Costa Rica Info - Vacation / Retirement / Real Estate

Costa Rica has gained more prominence in recent years as a vacation and retirement destination. The miles of almost deserted beaches, the incredible spring-like climate of the central highlands region, and the excellent, low cost medical and dental services have made Costa Rica a retirement choice for many.

If you have never been to Costa Rica, you should plan first to take a leisurely vacation there and explore the different areas of the country. Although most people's dream is to live or retire on the beach, the reality is that many beach places are more remote and away from conveniences, good shopping and medical services. Also, climate is a factor, and many people tire of the higher temperatures and humidity, and then relocate to the higher elevations, which are rated by National Geographic as some of the best climate in the world. Use the links below to explore some information, travel and services websites about that beautiful country that I have visited.


Costa Rica Information
Costa Rica Map - Online
Costa Rica Maps, driving directions and travel guide - Detailed maps and directions to San Jose, Manuel Antonio, Arenal, Monteverde and many other destinations.
English Language Costa Rica Newspaper
The Tico Times publishes two newspapers in English - one for Costa Rica and one for Nicaragua - The Nica Times.


Costa Rica Hotels
Small Costa Rica Hotel in Escazu, Near San Jose
Looking for an intimate and luxurious, boutique hotel overlooking the city lights of the Central Valley? Then Casa El Dorado is the perfect place for you, whether you are vacationing in Costa Rica or traveling on business.
Costa Rica Bed and Breakfast / Boutique Hotel
The Ama Tierra Hotel / Bed and Breakfast & Wellness Center - a relaxing, natural getaway vacation for honeymooners, birdwatchers, and a retreat for holistic, herbal medicine and therapeutic massages and treatments.
Costa Rica Bed and Breakfast, Near San Jose Airport, Heredia
Casa Holanda bed and breakfast is an intimate, boutique home in Heredia, Costa Rica, near the San Jose International Airport, with your host, composer, pianist, musician, James Nathaniel Holland.
Costa Rica Eco-Hotel & Nature Lodge by Two Volcanoes
The Celeste Mountain Lodge is within a pristine, protected primary cloud forest, and we adhere to a philosophy of sustainable tourism, with low environmental impact and eco-friendly practices.
Luxurious Boutique Costa Rica Hotel in Escazu / San Jose
The White House Hotel, Spa and Casino in Costa Rica has a Presidential Cigar Bar, gourmet restaurant, helipad and full spa - a perfect place for you vacation or business trip to Costa Rica.
Costa Rica Bed and Breakfast
Overlooking the Pacific Ocean near the town of Montezuma, Horizontes de Montezuma Hotel and B&B is the perfect relaxing setting out in the country, and serves the best home made breakfast rolls and pastry.
Costa Rica Hotel near the San Jose International Airport for nights in and out to Costa Rica.
Visitor's Choice of Manul Antonio Hotels is the Byblos Resort Hotel as you not only get comfortable accommodations, but a casino, and of course, great Quepos Sportfishing.
Costa Rica Bird Watching Hotel / Lodge in the Cloud Forest Find more birds in one small area by staying at the Bosque de Paz Lodge in the rain forest in the mountains, about 1 hour from San Jose.
Costa Rica Yoga Retreat / Boutique Spa Resort Anamaya boutique hotel also offers our guests exclusive fire dancing experiences, aerial silk performances, exciting local excursions, vegetarian food, and intimate and tranquil accommodations to enhance the exotic and unique experience of visiting Montezuma, Costa Rica.


Costa Rica Tours
Costa Rica Canopy Tours, Manuel Antonio
The best of Costa Rican canopy rides in the Manuel Antonio area - the longest zip lines, training and professional guides for your safety and nature adventure.
Costa Rica Educational Tours for University Credit
The best way for a student to visit Costa Rica, learn about the culture and receive college credit at the same time - all with Visit Costa Rica Educational Tours.
Costa Rica Mountain Bike Riding, Kickboxing, Pilates Boot Camp - Extreme Vacation for Women Costa Rica Extreme Chicas 2 women that unified their passion and skills on extreme sports, and came up with the idea to offer a new way to enjoy adventure with Del Mar Extreme – still only for girls – which features outdoor sports for those women seeking unique experiences.

Costa Rica Vacation Rentals
Costa Rica Vacation Rentals in Manuel Antonio
Find the best luxurious vacation rentals near Manuel Antonio Park - rent a house with a chef, all meals included - a complete package holiday.
Costa Rica Vacation Rentals - Luxury Homes in Mal Pais
Costa Rica Beach Rentals specialized in high end, exclusive rentals in the Mal Pais / Santa Teresa Beach area of Costa Rica, known for its excellant surfing.
Costa Rica Vacation Rentals
The best of Costa Rican luxury rental villas, houses and condos in Manuel Antonio, Dominical, Flamingo Beach and the Guanacaste area.


