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There are plenty of waterfalls in Costa Rica, especially in the gulf of Nicoya Peninsula which is
cascading with waterfalls.  This is due to the fact that most of the year, rainfall flows it way to
Montezuma side swelling the waterfalls. The falls have expansive swimming creaks and rope-swings. The
waterfalls have only been recently discovered.  The rivers and falls in Costa Rica are always open
to the public and anyone can hike, swim and dive whenever they feel like. The communal area is about
fifteen meter from the border of the river. The tourists may catch sights of exquisite tropical animals
like Roseate Spoonbills, crayfish, otters and lizards. People have claimed that there are poisonous
snakes nearby the river but it is unlikely.  The morning hours are the best to watch the animals.

On the southern side of the gulf of Nicoya Peninsula, Montezuma is located. Lately, it has become a
booming hotspot for tourists. Its white-sand beaches, waterfalls and teeming jungles attract a lot of
attention.  Also, it is nearby the other famous Costa Rican landmarks such as Cabo Blanco Nature
Reserve Park, Tortuga Island and the Curu Wild Life Reserve. Montezuma Waterfalls are situated a 15
minutes walk away from the town center.

Over the height of 50 feet, Montezuma Falls are
perhaps the most famous falls of Costa Rica. It is not a single waterfall; rather it is divided into
three separate falls, stacked upon each other. To reach the first fall, begin your journey from the
ocean near the Hotel Amor de Mar. A walk up to the river of 15 minutes will take you to the peak of the
waterfall.  A large cavern of water will greet you which is perfect for swimming. Usually, a large
flock of tourists is seen here. The cliff can be climbed up to the top. However be cautious, and
carefully step on the rocks as many people die or get severely injured by slipping. Rarely, during the
heavy rainfalls, beware of the flash floods. If you hear a roaring sound, there is a chance that a flood
of water will come down from the upside of the river. Be prepared to get away to the riverbed. However,
it happens only when the rainfall is its heaviest, so do not be sacred and hike away during a light
drizzle.

For cliff diving, start climbing up to the swimming hole 1 that will eventually lead to you the swimming
holes 2 and 3 above. In order to reach the pools, you need to climb the steep path that goes right to
the pool 1, keep climbing straightly and then turn right and down. With a help of a rope, descend
downwards between the pools 2 and 3. Now, you can either jump from the cliff into the pool 2 from 40
feet distance or you can keep climbing and then jump 8 to 15 feet into the pool 3. The land by the pools
is a private property. There are homes located above in the cliffs so it would be polite to avoid
walking into their yards.

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Canapé Catering

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Cocos Island Accommodations

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Liveaboard Ship at Cocos IslandIf you speak of accommodation, especially for those
that goes with the description of luxury and comfort, what will usually come in to your mind is a nice
view of the surroundings. In the case of an island accommodation, you can expect a nice view of the
beach and the ocean. But what if we tell you there is a kind of accommodation that offers you a great
view of both the sea and the island itself.
Here in Cocos island, it’s not just a possibility that you can have a great view of the island and the
sea at the same time, but it’s the only way. But why? Since the Costa Rican Government has prohibited
the construction of resorts, hotels or any form of human settlement in the island, tourists has no other
option but to stay and live-out at sea via live-aboard vessels.

Your Life at Sea

Most of the tour companies tendering live-aboard cruise to Cocos island offers a 10-day package. Despite
being offered as an adventure trip, do not expect that you will be living in a floating bamboo raft like
the ones you see in adventure movies. Live-aboards are custom built ship that can be classified as a
floating hotel. These vessels have several air-conditioned cabins with its own private bathroom and
enough space for comfortable living.

But don’t expect that you will spending the entire 10 days in your room as lots of activities are in
store for the trip. For example, you can do dolphin and whale watching during the 36-hour journey from
mainland Costa Rica going to Cocos
island. Once you are safely anchored at one of the anchorage sites, you can set foot on the
island and do a day hike following an upland trail going to lush rainforest or take a dip in one of the
many waterfalls that surrounds the island. You can even hear stories about pirates and their lost looted
treasure buried somewhere in the island where you can even discuss among fellow guest about its possible
location. But please don’t plan to do treasure hunting as it is prohibited in the island.

