Costa Rica Trip 6-24-2019
These pictures are from the Casa Lima Bed and Breakfast Hotel in San Jose, Costa Rica where we stayed while we were there. It is a beautiful place with a build-in jungle as you can see from the pictures. It has a small Lobby, a small Restaurant, a small bar and of course the Jungle Area with a Water Falls, Fish Pond with lots of fish and turtles, a small bridge to cross over the Fish Pond and to get a look at the Water Falls, three large Bird Cages and more. The whole hotel is setup in a very unique way with all the wall decorations and more.
These are picture of different properties and and towns around Costa Rica that we visted during our trip to Costa Rica in June and August of 2019.
Mall Oxigeno, Heredia, Costa Rica
The OXIGENO Mall is a fairly new mall in Heredia, Costa Rica. The OXIGENO Mall is an excellent mall to visit if you ever get to or live in Costa Rica.
Restaurante La Casona Del Cafetal, Orosi Valley in Cartago, Costa Rica
The Restaurante La Casona Del Cafetal was opened in 1994 and is located in the Cachi Vally and ajacent to the well-known Orosi Vally. The view between coffee plantations and spectacular views of the Cachí lake and Irazú and Turrialba volcanos is absolutely beauitful. This was one of our stops during our trip to Costa Rica and the food was really good. The view of the lake and the coffee plants was outstanding. There were some trails that you could walk in the jungle and down to the lake which to me looked like a river. Anyway it was well worth the trip.
Orosi Church, Cartago, Costa Rica
Just about 35 kilometers or 22 miles away from San Jose, Orosi is a tranquil and serene community in the province of Cartago. While somewhat undiscovered by travelers, Orosi features an incredibly peaceful setting among the lush forest and towering pine trees. Visitors who are traveling to Costa Rica to escape the hectic hustle and bustle of daily life will love the seclusion of the Orosi Valley. This hidden gem is truly one of Costa Rica's finest, and it has actually been a beloved spot in the country for centuries due to its ideal soil conditions and perfect climate. This is why Orosi Valley is home to some of the most delicious coffee in Costa Rica. This is the home of the Orosi Church, Cartago in the town of Orosi, Costa Rica.
Cachi Damn In Cachi, Costa Rica
Lake Cachi (Spanish: lago de Cachi) is an artificial lake in central Costa Rica created by the Cachi Dam (Represa de Cachi), an arch dam north of Tapanti National Park, to the east-southeast of Cartago, to the south-east of Cartago in the Cartageo Province. The main town is Cachi, away from the east bank of the lake. Built in the 1970s, it was one of the first hydroelectric projects in Costa Rica. It has an installed capacity of 102 MW with three units of 34 MW capacity each (Vertical Francis turbines)
Tarcoles River Bridge, Tarcoles, Costa Rica
Tárcoles is a quiet little town that lies just on the outskirts of northern Puntarenas, Costa Rica. Though it may be small, it boasts an abundance of both indoor and outdoor activities, beautiful fauna and exotic wildlife. It is dotted by unassuming structures along dirt roads and sits parallel to the ocean, offering a million-dollar ocean view. Though you might not think much of Tárcoles at first, if you take a minute to explore the outskirts of the town, you will discover a trove of hidden treasures.
Jacó is a beautiful, energetic beach town that’s located within two hours from Costa Rica’s capital and is known for its carefree party atmosphere and exceptional aquatic activities. If you want to spend time in an area bustling with animated nightlife and friendly locals, make sure you add Jacó to your travel itinerary.
The Falls Resort in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
The Falls Resort at Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica is an amazingly beautiful and tranquil garden and waterfall setting within walking distance of this famous little town´s best restaurants and gorgeous beaches. White faced capuchins, sloths, toucans, and the mono titi monkeys frequent the trees overhead, while blue butterflies and hummingbirds bustle about the garden.
