tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26740536494010330042024-03-13T03:03:48.565-07:00Guanacaste Rent a CarGuanacaste Rent a Carhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02667645621140386475noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2674053649401033004.post-38920267383956742042012-09-18T10:38:00.000-07:002012-09-18T10:39:46.718-07:00COPA AIRLINES OFFERS NEW ROUTE TO LIBERIA AIRPORT, COSTA RICA<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-line-height-alt: 18.0pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 1;">
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #373737; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The route will be flown on Embraer 190 aircraft, with a capacity for 84 passengers in coach class and 10 in business (first) class. This flight is one of four new flights that Copa Airlines will offer between Costa Rica and Latin American destinations, and it is part of the initiative to join the Star Alliance in June 2012.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" name="heading-2"></a><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Liberia Airport, the second largest airport in Costa Rica, primarily has domestic flights and international flights from North America. There are a limited number of flights to Europe and there is currently only one international route to any destination in Latin America or the Caribbean: a four times per week </span></span><a href="http://www.centreforaviation.com/profiles/suppliers/atr" title="More information on ATR"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="color: #00529f; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">ATR</span></span></a><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> 42 turboprop flight to </span></span><a href="http://www.centreforaviation.com/profiles/airports/san-salvador-comalapa-international-airport-sal" title="More information on San Salvador"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="color: #00529f; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">San Salvador</span></span></a><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> that was launched by </span></span><a href="http://www.centreforaviation.com/profiles/airlines/taca-ta" title="More information on TACA"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="color: #00529f; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">TACA</span></span></a><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> in late 2010.</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Liberia is located in Guanacaste province, an increasingly popular eco-tourism and beach holiday destination on the Pacific coast that has been seeking to attract more international services. Liberia Airport, which is operated by a consortium that includes </span></span><a href="http://www.centreforaviation.com/profiles/airport-operators-investors/houston-airport-system" title="More information on Houston Airport System"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="color: #00529f; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Houston Airport System</span></span></a><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, opened a new terminal earlier this month that is designed to handle a significant increase in international passenger throughput.</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Copa will help Liberia Airport open up a new market with huge potential as most tourists in northwestern Costa Rica have traditionally come from the </span></span><a href="http://www.centreforaviation.com/profiles/airports/athens-airport-ahn" title="More information on US"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="color: #00529f; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">US</span></span></a><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> or </span></span><a href="http://www.centreforaviation.com/profiles/countries/canada" title="More information on Canada"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="color: #00529f; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Canada</span></span></a><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. Copa will significantly improve transit times for passengers seeking to travel to Liberia from throughout South America and the Caribbean because Copa’s Panama City hub serves a significantly higher number of destinations than TACA’s hubs in San Salvador and San Jose. Copa will only initially serve Liberia Airport with two weekly E190 flights on Thursdays and Sundays, but this should be sufficient given Liberia’s leisure focus.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Copa Airlines and Copa Airlines Colombia, subsidiaries of Copa Holdings, are leading Latin American providers of passengers and cargo services The airlines provide service to 59 destinations in 28 countries in North, Central and <span class="xn-location">South America</span> and the <span class="xn-location">Caribbean</span>, operating one of the youngest and most modern fleets in the industry, consisting of 73 aircraft: 47 Boeing 737NG aircraft and 26 Embraer-190s.. To make reservations, check seat assignment, access OnePass frequent-flyer accounts, create a trip log, print boarding passes or pay for tickets via secure transactions in 11 currencies, visit </span><a href="http://www.copaair.com/"><span style="color: #00529f; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">copaair.com</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. Copa recently launched its mobile website, </span><a href="http://m.copaair.com/copaair/copaair.htm"><span style="color: #00529f; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">m.copaair.com</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, becoming the first airline in <span class="xn-location">Latin America</span> to offer travelers the ability to use electronic boarding passes. Copa Airlines will join <span class="xn-person">Star Alliance</span> in <span class="xn-chron">April 2012</span>.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
Guanacaste Rent a Carhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02667645621140386475noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2674053649401033004.post-14075851360537079042011-11-15T10:54:00.000-08:002011-11-15T10:54:51.680-08:00Villas Sol Hotel & Resort/Transportation Services<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8Rm9trrs326YuA5w55XeHlKZ85G20yJvYaOvgbJ4QKL2POndA5wb3R9cjw3WuD-267zjJ7n5tuh7pgLiwK71CD4v0cicfrjo5wDgkmeZYyS103rP9CNPNJ0RivgS7dN_jbS_0CiOirJtT/s1600/Hilside+View+of+Villas+Sol.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" nda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8Rm9trrs326YuA5w55XeHlKZ85G20yJvYaOvgbJ4QKL2POndA5wb3R9cjw3WuD-267zjJ7n5tuh7pgLiwK71CD4v0cicfrjo5wDgkmeZYyS103rP9CNPNJ0RivgS7dN_jbS_0CiOirJtT/s640/Hilside+View+of+Villas+Sol.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">About Villas Sol</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Villas Sol Hotel & Beach Resort started out as a vision. Officially established on September 1974, the founders of Villas Sol started out on an ambitious quest to develop one of the first and most recognized tourism projects in Costa Rica</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The Surroundings </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Guanacaste, the Cradle That Nurtures Playa Hermosa and Villas Sol, located in the country's Northern Pacific Coast, comprising the Province of Guanacaste and the Peninsula of Nicoya, is a region of Costa Rica where high levels of tourism arrivals mingle with traditions and typical elements, characteristic of the Guanacaste province.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The region has a strong influence in Costa Rican history, beginning in the colonial period. Geologically, the region harbors some of the oldest formations in the country, and important extensions of dry tropical forest, most of which is in regeneration. In the summer time, the deciduous trees loose their foliage creating a very diverse landscape, almost dessert-like, in the months of November through May; usually temperature is 82- 94 Fº. In the months of June through October temperature are 70-91 Fº, the rivers recover their flow these forests flourish into diverse tonalities of green.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Some of the region's protected areas possess worldwide importance for the protection of wildlife species and constitute observation areas of great interest. This is the case of the Baula Turtle, in Playa Grande the avi-fauna in the lagoons of Palo Verde National Park; and the nesting of the Lora Turtle in the Nancite and Ostional beaches. National parks such as Volcán Rincón de la Vieja also offer unique sites with their hot mud pools and fumaroles in constant activity.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">With its many beaches, the North Pacific constitutes one of Costa Rica’s most important tourism areas and some of the best places to practice golf and sport fishing, combined with natural setting and a myriad of small quaint properties. Marine currents that dredge nutrients from the ocean's depths facilitate the existence of a rich marine biodiversity, favoring the abundance of species like the swordfish, the marlin and Dorado. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Near the city of Liberia one of the main access points to the different attractions of Guanacaste, stands Daniel Oduber International Airport in Liberia (LIR) which offers direct international access to the region. The International American highway, in excellent condition, also communicates this city with the country's capital. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Guanacaste's beaches, full of sun and activity, offer all types of outdoor activities, including surfing, kayaking, swimming, diving, snorkeling and horseback riding. Some of these beaches are true tourist centers; such is the case of Tamarindo and El Coco, while others are characterized by their remoteness.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, it seems to be made just for sports and beach lovers. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The Villas Sol All Inclusive Experience</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Our all inclusive vacation packages are a perfect solution for your vacationing needs. The following is part of our all inclusive vacation.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">All meals & theme dinner meals include breakfast, lunch and a special “theme” dinner that can range from Spanish night, French cuisine, Italian, Costa Rican and many more.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Optional a la carte dining if you would like to break the routine, you can also opt for dinner at our exquisite a la carte restaurant. * Valid Only for Stays of 4 nights or more and not valid with Certain Specific Discount Packages.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">“La Bahia” restaurant is perfect for eating with the family and friends, blessed with one of the most beautiful views in the Resort and in Guanacaste, the cool relaxed scene of the “La Bahia” restaurant will blow you away. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">“Heliconias” restaurant known for excellent cuisine and attention is our a la carte restaurant. Culinary excellence and fine service is our goal. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">“Gaviotas“bar right next to the “La Bahia” restaurant is the perfect spot to enjoy a clear view of the coast as well as a nice refreshing beverage.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Disco - Karaoke after hours at our wet bar. Wet bar and snack bar situated right next to our main Resort pool.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Beach Day in our beautiful Playa Hermosa in Guanacaste.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic beverages available from 10:00 am non-stop until 12:30 midnight. Alcoholic beverages include local liquors, beer and wines. Special requests can be fulfilled and carry an additional cost. We respect legislation and no alcohol will be served for anyone under the local legal drinking age.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Daytime activities including beach soccer, water volleyball, aqua-aerobics, dance lessons, cooking classes, movies, Spanish lessons and much, much more.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Nightly entertainment including movies, live music, dancing, karaoke and drinks.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Non-motorized water sports like kayaks, body (boogie) boards, snorkeling and more.