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TRAVEL PACKAGES - Costa Rica Nicaragua - 8 days / 7 nights package. Costa Rica Nicaragua Packages 8 days / 7 nights package Includes: Stay at 2 hotels (1 hotel in Costa Rica + 1 hotel in Nicaragua). 2
tours. Ground transportation between all the visited areas.
Transfer in and out services. Costa Rican and Nicaraguan hotel taxes. NOT included are fees and taxes at the border. Package Detail: Two Countries 8 days / 7 nights package Day: 1 A bilingual representative will meet you up at the Juan Santamaria International
Airport and bring you to Hotel Kekoldi in San Jose city
centre, a charming, smaller hotel with a secluded
garden where you will spend the first three nights. The
airport transfer takes about 25 min. The evening is free for you to explore the San Jose nightlife or spend it relaxing and fine-dining in one of the local
restaurants close by. Day: 2 Ground transportation to Granada where you will spend the following 4 nights at Hotel Kekoldi de Granada (
breakfast is included). You can relax at the
garden bar in the evening or have your first walk through colonial Granada. Day: 3 Granada city
tour and Granadas lake islands
tour. The
tour will take you to the principal buildings and places of interest in the colonial city of Granada, founded in 1522, considered the oldest city in Central America. Thereafter we will make a boat
trip to the Islands of Granada, situated in Lake of Nicaragua, a great place to watch birds and to get a great view of Mombacho Volcano, covered by an impressive cloud forest. This
tour can be made in horse drawn carriages, which definitely takes us back to the colonial era. You spend the night at Kekoldi de Granada (
breakfast is included). Day: 4
Tour to Masaya Volcan and Catarina, Laguna de Apoyo half day
tour. In the National Park of Masaya Volcano it is possible to walk or drive close to the active crater Santiago in a
safe and pleasant way. Here you can observe an active crater inhabited by birds that have adjusted to the gas produced by the volcano. You will also have the opportunity to see an old crater, which makes the
tour an interesting experience. After this we will continue to the picturesque Pueblos Blancos (White Towns) and the View Point of Catarina from where you will have a great view of the Lagoon of Apoyo and its exuberant
beauty, as well as a scenic panorama of Lake of Nicaragua and the city of Granada. At the View Point of Catarina, we will be served a traditional meal while enjoying the mentioned attractions. Day: 5 Free day in Granada. Check front
desk for optional
tours or relax at Laguna de Apoyo, swimming and kayaking (extra charge applies). Day: 6 Free day in Granada. Check front
desk for optional
tours or relax at Laguna de Apoyo, swimming and kayaking (extra charge applies). Day: 7 Free day in San Jos?. Day: 8
Transfer out service. All prices are per person in
room with double occupancy. Please request price quote for one or three or more persons.
Corcovado, Osa Peninsula, Punta Marenco Lodge. Your Gateway to Corcovado National Park In front of a pristine tropical beach and surrounded by the Punta Rio Claro National Wildlife Refuge, Punta Marenco Lodge offers comfortable accommodations for nature lovers interested in enjoy the natural wonders surrounding the Lodge. Corcovado National Park is one of the last refuges for many animals in danger of extinction, Ca?o Island and its surrounding area offers protection to a vast diversity of sea life including: humpback whales, dolphins, sea turtles ext. Punta Marenco Lodge is located in a paradise, conserved for 20 years as a Biological Reserve by a family of Costaricans. This land was previously known as Marenco Biological Reserve, but now, by owner effort, has been declared by the government of Costa Rica as a new National Wild Life Refuge, the name of this place is now Punta Rio Claro National Wild Life Refuge. It encompasses a 500 hectare Rain Forest with miles of pristine beaches. Because of the lack of roads or
airports, the access difficulty has allowed this corner of the world to maintain its natural
beauty. You'll find that getting there is part of the Punta Rio Claro adventure. With the intention of sharing with those interested in experiencing and discovering the secrets and
beauty of the primary Rain Forest of Corcovado National Park and surroundings, the family decided several years ago to open a small lodge allowing people to have basic accommodations in this area. The captivating
beauty of forested hills, sparkling waterfalls and miles of uninhabited beaches is the setting for your superb wilderness adventure and idyllic location for hiking, horseback riding, photography, nature study, scuba diving and swimming or snorkeling, along miles of pristine beach. Punta Rio Claro also has knowledgeable guides of these areas who give