Diving with Sharks: The Reason Why Tourists comes to Cocos island

Hammerhead SchoolIf you are not a scuba diver, then you have no good
reason in going to Cocos island. Well, non-divers can still go to Cocos island but they cannot maximize
their live-aboard trip as most of the adventure happens underwater.

Compared to other dive destination, Cocos island only has a few dive sites. Just over ten sites. But
nevertheless, all these sites guarantee to fill your adrenaline bucket. Coming face to face with sharks
is a guaranteed experience in each dive. Dominated by hammerhead sharks, you will see hundreds of these
apex predators when you go diving in Cocos island. Their immense population coupled with the way they
swim and pass by you will give you the impression that they form a barricade commonly known as the “wall
of sharks”.
If there is a wall, then there is also a “carpet of sharks” in Cocos Island, but this is not made up of
hammerhead sharks. Instead, it is made up of sleeping whitetip reef sharks where they cover the northern
reefs of Cocos island called Manuelita. The description of this relatively relaxed dive is only
applicable when you do a day where the situation is totally different during night time. Aside from
total darkness, whitetip reef sharks are now highly active in search for food. Just imagine, regardless
of where you point the beam of your underwater torch or flashlight, sharks are always there as they are
attracted to its brightness.

If you consider your interaction with hammerheads and whitetip reef sharks as fair excitement, then wait
until a large-sized shark with that famous stripe will give you the ultimate surprise of your life. Yes,
tiger sharks have been seen and recorded passing by near the reef ledge and may come close to your group
for a close inspection. Don’t worry, it will just go away and get back to its patrolling course after a
few minutes.

Whalesharks do appear in Cocos island where they have become a part of your underwater adventures in
Cocos island. Most dive groups interact with whalesharks towards the end of the dive where you will
usually exit on deep water. Many have considered this interaction the icing on the cake.

Well, after all these descriptions, you can say that the underwater world of Cocos island is the perfect
accommodation for sharks.

Deep-Sea Diving for Divers and Non-Divers

This is good news in case you or your partner is not a certified diver. While recreational diving
requires training and certification, deep-sea diving requires none. But how is this possible since you
will go deep-sea diving?

A deep-sea submersible craft is the answer to this. Doing this only requires a short orientation. After
your pre-dive preparation, all you need to do is sit down inside the submersible craft and let the pilot
do the maneuvering and diving.

If divers are amazed by the transition of the shallow depths to the abyssal darkness, then what more for
non-divers. As you enter the twilight zone, what you will see are only the lights of the submersibles
instruments. But as the external strobes of the craft are lit-up, deep-sea creatures that are usually
oddly looking will start to come near you as they are attracted to the artificial light. Diving further
down up to 300 meters (1,000 feet), you will see a different environment from above where the dynamics
of the abyssal depths is usually calm and tranquil. This is perfectly manifested by the slow movement of
its wildlife like the jellynose fish, red-lipped batfish and the prickly shark.

At the end of the day when you go back home, you will realize that living on board for 10 days is
actually not a bad deal as your only option in going to Cocos island. And maybe, correct us if we are
wrong, you are already planning for your next trip in this beautiful offshore Costa Rican Island.

For more information, you can read our related article about Cocos island
accommodation.

More Info about Cocos Island

Cocos Island on Costaricajourneys.com – Cocos Island
Scuba Dive Packages to Cocos Island – www.costarica-scuba.com/scuba-dive-packages-to-cocos-island/
Wikipedia Costa Rica – Cocos Island
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Canapé Catering

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Location: 200 Meters North of La Hacienda Super Market, Santa Teresa, Costa Rica

Cuisines: International

Dining Options: Catering Services, Event Planner.