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Children's program designed to keep the young ones entertained. Suitable for kids’ ages 4 - 12 years old, activities include sports, games, arts & crafts, games and other learning activities.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Fitness Center including all the modern amenities for any guest who wishes to work off a little weight while one vacation.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Two swimming pools, one with a children's area.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Adults-only Jacuzzi.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA7n-WdEQ_rJymhzn8tElxDmT5Dse8z0bJiyKBQ53TUmm3H-AG_CWjy5j0yK5483NK3asA-Mss35flphUXBjpKLJWvr-eYkyeMpQJu7LisoQwz8iCBm0mT5T-OsTtrlIAF4HsYlYUKpcZT/s1600/Rooms+View+of+Villas+Sol.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="193" nda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA7n-WdEQ_rJymhzn8tElxDmT5Dse8z0bJiyKBQ53TUmm3H-AG_CWjy5j0yK5483NK3asA-Mss35flphUXBjpKLJWvr-eYkyeMpQJu7LisoQwz8iCBm0mT5T-OsTtrlIAF4HsYlYUKpcZT/s640/Rooms+View+of+Villas+Sol.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Renovated Accommodations at Villas Sol</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">* Ocean Views and Private Plunge Pools are Subject to Availability upon Check-In. Not All Villas and Rooms at the Resort Offer the Same Features. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Standard Rooms</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Fully equipped with two Double Beds or one King Size Bed, private bathroom, flat screen TV with cable,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>iHome alarm clock radios, coffee maker, 18" digital safe deposit box, minibar and private oversized balconies overlooking the Gulf of Papagayo.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">One Bedroom Villas</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Fully equipped with one double bed, full kitchen, fridge, and toaster, coffee maker, cooking utensils, dishes and silverware for up to four people (recommended for honeymooners).</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Two Bedroom Villas </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Fully equipped with one double bed per bedroom, full kitchen, cooking utensils, dishes and silverware for up to six people.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Three Bedroom Villas </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Fully equipped 3 bedroom villas, with one double bed per room, two bathrooms, one with bath tub and shower and one with shower only, both with hairdryer; living & dinning room area, fully equipped kitchen for up to 8 people. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Amenities </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Continuing with our selection of services for our guests, we’d like you to read some of the amenities that come with your all inclusive vacation package. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Our hotel has many amenities and services for our guests. Here is a list of a few of our amenities:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Wake-Up Service</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">All Guest Rooms and Villas are Smoke-Free</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Dry Cleaning & Laundry Service (fee)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">iHome Alarm Clock Radios (iPod ready)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Cable and Local Television Channels</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Mini-Bar </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Hair Dryer</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Coffee Maker</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">18" Digital Safe Deposit Boxes</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Wireless Internet Access (Fee)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Business Center</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Souvenir Shop</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Spa</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Fitness Center</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Convenience Store</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Beach Club</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Tour Operators On-Site</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://www.guanacastecarrentals.com/">Car Rental Service</a>: best way for touring the region</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Be sure to notice the location of our different facilities in our beach front property.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Driving Directions to Villas Sol Hotel & Beach Resort</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Villas Sol Hotel & Beach Resort is located in Playa Hermosa, Guanacaste on the Northern Pacific Coast of Costa Rica in Central America. The Resort is nestled on a hill overlooking the majestic Pacific Ocean and surrounded by lush tropical gardens. Villas Sol is 4 hours driving distance from the Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San José and a short 20 minute drive from the Daniel Oduber International Airport (LIR) in Liberia, Guanacaste.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">You may<a href="http://www.guanacastecarrentals.com/"> rent a car</a>, arrange a private transfer or take a taxi from San José to our Resort, but we strongly recommend that you fly directly to the Daniel Oduber International Airport in Liberia (LIR), Guanacaste which is only 20 minutes away from our Beach Resort.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">You may also take a 45-minute flight from San José via NATURE AIR or SANSA. Transfers to and from the resort may be arranged upon request.</span></div>Guanacaste Rent a Carhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02667645621140386475noreply@blogger.com41tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2674053649401033004.post-81943546650057216382011-11-02T15:51:00.000-07:002011-11-02T15:51:44.582-07:00Liberia Airport Garden Inn by Hilton/Car Rental Services<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizAwsWPlA-y9TlcoTF9TFviTkoxuNAblwk9L861SzhZlz4421jaRJWsARakm056rtK7UjhLCgrzuIBkkp7ioShTSLiQb1sdJiQxPvryXl4go13zJfcwS54BnrS5SDpcs1eEdCK_cHJzZ-6/s1600/HGI_LIBERIA_AIRPORT_+Front+Facade.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="344" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizAwsWPlA-y9TlcoTF9TFviTkoxuNAblwk9L861SzhZlz4421jaRJWsARakm056rtK7UjhLCgrzuIBkkp7ioShTSLiQb1sdJiQxPvryXl4go13zJfcwS54BnrS5SDpcs1eEdCK_cHJzZ-6/s640/HGI_LIBERIA_AIRPORT_+Front+Facade.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The Hilton Garden Inn in Liberia, Costa Rica is a great place to start and finish your Costa Rica vacation or business trip, located in the province of Guanacaste just minutes from Liberia Airport (LIR) near many top tourist attractions such as the beaches, volcanoes and hot springs.</span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">How to Get Here</span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">From Downtown Liberia drive 6 miles west on Route #21, the hotel is directly across from the airport, Daniel Oduber Airport (LIR) exit the airport road, upon reaching route #21 turn right, the hotel is on the left hand side.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The Hilton Garden Inn in Liberia</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">, Costa Rica is a great place to start and finish your Costa Rica vacation or business trip, located in the province of Guanacaste just minutes from Liberia Airport (LIR) near many top tourist attractions such as the beaches, volcanoes and hot springs.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqba7Naxf63xb80DyDz9cJf1y2bdIahVaj0k0CTHoe1leIhSEOIv0vd8dYKt__pvEjVzSNOFvHV2VPtSqVSX9n6hQTkpnuNpA8fz-Zh76DDF7IiY4iEwArzpc78eBcwQACKvCbJc3HtmMX/s1600/West+Facade+-+Garden+Inn.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqba7Naxf63xb80DyDz9cJf1y2bdIahVaj0k0CTHoe1leIhSEOIv0vd8dYKt__pvEjVzSNOFvHV2VPtSqVSX9n6hQTkpnuNpA8fz-Zh76DDF7IiY4iEwArzpc78eBcwQACKvCbJc3HtmMX/s320/West+Facade+-+Garden+Inn.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Location Information</span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">This Liberia Airport hotel offers a great location for your first or last night in Costa Rica, ideal for late flight arrivals and early morning flight departures. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Liberia is one of the oldest cities in Costa Rica and is the trading hub, economic center and capital of Guanacaste Province and the cultural heart of Northern Costa Rica. The celebrated region of Guanacaste even enjoys the famed Guanacaste Day festival on July 25th and is a true Costa Rican Fiesta not to be missed.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">By<a href="http://www.guanacastecarrentals.com/"> renting a car</a>, you will have access to many popular tourist attractions that Costa Rica is famed for are within a drivable distance from Liberia such as the beaches, volcanoes, and forests. The expanding city of Liberia itself is very enjoyable.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Hotel Services & Amenities <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 8.5pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">This hotel is a 100% smoke-free facility</span></span></span></strong></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For your comfort and convenience:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We worry about the details so you don't have to. Everything. Right where you need it.®<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Automated Teller (ATM) </span></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Baggage Storage </span></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Beverage Area, Complimentary </span></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Car Rental Desk </span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Depending on the <a href="http://www.guanacastecarrentals.com/">car rental company</a> you've chosen, you may have the option to request special equipment with your vehicle, such as a child safety seat or a navigation system. If so, the <a href="http://www.guanacastecarrentals.com/">car rental company </a>will validate these requests upon rental car pickup. To make your reservation, just provide all your applicable information including your name, credit card information, and contact method. This is just a reservation, so your credit card will not be charged until you return the rental car to the car company.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Coin Laundry; 3.00 USD </span></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Elevators </span></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Foreign Currency Exchange </span></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Gift Shop </span></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Laundry/Valet Service </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Local Area Transportation </span></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lounge </span></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Luggage Hold </span></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Multi-Lingual Staff </span></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>News Stand </span></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On-Site Convenience Store </span></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Room Service </span></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Safety Deposit Box </span></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Tour Desk </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><br />