tours to nearby Corcovado National Park, Ca?o Island or walks through the Rain Forest of the Punta Rio Claro National Wild Life Refuge. Punta Rio Claro is your gateway to Corcovado National Park, one of the most important natural preserves in Mesoamerica. It is one of the last refuges for Jaguars, Giant Anteaters, Tapir, White lipped Peccaries and a host of other rare rain forest animals. High plateau forest, with trees towering over 140 feet and supporting hundreds of species ferns, bromeliads and orchids, combines with palma swamps and mangrove to make Corcovado a botanists dream. Isla del Ca?o excursions present the diver with an ever changing underwater panorama along Costa Rica's richest pacific coral reef. It supports a rich marine life of tang, jack and needlefish, eels and huge porcupine fish and more. Punta Rio Claro's hilltop lodgings accommodate a maximum of 25 guests in comfortable, rustic cabanas, each with private deck, offering a panoramic view of the Pacific and surrounding jungle. Family-style meals are served in our large, airy
dining room. Each
room has a
private bathroom. Electricity is provided by a small generator and is available from 6 pm till 10:00 pm, some times when our guests ask we can leave it on longer. Corcovado, Punta Marenco Lodge. Prices are per person, all package prices include taxes, Children under 4 years of age pay only transportation ($45.00 land and sea, air transportation rates subject to airline rules) and 12 years or less that are staying with the parents pay only 50% of rates. 5 days / 4 nights: $555 Includes: 4 nights lodging double occupancy, with all meals, complete round
trip transportation Palmar Sur / Punta Marenco / Palmar Sur, one day
tour to Corcovado National Park with guide,
lunch and round
trip boat transportation to the park, one day
tour to Ca?o Island with guide,
lunch and round
trip boat transportation to the park, also includes half day
tour to the Punta Rio Claro National Wildlife Refuge. 4 days / 3 nights: $495 Includes: 3 nights lodging double occupancy, with all meals, complete round
trip transportation Palmar Sur / Punta Marenco / Palmar Sur, one day
tour to Corcovado National Park with guide,
lunch and round
trip boat transportation to the park and half day
tour to the Punta Rio Claro National Wildlife Rlf day
tour to the Punta Rio Claro National Wildlife Refuge. 3 days / 2 nights: $329 Includes: 2 nights lodging double occupancy, with all meals, complete round
trip transportation Palmar Sur / Punta Marenco / Palmar Sur, one day
tour to Corcovado National Park with guide,
lunch and round
trip boat transportation to the park.
Click to visit Hotel Kekoldi, Nicaragua. Hotel Kekoldi, San Jos?, Costa Rica Welcome to Hotel Kekoldi, the only hotel in downtown San Jos? with a private, secluded
garden. You find us in the historic Barrio Amon in a beautiful Art Deco building, keeping you away from the noise and hectic of the streets of downtown San Jose. We are located only walking distance to all points of tourist interest,
bars,
restaurants, clubs,
movie theaters, bus stations, museums, etc. Your home in San Jos? offers superior quality with 10 elegant, well appointed
guest rooms, all with large
private bathrooms with hot water, comfortable Queen size beds,
telephones,
cable TV and
safety boxes. Free
internet access and
wireless internet is available to our guests. Also we do have another kind of
room to offer you, a MQR (Master Queen
Room): This
room is larger than the others with natural polished wooden floors, has two Queen size beds a larger
bathroom with hot water
shower, fan, bigger
TVs,
safety box and view to the main
garden. Our private
garden invites you to watch birds, take your
breakfast or take the first suntan in your vacation. Not to forget: We have attractive prices. A complete
breakfast buffet is included. Are available for selected dates. Please check the availability. One person $53, two persons $63 (plus 16,39% taxes,
breakfast included).
Click to visit Hotel Kekoldi, Costa Rica. Hotel Kekoldi de Granada, Nicaragua Our hotel is located right in the heart of the oldest city on the American continent, only 3 blocks away from the Central Park. Colonial treasures are everywhere in Granada which was founded in 1524, explore the city by just walking around. We provide you with all you need to find the best places and to explore the beautiful surroundings. Hotel Kekoldi de Granada pampers you with our typical friendliness and surprises you with a beautiful architecture, a private
garden and an all over design developed by well known Nicaraguan artist Robert
Barberena de la Rocha who unified Grenadian colonial elements with the art of the Nicaraguan indigenous people. The result is astonishing - light, airy and modern, something you have never seen before. Enjoy your afternoon or evening in our
garden bar and pick fresh fruits from the trees. Walk to the nicest
bars and
restaurants or take a walk along the lake side. Kekoldi Granada offers 12 beautiful
rooms, all with private
baths with hot water, A/C, Queen size beds and
Cable TV. Wireless Internet is available throughout the hotel. Our super saver introductory rates include a
buffet style
breakfast. We arrange all
tours for you and arrange your
transfer to and from Costa Rica by land or air. Granada is a perfect extension for your Costa Rica
trip; dont miss this opportunity to see colonial Granada, the oldest city on the American continent. GREAT DISCOUNT FOR 5 OR MORE NIGHTS. From only $35 (one person) or $41 (two persons) plus taxes;
breakfast included.