Contact:

Telephone: 506-89-82-27-22

Website: http://www.canapecateringcr.com/

 

Description:      

Canapé Catering is a supreme full catering service and event planner run by two expert chefs, Devin
Rodriguez & Joy Starrin, in the tropical town of Santa Teresa, Costa Rica. Canapé Catering is a
perfect choice for planning a gorgeous Costa Rican wedding, a business event, formal parties, cocktail
parties, dinners, birthdays or simply in need of a person chef for your just leisurely vacation in a
luxury rental houses. Whatever and whenever the occasion is, Canapé Catering will pull it off
successfully.

Canapé Catering offers following services to its customers:

– Customized menus for wedding receptions and other events.

– Personal chef services during holidays.

– Special occasion planning with staff.

– Beverages and bar services

– Cooking classes.

– Consulting for restaurants and eateries.

– Lunch for business meeting.

Canape Catering has an international, contemporary menu and proffers a few sample menus to give
inspiration to the customers. Following are some of the sample menus.

 

Sample Menu for a Wedding:

Hors D’oeuvre

Spanish Yucca Fritters w/Spicy Chili Aioli & Pea Shoot Vinaigrette

Traditional Costa Rican Ceviche Shooter

Organic Chicken, Fontina and Bacon Roll-Ups with Chermoula Sauce

Mini Pressed Cuban Sandwiches with Abuelas Pork, Honey Ham, Dijon & Joys Famous Pickles.

Wedding Dinner

Salad Course

Smoked Beet & Peppered Goat Cheese Salad with Caramelized Shallots & Pomegranate-Sherry
Vinaigrette

Main Course

Fresh Catch Local Sea Bass or Organic Chicken Milanese

With Roast Garlic & White Truffle Pommes Puree, Preserved Lemon & Arugula, Butter Poached French
Beans

Dessert

Xocolatal “Mayan Ceremonial Chili Chocolate” Cake with Artisanal Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Frosting

 

Sample 4-Course Dinner

Organic Micro Green Salad, Papaya, Radish, Green Apple with Passion Fruit Vinaigrette

Garam Masala Seared Sea Scallops

Mango-Chayote & Red Onion Hash, Sweet Carrot Consommé, Pickled Star Fruit.

Pan Seared Local Red Snapper,

Citrus-Camote Puree, “Hot” Thai Herb Pesto, & Lemongrass Scented Haricot Vert

Plantain Upside Down Cake, Hand made Coconut-Vanilla & Cardamom Ice Cream and Toasted Macadamia Nuts.


Sample Indian Menu


Samosas and Tandoori Chicken Skewers, Mango Chutney and Tamarind Dipping SaucePan Roasted
Grouper, Vegetable Vindaloo with Bombay Tomato ChutneyRich Beef Korma, Honey Glazed Carrots and
Minted Riata

Gulab Jamun, Cardamom Ice Cream, Candied Orange.

Canape Catering makes your special events better and amazing with their creativity and delicious
cuisines.

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Location: 200 Meters North of La Hacienda Super Market, Santa Teresa, Costa Rica Cuisines:
International Dining Options: Catering Services, Event Planner. Contact: Telephone:
506-89-82-27-22 Website: http://www.canapecateringcr.com/   Description: Canapé
Catering is a supreme full catering service and event planner run by two expert chefs, Devin
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Some Sites

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Some Sites


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Southern Nicoya Peninsula Links:

Tropisphere.com Real estate in Costa Rica for the area

Costa Rica Links:

Costaricajourneys.com Costa Rica travel articles throughout
the country

Surfing Links:

