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Arenas del Mar – Beachfront & Rainforest

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4 Days
Costa Rica

Arenas del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort is in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica. Experience the seamless merging of beachfront beauty, luxurious amenities, and the unique allure of the rainforest. Indulge in an enchanting escape at this deluxe resort, where nature trails wind through lush rainforests and lead to two stunning beaches. Moreover, the resort’s privileged location offers guests breathtaking views of Manuel Antonio, recognized as one of the world’s most magnificent National Parks. Likewise, during your stay at this deluxe hotel, you will enjoy the perfect blend of wildlife encounters and relaxation. It will be the perfect place to have an unforgettable experience that connects you with nature and rejuvenates your senses.

In addition, delve into the region’s incredible biodiversity guided by expert resident naturalists, encountering abundant wildlife in their natural habitat. As you explore Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort grounds, be prepared to spot fascinating creatures. Agoutis, sloths, coatis, howler monkeys, and white-faced capuchin monkeys inhabit this paradise, thriving amidst its natural beauty.

Moreover, the resort provides a range of accommodation options, offering 37 well-appointed rooms and suites to suit your preferences. Each inviting space has a spacious balcony that beckons you to unwind and enjoy the breathtaking beauty.  Enjoy mesmerizing sunset hues and breathtaking ocean vistas from your private sanctuary. Delight your taste buds with culinary delights at the resort’s two restaurants offering elevated local cuisine. Experience the freshest flavours of the region as you savour the seasonal catches sourced through the Dock-to-Dish program. Furthermore, resort staff embodies Costa Rica’s warm Pura Vida spirit, ensuring a memorable stay.

Discover a harmonious blend of luxury, nature, and authentic Costa Rican hospitality at Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Indulge in a luxurious stay at Arenas Del Mar, a cliffside resort offering direct access to two pristine sand beaches: Espadilla Beach and Playitas Beach.
  • Immerse yourself in Costa Rica’s wildlife and natural wonders with Arenas Del Mar as your perfect base for exploration.
  • Stroll through the resort’s grounds and encounter the diverse jungle inhabitants, including howler monkeys, white-faced monkeys, squirrel monkeys, two and three-toed sloths, tropical birds, and other fascinating wildlife.
  • Embark on an adventure-filled journey and discover the countless ways to experience Costa Rica’s beauty. Enjoy activities such as horseback riding, kayaking, white water rafting, surfing, sailing, and ziplining, all conveniently accessible within the resort’s vibrant community.

ITINERARY

Day 1 San Jose/Manuel Antonio

On arrival, you will be met by one of our local representatives and transferred to you your hotel in Manuel Antonio. It is a very scenic and beautiful drive (2 hours approximately). Get settled into your room end enjoy the stunning views of the Pacific Ocean.
Go for a nice walk around the property. Arenas Del Mar is the perfect base to explore Costa Rica’s wildlife and natural treasures, as the hotel is nestled in eleven acres of rainforest and is a short trip to Manuel Antonio National Park. The views from the hills overlooking Manuel Antonio are spectacular, the beaches are idyllic, and its jungles are inhabited by howler, white-faced, and squirrel monkeys, two and three-toed sloths, tropical birds, and other forms of exotic wildlife.

Day 2 Manuel Antonio

After a delicious breakfast this morning, enjoy the charms of Manuel Antonio National Park, with its striking white-sand beaches, clear, tranquil waters, and abundant wildlife on this nearby tour. Though the park’s highlights are its two white sand beaches – Espadilla Sur and Manuel Antonio – it also protects a coastal rain forest, a mangrove swamp, coral formations, and 12 islands that serve as seabird sanctuaries.
Your guide will teach you about the park’s distinctive plant life and locate camouflaged fauna, which includes 109 mammal species, such as three species of monkeys, agouti, three-toed sloth, and deer, as well as 200 species of birds, such as toucans, flycatchers, hawks, and hummingbirds.

Tortilla Making
If you are not too tired, take advantage of the opportunity to go on the tortilla-making tour. This walking tour takes you around the hotel property and behind the scenes to Petatillo, home to many staff. The staff cook will show you how tortillas are made old-fashioned. Then you may savour your tortilla with a good cup of coffee or agua dulce (“sweet water”) for an authentic Tico experience.

Day 3 Manuel Antonio

Rainmaker Tropical Rainforest Tour
Depart this morning to the best tropical rainforest immersion experience in the area. This private reserve hosts a wonderful network of trails and hanging bridges amongst a panorama of vibrant greens and gushing streams and waterfalls. Rainmaker is an ideal place to witness tropical flora and fauna preservation at its best and the rich biodiversity that has flourished from these local efforts.

Easy Being Green
Come behind the scenes to learn about history, nature, and green practices in one tour. In the native plant nursery, the sericulture, and the compost area, you will see what happens to organic waste at the hotel. Learn the hotel’s philosophy for reducing waste and saving energy in the recycling center. This unique experience will show you how your stay at Arenas Del Mar, while relaxing and fun, is having a positive impact on our environment.

Day 4 Manuel Antonio

Today you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to San Jose.

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Ben & Ping; Nov 2024

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Thank you for creating such a wonderful itinerary for us. All our flights, transfers, and tours were well-spaced and seamlessly organized, which was incredibly helpful given the language barrier! Additionally, the hotels you selected were all located in beautiful and convenient areas—perfect for first-time travellers to South America like us....
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