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</div>Guanacaste Rent a Carhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02667645621140386475noreply@blogger.com43tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2674053649401033004.post-28571627985347123442011-11-01T12:26:00.000-07:002011-11-01T12:26:33.586-07:00Sunwing Airlines flights into Liberia Airport, Costa Rica<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSgkn4Tbkd6T1rHod12EN5_QXBZxih_lxWZu2N3bFZFtXkLQIMUykBvSk-uMA_bDbsH55epkESWTcnPRU3C50FaIpoTkce6_TSCmP-5mxqOCaWpKEB0_nY0AcUnusyOH_gEcjYv_7P0MGZ/s1600/Sunwing+Header+Photo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="137" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSgkn4Tbkd6T1rHod12EN5_QXBZxih_lxWZu2N3bFZFtXkLQIMUykBvSk-uMA_bDbsH55epkESWTcnPRU3C50FaIpoTkce6_TSCmP-5mxqOCaWpKEB0_nY0AcUnusyOH_gEcjYv_7P0MGZ/s640/Sunwing+Header+Photo.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span></b><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Sunwing Airlines Press Release:</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The Canadian airline industry is receiving a boost with the introduction of a new all-inclusive airline. Sunwing Airlines announced today that it will begin flying on November 17, 2005. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">“We feel that the time is right to start a leisure airline that focuses on service, offers additional choices to the consumer and in so doing, changes customer expectations from the charter industry in Canada,” said Colin Hunter, President and CEO of the Sunwing Travel Group. “We are very excited to be introducing all-inclusive flights into the marketplace during a time where no-frills and cutbacks are the norm. We’ve been working with the Canadian Transportation Agency for over a year and are gratified to have their permission to begin promoting and selling tickets on our planes.”</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Sunwing Airlines will have its inaugural flight on November 17 flying to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. During the upcoming 2005/06 travel season, they will fly new generation Boeing 737-800 aircraft which is one of the most fuel efficient, safest and comfortable aircraft in the skies today. Sunwing Airlines will fly to a variety of destinations in Mexico, Dominican Republic, Liberia Airport in <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Costa Rica</b> and Cuba. Additional planes will be added as demand dictates, with an aim of having a fleet of ten aircraft by 2010. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">“We have been operating Sunwing Vacations package holidays on other airlines’ aircraft for the past three years and have often found it difficult to control the service standards received by our customers,” said Hunter. “By creating our own airline, our customers can start their all-inclusive vacation earlier with superior service and the added benefits that truly make a difference to a customer’s holiday”</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">When flying into Liberia Airport, Sunwing Airlines all-inclusive V.I.P. experience will include features such as: </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">A complimentary welcome glass of champagne</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Complimentary hot in-flight meals including wine</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Complimentary non-alcoholic beverages and snacks throughout the flight</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">In-flight audio and visual entertainment featuring first-run movies and no charge for headphones</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Hot towel service</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Leather seating throughout the aircraft</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Friendly, customer-focused flight attendants</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">To help get Sunwing Airlines off the ground Hunter sought the assistance of industry experts including recruiting ex-Sky service President Mark Williams. Williams who has over 17 years of airline experience, from Wardair, Canadian Airlines and Skyservice, understands both the needs of the customer and the regulatory requirements. Part of his mandate is to help Sunwing create a different airline product by implementing higher standards for customer service and safety. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">“Canadian consumers want more than they are currently receiving from their air carriers and quality customer service is a key part of this,” said Williams. “By creating an all-inclusive product, customers will experience the best vacation possible from beginning to end.” </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://www.sunwing.ca/">Sunwing Airlines</a> is owned by the Sunwing Travel Group, a travel consortium that also owns tour operators Sunwing Vacations and Red Seal Vacations. The company is owned and operated by father and son team, Colin and Stephen Hunter, two Canadian travel industry experts.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">With departures from over 29 Canadian cities, to 33 holiday destinations in the USA, Mexico, the Caribbean and Liberia Airport, Costa Rica in Central America, Sunwing leads the way with convenient departures from cities closest to you and the best holiday value your hard earned dollars can buy.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">In 2008 we have won the prestigious Earnst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year award for innovation and leadership in the hospitality field. Many Canadians have chosen Sunwing for our innovative holiday programmes, great service and superlative competitive value, making Sunwing the fastest growing tour company and one of the very largest leisure airline groups in Canada.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Our unique, FlySunwingPayLater programme once again demonstrates the outstanding value available from Sunwing and brings affordable dream vacations within the reach of more Canadian travellers.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Our outstanding in-flight service from Sunwing Airlines has made us industry leaders and we are proud that our Sunwing Elite in-flight service offers many amenities including a complimentary glass of champagne, upgraded meal service, in-flight entertainment, wine with meals, comfortable leather seating throughout the aircraft, plus many more upgraded features at no extra charge. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div>Guanacaste Rent a Carhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02667645621140386475noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2674053649401033004.post-37306395971284043182011-10-26T15:47:00.000-07:002011-10-26T15:47:53.639-07:00Hacienda Guachipelin Hotel and Adventure Center<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ3lG9WXMD00kqzqIVBbJuPIEFd1J9pAGCWG5Gu6MnvYLZi_sAHydtch-4kv6J7d-ozFl8NV7xU013kNyhtfoKKr1ZF_enOTefRIJHwOkZ__9tjdi0pbnV0tV4HZY5p3XzcIwGtChtpj-P/s1600/canoyinng+canopy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="201" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ3lG9WXMD00kqzqIVBbJuPIEFd1J9pAGCWG5Gu6MnvYLZi_sAHydtch-4kv6J7d-ozFl8NV7xU013kNyhtfoKKr1ZF_enOTefRIJHwOkZ__9tjdi0pbnV0tV4HZY5p3XzcIwGtChtpj-P/s640/canoyinng+canopy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div> <br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">About La Hacienda</span></b><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Hacienda Guachipelín Hotel, dedicated to ecotourism, is situated at the foothill of the Rincon de la Vieja volcano, Guanacaste Costa Rica. You’ll find the hacienda surrounded by lush gardens with native trees, exotic flowers, a great variety of birds and astonishing views to the Rincon de la Vieja volcano as well as to the Pacific Ocean.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">This ambiance of a lot of “adventure” activities is waiting for the alternative tourist who likes to spend his/her holiday in a different way. We offer: horseback riding, canopy, tubing at the rapids of the Río Negro, various hiking trails, natural hot water springs, rivers and crystal clear waterfalls, virgin forests with birds, mammals, reptiles and insects. Relaxing volcanic mud pools may close this incomplete list of attractions that you can enjoy while staying at the hotel.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">How to get there: </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">On your <a href="http://www.guanacastecarrental.com/">rental car</a>, take the route that leads to Rincon de La Vieja. From Liberia itself, head north and drive on the Pan-American Highway 3 miles/5.8km north of the Liberia main intersection (at Burger King) then turn right to Curubande, national park Rincon de la Vieja, Sector Pailas. You’ll pass the village of Curubande at about 8.5 miles/13.6km and after 1 mile/1,7km more, you reach the gate of Hacienda Guachipelín Hotel.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">From the Liberian airport Daniel Oduber Quiros, you first drive 20 miles/32km east to reach the Liberia main intersection. (There you turn left to the north)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">What to do in Rincon de la Vieja </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Hiking trails at the hacienda as well as at the Rincón de la Vieja National Park, Canopy, Tubing (kind of rafting), rappelling at the canyons and waterfalls, Horseback riding tours, Hot springs, Volcanic mud pools, Rodeo, Bird- and butterfly watching, Cowboy for one day, Ranch hand or just visit the farm. Make your choice with the one-day pass. All our activities are organized and start at our “Adventure Centre” located in the hotel.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJzQO3k6vFskTqDGMhH7bFFirvCuseQufsNG3q9ZtajCnFifmaUHmarYuphv4HOxHlEz3OyOOOeFb5zWll8s0itvGleK18BTP12TTkbm25PXQB2sVbWhmIeYQrGy_4jVpw0Dz37hASr1Qa/s1600/Hacienda+Guachi+Landscape.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJzQO3k6vFskTqDGMhH7bFFirvCuseQufsNG3q9ZtajCnFifmaUHmarYuphv4HOxHlEz3OyOOOeFb5zWll8s0itvGleK18BTP12TTkbm25PXQB2sVbWhmIeYQrGy_4jVpw0Dz37hASr1Qa/s200/Hacienda+Guachi+Landscape.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Weather in Rincon de la Vieja National Park.The average temperature is about 78ºF/26ºC. The dry season lasts from December to March with hot and sunny days and magnificent sunsets. From May to November is the rainy season, which is dominated by sunny mornings and rainy afternoons, but is famous for its green and blossom views on de mountain slopes as well as on the plains. All our activities are organized and start at our “Adventure Centre” located in the hotel.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Costa Rica Map with location of Hacienda Guachipelin you are coming in your own car or <a href="http://www.guanacastecarrentals.com/"> car rental</a> from San José, drive to Liberia on the Pan American Highway. From the main intersection in Liberia (you'll notice three gas stations and Burger King), drive 3 miles/ 5 kilometers north, towards the Nicaraguan border, and turn right at the entrance to Curubande/Rincón de la Vieja National Park/Las Pailas sector. It is 8.6 miles/14 kilometers on a dirt road to the village of Curubande, and another mile/1,7km to the gate at Hacienda Guachipelín. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">From the Liberia airport Daniel Oduber Quiros, you first drive 20 miles/32 kilometers east to reach the Liberia main intersection. (There you turn left to the north).</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">At the gate, you must pay a fee of ₡700 (colones) per person for the use of the private road. This money goes directly to the maintenance of the road and the parking area at the Las Pailas sector of the National Park. Both the road and parking area are maintained by Hacienda Guachipelín. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">From the gate, continue to the first fork in the road and take a right, following the signs to Hacienda Guachipelín.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">If you are coming from any of the Guanacaste beaches, Monteverde or Arenal, and wish to use public transportation, we recommend you consult your local hotel to figure out the best way of reaching Liberia. We also recommend you contact us in advance to arrange and coordinate a pickup in Liberia, from where we will be happy to transport you to the hotel. Once at Hacienda Guachipelín, we will help you to insure your onward travel arrangements are made in a safe way. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpxp-dVmG4ljDQRUlrL0IIsBAvKjl1ueBhjWYnBbN5JwonqXE4AghVBui7EdrznFOKFKnuCwRl3JKMdGrLqiH9UEv5GtjkewLwmmW33cK75hp2NRiKrkuz6SbzYWFtWg4p7T90XKGXy86O/s1600/Hacienda+Guachi+Facade.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpxp-dVmG4ljDQRUlrL0IIsBAvKjl1ueBhjWYnBbN5JwonqXE4AghVBui7EdrznFOKFKnuCwRl3JKMdGrLqiH9UEv5GtjkewLwmmW33cK75hp2NRiKrkuz6SbzYWFtWg4p7T90XKGXy86O/s1600/Hacienda+Guachi+Facade.