Montezumasurfing.com Surfing info for Montezuma

The Best of Santa Teresa and Mal Pais:

atrapasuenos.net – St Teresa/Playa Carmen
Hotel and Rental Villa close to the beach
zencostarica.com – Hotel Casa Zen by the
beach and offering yoga retreats
costaricaweathercenter.com –
Weather for the beautiful country of Costa Rica
fuegosantateresa.com – Great St Teresa
hotel
funky-monkey-lodge.com – Great Malpais
Hotel for surfers in Costa Rica
travelincostarica.net – Costa Rica
travel guide – hotels, surfing, yoga and more
Ranchos-Itauna.com – Exotic sandy beach lodging
on Playa Carmen beach
shakacostarica.com – Surfers Retreat Center
and Lodge inlucding Yoga Classes
Solalunayoga.com – Yoga classes with Surf
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Canapé Catering

Location: 200 Meters North of La Hacienda Super Market, Santa Teresa, Costa Rica Cuisines:
International Dining Options: Catering Services, Event Planner. Contact: Telephone:
506-89-82-27-22 Website: http://www.canapecateringcr.com/   Description: Canapé
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Beija Flor Resort, Yoga Retreat and Restaurant

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Beija Flor resort Malpais Costa Rica

Location: Mal Pais, Costa Rica

Cuisines: Seafood, Asian Dishes and French Dishes.

Suitable For: Romantic dinners and Family gatherings.

Hours of operation

Breakfast: 8 am- 11am

Lunch: 12 pm- 3pm

Dinner: 6 pm- 10pm

Contact:

Phone: (+506) 2640 1006

Website: http://www.beijaflorresort.com/

 

Description:

Mal Pais is a sultry town on the southernmost border of Pacific coast of Nicoya Peninsula. Lately, the
town has become a covetable place for holidays due to its clusters of many unspoiled beaches
and clear, warm waters. Against the azure is a brightly contrasting tropical jungle of emerald. Together
with the beauty, guests are entertained with various sports activities and placating aura. A walk away
from the Pacific Ocean, Beija Flor Surf and Yoga Resort sits on the lush tropical lands of Mal Pais and
Santa Teresa. The hotel offers the visitors peace, fun and comfort in the most lavish way. The resort
makes an amazing getaway for romantic couples, families, friends and even solo travelers! Relax, mediate
and unwind under the tropical clime and with lavish services at Beija Flor Surf and Yoga Resort. The
hotel is a superb escape from the mundane daily life routine to a sublime medium of sublime views and
serenity. Steps away from the vast lagoon, the visitors can treat their eyes to the most beautiful views
of the infinite sea from the hotel. Not only that, animated wildlife is seen running around
the grounds of the hotel now and then. Vivid and exotic birds, curious iguanas, busy squirrels and
several more animals dwell in the hotel’s gardens. Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve Park is two kilometers
away from the hotel and is one of the must visit places of Mal Pais. Beija Flor Resort arranges surfing
trips for the guests. From novices to pros, an adrenaline pumping experience is ensured. Go deep fishing
in the vast waters of Costa Rica and try your best to catch some billfish, marlin and sailfish. You will
have a gleeful time observing whales and dolphins. Grab a bike and ride along the beaches and even to
the hills! Freshen up with a quick swim and do not forget to take pictures. Encounter hundreds of unique
birds on a guided trip from the roadside to the natural reserve sanctuary called as Star Mountain. The
hotel also offers canopy tours and horseback riding.

The Restaurant

Beija Flor Resort has an elegant restaurant which entices its guests with a beautiful setting by the pool
and its highly tempting menu. Whether you are here for breakfast, lunch, a supreme candle-light dinner,
or for a warm assemblage of friends and families, you will be delighted with the service. There are
large varieties of luxurious beverages to go with your meals from 8 am to 12 pm.  The
restaurant’s expert chef, Christian Schwaiger, proffers daily changes in the menu. Savor each bite of
succulent Costa Rican seafood, tropical cuisines, rich French meals and delectable Asian cuisines. The
gourmet meals will leave your taste buds ravishing for more. All meals are prepared from fresh
vegetables and meat. The restaurant’s coffees and desserts are famous for their rich taste. For those
guests who are accommodated in the resort, the restaurant also offers room service and breakfast box on
requests. The restaurant has a free wireless internet, so you can stay connected with your family and
friends. Relish the memorable moments in Beija Flor Restaurant and have an intimate and appeasing meal
by the poolside underneath the tropical skies

