20 Non Smoking Rooms ( Smoking allowed in All Common areas ) All rooms are elegantly furnished including beautiful paintings by renown Nicaraguan artist: WenceSlao and have their own special charm. Most have 14 foot high ceilings, wonderful hard wood or hand made tile floors reflecting Costa Ricas rich and diverse heritage. Includes: Tropical breakfast buffet 7:00 to 9:00 AM, lobby computers, in room high speed internet safety box large enough for your laptop, free in country calls, luggage storage, blow dryer, fully equipped gym, pool, tour and travel planning plus 24 hr. money exchange. Elegantly furnished and decorated, with one double bed, cable TV, telephone, private bath with hot water, safe deposit box, hair dryer, writing desk and chairs. Use our Secure https page for your. Superior Room Includes: Tropical breakfast buffet 7:00 to 9:00 AM, lobby computers, in room high speed internet safety box large enough for your laptop, free in country calls, luggage storage, fully equipped gym, pool, tour and travel planning plus 24 hr. money exchange. Larger than our standard room, elegantly furnished and decorated, with one queen bed, cable TV, telephone, private bath with hot water, safe deposit box, hair dryer, writing desk and chairs. Use our Secure https page for your. Includes: Tropical breakfast buffet 7:00 to 9:00 AM, lobby computers, in room high speed internet safety box large enough for your laptop, free in country calls, luggage storage, fully equipped gym, pool, tour and travel planning plus 24 hr. money exchange. $109.95 (1 or 2 people). $15.00 per person extra (Max.4 people) :1st child under 12 free. Elegantly furnished and decorated they are quite spacious, large bathrooms (with bathtubs) Two queen beds, cable TV, telephone, private bath with hot water, safe deposit box, hair dryer, writing desk and chairs. Use our Secure https page for your. Superior Double Twin Includes: Tropical breakfast buffet 7:00 to 9:00 AM, lobby computers, in room high speed internet safety box large enough for your laptop, free in country calls, luggage storage, fully equipped gym, pool, tour and travel planning plus 24 hr. money exchange. Elegantly furnished and decorated they are quite spacious, large bathrooms (with bathtubs) Two queen beds, cable TV, telephone, private bath with hot water, safe deposit box, hair dryer, writing desk and chairs. Use our Secure https page for your

We offer a bar service in a friendly atmosphere with international liquors and cocktails. Safety deposit boxes and laundry service are available for our guests. Our fully multilingual staff will be happy to help you with your tour arrangements and car rentals. Please request our Concierge service. Enjoy a friendly atmosphere and professional service in a distinguished turn-of-the century coffee plantation home, downtown San Jose. Note: Air Conditioning not available: reason the Central Valley is one of the most perfect climates in the world! Ceiling fans available in all our rooms! plus most rooms have 14 foot high ceilings. 20 Quiet rooms with King Louis XV furniture, Queen size beds, private bath with hot water. Color cable TV and telephone. 24 hour money exchange. Charming tropical common areas. Free tour and car rental arrangements. Free safety deposit box. Fax and photocopy service(during week days only). English, and Spanish spoken. Legal and real estate counseling. Free luggage storage. Free high speed cable connection for internet in all our rooms. Free Tropical Breakfast Buffet 7:00AM to 9:00AM Free High Speed Internet in Rooms Color cable TV, Telephone Free in room safety deposit box large enough for your laptop Free luggage storage Free tour and car rental arrangements 20 Quiet rooms with private bath and lots of hot water Poolside Dining in Restaurant El Oasis Solar heated pool Jacuzzi Fully Equipped Gym 24 hour money exchange Charming tropical common areas Laundry Service app. 4hr. turnaround Parking available English, and Spanish spoken Legal and real estate counseling