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">About the Hotel</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin is truly an ecotourism lodge for adventure travel and nature lovers. The hotel is surrounded by lush gardens with native trees, exotic flowers and many types of birds, and it has views to both the Rincón de la Vieja volcano and the Pacific Ocean. Near the reception area, you will find our corrals, where real cowboys and ranch hands begins to work early in the mornings. We also have many adventure activities that are awaiting the adventurer who comes to Costa Rica for a different holiday, including horseback riding, Canyon canopy tour, tubing on the Río Negro and trekking among many other activities and attractions. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The Reception Area.</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The reception area and the bar by the swimming pool are housed in a building more than a century old, part of the original Hacienda. Here you will receive your welcoming drink, while you sit and relax on the chaise lounges and rocking chairs.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The refreshing swimming pool is filled with natural spring waters, coming from the volcano. You can order some snacks and your favorite drinks here at the Bar, and dance with live marimba music at night.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Hacienda Guachipelin is a down-to-earth, yet comfortable hotel catering to nature lovers and adventure travelers. There are Standard and Superior Rooms.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">From your room, you can enjoy, during the day, the views of the volcano and the hacienda, and relax at night with the real sounds of nature. Outside, wide and inviting verandahs await for sharing afternoon chats with fellow travelers.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Activities:</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Río Negro Tubing Adventure</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">After a horseback ride of 45 minutes through the forest we arrive at the changing rooms where we can prepare us for the tubing adventure and have a short briefing about security. After a short walk, we arrive at the foot of the Victoria waterfall, where the tubing starts.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Then everyone gets his/her proper rafting “tube” to make the adrenaline in your body seek its way out, while you have to navigate through Río Negro´s crystal clear rapids. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Afterwards we go to the changing rooms again before the horses takes us back to the Hacienda</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4p-B2UFjiMugwLNpochLnfMMYHegCit0tEuYAFUWfnDDInq4ihti1vAYUitSVLyOtg6WQrNwDWnDmX3S1AaZoShhx3mo0Df1NrkMH7HisU-JpLCmfoggzUqBnyqMSCVpT6-g0bNJMrvDf/s1600/oropendula.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="152" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4p-B2UFjiMugwLNpochLnfMMYHegCit0tEuYAFUWfnDDInq4ihti1vAYUitSVLyOtg6WQrNwDWnDmX3S1AaZoShhx3mo0Df1NrkMH7HisU-JpLCmfoggzUqBnyqMSCVpT6-g0bNJMrvDf/s320/oropendula.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Oropendola Waterfall</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The Oropéndola waterfall is a very impressive 82 feet high natural shower. The emerald green water invites for a refreshing dive. The waterfall is located in a beautiful vegetated canyon which beauty you’ll enjoy.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">To get at the waterfall we have two options:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Horseback riding: From the hotel we take a scenic trail by horse. At the end of the trail we have a short walk to get to the canyon. Although the last part of the trail is easy, it can’t be done by horse. At the waterfall we have a longer break before returning to the Hacienda.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Hiking: For this option there are two possibilities: </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">1. Leaving the hotel by bus to the parking lot of the national park where we start walking to the waterfall, returning by foot to the parking lot and the waiting bus. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">2. We take the forest trail from the hotel and walk all the way to the waterfall.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Symbiosis Spa (Thermal Sulphur Waters, Volcanic Mud and Massages) </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">You’ll find the Spa embedded in the tropical dry forest, surrounded by the Río Colorado. Once at the spa, you start your treatment with the basic recommendation: Take a natural sauna for about fifteen minutes to open all the skin pores before you are led to the place where you can apply the volcanic mud on your skin, let it dry and later wash it off by taking a shower. Then it’s time to relax in the pools filled with thermal waters for about twenty minutes. Completing the treatment with a cold shower so the skin pores can close again, and you’ll feel reborn.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Beside this basic skin treatment, we offer a variety of massages, body and facial treatments which will increase your “reborn” feeling. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">We advise you to make a reservation for the massage.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Different kind of massages:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Full body, Deep Tissue, Foot Reflexology, Back massage, Venous Return, Facial and neck, Couple Massage, Mud Wrap, Chocolate wrap etc.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">To get to the spa we have two options:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Horseback riding: Take the trail by horse, after the treatment return by horse to the hotel.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Transport by car: You leave the hotel by car. After the treatment you’ll be taken back to the hotel again</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn-JGAdQ52JAa9HVX8eyx2LKh58CHakye7hdSPdNqHYFZexdGcfC0uRI49Y3yCerGlZVpXIe1eax5Y9W2gnLUwr9TbuMuSsVUrZH4MTEzDCqq8Hf-_uKuHufxBMITvLXBc6l3HojjrdT-5/s1600/canoyning.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn-JGAdQ52JAa9HVX8eyx2LKh58CHakye7hdSPdNqHYFZexdGcfC0uRI49Y3yCerGlZVpXIe1eax5Y9W2gnLUwr9TbuMuSsVUrZH4MTEzDCqq8Hf-_uKuHufxBMITvLXBc6l3HojjrdT-5/s1600/canoyning.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The Canyon Canopy</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Tour this tour starts with a short walk from the hotel “adventure centre” to the first canopy platform where, after a short briefing, the magic and exiting experience begins. Our canopy is the only one in the country that takes you in to a canyon and over a turbulent river. Imagine yourself rappelling, rock climbing, doing canopy, Tarzan swings, via ferrata and hanging bridges, all set in the majestic canyon made by the erosion of the Río Blanco during millions of years. This amazing tour will let you enjoy a great variety of vegetation, birds, mammal’s reptiles and much more. You may count on 12 cable “rides”, 24 platforms, 2 climbing walls, a hanging bridge, via ferrata rappel, swing seats and a lot of adrenaline.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgawYB7iPQbWGzufrCzi4ZBzBZtmbv6A0A45AjWsFFIqDjS44kwnbrST16WwDjf7hLFq_KqCgMRN8gDSGdGOphOn1YFQZYx8JKlQ7yMkKqfrijSwKdm0mVVFVQnlZdaS3X-vRjma44qprDO/s1600/chorreras.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgawYB7iPQbWGzufrCzi4ZBzBZtmbv6A0A45AjWsFFIqDjS44kwnbrST16WwDjf7hLFq_KqCgMRN8gDSGdGOphOn1YFQZYx8JKlQ7yMkKqfrijSwKdm0mVVFVQnlZdaS3X-vRjma44qprDO/s1600/chorreras.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Las Chorreras Waterfall</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">This waterfall meets the Río Blanco (White River) and together they form a natural crystal clear blue pool. It is an excellent place to enjoy the beautiful surroundings and go for a refreshing swim.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">To get to the waterfall we have two options:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Horseback riding: The trail leads us to an enormous rock from where you have a beautiful sight of the waterfall and the surroundings. After a long break we mount up again to return to the Hacienda.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Hiking: We walk the same trail as the horses.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The Red Pond It’s a pond on the Blanco River, which shows a solid rock formation in red and white colors. It is a very interesting lava formation and is situated very close to the hotel.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Waterfalls Canyoning Tour</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">After a 45 minutes horseback ride, we arrive at the changing rooms to prepare us for the canyoning tour. At the foot of the Victoria waterfall we’ll have a short briefing about security before we can begin our canyoning adventure.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">To move yourself by cable, experience the effects of the swing going through the Victoria waterfall, jumping in to the pool while rappelling, and as desert climbing the wall of the cascade.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">After this great tour ends we’ll get changed again and let the bus take us back to the Hacienda.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">La Victoria Waterfall This is a place for the adventurous ones. It is accessed through a steep trail. When it reaches the Colorado River, there is an 115feet/ 35 meter high waterfall. The canyon surrounding the area has a different vegetation and depth. It is located 1.8miles/3 km. from the Hacienda Guachipelín.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Hiking track to the crater:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The trail takes you along different types of vegetation and a variety of trees. At some spots the view is astonishing at a height of about 5.900 feet/1800m.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">At clear days you can see the Caribbean Sea, the great Nicaraguan lake and, of course, the Pacific Ocean! Located close to the top are the “Jilguero” lagoon and the highest part: the Von Seebach. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">You must be aware of walking this trail, being the longest with its 5 miles/8km, only can be done if you start early in the morning and if the weather conditions are good.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Transportation can be arranged by car or horse from the hacienda to the main gate of the park and back. The National Park only may be entered by foot. The park is closed on Mondays.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Blanco River Pool It’s a natural pool with transparent water. Surrounded by forest and rock formations characteristic of this area and is situated only 600 meters from the hotel. It´s perfect for a short hike during the day.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcQ37TMiMmHtNqCJW3J-PPNRGIicix7oNCIW9HdXaMYudZ2NutekBTl-j4Z0IDMH55njKi5tvNWhDVoyIAxmFp43BVJvn9ieWgbGazgCdo-LtGrNjbCwjjYo2-HWVTq5NB8II8s1ZiBiXC/s1600/Hacienda+Guachi+Horse+back.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcQ37TMiMmHtNqCJW3J-PPNRGIicix7oNCIW9HdXaMYudZ2NutekBTl-j4Z0IDMH55njKi5tvNWhDVoyIAxmFp43BVJvn9ieWgbGazgCdo-LtGrNjbCwjjYo2-HWVTq5NB8II8s1ZiBiXC/s320/Hacienda+Guachi+Horse+back.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Horseback riding at Rincón de la Vieja National Park </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">You leave from the hacienda stables on a trail through tropical dry woods. A part of the trail leads through reforested area. The hotel has about 1.25 square miles reserved as reforestation area in which are grown species threatened by extinction. In these surroundings you can see a great variety of birds, mammals, reptiles etc. At the property of the hacienda we seek trails of interest of flora and fauna and sightseeing spots instead of paved roads. On our calm and friendly horses we take you on a 45 minute trip to the National Park main gate, where we have to leave our horses, as we are only allowed to enter the park by foot.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">At the park we take the “Las Pailas” track and when we finish the walking part, the horses are waiting to take us back to the Hacienda.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://www.guachipelin.com/">http://www.guachipelin.com/</a> </span></div>Guanacaste Rent a Carhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02667645621140386475noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2674053649401033004.post-70041677778852169012011-10-26T10:41:00.000-07:002011-10-26T10:41:48.463-07:00Arriving at Liberia Airport, Costa Rica (LIR)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTBvWljJB9wfA605iPPdviH9uyP9YTZ2O-VenLsIQPqKtx-07X5bnIUrWZLJJJT6hn3U_cHjFAQDwacU_SB7wTn8Y4q0zZ9fohRfxxq_QXyTnJkLlri14skowRUyOw974hSkyuseJ9SQ3g/s1600/image024%255B1%255D+Foto+Aerea+Terminal+Vieja.