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Soma Chef Services

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Location: Santa Teresa and Mal Pais, Costa Rica

Cuisines: International

Contact:

Telephone: 506 83 46 97 74

Website: http://www.somachefs.com/

Description:

Santa Teresa and Mal Pais are small Costa Rican towns situated on the southern part of Nicoya Peninsula,
in the province of Puntarenas. Known for awesome clime throughout the year, a gathering of verdurous
jungles and shimmering beaches, the towns have become perfect retreats for intimate honeymoons, reposing
vacations, quiet celebrations and for assuaging breaks from the stressful routine. Santa Teresa boasts
of the finest spots for wedding ceremonies and other occasions. Unique and beautiful, a wedding on a
beach is an amazing way to may your special day superbly unforgettable. Food and drinks are important
when it comes to celebrations. If you are planning to hold an event in Santa Teresa and Mal Pais, Soma
Chef Services offer the best deal. Delectable cuisines prepared by the finest chef and cordial
professionalism are their trademarks. They are considered as one of the bests catering services in Costa
Rica.

Soma Chef Services began their catering business in 2004 and since then, they have gained a reputation of
being the impeccable expertise in succulent cuisines. They assist the people in special events like
weddings, birthdays, rehearsal dinners, holidays and other parties.  They offer a large range
of dishes such as gourmet meals, superb buffets, cocktail parties, BBQs along with beverages if you
wish. The sample menus are provided to give an inspirational idea to the hosts for courses.

Following are the few of the many cuisines found on the sample menus:

  • Yellowtail sashimi with aji ponzu & pickled Napa cabbage
  • Pineapple soy glazed prawns with black sesame & gingered carrot slaw
  • Miso grilled ahi tuna with caramelized oyster mushrooms & snow peas
  • Flourless chocolate torte with kiwi-mint salsa
  • Grilled Octopus poke with avocado relish
  • Coconut-star anise poached cabrilla with ginger-roasted asparagus
  • Baked chocolate mouse with blackberry compote
  • Corvina ceviche with lemongrass and coconut served in a halved avocados
  • Grilled octopus roll with asparagus & roasted sweet pepper
  • Prosciutto wrapped jumbo prawn with fresh rosemary & yellow pepper coulis
  • Arugula salad with smoked vela, green apple & shaved fennel
  • “Hermosa roll”: yellow fin tuna rolled spicy lobster with mango ponzu
  • Pan roasted sea bass with thyme roasted plum tomato and quinoa tabouleh
  • Crepes with balsamic-lime glazed berries and sweet goats cheese
  • Grilled Lobster and avocado summer rolls with citrus dipping sauce
  • Asian style beetroot tartare with cucumber-mint relish

There are lots of options vegetarians too, such as;

  • Coconut-lemongrass risotto
  • Ginger lime crème brulee’
  • Beetroot poke with avocado and toasted sesame
  • Curried Soba noodles with gingered pumpkin sauce, shitake mushroom, and snow peas
  • Chickpeas with wilted greens and cherry tomato-herb salsa
  • Green papaya soup with cilantro oil.

For kids and teens, birthdays are the most delightful time of their lives. Why not celebrate them
with an appetizing menu savored by both the kids and adults? Here are few of the ideas that the
catering service has provided:

  •  Panko crusted fish strips with fresh cut fries and carrot slaw
  •  Arroz con camarones “brown or white rice with shrimp and veggies”
  • Fish or Chicken with rice, beans, and sweet plantain
  •  Whole wheat penne pasta with pesto with tomato and fresh mozzarella
  • Pasta with fresh tomato-basil sauce and green salad
  • On your special event, entice your guests with an incomparably delicious food and beverages by
    the help of Soma Chef Services

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Mary’s Restaurant

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Location: Mal Pais, Costa Rica.

Price: mains ₡3000-7000. Accept Credit Cards.

