1
Aug
2010
New York to Costa Rica
If you are planning to travel to Costa Rica from New York , for the coming month of september, there are great news. Airfares in Jet Blue couldn’t be any better: $385.55 taxes included (as quoted today) per person for a round trip ticket. Imagine leaving New York, from JKF at 6 AM 08:39 AM and arriving to San Jose, Costa Rica’s international airport Juan Santamaria at 11:21 AM. It doesn’t get any better. If you want to rent a small 4×4 for a week, for the first week of september, there is a rate with insurance for $223.82 with National Car Rental. This vehicle is enough for 2 or 3 people. Then just imagine to go for 3 days to Rincon de la Vieja Volcano, the most visited national park in Guanacaste for as low as $194 for a 3 night special that includes a double room with a/c and tv, breakfast and a horseback ride tour to one of the waterfalls in Hacienda Guachipelin. After a 3 night stay at Hacienda Guachipelin, travelers can enjoy the beach area nearby, like Coco Beach or Hermosa Beach of the Papagayo Gulf area.
Costa Rica is famous for the diverse adventure offer. From mountain bike to horseback rides, zip lines, rafting, trekking, hiking and more. There are lots of active volcanoes, hot springs and waterfalls. The best part is that Costa Rica is really friendly to tourists. For more information on tours contact guanacastetours.com . Don’t miss out on the September and October specials on Costa Rica. Pura Vida !!!!
JetBlue Costa Rica
11
Jul
2010
Riu Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a Central American country considered one of the world’s most beautiful spots, thanks to its breathtakingly spectacular natural landscape and exoticism and its mature democracy.
RIU’s first Costa Rican establishment, built by the firm itself and located on the oceanfront in Playa Matapalo, the beautiful region of Guanacaste on the country’s Pacific coast. The hotel is close to the international airport in Liberia LIR.
Riu is situated in northern Costa Rica, in Guanacaste on Playa de Matapalo beach. it has omplimentary sun loungers on the beach, a 6 story main building. It is surrounded by 35,000 m2 / 41,86 sq. yards of lush gardens. RIU is 33 km / 20.5 miles from Liberia airport and 50 kilometers from the most famous National Park, Rincon de la Vieja. This National Park is famous because of its abundant volcanic activity. Rincon de la Vieja is also famous for the adventure tours offered by Hacienda Guachipelin.
Hacienda Guchipelin is owned by a Costarrican family. It is a working cattle ranch and activities related to traditional cattle farming is still going on here.
For reservations for Hacienda Guachipelin, call toll free from US or Canada to 1-888-730-3840 or write to info@guachipelin.com
30
Jun
2010
22
Jun
2010
Guanacaste by plane
Hacienda Guachipelin is a great place for a family vacation. There are lots of activities for all ages, hiking, horseback riding, swimming in one of the 5 waterfalls at the Hacienda, playing with the farm animals, or simply relaxing in a hamock or a the look out. The Hacienda is famous for adventure.
The Hacienda is close to Liberia, a small town where the new international airport is located. The driving time form Liberia is about 30 minutes. When our guests fly directly in Liberia, they spend little time on the road, but when they fly in San Jose, the capital, the driving time to Guanacaste can be an issue. This is the reason why Hacienda Guachipelin has partnered with Nature Air to offer the best rates possible, so guests not only can fly at a great price, but they can also save precious vacation time, not driving, but flying.
Nature Air is based in San Jose, Costa Rica. Nature Air is Central America’s Premier Airline for adventure travel, luxury vacations and eco tours. This airline offers domestic flights from San José to all the major Costa Rica vacation destinations. This includes Tamarindo for fishing, surfing and scuba diving and Liberia for advenutre travel. For reservations on airline tickets, just fallow the link http://www.natureair.com/guachipelin-liberia.aspx?referrer_id=440047 .
For information on Hacienda Guachipelin, please email to info@guachipelin.com or call toll free to 1-888-730-3840
20
Feb
2010
Featured at Conde Nast
The Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin in Guanacaste has recently been mentioned in the Condé Nast online magazine Concierge.com
Located in the beautiful North Pacific region in Costa Rica, the Hotel Hacienda Guachipelinoffers its guests adventure and relaxation in the lands near the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano.
The vast amount of activities as well as the staff’s friendly service has impressed thousands of visitors who have stayed at the Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin. At Concierge.com, the exciting adventures of the Hacienda Guachipelin have earned it an “Editor’s Pick” with this exclusive organization.
Costa Rica’s diversity in terrain, climate and micro-cultures has made it a preferred vacation destination for millions of tourists world wide. Guanacaste has for long been the top destination within the country due to its incredible variety of mountains, volcanoes, plains and of course spectacular beaches.
The Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin offers travelers a different perspective of the region through its portrayal of local tradition and culture. The Hacienda Guachipelin follows in the century old tradition of the sabaneros or Costa Rican cowboys. The Hacienda encourages its guests to get up at the crack of dawn to experience the morning hustle as staff members groom and feed around 50 horses at the stable.
The tours offered at the Hacienda Guachipelin are adventure-oriented due the surrounding area. Located at the base of the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano, guests are encouraged to take hikes or horse back rides to explore the magnificent landscape. From waterfalls to boiling mud pots and vapor vents, the Rincon de la Vieja National Park and Volcano will provide for a day’s adventure.
Other tours available at the Hacienda Guachipelin include zip lining over the tree canopy and canyons, rappelling, mountain biking and tubing down the Negro River. After a couple of days of adrenaline-packed adventure at the Hacienda, a trip to the nearby natural thermal hot springs. The natural pool is filled with volcanic heated water that will sooth your aching muscles and help you feel as good as new for more adventure.
Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin in Rincon de la Vieja, Guanacaste is a proud member of the Guanacaste Chamber of Tourism, the Costa Rican Chamber of Tourism, the Costa Rican Hotel Chamber and bears the Code of Conduct Stamp.
For reservations from USA or Canada Call Toll Free 1-888-730-3840 or send us an email info@guachipelin.com
Horseback ride