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="338" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTBvWljJB9wfA605iPPdviH9uyP9YTZ2O-VenLsIQPqKtx-07X5bnIUrWZLJJJT6hn3U_cHjFAQDwacU_SB7wTn8Y4q0zZ9fohRfxxq_QXyTnJkLlri14skowRUyOw974hSkyuseJ9SQ3g/s400/image024%255B1%255D+Foto+Aerea+Terminal+Vieja.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Location<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The Liberia International Airport is located near the small city of Liberia, Guanacaste, which is the largest city in North Pacific Coast, with a total population of about 60,000 residents. It has traditionally served as a tourist hub, directing traffic to nearby volcanoes (such as Rincon de la Vieja, 35 km.),national parks (such as Santa Rosa, 45 km.) and numerous beaches (from 20 to100km away), and other prime tourist destinations (including Granada, Nicaragua and some of that country’s southern coastal areas). In fact, Liberia airport is located only 70 km. south from the Nicaraguan border. National parks and protected areas cover approximately 105,000 hectares inland and 93,000 hectares at sea in the Guanacaste province.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Liberia Airport, also known as the Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport of Liberia <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">(IATA: LIR</b>), is the second and finest international airports in Costa Rica. This airport offers international connections to the US and Canada. It also offers scheduled flights to other exciting destinations in Europe and connections to other parts of Asia.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Known as the 'Gateway to the Sun', Liberia Airport is a great place to touch down, as it provides easy access to the beautiful northwest Pacific Coast of Costa Rica and nearby national parks. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">It is a haven for those seeking peace, rejuvenation and relaxation as well as a playground for thrill seekers and adventurers. A tropical dry climate with relatively small seasonal variation makes it an ideal year-round holiday destination.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Access to Liberia Airport</span></b></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The Liberia Airport is 13 km west of the city center, on the main highway 21 that connects to numerous beaches on the Pacific Coast. Tamarindo, Flamingo, Coco and other major towns and developments are located less than one hour from the Airport. The closest distance to the coast is Playa Panama (12km) 42. Liberia is located approximately 160 km. away from the Central Valley, where San Jose, the nation’s capital is located. It is important to note that due to mountain topography, old roads and highway congestion, this 160 km drive usually requires three to four hours.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">You can access Liberia Airport from virtually any point in Costa Rica with regular bus services available to and from the airport and frequent bus and taxi services to and from Liberia city.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are regular bus connections from Liberia Municipal Bus Station to Tamrindo/Flamingo and to Santa Cruz/Nicoya.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Airport Infrastructure </span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu7qK3__x62shOo3ht4yht52x-e2vLASgmQazkJSzoWt9Zq52-WW3rwAtuSzT4C-6vVBLHtfIVhfUzuzeMxKEpVIett_IaoC1VOgQy6EDlpopLl4kRX9P3gmHwa2cOUZVI8OWudfaK6thX/s1600/LIR+West+Exterior.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu7qK3__x62shOo3ht4yht52x-e2vLASgmQazkJSzoWt9Zq52-WW3rwAtuSzT4C-6vVBLHtfIVhfUzuzeMxKEpVIett_IaoC1VOgQy6EDlpopLl4kRX9P3gmHwa2cOUZVI8OWudfaK6thX/s320/LIR+West+Exterior.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">New terminal building and operator</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The government of Costa Rica awarded Coriport, S.A., a 20-year concession to design, finance, construct and operate a new terminal building and its associated landside and airside facilities, as well as approximately 36,000 m2 (390,000 sq ft) of airport land currently occupied by the existing terminal and associated facilities. Coriport's shareholders include MMM Aviation Group, Emperador Pez Espada S.R.L., Inversiones Cielo Claro LTDA, Cocobolo Inversiones S.R.L., and ADC&HAS Houston-based Airports Worldwide who is also the project's operator, as well as lead investor.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The new terminal building, encompassing approximately 23,000 m2 (250,000 sq ft) will feature a contemporary design that both increases efficiency and capacity over the existing facility:</span></div><ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">2 Levels</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Over 15,600 m2 of enclosed area</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Over 23,000 m2 total construction</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">4 contact gates connecting to 4 airbridges, 2 remote (2 remote positions have covered walkways)</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">~1,000 m2 of commercial space</span></li>
</ul><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The airport has all of the ideal technical and operational qualifications for success according to FAA, including high visibility, good weather, low altitude (144 meters above sea level) and very few obstacles in the vicinity. Unlike the Juan Santamaria Airport SJO) in Alajuela, these ideal conditions permit aircraft to leave with fully loaded, not just in terms of passengers but also total cargo weight, which maximizes airline profitability. In addition, this airport can remain open 365 days a year, 24 hours, a condition few airports in Latin America can claim. </span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlYZSQAx1bfTJXrF4uTW8bN_dXdMGr8JukPbk0AiZAhUiTUGQ2bo0W2jXYHLPzlIHTsEOj9srNEwmKur8B3t7b90r1zOhZZ6A1HVR-JObHuvLyuc3CTJLmCxcTfttZ9Y4wd31jHIFhaYos/s1600/LIR+Airport-East+Side.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="297" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlYZSQAx1bfTJXrF4uTW8bN_dXdMGr8JukPbk0AiZAhUiTUGQ2bo0W2jXYHLPzlIHTsEOj9srNEwmKur8B3t7b90r1zOhZZ6A1HVR-JObHuvLyuc3CTJLmCxcTfttZ9Y4wd31jHIFhaYos/s400/LIR+Airport-East+Side.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Facilities and Services</span></b></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Services and facilities at Liberia International Airport allow us to make your experience with us both pleasant and convenient. Liberia Airport strives to represent Costa Rica by providing an outstanding, welcoming and uniquely Guanacastecan/Tico experience.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We offer luggage storage, suitcase carts, visitor information and assistance among many other services all created to take the hassle out of travel.</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Public Landside:</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 106.2pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 53.4pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Flight Information Display System</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 106.2pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 53.4pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Regular updates of flight & travel-related information</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 15.6pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt 171pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-indent: -18pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #444444; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;">Car parking - Liberia airport offers both short-term and long-term parking within the airport. All car parks operate 24 hours and are regularly patrolled by airport police. Minivan and Taxi Parking</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 15.6pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt 171pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-indent: -18pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #444444; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;">Bus Service - Regular services are available from outside the terminal building to Liberia, Tamarindo or Flamingo with onward connections to all of Guanacaste's major cities. There are also Mini Van Shuttle services from/to nearly tourist destinations. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 15.6pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt 171pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-indent: -18pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #444444; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;">Bar/Restaurant - Liberia Airport offers a good variety of Restaurants and bars throughout the terminal and boarding areas. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 15.6pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;">Private Landside:</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Bureau de Change/Currency Exchange Facilities</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">These facilities are operated by Banco LAFISE in the Check in Area, Customs Hall and Departures Lounge</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">There is an ATM Machine located in the arrivals concourse</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Car Hire Service</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">There are 3 car hire companies located for your convenience in the arrivals terminal offering all classes of vehicles at competitive rates. </span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Airport Shopping</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 35.4pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">For departing passengers, The IMAS (Costa Rica Institute of Social Welfare) Duty Free Shop provides an extensive selection of cigarettes, liquor, food, luxury goods, confectionary, and essential travel accessories.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All of this combined with world class customer service and unbeatable prices.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt 35.4pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Café Britt Shop</span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN;"> filled with gourmet Costa Rican coffees, arts and crafts, traditional sweets, fruit preserves, locally-themed souvenirs such as magnets, caps, key chains, pins, T-shirts that allow passengers to take a little of Costa Rica home with them.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt 35.4pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">A minimarket model with just-the-right mix of convenience products, soft drinks, snacks, candy and personal care items. Displays and sales are designed to optimize the customer's shopping ease.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Airport Shopping is available to all passengers travelling to all destinations.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some conditions apply in relation to the packing of liquid, gel and paste purchases.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Restaurant & Bar</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The airport has one sport bar of 300 square meters and one restaurant that offers international and Costa Rican cuisine.</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Art Gallery</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 3.75pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 3;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;">Information Desk</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 15.6pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;">The Airport Information Desk, provided by Liberia Airport staff, is situated in the Arrivals Concourse. It is open from 06.00 to 23.00 daily and staff will be happy to help you with any information or any assistance you may require. Guanacaste Tourism's Information and Reservations Center is located in the Arrivals Concourse and is operated by the Guanacaste Tourism Chamber. It provides a number of services to the visitor arriving into Liberia including: </span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 177.6pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -18pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;">All Guanacaste Accommodation Reservations Services </span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 177.6pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -18pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;">Assistance with Guanacaste Holiday itineraries </span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 177.6pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -18pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;">Retail area with a broad range of maps, guides, and books </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2VctMUwscGA1O-vrBkRoa-PEA0nQVDoGDKBMRqPKfluKKXhFCEctG2fYxM_DN8A2dWpdLrGBZJnKsoGYiQReJ_lZvbTC3fMwkn667nNaGz0KVb2-969SOwhq29FekScVNdnXmuPP7RTG2/s1600/image030%255B1%255D+Avion+Ramp.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2VctMUwscGA1O-vrBkRoa-PEA0nQVDoGDKBMRqPKfluKKXhFCEctG2fYxM_DN8A2dWpdLrGBZJnKsoGYiQReJ_lZvbTC3fMwkn667nNaGz0KVb2-969SOwhq29FekScVNdnXmuPP7RTG2/s320/image030%255B1%255D+Avion+Ramp.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Scheduled Flights</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Scheduled flights from Liberia Airport for summer 2012 are: </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Airlines and destinations</span></b></div><br />