Manuel Antonio Beach, Costa Rica
Manuel Antonio Costa Rica is one of our top recommended destinations a great location to experience the best rainforests, white sand beaches and adventure activities that Costa Rica has to offer. About 4 hours away from the capital, San Jose, it is located on the Central Pacific Coast and home to the fantastic Manuel Antonio National Park. Manuel Antonio is a magical combination of rainforest, beaches, hills, and coral reefs, making it one of the most biodiverse areas in the world and one of the most visited in Costa Rica. Whether you want to relax on white sandy beaches or trek through the jungles looking for wildlife, Manuel Antonio is sure to please all types of travelers.
Marina of Manuel Antonio, Quepos, Costa Rica
The Marina Pez Vela, also known as Marina of Manuel Antonio, Quepos, Costa Rica, marina plays home to the well-known Offshore World Championship Fishing Tournament. Not only does it host one of the biggest and best fishing events on a global scale, but it is also open to the public to use, and it is already drawing in big crowds. You can enjoy Costa Rica fishing at its finest, but there is also a lot more to enjoy too! Why not indulge in the delicious famous Gran Escape restaurant and bar? And one thing is for certain… new bars and restaurants are going to be following, as the Marina Pez Vela is fast becoming the most popular place to be.
Costa Verde Restaurant Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
Costa Verde has four unique restaurants. With the best of Costa Rican and international cuisine, our restaurants can satisfy every taste and provide a magical dining, entertainment and social experience.
1) El Avion Is a must-see bar and restaurant with an interesting history. The C-123 Fairchild plane has been converted to a pub and your food will be delivered from the kitchen on our fuselage dumbwaiter. Join the sunset crowd here to see and be seen. Wind down with informal dining, a pub-style menu and spectacular sunsets.
2) El Wagon Offers a lush jungle ambiance with a punch of color from the wild mosaic tiled floor featuring larger-than-life exotic animals. The kids will want to see this and find the birds, butterflies and sea horses. Hang out and fill up on fast and tasty food such as: Hebrew National hot dogs, wood fired pizza, nachos, the best 100% beef burgers in town and REALLY cold beer.
3) La Cantina BBQ Lights up the main drag at night with our large wood fire BBQ. Relax and listen to the live rhythms of reggae and Latin music put on by the Jungle Boys. Enjoy the outdoor atmosphere and try one of our specialties such as premium cuts of beef, BBQ pork ribs, various fish and meat kebabs or whole Red Snapper.
4) ANACONDA Features casual dining elegance surrounded by grazing monkeys, jungle and ocean vistas and the best of Costa Rican and international cuisine-specializing in fresh fruits and breakfast classics.
Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio Park, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
With the establishment of Manuel Antonio National Park in 1972, the people of Costa Rica decided to preserve, for future generations, one of the most beautiful and bio-diverse areas in the world. Although it is the country’s smallest national park, the stunning beauty and diversity of wildlife in its 683 hectares is unequaled.
Manuel Antonio contains a charming combination of rain forest, beaches and coral reefs. These beaches are the most beautiful in the country, lined with lush forest, and the snorkeling is excellent, too. The forest is home for sloths, iguanas, the rare and adorable squirrel monkeys, white face monkeys and millions of colorful little crabs. The trail that winds around Punta Catedral features some spectacular views. The park is easy to reach, south of the town of Quepos, and is near a good selection of hotels and restaurants.
Visiting the park, one is treated to an abundant diversity of wildlife. Cathedral Point, with its forest topped cliffs was once an island, but is now connected to the coast by a thin strip of island. This land bridge now forms the spine separating the parks two most popular beaches, Playa Espadilla Sur and Playa Manuel Antonio. The southern facing beach, Playa Manuel Antonio, is a picturesque half mile long, white sand crescent bisecting deep green foliage to one side and a private, secluded cove to the other.
Standing with your feet dug into the sand and watching the wave crash against the rocks on either side of the lagoon, it is easy to believe that you are a thousand miles from anywhere.
More Coming
- Myriam's Anunt House and Area
- El Mirador Restaurante
- Las Delicias Restaurant
- Costa Rica Starbucks
- Steven Strasburger 49th Birthday