Hours of Operation:

5:30-10pm from Tuesday to Thursday.

Closed on Wednesday.

Cuisine : International Dishes.

Specialties : Fresh fish and fresh organic produce.

Options : Dinner, Reservations and Catering services.

Terrace : Yes

Suitable for: Romance, Bar scene, Large groups, Local Cuisine, Child Friendly.

Contact:

Telephone:

Website:  http://www.maryscostarica.com/

 

Description:

Mal Pais is a small Costa Rican town in the province of Puntarenas, on the southern coast of Nicoya
Peninsula.  People from all over the globe come to this tropical village to have a taste of
sultry sun, oceanic breeze and to get lost in the dazzling net of flourishing jungles. Mary’s Restaurant
is a classy little restaurant curtained by a covey of vigorous greenery which is famous for its
mouth-watering pizzas cooked on a brick-oven, scrumptious fish tacos, burritos, local fresh catches,
Quesadillas, yummy desserts and lots more. It is located in the heart of Mal Pais, shortly left to a
bridge over a stream, and has charmed the guests by its cordiality, homey set up and a perfect menu.
Come and experience the unique, open-air dinner underneath the starlit skies, sublime atmosphere and
sweet sounds of tropical medium. Take tempting bites of rich chocolate mousse perfected with a whipped
cream or enjoy the nectarous flavors of goat cheese, fried bacon strips, freshly caught fishes such as
eared yellow fin tuna and almond-leek braised red snapper filet and the best wood-fire pizza of Costa
Rica. Along with bites of superb food, do not forget to sip on the chilled and exotic evening cocktails.
The menu is versatile and everything has a modest price. Mary’s Restaurant also offer catering services
for wedding receptions, birthdays, holiday events and other special occasions. A 100 pages long book was
published in 2006 on Mary’s Restaurant featuring the articles, recipes and photographs by the chef, Alex
Barnett,. The chef has written all the information on Mal Pais, its history, landmarks and has also
included some insight of Mary’s Restaurant.

Mary’s Restaurant always makes use of fresh, organic and local ingredients for their cuisines. There are
lots of options for vegetarians, too. The restaurant is known for its home-made stone brick oven which a
unique taste to their pizzas and baked products. The restaurant has a bar that serves exquisite drinks
and cocktails especially prepared by Mary and her sisters for the guests.

The menu includes:


  • Daily Fresh Fish
    Specials:
  • Fresh organic green salad.
  • Tortilla chips with fresh salsa or Guacamole.
  • Mary’s super nachos with Natilla, Cheddar cheese, Guacamole, salsa and Frijoles.
  • Fish, Shrimp or chi
  • cken Tacos.Quesadillas with Chile sauce and chicken or fish.
  • Burritos with Frijoles, Guacamole, salad, rice or chicken.
  • Wood oven Focaccia with fresh herbs, olive oils, Pesto, roasted red peppers and garlic.
  • There are lots of home-made pizzas to choose from with different toppings like shrimps, eggplants,
    olives, pineapples, ham, Parmesan, Mozilla, spinach, Pepperonis, Salamis, tomatoes, mushrooms,
    onions, zucchini, broccoli and Cebolla.
  • At Mary’s Restaurant, enjoy a perfect meal under the moon with your special ones.

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506-89-82-27-22 Website: http://www.canapecateringcr.com/   Description: Canapé
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Curu National Wildlife Refuge

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Curú National Wildlife Refuge is situated on the southern Pacific Coast of Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica.
The refuge park is famous for its flourishing and diverse flora and fauna, and also includes a cluster
of splendid white-sand beaches. Near the town of Curu, west from the road of Paquera, the land, which is
now the national reserve park, was a coastal village teeming with wildlife. In 1930s, it was bought from
the Pacific Lumber Company. Between 1981 and 1983, the town of rich tropical jungles packed with cattle
and grazers turned into a national wildlife refuge. It sprawls over the grounds larger than 208 acres,
and carry a plethora of animals, more than 232 different species of birds and multifarious kinds of
plants. The Curu River flows though the park and a system of Mangroves line its borders. The marshy
river transforms into a amalgamation of sultry dry and wet jungles, a common feature on the southern
inland of Nicoya Peninsula.