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<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 1;"><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_Berlin" title="Air Berlin"><span style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="color: #3366cc;">Air Berlin</span></span></span></a></span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";">Seasonal</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";">: Düsseldorf [begins November 12]</span></div></td></tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 2;"><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";"><a href="http://www.aircanada.com/" title="Air Canada"><span style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="color: #3366cc;">Air Canada</span></span></span></a></span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Seasonal</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">: Montreal-Trudeau, Toronto-Pearson</span></div></td></tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 3;"><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_Transat" title="Air Transat"><span style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="color: #3366cc;">Air Transat</span></span></span></a></span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";">Seasonal</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";">: Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver</span></div></td></tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 4;"><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arkefly" title="Arkefly"><span style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="color: #3366cc;">Arkefly</span></span></span></a></span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";">Seasonal</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";">: Amsterdam, Düsseldorf</span></div></td></tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 5;"><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";"><a href="http://www.aa.com/" title="American Airlines"><span style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="color: #3366cc;">American Airlines</span></span></span></a></span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";">Dallas/Ft. Worth, Miami</span></div></td></tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 6;"><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";"><a href="http://www.canjet.com/" title="Canjet"><span style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="color: #3366cc;">Canjet</span></span></span></a></span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";">Seasonal</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";">: Toronto-Pearson</span></div></td></tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 7;"><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";"><a href="http://www.continental.com/" title="Continental Airlines"><span style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="color: #3366cc;">Continental A<span style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">irlines</span></span></span></span></a></span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";">Houston-Intercontinental, Newark</span></div></td></tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 8;"><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";"><a href="http://www.delta.com/" title="Delta Air Lines"><span style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="color: #3366cc;">Delta Air Lines</span></span></span></a></span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Atlanta, Minneapolis/St. Paul [begins January 7]</span></div></td></tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 9;"><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enerjet" title="Enerjet"><span style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="color: #3366cc;">Enerjet</span></span></span></a></span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";">Seasonal</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";">: Toronto-Pearson</span></div></td></tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 10;"><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";"><a href="http://www.frontierairlines.com/" title="Frontier Airlines"><span style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="color: #3366cc;">Frontier Airlines</span></span></span></a></span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";">Seasonal</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";">: Denver</span></div></td></tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 11;"><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";"><a href="http://www.jetairfly.com/" title="Jetairfly"><span style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="color: #3366cc;">Jetairfly</span></span></span></a></span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";">Brussels</span></div></td></tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 12;"><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";"><a href="http://www.jetblue.com/" title="JetBlue Airways"><span style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="color: #3366cc;">JetBlue Airways</span></span></span></a></span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">New York-JFK [begins November 17] </span></div></td></tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 13;"><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";"><a href="http://www.miamiair.com/" title="Miami Air"><span style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="color: #3366cc;">Miami Air</span></span></span></a></span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";">Seasonal</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";">: Miami</span></div></td></tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 14;"><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nature_Air" title="Nature Air"><span style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="color: #3366cc;">Nature Air</span></span></span></a></span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";">La Fortuna, Managua, Punta Islita, Pavas-SYQ, Tamarindo</span></div></td></tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 15;"><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";"><a href="http://www.suncountry.com/" title="Sun Country Airlines"><span style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="color: #3366cc;">Sun Country Airlines</span></span></span></a></span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Seasonal</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">: Minneapolis/St. Paul [begins January 13]</span></div></td></tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 16;"><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";"><a href="http://www.flysunwing.com/" title="Sunwing Airlines"><span style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="color: #3366cc;">Sunwing Airlines</span></span></span></a></span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";">Toronto-Pearson</span></div></td></tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 17;"><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";"><a href="http://www.taca.com/" title="TACA"><span style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="color: #3366cc;">TACA</span></span></span></a> operated by <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TACA_Regional" title="TACA Regional"><span style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="color: #3366cc;">TACA Regional</span></span></span></a></span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";">San Salvador</span></div></td></tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 18;"><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TACA" title="TACA"><span style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="color: #3366cc;">TACA</span></span></span></a> operated by <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sansa_Airlines" title="Sansa Airlines"><span style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="color: #3366cc;">Sansa</span></span></span></a></span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";">San José de Costa Rica, Tamarindo</span></div></td></tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 19;"><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Cook" title="Thomas Cook"><span lang="EN-US" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="color: #3366cc;">Thomas Cook</span></span></span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> Canada operated by </span><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jazz_Air" title="Jazz Air"><span lang="EN-US" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="color: #3366cc;">Jazz Air</span></span></span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Seasonal:</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> Montreal-Trudeau, Ottawa, Toronto-Pearson</span></div></td></tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 20;"><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";"><a href="http://www.thomsonfly.com/" title="Thomson Airways"><span style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="color: #3366cc;">Thomson Airways</span></span></span></a></span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";">London-Gatwick</span></div></td></tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 21;"><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";"><a href="http://www.united.com/" title="United Airlines"><span style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="color: #3366cc;">United Airlines</span></span></span></a></span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";">Seasonal</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";">: Chicago-O'Hare</span></div></td></tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 22;"><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";"><a href="http://www.usa3000.com/" title="USA 3000 Airlines"><span style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="color: #3366cc;">USA 3000 Airlines</span></span></span></a></span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";">Chicago-O ‘Hare, St. Louis</span></div></td></tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 23; mso-yfti-lastrow: yes;"><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";"><a href="http://www.usairways.com/" title="US Airways"><span style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="color: #3366cc;">US Airways</span></span></span></a></span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";">Charlotte</span></div></td></tr>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 3.75pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 3;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;">Scheduled Airlines</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 15.6pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;">Check http://www.liberiacostaricaairport.net/LIR-Arrival-and-Departures.html for up-to-date information. </span></div><br />
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<tr style="mso-yfti-firstrow: yes; mso-yfti-irow: 0;"><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.6pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;">Air Canada</span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.6pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;">No office in Liberia</span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;" valign="top"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.6pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: center;"><br />