Surfing in Costa Rica
Costa Rica Hotel & Bungalows, Puerto Viejo for Surfing Trips!
Hotel Cashew Hill Lodge, Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica, is a small hotel with bungalows on a hill overlooking Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica - a famous surf spot know as Salsa Brava.
Costa Rica Beach Rental - Luxury Vacation Villa
Enjoy the first class luxury beach setting of Casa Oceano villa, right on the sand at Tango Mar Beach and Golf Resort. Surf right out in front of the house at a point break.
Costa Rica Surf Trips - Surf Camp Tours
Solaz Adventures provides professional instruction to beginners and advanced surfers alike. Check out their great packages to the Playa Grande surf beach in Costa Rica, that include yoga lessons and all your meals and staying at a hotel right on the beach.
Costa Rica Surf - All Girls Surf Camp!
Only for girls! You'll get great instruction in surfing by experienced women surfers, and packages include nature walks, yoga sessions in the rainforest, all your meals, lodging, and, of course, the company of other like minded surfer girls.
Luxury Costa Rica Surf Hotel Surf the waves at Cahuita Beach, or go to Salsa Brava in Puerto Viejo, shoot the tubes, and then return home to the most deluxe and private eco-bungalows on the Caribbean area.

Travel Agencies in Costa Rica & Latin America
Costa Rica Hotels, Vacations, Travel, Luxury Tours & Packages
Costa Rica licensed travel agency and ground operator offers the best of Costa Rica with honeymoon packages, family vacations, selection of recommended beach hotels and adventure tours. Also, you could plan your trip to Costa Rica as a 'medical / dental vacation'. The money you save on medical services will pay for your vacation!
Panama Hotels, Vacations, Travel Packages
Visit the beaches and cities of Panama using Panama Trails licensed travel agency and enjoy the best of luxury packages and custom itineraries.

1 VIP Costa Rica has personally selected the very best resort hotel accommodations in each area of Costa Rica for your vacation. Then, in addition, we will provide you with the most comfortable and luxurious way of arriving at your chosen destination, whether it be by a VIP chauffeured limousine, town car, luxurious SUV, or by private charter air flights to the more remote regions of Costa Rica.

Costa Rica Real Estate
Costa Rica Real Estate
Find the right property for living, retiring or investing in Costa Rica.
Costa Rica Eye Real Estate has the finest properties for sale available in the Central Valley and the Beach Coast . We have luxury apartments, penthouse apartments, townhouses & villas many with outstanding sea views. What ever you´re looking for, a villa or an apartment with spectacular view, a beach side property or a finca. Costa Rica Eye Real Estate can find everything for you. The properties featured on our website are only a small part of a larger portfolio. So if you don´t see what you want, please do get in touch - we could have just what you are looking for.

Car Rental Companies
Costa Rica Limousine Services
Jaguar Limousine Service in Costa Rica has Custom Lincoln Stretch Limousines and Lincoln Towncars for you business trip, wedding, or special event. Travel in style in Costa Rica.
Costa Rica Car Rentals by Sixt International
First class, new and late model car rentals by Sixt Rental Cars of Costa Rica assures you the best in quality transportation for a care-free vacation.
Costa Rica Rent a Cars by Service Car Rentals
Service Car Rentals offers good value on quality cars and 4 wheel drive utility vehicles with many drop off points within Costa Rica.

Professional Services & Art
Costa Rica Dental Clinic, Cosmetic Dentistry
Colina Dental Clinic, with a staff of experienced cosmetic dentists and oral surgens, offers first class dental services at affordable prices.
Ex-Im Bank Financing - Import & Export Financing
Finex Trade Group SA, a Costa Rican company is a lender of ExIm Bank supported transactions focusing on medium and long term business loans by agreement with the Export Import Bank of the United States.
Costa Rica Art - Workshops, Art Journals
Costa Rican Artist and painter, Jan Yatsko, has art workshop tours that teach creativity training and art journaling, all while traveling throughout Costa Rica, experiencing the nature and culture.
Costa Rica Medical Tourism Services has carefully screened and selected the best doctors in Costa Rica in the fields of affordable cosmetic surgery, low cost plastic and reconstructive surgery, general surgery, orthopedic surgery, knee and hip replacements, hip resurfacing, laparoscopic surgery, bariatric medicine and obesity related illnesses.

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