The road that follows to Curu National Wildlife Refuge is full of dirt and roughness, which makes it
unsuitable for two-wheels. Hence a four-wheel vehicle is convenient for a drive. For rests and
accommodations, families can rent one of the cabins along the beach for 6 dollars a bed per night. 
Food and horse rentals are also available in a good price. This allows the visitors to tour more
comfortably around the park and provides them with enough time. Alternatively, there are plenty of
hotels and inns in the town that bode well for tourists. Some of these hotels also organize a guided
trip to the park. Additionally, there are bucolic lodges in the Curu Park that can be rented for time
being.

On the park’s white-sand beaches, Leatherback Turtles sand Olive Ridley turtles, that now have
gone sparse, can be found during the nesting season to lay eggs. By Curu Bay, Turismo Curu is
present from where visitors can request for a horseback ride, hiking tours and other guided
trips.  There are boats available that can take you to traverse the water and awesome trips
to Tortuga Island, which is 3 miles away from the bay, and other beaches on the park. In Curu
Park, visitors will be amazed by the underwater nature. Tortuga Island is known to have some of
the best snorkeling and scuba diving sites of the Costa Rican Pacific Coast. Gear up and dive in
to view the schools of King Angel Fish, Damsel Fish, Cortez Angel Fish and numerous others. Do
not forget to bring your swimsuits, the Curu Park offers amazing aquatic condition for swimming.

Curu National Wildlife Refuge is one of the best
places to watch the birds and animals in Costa Rica. Tourists can easily sight capuchin monkeys,
spider monkeys, howler monkeys, white-faced monkeys, white-tailed deer, crabs, river otters,
coatis, red squirrels, raccoons, coyotes, iguanas, scarlet macaws, collard peccary and more than
232 species of birds.  Curu National Wildlife Refuge is now one of the most successful
examples of protected ecosystem. The park is a must visit on your holiday to Costa Rica.

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The Papaya Lounge

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Location: Moana Lodge, Mal Pais, Costa Rica.

Rates: 4 – 18 US Dollars.

Cuisines: Contemporary, Seafood, Tapas, Costa Rican Dishes.

Perfect for: Romance, Bar scene, Special occasions, Scenic view

Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, Late Night

Contact:

Telephone: +506 2640-0230

Website: http://moanacostarica.com/restaurant.php

 

Description:

Mal Pais is a small tropical town jammed with landscapes of dazzling beauty. The travelers love the long
strips of white-sand beaches, swaying palm trees, luscious covey of tropical jungles, forested hills and
long, sunny afternoons. At Mal Pais, have a romance of lifetime in a perfect setting, learn to play
aquatic sports, relax and get tanned under the sun and live in the moment. Food matters a lot on a
vacation. Away from home, vacationers want to have a perfect, delicious meal that satisfies their
palates and appetite. Mal Pais is known to have a plethora of excellent eat outs and restaurants. The
Papaya Lounge is a restaurant that comes with an exquisite menu, classy set up and delightful ambience.

The Papaya Lounge is sitting atop the hill, as a part of Moana Lodge, and it looks over the most stunning
views of the raging ocean. The decor is an elegant combination of contemporary trendiness, African
touches and a Latin American flair.  The menu is also inspired from Latin America. The
restaurant is amazing for romantic dinners, and why not, there are dim lights, sunset vistas, infinite
waters and a slight cool breeze to create an enchanting atmosphere. It may also be the perfect place to
propose to your special someone! The restaurant is also great for small celebrations. The bar of the
restaurant provides an excellent setting for hang outs, socializing and gossiping over a chilled
cocktail. The restaurant can seat up to 24 to 48 people. There are comfortable sofas where you can
loosen up with a wine, and the superb landscapes are easy on eyes. Enjoy your meals and drink in a buzz
of lush scenes and sweet sounds of Latin soundtracks.