</div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt; width: 111.5pt;" valign="top" width="149"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.6pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.aircanada.com/" target="_blank"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: windowtext; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">www.aircanada.com</span></a></span></strong><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;"></span></div></td></tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 1;"><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.6pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;">Air Berlin</span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.6pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;">No office in Liberia</span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;" valign="top"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.6pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: center;"><br />
</div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt; width: 111.5pt;" valign="top" width="149"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.6pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;"><a href="http://www.airberlin.com/">www.airberlin.com</a></span></b></div></td></tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 2;"><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.6pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;">Taca /Avianca</span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.6pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #05304d; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">2668-1017/1047</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;"></span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;" valign="top"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.6pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: center;"><br />
</div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt; width: 111.5pt;" valign="top" width="149"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.6pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.taca.com/" target="_blank"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: windowtext; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">www.taca.com</span></a></span></strong><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;"></span></div></td></tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 3;"><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.6pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;">USA 3000</span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.6pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;">1800 626747 (IRL)</span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;" valign="top"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.6pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: center;"><br />
</div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt; width: 111.5pt;" valign="top" width="149"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.6pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;">www.usa3000.com</span></b></div></td></tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 4;"><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.6pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;">Continental Airl</span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;">ines</span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.6pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;">2668-1165</span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;" valign="top"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.6pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: center;"><br />
</div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt; width: 111.5pt;" valign="top" width="149"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.6pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;"><a href="http://www.continental.com/">www.continental.com</a></span></b></div></td></tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 5;"><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.6pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;">Delta Airlines Inc</span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.6pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;">2668-1050</span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;" valign="top"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.6pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: center;"><br />
</div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt; width: 111.5pt;" valign="top" width="149"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.6pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.delta.com/" target="_blank"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: windowtext; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">www.delta.com</span></a></span></strong><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;"></span></div></td></tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 6;"><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.6pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;">American Airlines</span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.6pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;">2668-1181</span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;" valign="top"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.6pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: center;"><br />
</div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt; width: 111.5pt;" valign="top" width="149"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.6pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.aa.com/" target="_blank"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: windowtext; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">www.aa.com</span></a></span></strong><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;"></span></div></td></tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 7;"><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.6pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;">Nature Air</span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.6pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;">2299-6000</span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;" valign="top"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.6pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: center;"><br />
</div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt; width: 111.5pt;" valign="top" width="149"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.6pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;"><a href="http://www.natureair.com/">www.natureair.com</a></span></b></div></td></tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 8;"><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.6pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;">Sansa</span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.6pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #05304d; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">2668-1017</span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;"></span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;" valign="top"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.6pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: center;"><br />
</div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt; width: 111.5pt;" valign="top" width="149"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.6pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.flysansa.com/" target="_blank"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: windowtext; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">www.flysansa.com</span></a></span></strong><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;"></span></div></td></tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 9;"><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.6pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;">Frontier Airlines</span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.6pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;">800-432-1359</span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;" valign="top"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.6pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: center;"><br />
</div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt; width: 111.5pt;" valign="top" width="149"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.6pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;"><a href="http://www.frontier%20airlines.com/" target="_blank"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: windowtext; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">www.frontierairlines.com</span></a></span></strong><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;"></span></div></td></tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 10;"><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.6pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;">Jet Blue</span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.6pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;">0800-012-1666</span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;" valign="top"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.6pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: center;"><br />
</div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt; width: 111.5pt;" valign="top" width="149"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.6pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;"><a href="http://www.jetblue.com/">www.jetblue.com</a></span></b></div></td></tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 11;"><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.6pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;">Sun Country Airlines</span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.6pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;">800-359-6786</span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;" valign="top"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.6pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: center;"><br />
</div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt; width: 111.5pt;" valign="top" width="149"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.6pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;"><a href="http://www.suncountry.com/">www.suncountry.com</a></span></b></div></td></tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 12; mso-yfti-lastrow: yes;"><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.6pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;">US Airways</span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.6pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #05304d; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">2668-1137/1132</span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;"></span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt;" valign="top"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.6pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: center;"><br />
</div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: #f0f0f0; border-left: #f0f0f0; border-right: #f0f0f0; border-top: #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt; width: 111.5pt;" valign="top" width="149"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.6pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.usairways.com/" target="_blank"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: windowtext; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">www.usairways.com</span></a></span></strong><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;"></span></div></td></tr>
