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Pacific Northwest |
Guanacaste
province is the most northwestern province of Costa
Rica along the Pacific Ocean. After the government
declared it a tourist zone in the late 90's the area
has seen tremendous growth in the tourism industry.
If beach time and all the activities that are water
related is what you are looking for then a visit to
Guanacaste is perfect. Pura vida, |
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Westin Playa
Conchal |
 Westin
Playa Conchal is a 5 star - all inclusive - all
suite - luxury resort nestled in Costa Rica's
most beautiful north Pacific beach cove
bordering the Pacific Ocean. The resort
resembles a modern tropical village with
walkways, fountains, lakes and exuberant
botanical gardens. The guest rooms are situated
in 39 two-story private bungalows, each
containing 8 suites. They include central a/c,
color satellite TV, mini bar, living and dining
area, wet bar, and spacious bathrooms with a
separate dressing area. In addition, Westin
Playa Conchal Beach & Golf Resort is surrounded
by the Robert Trent Jones Jr. Reserva Conchal
Golf Course, which in turn is surrounded by 2000
acres of tropical dry forest whose inhabitants
include red macaws, toucans and howler monkeys.
Westin Playa
Conchal offers a variety of dining and drinking
options. The day begins with an colossal
breakfast buffet featuring just about anything
and everything imaginable for the foundation
meal of the day. Lunch features a poolside
buffet highlighted by an assortment of seafood
offerings and desserts. Other options include
the 19th Hole Restaurant for North American
style fare. A poolside fast food restaurant
serves burgers, fries, hot dogs, nachos and
roast chicken from noon through the dinner
hours. Dinner is a gourmet's delight with a
choice of four restaurants offering cuisine
ranging from Italian to Oriental fusion -
grilled steaks and seafood to an international
buffet.
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Hotel Tamarindo Diria - on the beach. |
 The
Hotel Tamarindo Diria is located on the beach in
the center of the spirited beach town of
Tamarindo. The beach's white sands and the
Pacific Ocean are steps away. Several swimming
pools are located on the hotel grounds. Stores,
shops, galleries, and a number of restaurants
and bars are within easy walking distance. A
casino is across the street. Golf courses are 20
minutes north and south and a driving range is 5
minutes away. The balcony of your room is an
excellent spot to relax and watch the sun settle
majestically into the Pacific as the sky colors
dramatically. All of the 182 different rooms in
3 different categories—as well as condominium
rentals—are designed for the comfort. Each room
category offers electronic door locks, safety
deposit box, cable television with international
news, sports and movie channels, air
conditioning, mini bar, national and
international telephone service, king size bed
or two queen size beds, and wireless internet
connections. A full breakfast buffet is included
each morning. Four stars
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Flamingo Marina
Resort |
 The Flamingo Marina Resort is located in Flamingo Beach. At the foot of
the property the hotel has its own small beach
and is also only 300 meters from one of the
country’s finest white sand beaches. In addition
it is an easy drive to both the Reserva Conchal
Golf Course at the Westin Playa Conchal and
the Hacienda Pinilla golf course. The Flamingo
Marina Resort is only a 15 minute boat trip to
the best diving spot in Costa Rica, the Catalina
Islands. Rodale magazine listed these islands as
a Top Ten Destination Dive.
The Flamingo Marina
Resort offers superior accommodations that range
from double rooms to 5 person apartments that
include telephone, satellite TV, air
conditioning, and refrigerators. The hotel also
has two swimming pools, tennis courts, a
poolside bar, and restaurant. The restaurant
specializes in local cuisine with fresh fish
daily. The Monkey Bar is a favorite spot in
Flamingo Beach and their Happy Hour is a daily
event. Attentive management and a friendly staff
will make you feel at home in this unpretentious
resort.
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Hotel La Posada
at Hacienda Pinilla |
 Located
in the 4,500 acre Hacienda Pinilla Resort this
60 room boutique hotel is small yet offers all
the amenities that the resort offers. Access to
great beaches, a wonderful beach club, and the
18 hole championship course. Hotel La Posada
offers three types of rooms: fully furnished
villas with capacity for five people, the
Superior Room and the Deluxe Suite with air
conditioning, mini-fridge, coffee maker,
satellite TV, phone, alarm clock and a safe
deposit box. In addition the Deluxe rooms have a
living room.
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