown San Jose, Costa Rica. It will start at 8:30 am. There will be lots of important information regarding this important market, like the official strategy to approach this market, trends, travelers profiles and other important data that can help property owners market their product better.
For more information please email to comunicaciones@futuropa.orgor call directly to Futuropa to +506-2291-4542
Hacienda Guachipelin is a mountain hotel specialized in nature and adventure and traditions. Hacienda Guachipelin is popular among the European travelers, and will be participating at this event.
May June Special
Hacienda Guachipelin is always thinking about new ways to make the vacation more affordable. This time Hacienda Guachipelin is offering a promotion of the 3rd night for free when you book 2 nights. Guests will enjoy free admission to the hot springs, free visits to Chorreras waterfalls and Oropendula waterfalls. Other things that guests can enjoy, and that are part of the experience at no extra cost, are the live marimba music, the typical ox cart, roping lessons and milking the cows in a traditional way.
Hacienda Guachipelin has combined the traditions of a traditional cattle ranch with the mysteries of the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano and the adrenaline from the adventures for all family members.
Remember that Hacienda Guachipelin is located just 45 minutes away from Daniel Oduber International Airport, in Guanacaste, Costa Rica.
This offer is available through different channels like expedia.com travelocity.com and travel agents in different parts of the world.
For reservations please write to info+guachipelin.com
La Cangreja Waterfall
Cangreja Waterfall
This is my favorite place in the area. This big 40 meter high waterfall can be found in Rincon de la vieja National park, the name of it is Cangreja Waterfall. To get here you have to spend about two hours walking. In some places the track is a little bit difficult but it is definitely worth the effort. On the way you can see both forest and more open areas and you also get some good views. On this track it is definitely possible to see some animals such as monkeys, snakes and many birds. Before I went to this waterfall people kept telling me about this place and when I finally got there I was not disappointed. I did the hike alone and I had no problems finding the way, the path is very easy to follow. This is really the perfect place for a swim, the water is clear blue and not cold at all. Please, don’t forget to bring your bathing suit, you will need it!
After a couple of great months in the hotel it’s time for me to go back to Sweden. My internship is now coming to an end so this is my last article. I hope you enjoyed reading about the Hacienda and my time here.
Pura Vida, Camilla
Simbiosis Spa
Guanacaste Hot Springs
Simbiosis Spa, located at Rincon de la Vieja National Park’s entrance, has new attractions for our guests.
There is a new water fountain, geyser and 2 new hot spring water pools, making a total of 5 located in deferent areas.
There is a small bar at the reception that offers different drinks for visitors.
With the admission, guests will enjoy a volcanic mud treatment, a sauna treatment, and the hot spring waters to relax.
The admission fee is $20 for adults and $15 for children.
Simbiosis is open from 10 AM to 6 pm every day.
Just a quick note to explain about Rincon de la Vieja National Park, it is the most visited national park in Guanacaste, Costa Rica’s northern province. It’s main attraction is Las Pailas Trail, with lots of volcanic activity, similar to what you would see in Yellowstone.