United Airlines Adds Two Nonstop Flights to Costa Rica
Source: The Tico Times
The Costa Rican Tourism Board (ICT) in July reported that U.S. carrier United Airlines will open two seasonal flights between Denver and Costa Rica from December to April.
One of the flights will arrive at Juan Santam…
The photograph below was taken by Nick Halverson in May 2015 from the backyard of Casa Lapa using a Nikon D5000 with a Nikkor 18-140 mm lens. It is of a scarlet macaw (or a lapa as they are known in Costa Rica).
There were four lapas eating the ripening almonds from the almond tree in the early m…
Costa Rica is the Happiest Country in the World
Costa Rica has once again been judged to be the “Happiest Country in the World” by the Happy Planet Index. The rankings are based on the following three components, and each is given a traffic-light score
based on thresholds for good (green), middli…
Costa Rica Most Popular National Parks
There are currently 50 national parks in Costa Rica, spread across the country, on both coasts and are varying in type as in the number of national parks. Some have volcanoes, others mountain peaks, while many are located on the coasts housing amazing wildl…
Enjoying a drink at Tortilla Flats, Dominical, Osa, Costa Rica. International travel in Costa Rica increased 6.4% in 2014 (up by over 103,000 travelers compared to 2013).
The number of travelers traveling through Costa Rica’…
We made a terrific choice!
The Madrigal family from San Jose, Costa Rica, recently spent a week in Las Villas de San Buenas. After their stay they wrote the following review of their stay.
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We decided to go south Costa Rica for our year end vacation. We’re from San Jose and we all dec…
Original source: The Tico Times
Southwest Airlines could start offering service to San José, Costa Rica, from Houston, Texas, as early as October 2015, according to a statement from the company on Thursday. San José is among six destinations for which the airline is seeking permission to serve …
Original source: The Tico Times
Southwest Airlines Costa Rica
Southwest Airlines and the Costa Rican Tourism Board (ICT) confirmed that the discount carrier will start daily service to Juan Santamaría International Airport outside San José from Baltimore, effective March 7, according to officia…
Diquís spheres to be declared UNESCO World Heritage site — The Tico Times.
Pre-Columbian spheres of Costa Rica
Finca 6 in Palmar Norte is one of the four archeological sites in the Osa municipality in Costa Rica’s south Pacific that will be added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The de…
Costa Rica Vacation Video (June 2014)
The following video compilation is from our most recent trip to Costa Rica (June 2014) when the rest of my family came to Las Villas de San Buenas. My kids absolutely love it here in Costa Rica. The highlights always include daily dips in the swimming pool, r…
Manuel Antonio National Park
Manuel Antonio National Park is Costa Rica’s number one tourist attraction due to its incredible beauty and amazing wildlife. In fact, in Forbes listed Manuel Antonio National Park as one of the twelve most beautiful parks in the world.
The best news? The Park is only…
Manuel Antonio National Park
Manuel Antonio National Park is Costa Rica’s number one tourist attraction due to its incredible beauty and amazing wildlife. In fact, in Forbes listed Manuel Antonio National Park as one of the twelve most beautiful parks in the world.
The best news? The Park is only…
Lugar muy limpio con todas las comodidades, piscina que se disfruta por la vista al mar y el rancho esta equipado y es amplio.
La casa tiene balcones con una excelente vista al mar. Ubicación cerca debtodos los lugares para visitar y los admin...
Highlight of our Trip
Peter
August 17, 2019
Staying at Casa Aventura was the highlight of our entire Costa Rica trip. We were very busy with tours during most days, but to be able to come "home "every afternoon/evening to this amazing house, is something we will never forget.
Given the ...
Beautiful house, but need some safety improvements
Guido Saborio
September 18, 2020
We spend a weekend in the house and it is a beutiful place, easy access and great views. Rooms are spacious, beds are confortable and you can find all you need in the kitchen.
Osa Property Management Staff was very helpfull before and during our...
Can’t say enough about this property and our vacation. Ismael was an absolute dream. Highly recommend the private chefs and the massages! Fuego Brewing Company was also a favorite! Can’t wait to go back!
We had a great time here! There were six adults and two kids. The family of four stayed on the main floor and the others upstairs. We all had plenty of privacy but also had great communal space. Beautiful pool with a gorgeous view. We took advanta...
Excelente lugar para pasar un rato agradable, el anfitrión siempre atento a ayudar con cualquier necesidad que se presente.
Un lugar bello y tranquilo, cerca de playas tan hermosas,
Yornelly
June 8, 2021
Muy bello lugar y en general muy buenas instalaciones. los jardines bellos. La vista hacia las montañas hermosa. La piscina grande y linda. Un lugar bello y tranquilo, cerca de playas tan hermosas, como Playa Garza que se llega en bote y el Parqu...
The house is easy to get to and the caretakers are always available to help you out. The house is in a small community with down to earth, friendly neighbors. It is close to all kinds of activities such as zip lines, horseback riding, birdwatchi...
The views are great and the location was convenient.
Be sure to rent a 4x4 as the home is up a mountain. Huge property.
We’d love to return
Nathalie
March 24, 2022
Beautiful oasis near the beach and restaurants. Louey gave 5 star service from the start. He was very communicative and responsive during booking and leading up to our visit. The home was in a great location, very clean, and had all the amenities ...
“Muy bonito el lugar con un gran patio trasero, piscina de buen tamaño - 2 habitaciones con su baño individual - un lugar excelente para llevar perros - pueden andar afuera sin problema. Definitivamente vamos a volver”
We spent 7 days at Casa Lapas and have been dreaming of going back ever since.
The spacious house was perfect for our family of 5. The private pool was a great place to relax in the evening watching the sunset over the ocean in the distance. T...
Un pequeño paraíso, una casa super bella y la piscina con un tamaño super cómodo para pasar un buen rato en familia o con amigos, el administrados Marco fue super atento con nosotros y hasta tuvieron el detalle de obsequiarnos unos Snacks a nuestr...
Beautiful house, with all the comforts, the attention is excellent and the response is always on time. The spectacular view and the surrounding beaches too. Super recommended, we hope to return soon.
“Un lugar espectacular, propiedad muy privada y una piscina deliciosa, hay campo con bastante espacio, incluso pudimos hacer frescos naturales con los frutos de los árboles que hay en la propiedad, hay minisuper cerca, parrilla, y todo lo que se n...
Osa Property Management was super helpful in narrowing down our interests to fit our time frame. They had great ideas and organized super cool excursions for us. They really cared about what would be a good fit for our group. The atmosphere, views...
Wonderful place to stay. Renting Las Lapas is like having your own piece of paradise. There were your typical problems of staying in a 3rd world country, but Osa Property Management is in constant contact with the on-site property manager, and she...