Costa Rica Luxury Hotels

My favorite hotel in Costa Rica is The Alta Hotel located in a beautiful suburb of San Jose.
If you are looking for a premium boutique hotel in San Jose, Costa Rica …. you are at the right place. Small, special, intimate, The Alta Hotel consists of only 23 units: 16 double rooms, 6 suites, and 1 Master suite.

The beautifully sculpted hotel cascades down the hill (Alto de Las Palomas) providing exquisite views of San Jose and the surrounding volcanoes and valley. The carved look melds different styles --- Spanish-Moorish medieval, countryside elegant --- into one graceful structure. The vaulted ceilings in the Paseo and wide stone stairway lead castle-like from the reclusive guest rooms to La Luz Restaurant, which is one of the best in San Jose.

Here is the hotel to begin your journey into Costa Rica's natural splendor, to relax after a business meeting, to enjoy your wedding or honeymoon, or to indulge yourself after days in the wild before departing for the nearby international airport. Alta Hotel is your luxurious home away from home.

Manuel Antonio Hotels

The Hotel California, located in beautiful Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, is the ideal destination for your family vacation, honeymoon, weddings etc. Set on a mountain, surrounded by jungle, with awesome views of the Pacific Ocean, the Hotel California is the perfect place to experience the peace of paradise and the thrill of local attractions. Hotel California can also book tours with several good, local companies for adventure tours.

Enjoy your precious wedding moments, honeymoon and family vacation with Hotel California, Costa Rica.

Tabacon Hot Springs

This could very well be at the top of the list of things to do in Costa Rica. There is a luxurious resort and spa here at these natural geothermal springs, which are fed by the Tabacon River, which is heated by the Arenal Volcano. All the rooms have views of the volcanoes, as do the springs.

Jaco Beach Costa Rica

Jaco was once an archetypal sleepy beach town. But it wasn’t long before Jaco Beach’s excellent waves began to draw foreign surfers in exponential numbers, especially because of the Costa ruca beach’s proximity to San Jose.

Along with the surfers came the need for nightlife. Now, Jaco is Costa Rica’s wildest party beach, and a top destination for wave-worshippers and land-lubbers alike.

And Jaco is indeed boisterous. Discos, nightclubs, casinos, and dive bars populate Jaco’s streets (try Disco La Central, La Hacienda, Beatle Bar, or The Jungle). Fortunately, there’s plenty to see and do in Jaco that doesn’t involve buckets of Imperials. For sport fisherman, the party is out at sea. The beaches north and south of town are much more scenic, and safer for swimmers.

Manuel Antonio Beach

Located 100 miles south of San Jose on the Pacific Coast (a pleasant three-hour drive, or a short 20 minutes by plane), Manuel Antonio, which was declared a national park in 1972, is the natural habitat of species such as the endangered squirrel monkey (endemic to the area), white faced capuchin monkey, raccoons, three and two-toed sloths, white-nosed coaties, brown pelicans, black-collared hawks and green kingfishers. They share the space with primary and secondary forests, bursting with cedars, bully trees, and silk cotton trees.

Manuel Antonio beach is not only one of Costa Rica's most beautiful beaches, but one of the most beautiful in the entire world. Imagine: perfect horseshoe bays bordered by soft white sands, dazzling blue-green waters, and hilltops piled with jungle and streaming waterfalls. Dive, snorkel, surf, kayak, hike, or zipline -- but don't forget to relax and enjoy the unforgettable views.

Costa Rica Beaches

When someone says, "Costa Rica" you probably think, "fantastic beaches!"

Warm waters year-round, an unparalleled tourism infrastructure, and limitless attractions spanning two coasts are the reasons Costa Rica's beaches rank among the best in the world. And since nearly two thirds of Costa Rica's borders are coastline, there are a whole lot of beaches to explore.

