COSTA RICA - the "Rich Coast"

... is full of of treasures.
You won't find any gold (neither did Columbus, by the way) but you will find the most beautiful scenery and landscapes - splendid, sandy beaches on the Caribbean and Pacific coasts, active volcanoes that bubble and spit fire, mountain ranges rising up to 3800 m with glimpses of the awesome Quetzal. You can wander through tropical rain forests and discover the unique plants and wildlife that proliferate in the misty dry-wood areas. Costa Rica is home to over 3000 species of butterflies and there are 1100 varieties of orchids, as well as 800 different kinds of birds.
Costa Rica has about 4,2 million inhabitants and covers an area roughly the size of Switzerland. A quarter of the land is under conservation, and this fact, together with the mild climate, has made the country one of the most popular destinations for enthusiastic nature-lovers. The natural beauty of Costa Rica is also matched by its cultural heritage. It has a long tradition of democracy and no standing army, which is probably why the people are so welcoming and friendly. There's a multicultural feel to the country, with the "Pura-Vida" mentality of the "white" population complemented by the "Reggae" lifestyle of the "black" inhabitants. The various regions of the two coasts and the central mountains each have their own individual musical, artistic and culinary specialities.

Guesthouse EL MARAÑON

Spend your time in a typical country house, located in beautiful natural surroundings and yet not too far away from the capital, San José. You'll find us in the small village of LA TRINIDAD, which lies on the old road between Santa Ana and Ciudad Colón. Just 10 km from the airport, this is the ideal starting point for your journey through Costa Rica.

Enjoy the peace and quiet of comfortable accomodation in a shady garden that is literally overflowing with tropical vegetation, fruit trees, exotic birds and butterflies. Look across the Central Valley and savour the fantastic view that streches right up to the Poás volcano.

The patios and the garden give you every opportunity to really relax. Children are particularly welcome. Our aim is to create a personal atmosphere that will allow guests to feel totally at home. Our local knowledge means that we supply all the information and tips you need to make your journey a complete success.

There are 11 rooms in all, 8 of which lie in the garden with their own patio and bathroom. There's also a three-room apartment with kitchen for self-cartering. Our hot water supply is powered by a solar system.

We provide an extensive service that includes all meals (vegetarian, if required), drinks, art and craftwork, maps, guides, washing facilities, storage of luggage, hire of cars or motorbikes. You can reach us from the airport by taxi ( $16 ).

The location of EL MARAÑON makes it a great starting point for your excursions: The capital San José is only a stone's throw away, but you can just as easily explore the volcanos Poás and Irazú and National Park Braulio Carillo. And its easy to get to the Pacific and Caribbean coasts, the Arenal lake and volcano in the north or the Osa peninsula with National Park Corcovado in the south.

Our prices per night incl. breakfast plus tax:

US$ 35 single
US$ 49 double
US$ 77 apartment


Cashew fruits (Marañones)

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