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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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Spotlight Costa Rica – Bosque del Cabo Rainforest Lodge in Osa Peninsula
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I’m in Costa Rica, now what? Well Osa Peninsula is my advice for today… but what is there? Well for starters I have to say that it’s one of the most biologically diverse places on earth and is home to Corcovado National Park. When traveling to this side of Costa Rica your best lodging option is Bosque del Cabo Rainforest Lodge.
Here you will find bungalows, two rental houses, hammocks, easy chairs, a solar-powered restaurant, a pool and more, all within the beauty of the rainforest.
If you have kids don’t worry, this si a kid friendly lodge in the middle of the rainforest where they will be surrounded by a safe yet fun environment with plenty of space; take it from a mom with a 6 year old boy who had the time of his life here.
Bosque del Cabo is so special because it offers a perfect blend between a lush rain forest and the beauty of the sea coming together. It is the perfect place to make it your base to go on every adventure tour that this area has to offer plus it is a peaceful environment which will make you forget that there’s a world outside so don’t you dare to miss it!
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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!
I visited BdC for the second time in June. I was blown away by the place the first time I visited in 2007, and enjoyed my second stay immensely as well.
The staff is really top-notch; warm, welcoming, and helpful. The lodge owners, Kim and Phil, are very involved in the day to day operations, and are also very nice and helpful. The cabinas are comfortable, the food is terrific, and the setting is beautiful. The location on the tip of the Osa Peninsula is excellent if wildlife viewing is one of your goals. There is a terrific range of activities to choose from; hiking, swimming, surfing, fishing, horseback riding, kayaking, visits to an animal sanctuary, or just hanging out in the hammock at your cabina overlooking the Pacific. It’s an incredibly tranquil place where much has been done to be ecologically responsible and co-exist peacefully with nature.
I love to travel and Costa Rica is one of my favorite places. Bosque del Cabo really is a prime example of why Costa Rica is so fantastic. I hope to visit BdC again soon!
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All the fantastic reviews about this place are completely accurate so I won’t repeat myself but for those people with young children who are unsure about going to the osa peninsula with little ones – take it from us (our kids are 5 and 3) this place is wonderful. I extensively researched nearly every place in Costa Rica and this one kept jumping out at me (for very good reasons) but lots of people on the forums said this area was not suitable for young children, so I was worried but booked it with trepidation. The flight here alone was a highlight for my 3 year old – Nature air was on time, very efficient and great fun. The lodge itself is brilliant for kids – lovely little pool, exciting walks and trails (we made sure our kids did a little bit of hiking before we went to get them used to it – but the trails are not long and so interesting our kids never once complained or asked to be carried – warning they are hot and in some places bit steep) and the food was pretty much what the kids asked for – chicken fingers, cheese sandwiches, pancakes, pasta – all prepared just for our kids. On food – I am a veggie and had a special meal prepared for me every evening – which was always delicious. The place is like an open air zoo (monkeys in the shower really does happen!) and my husband spent the rest of our vacation with a torch attached to his head at night (ask Philip). The kids never once asked for TV and we spent the nights slurping cocktails and rocking in the hammock listening to the (very loud) noises of the rainforest. It will be hard to beat this wonderful family adventure.
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