Do you know? Entry requirements U.S. citizens need a valid passport. Duty-free allowance for U.S. citizens For U.S. citizens traveling to Costa Rica the duty-free allowance is three liters of wine or spirits, one half kilogram of processed tobacco and perfume only for personal use. Customs regulations The following items are considered to be luggage that may be brought into the country exempt from Customs duties: * Used clothing * Personal effects (used jewelry, purses, umbrellas and in quantities according to the personal requirements of the traveler). * Medicines, food for babies or ill people, medical supplies. * Cosmetic and beauty supplies, personal hygiene products, etc. All these items must show evidence of being used. * Used sports equipment, carriages or strollers of children traveling with adults and wheelchair if the traveler is disabled. Language The official language is Spanish, although the tourist will find that English is widely spoken particularly in places such as hotels, travel agencies, banks, rental car companies, restaurants, etc. Time * From October to April: Costa Rica is one hour behind Eastern Standard Time. * From April to October: Costa Rica is two hours behind Eastern Standard Time Electricity Same as the U.S. 110 volts., 60 cycles. Credit Cards All major credit cards are accepted in almost all hotels (especially the ones located in San Jose), stores, restaurants and car rental agencies. Outside San Jose and in some places the tourist should be prepared to pay in local currency; especially if the store, hotel, etc. is planning to include a service charge fee for the use of the credit card. Bank Hours Weekdays: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Closed Saturdays and Sundays. Shopping Hours Weekdays Saturdays: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sundays: almost all stores are closed, especially those located in downtown San Jose or any major city. Most of the souvenir shops will be open on Sundays and during some Holidays. Is the water safe to drink ? Yes, the tap water in Costa Rica, that comes from the wells and/or treatment plants of the Instituto Costarricense de Acueductos y Alcantarillados (A y A) or in English, the Costa Rican Institute of Aqueducts and Sewers, is perfectly safe to drink. Most of the drinking water in Costa Rica is the responsibility of the A y A. The A y A uses water from two different type sources to supply cities, sub-surface water and surface water. Sub-surface water is mostly drawn from deep wells. These sub-surface waters are very pure from the point of disease transmission but an application of chlorine is made as a preventive measure against possible contamination in the distribution system. When river water is utilized, the water is first passed thru water treatment plants. In the plants is passed thru a series of filters, then, when crystal clear, it is chlorinated. Naturally, if given water from a private water supply, perhaps on a farm, you should be careful!!! Medical Insurance Costa Rica offers visitors and tourist low-cost medical insurance while in the country thru a program introduced by the Costa Rican Social Security office and the International Organization of Cultural Interchanges (OICI) in response to a growing number of foreigners seeking insurance information from the social security office. The Insurance can be bought at any travel agency, language school or tourism business office authorized by the Costa Rican Tourism institute (ICT). The insurance entitles tourists to hospitalization and surgery at any social security clinic or hospital. It also includes emergency dental attention, but does not provide service for those with preexisting illness. If you plan to reside in the Country for more than one month, monthly payments can be made at the OICI central office provided your tourist visa is up to date. For more information, visit the OICI central office located on the fourth floor of the Mendiola building on Avenida Central, or call (506) 222-7867. Extending your stay in Costa Rica If you are planning to stay longer in Costa Rica, please take note of the following regulations: Canadians citizens and nationals of most European countries: have 90 day tourist visa on arrival to Costa Rica. U.S.citizens: receive 90 day tourist visa, provided they travel with a passport. Tourist card holders are still limited to 30 days. Australians and other foreigners: are granted only 30 day tourist visa on entry, but they can apply for 30 or 60 day extensions at the Immigration office in downtown San Jose. If you overstay your 90 days, you will need an exit visa to leave the country; this visa is valid for 30 days from the date of issue, which means your visa will have a 30 day extension. Student Nationwide Holidays Listed below are the Costa Rican official holidays. On these days, most businesses close and there is little commercial activity: Also each province has it¹s own special holidays which are not listed here. January 1 New year's day March 19 St. Joseph's Day (Patron Saint of the Capital City) Holy Week Thur. Fri. April 11 Juan Santa maria's Day (National hero) May 1 Labor Day June 29 Saints Peter Paul July 25 Annexation of the Province of Guanacaste August 2 Virgin of Los Angeles Day (Patron Saint of Costa Rica) August 15 Mother's Day Sept. 15 Independence day Oct. 12 Discovery of America Dec. 8 Immaculate Conception Dec. 25 Christmas Taxis - Before entering the taxi, please check the following: Is the taxi legal? Make sure it has an identification tag with a photo of the driver attached and clearly visible inside the taxi. Ask the driver is his meter is working (the taxi meters are called marias). If his meter isn't working find another cab. Prices from San Jose to the airport vary between $10.00 and $15.00, or the equivalent in colones and the meter is not used so establish the price before leaving. Remember most taxi drivers are not bilingual; if you do not know the language and need to get to a certain destination using this type of transportation, make sure you get assistance from a bilingual person (desk clerk, bell boy, etc) and write down the correct direction and in Spanish for the driver. Buses - Things you should know: 1. Bus service throughout San Jose and all over Costa Rica is good, and can be an economical and interesting way to see the country. 2. Bus schedules and fares to the many different bus lines and destinations consult the ICT tourist office at Plaza de la Cultura if you are staying in San Jose. Also if you are staying at any lodging facility the bilingual staff will be happy to assist you. 3. All buses have their fare prices written on placards above the windshield, inside the bus. 4. There are bus lines to most remote areas of the country, and following you will find some of the most important bus companies: * Tracopa: goes to the southern zone of the country. Their terminal is located in front of the park at the Pacific Railway Station. * Alfaro: carries passengers to Guanacaste, including Santa Cruz, Filadelfia and Nicoya. Also, it offers transportation to beach areas such as Tamarindo beach and Samara, traveling via the Tempisque Ferry. The Alfaro bus terminal is located near the San Juan de Dios Hospital. * Pulmitan: has service to Canas and Bagaces. Buses depart from San Jose to Puntarenas, Manuel Antonio and Jaco, from the Coca Cola bus stop. It is recommended that you purchase your tickets ahead of time and that you get to the terminal on time to take your bus. The buses to Limon leave from the National Park on the eastern side of town. Tipping - Things you should know Tipping is entirely up to you. Depends on level of service, whether or not you feel comfortable giving tips, and your budget. Costa Ricans, as a general rule, do not tip. At Restaurants a 10% gratuity for service and 15% for sales tax is included in your bill. Tipping is not used when it comes to taxis, unless extra service is provided. * Front desk service personal are really your main service peop...

 Luggage storage
 Rent-a-car service
 Central situation
 Clothes dry cleaning
 Credit cards accepted
 Currency exchange service
 Dinner may be served in the room
 Facsimile services
 Fitness hall
 Access to internet
 Ironing facilities
 Jacuzzi tub
 Laundry services/washing machine
 Licensed bar
 Smoke-free guest rooms
 Around-the-clock recetpion
 Private park, garden, courtyard
 Clock/radio
 Restaurant
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Solarium
 Swimming pool
 Tea and coffee making facilities
 Phone at reception
 Phones in rooms
 TV sets in rooms
 Cheques accepted
 Common room with a TV set