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TaraNova Vacation
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VILLAS PALMAS
San Jose, Costa Rica
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LOCATION:
Address: 200
Metres East, 100 Metres
South,
Hotel Irazu, San Jose
La Uruca, Costa Rica
Phone :
(506) 220-2528
Airport:
San Jose International (12 km West)
Downtown:
4.5 km East to city center
Check In/Check Out: Sunday
4pm - 10:00 am
Units:
2 Bedroom / sleeps 6
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OVERVIEW
Villas Palmas is a
modern group of two level condominiums built in a rectangular configuration
around a central courtyard. The units are large and
well-equipped for Costa Rica standards. Behind the entrance is a
separate living room, dining area and kitchen, powder room and
atrium. On the second level there are three bedrooms two bathrooms
(master bathroom has 5 piece, second bathroom has 3 piece), a TV
room and a balcony. Occupancy is for up to 8 with queen,
double or twin beds and a pull out couch. The two bedroom unit
is located on the second floor, with a full bathroom (no bath -
shower only) and a powder room. This unit sleeps 6
with queen and twin beds and a pull out couch. The units
feature tile and terrazzo floors and are cleaned daily by our
cleaning staff.
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AMENITIES
On Site
- Fully equiped
townhouse/condominium unit with an updated fully equiped kitchen
including microwave oven.
- 2-1/2 bathrooms,
including bidets,bath and showers
- Beautiful
tile/terrazzo floors
- Colour TV (cable
& satellite reception)
- Second floor
private balcony overlooking the courtyard area with a small
pool for a quick dip after a day of sight-seeing
- Tour Operator on
Site - Rain Forest, Volcano, Hot Springs, White Water
Rafting & Deep Sea Fishing and much more.
- Car Rental
- Main office
telephone
- Daily Maid Service
- Security (Gate
Controlled), wall safe in unit (rental )
Near By
- Casino
- Restaurants
(Spanish, Seafood, Chinese, American, etc.)
- Live Entertainment
- Shopping (food,
maps, drinks, etc.)
- Snack Bar
- Laundry (your maid
will do this if you wish)
- Health Club
- Playground
- Horseback - 3.5 km
- Hospitals -
1.0 km Downtown - 4.5 km
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HOW TO GET THERE:
Many major airlines
fly into Costa Rica. A short drive along the Autopista General
Canas (a major multi-lane highway) - less than 12km will bring you
into the Western part of San Jose and Villas Palmas. TaraNova will
arrange FREE PICK UP FROM THE AIRPORT TO THE RESORT.
Contact TaraNova head office with details of your arrival at
least 1 week prior to arrival.
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TO HELP YOU FURTHER:
Entry
Requirements: Check with your
travel agent for up-to-date requirements. TaraNova recommends
proof of Citizenship, tourist card, and valid passport
Language: Spanish
(English is widely Spoken)
Climate: Average
72 degrees F spring-like year round in San Jose and Central Valley. Averages
70's - 90's lslands and coastal beaches
Currency: Colonie:
floating exchange rate
Shopping: Handicrafts,
coffee, wooden carvings, jewelry, etc.
Time:
Central Standard (No Daylight Savings)
Transportation:
Efficient buses, taxis, car rental available (valid credit
card and Canadian or US drivers license is necessary).
Guidebooks:
Numerous, available at most bookstores.
Medical
Assistance: Many excellent clinics and hospitals; some of the
best medical services available outside Canada & the USA
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OUTSTANDING EXPERIENCES:
Discover San Jose
San Jose is located
in the middle of the country, not more than two hours in either
direction from the coast. The city is located in the province of the
same name, high in the central plain with its temperatures averaging
in the mid 70's F. all year around! It is known as the city of
eternal spring.
Let our tour
operator, Sol Tropical, meet you at the airport and take you
directly to the resort. The staff at Sol Tropical can assist
you in arranging all your sight seeing needs whether it be a day of
local shopping or an excursion to the coast. There are art
galleries, museums, great restaurants and architectural
masterpieces.
Costa Rica is an
army-free democratic republic known as the "Switzerland"
of Central and South America. Their colleges and universities
have produced a skilled and well-educated work force and the country
boasts a 95% literacy rate. Costa Ricans are proud of their
education and their tradition of non-violence. Expect
world-class health
care and a hygienic city. Drinking water is safe in major
cities, however, bottled water is available throughout the country.
Here are a few of San
Jose's attractions.
- The Outdoor Market:
A large area beside the Grand Hotel full of local wares.
Don't miss this as it is a great place to purchase souveniers.
- The
gold Museum: A good place to start as it is close to
the Grand Hotel (4 ½ km from our resort).
- The
Jade Museum: Simply outstanding.
- The
Art Gallery: Located in the old airport terminal (now
downtown)
- The
National Theatre: An architectural masterpiece based on
the Paris Opera House (nearby is an all-metal elementary school)
- The
National Museum of Costa Rica: Noted for its gold coin
collection, insect collection, historical artifacts, furniture
and early Native pottery, some of which dates before 800 AD.
Check with our Tour
Operator to see what theatre attractions are available and
where the interesting shopping plazas are located.
Discover Costa Rica -
The Country
The carefully
preserved Eden known as Costa Rica lies between the crystal blue
Caribbean and the azure waves of the Pacific Ocean. In between are
volcanoes, natural parks, biological reserves and rain forests all
packed into some 20,000 square miles. The dramatic change in
temperature occurs when you leave the Central Valley at 1200m. (3800
feet) and pass through the misty highlands on twisty roads
descending into coastal areas where temperature can soar above 80 or
90 degrees F.
If you are planning
to go on a rainforest or volcano tour take warm protective clothing.
On the coast heat exhaustion is easily avoided with good planning
and plenty of bottled water. Don't forget to always take a sun
blocker and a hat.
There are a variety
of spectacular tours available. When you arrive at Villas Palmas, a
tour guide will meet you and recommend certain trips. Monday
mornings the tour operator hosts a breakfast and will be able to
assist you in all your touring needs. The tours leave from the
immediate vicinity and are very popular so book early.
Some of the Popular
Tours
- Tortuga
Island Tour : a day cruise to a heavenly beach on an
island - one of the finest experiences
- Sarchi
Oxcart Factory: visit the famous Poas Volcano and a
nearby factory which is famous for it's wood products.
- Carara
Biological Reserve and Jaco Beach (macaws, sloth's,
monkeys etc.)
- The
Manuel Antonio National Park: crystal clear waters, fauna
and flora of note (109 species of mammals, 84 species of birds)
- Coffee Plantation
Tour
- River Rafting
- Rain Forests/Cloud
Forests
- Volcanos, Hot
Springs
- Butterfly
Sanctuary
- And Many More
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