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THANKS TO OUR FORMER GUESTS:
Jens Will, DL7VHS - Olaf, DL7CX - Uwe, DL8UD (3000 QSOs
in 4 days) - Abo, DK6ST -
Sigi, DJ4IJ - Bernd, DL7BS - Conny, DL1DA - Cal, VE6NS - Carrie, VE6CQA - Helmut, DJ4VW -
Bob, N4CD (9500 QSOs in two weeks) - Bill, K6KM & XYL -
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| ham shack in the 2nd floor | balcony in the 2nd floor |
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| view from the balcony (until the Pacific) | beautiful sunsets are common |
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| ham shack with awesome views | Alan has fun with never ending Pile-Ups |
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| Uwe takes a beer break | Alan and Bill "working hard" |
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| Heathkit SB220, almost never in use | Uwe visiting the radio control office |
- Who rents ?
I am German and live in Costa Rica since many years, because I love the flora and fauna of the country. Together with my wife, I run a small family hotel on the country with awesome view down to the central valley...
- Where is it ?
Our village is located about 10 miles west of the capital San José und 10 miles south-west of the international airport, between Santa Ana and Ciudad Colon on a hill with an impressing view down to the central valley and to the volcanoes Poas and Barva. In good weather conditions, you can see the Gulf of Nicoya at the Pacific Ocean. To the map See Panorama-Nightview
- How do I get there ?
Very easy, it will be a pleasure for me to pick you up from the airport.
- Which pros does the location have ?
Living in a village in absolutely quietness - no sound disturbs your sleep
The capital San José is easy reached by bus, taxi or rental car in only 20 minutes
Ideal, central tour base and starting point for tours in the whole country
Best climate of the country - with low rainfall and about 77 to 86 Fahrenheit
Good contest location for shortwave.
- Which excursions are possible ?
We can arrange nice day tours to the following places:- Vulcano Irazu (highest of Costa Rica)
- Vulcano Arenal (activ, always eruptions)
- Vulcano Poas (with cloud forest)
- Vulcano Barva (with lagune)
- National park Carara (red Aras)
- Butterfly farm (with guided tour)
- Rainforest tram (explore the canopy)
- Orosi valley (with National park Tapanti)
- Sarchi (artist village)
- Ojo de Agua (Pool with well of 4000 gallons/minute)
- Boat trip on Rio Sarapiqui (Krocodiles, monkeys, etc.)
- Riverrafting in Quepos (different levels)
- Mountain climbing on Cerro Chirrippo (highest peak of the country, 3864m)
- Farm of the Quetzal bird (guided tour available)
- and much much more....just ask us..... !
- Which is the best time to travel ?
If you don't mind some rain in the afternoons, the month is not important. If you want to travel during the most driest months, we have to recommend you to come between first of January until the end of April. But also November, December, May, June, July and August are fine. Just try to prevent coming in September or October. However, even during these months, the mornings are always sunny until rain starts around 2 pm.
- What about flight tickets ?
please tell us the desired departure and return flight date and we will make your reservation at the best rate possible.
- Which extra costs do you have ?
Absolutely nothing ! Water, electricity and so on is included already. You only need to bring some money to travel around, to buy souveniers and for additional meals. With advance notice, we can prepare lunch or dinner.
- Which equipment is available ?
5-Band Cubical Quad by Lightning Bolt covering 20, 17, 15, 12, 10 m
- Do I have to bring own equipment ?
You should bring your own radio and a morse keyer or whatever you like to use. Only the 2-Element 5-Band Quad is provided.
- How do I receive a TI - call ?
Unfortunately, local law does not permit TI calls to visitors. Your guest license will always be your home call with the prefix of the province you will stay in, added at the end.
For example W6DFG/TI2 for the province of San Jose. You need the following documents:
- passport (original and copy)
- ham radio license (original and copy)
- application form in Spanish (we take care of that)
These papers will be sent to the radio controll office by fax some days before your arrival. We recieve your permit by fax as well, but you have to show up at the radio control office with the originals, before you start operating.
If you wish, I can bring you to the radio control office ($20 fee).
- How do I book ?
Just fill out our online reservation form or simply send email and we will confirm immediately. Please leave your fax number, just in case.more questions...?
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