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Spotlight Costa Rica – Oxygen Jungle Villas a Boutique Hotel in Uvita
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This is a fantastic, peaceful boutique hotel for couples looking for a romantic getaway. It is located on a private reserve, in the middle of primary jungle of Uvita, part of the Costa Rican Central Pacific Region. The hotel only has 6 villas which means there will never be more than 12 guests due to their couples only policy. This is one of Costa Rica’s best options for honeymoons.
They offer a very relaxed ambiance with beautiful decorations. Every villa has a king size bed and a great view because of its hillside location. Since the place is run by the owners you get a more personalized service.
Food here is outstanding and has a beautiful presentation. The hotel offers some other things like an infinity pool, a deck, a bar, spa services and yoga lessons.
To end this I have to say that the surroundings are beautiful. The whole place is surrounded by the forest. It’s an amazing place to visit and one of the best hotels in the area.
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Here’s what people have to say about them and if you don’t believe them, I dare you to try it!
Oxygen Jungle Villas were amazing! The grounds were beautiful, the room was amazing, the views were fantastic, the pool was wonderful as well as the spa….The food was fantastic. Every night we had a surprise dinner that was a four course meal and every night it was better than the night before, the presentation of the food was gorgeous and the taste was better than any gourmet restaurant I have ever dined at! The best part of the experience were the owners Edwin and Flora…they were wonderful. They just made the whole experience even better! Our experience was amazing, and we are planning a trip back next year!
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I have never written a review before. But I felt that I had to write this because after looking at Oxygen’s website and reading all of the glowing reviews I was more excited to visit than a child on Christmas Eve. Needless to say, I was not disappointed! The villas are beautifully appointed and situated on the property. The food is unbelievable and Flora & Edwin are delightful. I can’t wait to go back. We are already planning our next trip there. I believe that says it all!
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Spotlight Costa Rica – Estela de Fuego Hotel in Playa Flamingo
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Estela de Fuego is an exclusive hotel where you will only have to do a short walk down the hill to get to the beach. A hill you said? Yes, the hotel is nested on a hillside from Playa Flamingo in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. This location allows some of the best ocean views in the area. It is an elegant hotel that is preferred by honeymooners and couples looking for privacy but it is also a kid friendly hotel where the whole family can have a great time.
The hotel over all has a tranquil ambiance and offers 45 rooms all with hot water. There is also a wet bar, a swimming pool, a bar and a restaurant. The staff here is genuinely friendly and helpful. You truly feel welcome here. The view from the restaurant is just amazing plus the food is quite tasty.
In Estela de Fuego the rooms all have amazing views from the beautiful white-sanded beach, plus a huge glass door that allows a great amount of light to come in.
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Here’s what people have to say about them and if you don’t believe them, I dare you to try it!
Estela de Fuego is absolutely one of the most beautiful places I have ever been. The hotel has an amazing view! It has the best view in Playa Flamingo hands down. You can see the sunset over the open Pacific when you look in one direction and distant twinkling lights over the harbor when you look in the other direction. The hotel also has very exclusive beach access. We had the beach all to ourselves! The best part about this hotel was the service. The staff was so kind and genuine. They were always on the ball whether it was making the perfect mango margarita or having our room decorated with tropical flowers. The restaurant at this hotel need not be underrated! The food was amazing! Kudos to the chef! The freshest fish I’ve ever eaten in my life, seasoned to perfection. Hotel Estela de Fuego is truly a treasure. I can’t wait to return and see all the friendly faces and gorgeous scenery again.
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The Estela rocks!
We were staying at another hotel, right on the beach, but were disappointed with the boxy rooms, crowds and overall decor. We found the Estela by just walking up the hill and would highly recommend this hotel, as it’s got the best view of any hotels by the beach in the area, incredibly accommodating staff, and wonderful bar/food. The owner (Kim) runs the place like clockwork, knows the local scene and was a joy to speak with during our stay.
This place is a gem. Make time to walk down the backside of the property to your own private little cove and walk out to the end of the peninsula for even more privacy. Flamingo beach is a short walk down the hill, and Potrero beach is the other direction. We really liked the central location, sunset views, privacy, and really nice staff. Kim, we can’t wait to be back in June and look forward to seeing you then… thanks for a wonderful vacation!
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Spotlight Costa Rica – Hotel Finca Valverde in Monteverde
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Finca Valverde is a beautiful hotel located in Monteverde, Costa Rica. You will find it in the middle of the cloud forest. The hotel offers private rooms perfect for family vacations and honeymooners looking for privacy.
This is a beautiful family run hotel with 20 rooms beautifully decorated with lots of wood that give you a sense of coziness. The hotel also offers a restaurant where they serve tasty food at good prices, which is difficult to find these days.