Costa Rica is an absolute paradise in matters of beaches. The coastline has a length of over 1800 km with a never-ending variety of beaches for any possible taste. There are rocky and stony beaches, sandy beaches with white, gray, bluish black, tan, and pink colored sand. From Playa Avellanas to Playa Vuelta del Sur, and any name in between, from the Pacific to the Atlantic / Caribbean, Costa Rica offers an almost infinite number of beaches for tourist enjoyment. Come to surf, swin, snorkel, SCUBA dive, or just relax in the warm, tropical sun.

Plastic Surgery Costa Rica

Each year a growing number of tourists visit Costa Rica to receive cosmetic surgery on what have been dubbed ¨medical vacations¨. In an era of rising health care costs and decreased medical coverage, the concept of combining surgery with travel has taken off, and a number of agencies now specialize in medical tourism.
Roughly half a million Americans partake in medical vacations each year, and thousands are drawn to Costa Rica’s modern hospitals and private clinics which have Board Certified surgeons, many professionally trained in North America or Europe. They offer patients a variety of cosmetic surgery procedures using the latest technology, at affordable prices.

A face lift in Costa Rica generally costs $3, 000 while the same procedure in the States costs anywhere from $7,000 to $15,000. International hospitals like CIMA and Clínica Biblica are staffed with fully certified bilingual surgeons that cater to foreigners seeking superior medical care. Additionally, the Costa Rica Board of Plastic Surgery offers prospective clients a list of certified and credentialed physicians who are members of the association

While cosmetic procedures (both surgical and non-invasive) are the main draw, Costa Rica is also renowned for excellent dental work including bridges, crowns, orthodontics, whitening and veneers. Dental fees are usually 60% lower than in the States. Patients typically fly down for one or two weeks and plan a mini-vacation around their procedure. Several hotels feature comfortable recovery rooms with 24-hour care and will coordinate day trips to local attractions. Another option is to book a medical vacation package that includes the doctor's fee, recovery room at a hotel, all hospital expenses, meals and transportation.

The total cost of a medical vacation in Costa Rica, including airfare, accommodations and a few days of sightseeing, is often far less than the procedure alone would cost in the United States. Of course, travelers considering a medical vacation should research their prospective physician and facility thoroughly. With a wealth of skilled surgeons and state-of-the-art medical facilities, Costa Rica is now widely recognized as a top-notch health tourism destination.

Medical Tourism in Costa Rica

A friend of mine who lives in Costa Rica can speak from experience. He had two heart attacks a day apart back in September 2006. He had been so busy that he had failed to register for the national insurance. He was in intensive care for 8 straight days and then in post care for another 6 days. The bill was $5800 and my associate mentioned to the accounts receivable girl that he thought that was too high.

She told him if he paid cash that they would knock off $2000, so he ended up paying $3800 cash for his entire 14 day stay and medicine. He now take several medicines which are covered by the national insurance. His doctor in the States told him that if he had the same treatment there that it would have cost at least $135,000 to start.

Yes, medicine is much less expensive in Costa Rica compared to most all other countries and not once did he feel threatened as all doctors were trained in the States and Cuba. Great intelligent doctors with warm smiles and time for him so he never felt that he was just a number.

Retire Costa Rica

As North America’s baby boomers ease into the retirement years, baby boomers find themselves seeking a much more laid back lifestyle. 2006 welcomed in the first group of boomers to turn sixty. As 2009 approaches the thought of making a lifestyle change is ever more prevalent. The first thought is, “where can we go and not be a million miles from our children, family and friends?” Mexico is close but, with their restrictions in owning land without a Mexican partner quickly rules them out. Guatemala is not exactly the most stable of Central American countries along with both El Salvador and Nicaragua.

Retirement in Costa Rica is a very viable alternative for those baby boomers looking for a more
stable environment to spend their golden years!!!!!!!

Travel In Costa Rica

I love to travel in Costa Rica. I first visited this beautiful country back in October of 1993 and
have been back many times since then to experience this paradise on earth!!!! I have been sharing my adventures with anyone who will listen as I recall so many wonderful and exciting trips.
My objective with this blog is to provide valuable information for any one traveling in Costa Rica
in order to make their trip a safe and enjoyable vacation.