The Papaya Lounge offers breakfasts and dinners. The timings for breakfast are 7:30 to 10 am, and for
dinner, they are 5 to 10 pm.  The restaurant is open every day of except on Tuesdays for
dinner. The chef, Mario Jimenez, is Costa Rican and cooks the most delectable meals you will ever taste.
He was trained in San Jose and has a fine experience of 14 years. The chef is acknowledged for his
creativity, his invention for different flavors and inducing a new amazing taste in his Costa Rican
dishes.  The menu changes daily to surprise the guests with appetizing meals
everyday.  For diabetes, lactose intolerance and dieters, there are plenty of scrumptious
options for meals. For breakfast, have a hearty meal to keep you active all the day. Savor some rice and
beans (Gallo Pinto), exotic fruits, pancakes; French toasts, omelets, eggs and lots more.

Dinner menu has options for both vegetarian and
non-vegetarians. Savor the local Costa Rican cuisines like tapas, toasted Ciabatta bread, steaks, fried
vegetables and a range of piquant desserts. After a tasteful dinner, end the amazing evening by sipping
on the enticing wines and cocktails.

 

 

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Tortuga Island

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Tortuga Island is a haven of beauty and serenity lying off the Southern-west peak of the Gulf of Nicoya
Peninsula. The peninsula is known as abode of natural tranquility and buzz in the shape of fabulous
beaches by the Pacific Ocean and tropical rain-forests. Towns like Mal Pais, Montezuma and Santa Teresa
have recently become holiday hotspot. Surfers, sports-enthusiasts, naturists, families and couples all
retreat to Costa Rica for a memorable and adventurous time. Tortuga Island is an enticing hideaway with
a promise of surroundings of luscious nature and amazing sports opportunities. The island is covered by
a sheet of silver sand punctuated with dancing coconut trees and palm trees and rimmed by an endless
azure lagoon. Either have a sporty day out there or simply succumb into the relaxing zone.

There are numerous agencies and accommodations’ concierges that arrange tours to Tortuga Island by a boat
trip. The boat commonly travels from Jaco and Puntarenas and is an exhilarating and beauteous 90 minutes
ride. In the beginning, the boat cruises along the bay and give tourists a chance to view a delightful
scene of roughened volcanic rocks, red-colored rocks, fawn crystals of sand, oysters, and colorful
pieces of crushed shells lining the borders of the shore. Once you have reached the island, you will be
greeted by a curtain of tropical beauty at its best. The long sunny days are perfect for all sorts of
activities; swimming, snorkeling, water biking, kayaking, getting on a glass bottom
boat,  hiking the trails on the mounts, exploring the forests, playing a fun game of
volleyball, going on a canopy tour, zipping through the tree tops, watching the birds and having a
leisurely picnic. Scuba diving and snorkeling are the main activities that lure the travelers to the
island. The exclusive spots are pierced by the right amount of the sun-rays and are protected by a
barrier of volcanic rocks and reef. One can admire the mystical marine life up close. Watch the
sting-rays, manta-rays, reef sharks, octopuses, spotted eagle rays, playful spinner dolphins, morays,
needle fishes and angel fishes go about their own business. The clear and warm waters around Tortuga
Island are blessed with a diverse range of species. If the trip is on your luckiest day, you might see a
humpback whale seafaring around the waters. For hikers, follow the trail up to the top of the hill and
from there, take in the abstracts of the ocean far below.

After hours of adventures and animated fun, take out
your baskets of appetizing food and eat under the sunny clime and the warm breeze of ocean. Often, the
tour organizers prepare a picnic for everyone. If you are on a romantic retreat, take a stroll by the
sugary-white coast of the isle and renew the romance. Enjoy the picturesque views infinite waters, and
the spectacles of dazzling sunsets. As the sun goes down, a serene boar ride will take you back to the
beach of Montezuma.

 

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