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AmaTierra
Area Attractions
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Turubari Park, just 15 minutes from AmaTierra
High above the Rainforest |
Turubari Park, just 15 minutes from AmaTierra, is an eco-adventure experience with rain forest tours, an aerial tram, butterfly garden where you can see the stunning blue morpho, horseback riding and three different options for "zipline", an exhilarating experience of flying over the canopy of trees, safely. Turubari is known to have the best canopy tours in all of Costa Rica, and is just 15 minutes' drive from AmaTierra. |
"...We highly recommend a trip to Turubari park. It was an incredible experience that included zip lining, a personal nature tour and delicious food, and was just down the road from AmaTierra!"
AmaTierra
Guest,
Jan 2008
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| Esterillas Oeste - A Stunning Pacific Coast Beach |
You won't find a more beautiful beach in Costa Rica than Esterillas Oeste - just over an hour from AmaTierra. This is truly a beach lover's paradise. Palm trees overhang the white, sandy beaches and exotic Scarlet Macaws make their homes in the trees.
Esterillos Oeste is located on the Central Pacific Coast, close enough to AmaTierra to include it as a day trip during your stay.
This quiet coastal village is known by locals as one of the best beach destinations in the country. Adventure lovers will enjoy excellent surf breaks, sun lovers can soak up the rays and the whole family will enjoy the cool ocean breezes.
Serenity, the colorful local culture, and a beautiful view make Playa Esterillos Oeste the perfect beach day trip to get your feet wet on the pacific shores of Costa Rica. |
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| Surfing in Costa Rica |
One of Costa Rica's best known surfing beaches, Jacó, is just an hour and a half away from AmaTierra. This bustling surf town has one of the best breaks in the country. And you don't have to be an experienced surfer to get into the action. S urfing lessons can be arranged for any experience level. Jacó is big enough that you can get a bite to eat at a local restaurant and do a little shopping, but still small enough to enjoy the peaceful waves and watch the vibrant sunset over the ocean.
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| Tortuga Island Snorkel & Relax |
If you love to be on the water, spend a day on a snorkeling tour to Tortuga Island. AmaTierra provides the transportation to Puntarenas, where Calypso Cruises takes you on a comfortable cruise boat to Punta Coral Private Reserve and Tortuga Island. Tortuga Island is a tropical white-sand paradise, where you can explore the crystal blue reefs and get a closer look at the sea-life with fins and mask. Other activities on the island include beach volleyball and hiking trails within a private rainforest, offering you a chance to spy on birds, monkeys, insects, and other native Costa-Rican creatures.
The Calypso Tour includes a delicious lunch, cooked on an open grill and chilled white wine. A multi-lingual guide will answer questions while you relax and enjoy the ride! $104 per person. AmaTierra can arrange your tour. For more details, see www.calypsocruise.com
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| Horseback Riding through the mountains in the authentic Costa Rica |
Two hour rides with fabulous mountain and ocean views; ride through a traditional "finca", see staple agricultural crops, Brahma cows and the green of the rainforest or ride to thermal hot springs or a lovely waterfall close to AmaTierra. |
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"I have never had an experience like this on a horse before! It was exhilarating and the views just kept getting better around every curve!" - Kristen O'Connell, AmaTierra guest, July 2008
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| Carara National Park Jungle Tour |
Famous for scarlet macaws, an abundance of bird life, 3 kinds of monkeys, iguanas, colorful frogs and crocodiles, this tour, 1 hour's drive from AmaTierra, will spark your adventurer's spirit. If you wish, add the Tarcoles River boat tour to your day at Carara Park, with Vic's Tours.
(www.victourscr.com) |
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| La Paz Waterfalls and Poas Volcano |
Enjoy two popular destinations: La Paz Waterfall gardens and Poas Volcano. The waterfall gardens give you the opportunity to enjoy lush tropical rainforests, flowing white rivers, beautiful waterfalls, and a variety of birds, butterflies and flowers. Over 3.5 kilometers of hiking trails allow you to take it all in at your own pace. A visit to Poas Volcano allows you to look into the heart of a live volcano. Although there is no lava flow, the steam arising from the crater and occasional geyser eruptions make this a spectacular sight. You will get a birds-eye view 320 meters down into the powerful crater - the deck is practacally at the rim of the crater.
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| San Jose Historic City Tour |
Discover the history and culture of San Jose on a personal guided tour. The city’s architectural showplace is the National Theatre. Its stunning baroque design and cultural significance make it a source of pride to all Costa Ricans. Best known for the permanent exhibit of pre-Columbian artifacts, the National Museum also features examples of Costa Rican religious art.
Another highlight of your San Jose tour is a visit to the Gold Museum. This museum houses a prized collection of pre-Columbian gold which showcase a high level of artistry. The downtown area also features several remarkable churches.
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