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location
Vista
del Valle is located in the heart of the central valley's most beautiful
and productive coffee and orange growing region. Mangoes, bananas,
passion fruit and other tropical fruits abound on the property.
About
one kilometer from the Inter American Highway, Vista del Valle sits
on the edge of the dramatic Rio Grande Canyon at about 2700 foot
elevation in the middle of a lush plantation. The views of the valley
and the surrounding mountains are stunning.
description
The
main house is an architectural marvel that features beautiful hardwoods,
glass and stone, with high ceilings and an open floor plan. Our
guest cottages inspired by Japanese design have all of the amenities
of home in a very private and beautiful setting.
Trails
lead through the gardens, plantation, through our private preserve
and down to our own 300 foot waterfall. Bird watching, hiking, horseback
riding, doing laps in our mosaic tiled pool, soaking in the Jacuzzi,
or hammock time are just some of the favorite activities here.
A
brief description of our guest rooms.
room
details
Mango
Manor cottage (our large duplex):
Has two suites and the option of having a shared kitchen. Each suite
has 2 beds and a twin futon. One room (the Canyon) has 2 double
beds and the twin size futon lounge, the other (The Garden) has
a queen, a double bed, and a twin size futon lounge.
Each suite can accommodate a total of 5.
The
"Exotic Wood Suites" (our mid size duplex
suites) over look the Canyon Preserve.
Each suite has a queen size bed and a twin size futon lounge and
the option of having a kitchen. These duplex villas are perched
on the bluff overlooking our nature preserve canyon. The balconies
are ideal for bird and nature observation. Each suite can accommodate
a total of 3.
The
Tea House cottage (our largest private cottage)
Has a queen bed and a double size futon sofa, walk-in closet, and
a kitchenette. The veranda with hammock is perfect for lounging
and nature watching. This cottage can accommodate a total of 4.
El
Nido (a midsize private cottage)
This private cottage has a Queen bed, kitchenette, walk-in closet,
with a big veranda (with hammock) for bird watching, and an Orchid
tree patio where the Iguanas seem to like to play. There's room
for 2 single size Futon beds for two additional persons (or children).
The
Mona Lisa Rancho
Is a Thatch roofed octagonal suite perched near the edge of the
bluff right next to the jungle edge. It has a queen size bed. The
outdoor shower is a favorite among guests and has a private sunbathing
patio. This cottage can accommodate just 2 people.
The
Ylang Ylang
It is slightly larger Thatch roofed octagonal suite is (ramped for
physically challenged guests) perched near the edge of the bluff
also next to the jungle edge. It has a queen size bed. Like the
Mona Lisa it also has an outdoor shower (for that Tarzan and Jane
in you) and a private sunbathing patio.
Main
House (guest room)
This room has double bed, a private bath and balcony.
Tours
arranged through the management:
- For 1-3 persons $50-60 half day (approx 3-4 hrs.), and $95-110
full day.
- A van with 15 person capacity with bilingual driver/guide at $28
per person for full day
- Horse Back Trail Rides
- Poas, Barva, Irazu, or Arenal Volcanoes
- The Tabacon Hot Springs day Resort and Arenal Volcano area
- Lancaster Orchid Gardens
- Orosi Valley
- Orchid and Bromiliad Farms in Palmares
- Sarchi and Grecia "slice of life" loop
- Carara Rain Forest
- Los Angeles Cloud Forest
- Ocean Fishing and Snorkel Expeditions
- Jungle river expedition
- Zoo Ave
- The Butterfly Farm
- Hot Air Balloon trips
- San Jose Museums, Galleries and other points of interest
- White Water River tours through the jungle |
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