The location is one of this hotel’s best qualities because monteverde in one of the top 3 must see places of Costa Rica. It is close from the town.
Let’s not forget about the staff, they are friendly people that will always have a smile on their faces and will always be willing to help.
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Here’s what people have to say about them and if you don’t believe them, I dare you to try it!
We were married in Costa Rica Manuel Antonio. We went to Monteverde on the tail end of our honeymoon. We stayed at Finca Valverde and it was a fantastic hotel. The staff was fabulous and extremely helpful and friendly. Pay the small extra fee for the cabinas. They are romantic, very cozy and nice! I was so disappointed throughout our trip to find out that many places are American and European owned but this place is TICO OWNED! The staff and restaurant was great and we are returning in 2 weeks and staying there again and bringing some friends. The hotel is located in a perfect spot and we did not need a car there. We took cabs to Santa Elena and to Monteverde Cloud Forest. The grounds are very well maintained and beautiful. We LOVED IT!!
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We just loved Finca Valverde! We opted for a cabin which was just perfect. The rooms are all hard-wood, the beauty of which can’t be truly captured in photos. The staff was super-friendly and the food at the restaurant was tasty and reasonably priced. The location could not be better. You’re so close to the center of the town but not too close. It’s just great. Excellent value, excellent food, excellent rooms, excellent EVERYTHING!
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Wildlife Costa Rica – 9 Truths About Squirrel Monkeys
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These are part of the family of the New World Monkeys and one of the 4 species of monkeys living in Costa Rica. Their full name is Black Crowned Central American Squirrel Monkeys and can be found in the tropical forests of the Pacific Coasts of Costa Rica.
Here are some truths about them:
1. Unlike the other New World monkeys, their tail is not used for climbing, but as a kind of “balancing pole” and as a tool.
2. Squirrel monkey’s fur is short and close. Its color is olive at the shoulders and yellowish orange on its back and extremities. Their throat and the ears are white and their mouths are black. Their head is orange or reddish-orange in color, with a black cap.
3. Squirrel monkeys are omnivores. They love eating fruits and insects. Occasionally they also eat nuts, buds, eggs and small vertebrates.
4. Squirrel monkeys are very small. They only grow up to 25 to 35 cm, plus a 35 to 42 cm tail.
5. These mammals live about 15 years old in the wild and about 20 years in captivity.

6. They are diurnal and arboreal. Their movements in the branches are extremely speedy.
7. They live together in multi-male/multi-female groups with up to 500 members. These large groups can, however, occasionally break into smaller troops.
8. By 1983, the Central American squirrel monkey had already declined drastically by deforestation. Currently, deforestation and habitat fragmentation due to agriculture and tourism development are still the major causes of decline. Insecticide spraying, the pet trade and electrocution from electric power lines have also negatively affected these monkeys. They are in the endangered list.
9. Squirrel monkeys spread urine on the bottoms of the hands and feet. So other monkeys can smell this as it marks the territory.
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Costa Rica Vacation Testimonial – Kimberly Hammett
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I just wanted to say thank you for your help in saving my trip to the Manuel Antonio and Uvita area of Costa Rica. I have been to CR a number of times but never to this area. I was unsure of what I was getting myself in to given the time of year and did not realize I would have difficulty booking lodging as I had always just flown by the seat of my pants and found a place once landing in the area. I thought with it being the end of the rainy season there would have been much more availability. After talking with you, I was grateful to have a plan prior to arrival.
The Falls in Manuel Antonio was AMAZING! The people are wonderful. The atmosphere is perfect! The grounds are immaculate and you see wild life every day. There is no need to even visit the park as you see more wild life just sitting in your hammock. I was thrilled and enjoyed every minute of my stay. MA is much more touristy than I would have imagined but The Falls gave me a little sanctuary in which to relax and be away from the busy touristy areas. Thank you for the recommendation.
As you later found out, I was so disappointed with La Cusinga in Uvita. They looked so wonderful on the website and I can certainly see why you recommended them. They seemed to be everything I was looking for. Unfortunately, it was not at all what I had expected and thank goodness you were so quick to respond when I contacted you letting you know I was going to leave a few days early for another hotel. I felt extremely isolated there and was so let down the first day. I really needed a car to be there. I know they were very inflexible in allowing me to change my reservation. It was very kind of you to take the hit despite their unwillingness to help.
Anyway, I know I had tons of questions, I just wanted to be thorough about what I was doing since I was traveling alone. Thank you for your patience with me, the wonderful suggestion of The Falls, and the help in getting out of an uncomfortable place.
Thank You,
Kimberly Hammett
Colorado, USA
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