A More Intimate Look At Your Journey

*Literally "pure life," "pura vida" is an expression unique to Costa Rica that is used in most casual conversations (e.g. "How are you doing?"..."Pura vida!" ...or "I'll see you later."..."Pura vida!"). These words offer instant insight into the positive attitude and general character of the sunny Costa Rican people.

Turu Ba Ri Park

Turo Ba Ri Park is a great introduction to Costa Rica, with the park's nature tours, its variety of adventure activities, and the park's interesting cultural demonstrations. The scenic aerial tram crossing high above the Tarcoles River gives a good overview of this 595 acre park, which was created with an underlying commitment to sustainable tourism that does not spoil the natural environment it celebrates.

Of course Turo Ba Ri Park has many trails where you can find natural displays of Costa Rica's vivid tropical flora (remember to bring your cameras!), but there are also impressive botanical gardens with hundreds of species of Orchids, Heliconias, Bamboo, Bromeliads and also a Butterfly Garden. There are a multitude of tropical birds and other wildlife found in the park, but you can also take a tour of the crocodile pond and iguana zoo.

For the more adventurous, there are exciting activities like the 3,280' flying zip line, horse back riding, a 260' high climbing wall and a jungle canopy tour on a network of platforms & cables... or you can just relax in the jungle pool created along a stream with its natural waterfall.

Turo Ba Ri Park even offers an introduction to Costa Rica's cultural history, including a 1950s ox-driven sugar cane mill. As our guest, you will get a literal "taste" of Costa Rican culture when you partake in an extensive lunch of traditional Costa Rican dishes. These will be prepared in front of you in an open-air kitchen, and served with beverages made from locally grown fruits.

After all this, you can sit back and enjoy the rest of your scenic journey to Hotel Karahe ~ Manuel Antonio (National Park, Village & Beach) ~ Quepos.

Hotel Karahe ~ Manuel Antonio
(National Park, Village & Beach) ~ Quepos
Hotel Karahe is an intimate boutique hotel right on the beach at Manuel Antonio, which is a few minutes south of livelier Quepos and a short walk from Manuel Antonio National Park. This relaxed area is a "last outpost" before the famous Manuel Antonio National Park, with a variety activities available. Manuel Antonio was deliberately created to cater to nature lovers visiting the park.

Manuel Antonio beaches are the most beautiful in Costa Rica. One of them is right outside the hotel entrance, where you can relax with a good book and an even better drink. You can also explore the miles of park trails teaming with vivid tropical life and leading to other amazingly beautiful pristine beaches.

There are so many exciting and scenic activities to sample that you could spend the whole week deciding which you like best, and would like to spend more time doing on another trip!

Photography enthusiasts and the romantically inclined can find orchids & other vivid flora, cascading streams, sloths and monkeys (...did we mention the amazingly beautiful secluded beaches!?!). Costa Rica also has more birds cataloged than anywhere else in the world!

For those with a passion for fishing, Manuel Antonio and nearby Quepos are known for their world class sport fishing. To fully enjoy your fishing trip, some restaurants will even perfectly cap off your day by preparing your catch for a memorable dinner.

Those seeking more exciting activities can try white water rafting, surfing, sailing, horse back riding, forest canopy zip lines, shopping and fine evening dining at local restaurants. Quepos also offers a varied night life, and the local pastime there is dancing in the streets – just celebrating life! Pura vida!! * The nature trails to secluded beaches...new & adventurous activities...fine dining & dancing...the relaxed setting of your hotel... It's difficult to think of a more sensual setting!

      Accomodations

Turu Ba Ri Park

Hotel Karahe

Breathtaking Beaches

Manuel Antonio State Park

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