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</div>Guanacaste Rent a Carhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02667645621140386475noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2674053649401033004.post-1761719913298249242011-10-25T15:53:00.000-07:002011-10-25T15:53:28.667-07:00BUENA VISTA LODGE & ADVENTURE<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr8l2mEINXX4uQvzMmEATzr6I2eLE8NPP9VqaRCAj9zyK3Un33F4QFYd6L5Fipms2LtR80jdXbynvd9wCn3qJk2s02Gb67FCp_9Qqzp3rLl-LjrhMouP4B4Ci4W-eOcaHyMBVxl_PZ7PBv/s1600/View+-Buena+Vista+Lodge.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="182" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr8l2mEINXX4uQvzMmEATzr6I2eLE8NPP9VqaRCAj9zyK3Un33F4QFYd6L5Fipms2LtR80jdXbynvd9wCn3qJk2s02Gb67FCp_9Qqzp3rLl-LjrhMouP4B4Ci4W-eOcaHyMBVxl_PZ7PBv/s400/View+-Buena+Vista+Lodge.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Buena Vista Lodge & Adventure Center is a cattle raising Hacienda that changed part of its activity to dedicate itself to ecologic tourism in a rustic environment and conserving the idiosyncrasy and culture of the zone. It is located 31kms from Liberia and it borders the <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Rincón de la Vieja National Park. It has an area of approximately 2,000 acres, and about 1,400 acres are intended to regenerate the forest where all adventure activities take place, always protecting the environment. The remaining 600 acres are dedicated to cattle farming so the ranch produces the majority of the products that the Lodge consumes.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">How to Get There </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">It is located in the Province of Guanacaste, North Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, on the slopes of the Rincón de la Vieja volcano. In Liberia, take the road 12 km/ 7 ½ mi northwest of Liberia on the Pan-American Hwy, towards Peñas Blancas, then turn off onto a paved road for about 18 km/ 11.5 mi until you get to the village of Cañas Dulces - only entrance towards the east - (on the right hand side) that is paved, once you pass Cañas Dulce, continue driving on gravel road towards the villages of Buena Vista that is on the way and as you pass the last village you continue the unpaved road until you arrive at the hotel. By <a href="http://www.guanacastecarrentals.com/">renting a car</a> is the easy and comfortable way to enjoy this adventure eco- resort.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">SERVICES</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">• 80 rooms: single and double. With hot water.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">• 4 Restaurants: different activities can be undertaken for incentive groups: for example at lunch they can enjoy typical dances and music played with a marimba (xylophone-like instrument) and delicious typical food.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">• 2 bars to enjoy the warm environment of the tropics and its sunsets.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">• Internet Service.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">• Laundry Service.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">• 3 massage lounges.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">• Private security all night.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">• Paramedics.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">• Photograph Services.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">A World of Adventure</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">• Horseback riding: visit the three waterfalls: the first one has sulfur pit inside the waterfall, the second one is a natural water slide inside the mountain that falls into small pond, and the last waterfall is the biggest one with a spectacular cascade. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">• Trails: these are for all ages and they go through waterfalls, view points, plains, and primary forest and lots more.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">• Canopy: great adventure over the top of the trees.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">• Thermal waters: sauna, 5 thermal pools, volcanic, mud, and cafeteria. The visitors can get to the thermal waters walking, horseback riding, in jeep, carriage, or in car.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">• Hanging bridges.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">• Bird watching.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">• Water slide of 420 meters long inside the mountain.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">• Sustainable Organic Tour</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Activities:</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><br />
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This is done with all the necessary security equipment.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The three waterfalls Tour </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">This is a tour that goes through the forest while spotting the diversity of flora and fauna. Three beautiful waterfalls, first one is sulphurous, second one form a small slide of natural water and our visitors can swim in it, and the third one which is the biggest one of them. This tour can be done by horseback riding or walking, and it takes from 3 ½ to 4 hours. Good physical condition is required.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Aerial Trail: The Hanging Bridges are the best choice where you can enjoy the tranquility of a primary forest from a maximum height of 20 meters, along this tour the visitor will find 16 bridges and it takes approximately one hour to walk through all of them.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Thermal Hot Springs </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Five rustic natural thermal pools that comes from a spring of the Rincón de la Vieja Volcano; with different temperatures, steam bath and volcanic mud in a primary forest. In this mindset calm down as you get pleasure from rejuvenating treatments!! They are located 3 kms from the hotel, the visitor can get there by horseback riding and it takes 45 minutes, or in a tractor-driven cart that takes 25 minutes where you can enjoy the forest and its surroundings, or by walking which it takes 1 hour through trails and rivers. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">This place offers cafeteria service. There, it is your opportunity to test your horseback riding skills! Indulge your body in our natural hot springs in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Easy your mind and soul as you relax and enjoy the benefits of the volcanic muds and its healing properties.</span></div><a href="http://www.buenavistalodgecr.com/">http://www.buenavistalodgecr.com/</a>Guanacaste Rent a Carhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02667645621140386475noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2674053649401033004.post-73260802125095681032011-10-18T15:15:00.000-07:002011-10-18T15:18:09.613-07:00Congo Trail Tours<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN3uOf6kzMGOumb-lLGHKP4r4VOd1tbLP2qUN4Hta8es8n-7cxOm-XSosDO7ROzTr7YqtBSY3VVlS3sOPcH50Wjj1rAaKPwZZn3e6OA9DxlyLS9ZCJ63U0KrpafLOFpuzGhMnHL1a18qPx/s1600/58340_146309165405473_Congo+Trail+II.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" oda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN3uOf6kzMGOumb-lLGHKP4r4VOd1tbLP2qUN4Hta8es8n-7cxOm-XSosDO7ROzTr7YqtBSY3VVlS3sOPcH50Wjj1rAaKPwZZn3e6OA9DxlyLS9ZCJ63U0KrpafLOFpuzGhMnHL1a18qPx/s400/58340_146309165405473_Congo+Trail+II.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Costa Rica is known as one of the best and closest foreign adventure tourism destinations to the United States and Canada. The surfing, zip lines and nature hiking particularly in the Guanacaste Province, is known to be first class. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This region of Costa Rica is famous for reliably sunny weather, awesome beaches and plenty of wildlife-watching opportunities.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">By <a href="http://www.guanacastecarrentals.com/">renting a car</a> you might visit some protected areas to enjoy canopy tours, wildlife –viewing, and hiking by spending a few days around the Rincon de la Vieja National Park, Palo Verde National Park. The volcano hiking and Caribbean scuba diving are not far behind where you can sample Costa Rica's blood-pumping options, as well as: rafting near Turrialba on some of the most scenic whitewater an amateur can access — and some of the most challenging</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">LOCATION</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">This Canopy Tour is located very close to the beaches of OCOTAL, EL COCO, HERMOSA, PANAMA, CONCHAL, BRASILITO, FLAMINGO, POTRERO. From Flamingo, Brasilito or Tamarindo you took the way to Potrero through the costal unpaved road for 13 km until you get to the town Nuevo Colón and if you are coming from Coco Beach you can turn off onto a paved road, first exit before the village of Sardinal and then follow took the big canopy sign and drive for about 9 km until you get to the village Nuevo Colón, past the village, make a left turn towards Potrero Beach.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Services<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">At the canopy you will have a souvenir (drinks and gifts), picture service, restrooms and a wildlife park. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">SOUVENIR</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Here you can find different kind of t-shirts, handy craft, paints and Costa Rican music or information, and also a great variety of our excellent quality of coffee and tobaccos.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">PICTURE SERVICE</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Here you can have your picture taken during the tour and it is this offered in two different sizes, which are the 5x7 and the 6x8, both pictures come in a folder made of banana paper.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">COST</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The canopy cost $35 per person and if transportation needed, it goes from $10 to $15 per person more and it will depend on where you are staying at. Let's talk and we can make a better deal or give you a group discount. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">PARK</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The fee entrance is $15 per person and if you had taken the canopy is just $5 more. This is a new attraction where you can find a serpentarium with more than 25 different species, a butterfly garden where you can see a few different species (morpho and cáligu) and more than 20 species of orkids. Also you can see birds, reptiles and a couple species of monkeys.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">WHAT YOU DO?</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Once you arrive at the site, the tour guides will get you ready for the ride of your life by providing you with safety briefing on zip lining. After a short hike we will come to the first platform where you will get you equipment an when you already listen the instructions from the guides, we are ready to fly down the eleven suspended cables. You fly at about 300 miles per hour from one tree platform to the next. During the tour we will cross three hanging bridges between two platforms; also we will make a short hike passing through the dry forest.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is a truly exhilarating and exciting experience. If we are lucky, even the Howler Monkeys will be our company during part of the Canopy Tour.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Come and get your adrenalin pumping and enjoy the beauty of the Costa Rican dry forests and wildlife.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Don’t forget your camera</span><br />
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</div>Guanacaste Rent a Carhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02667645621140386475noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2674053649401033004.post-49810044275574223642011-10-16T14:29:00.000-07:002011-10-16T14:31:22.717-07:00WestJet Flights to Liberia Airport, Costa Rica<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf-UZ3c90CINv1kLnng4cCVC07Yv_Sl5XoW1H2jM4XuNQD42z9csRbg1PCYlXNqqY8PaihreAzVbBw0fT1EV5seBDWPTAe1G7mErsFReiJJ2p4VEw0ekz7YJS4GVwhtXD0Jd2vyV7Fd8OU/s1600/WestJet+Aircraft+photo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="364" oda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf-UZ3c90CINv1kLnng4cCVC07Yv_Sl5XoW1H2jM4XuNQD42z9csRbg1PCYlXNqqY8PaihreAzVbBw0fT1EV5seBDWPTAe1G7mErsFReiJJ2p4VEw0ekz7YJS4GVwhtXD0Jd2vyV7Fd8OU/s640/WestJet+Aircraft+photo.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong>Press Release: WestJet</strong></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Liberia's Daniel Oduber International Airport is located in the northwest of Costa Rica in the Guanacaste Province. It is the second largest airport in the country. This is the airport that WestJet Airlines is expected to fly to when it begins flights to Costa Rica. It is the most convenient airport for air passengers to the country coming for popular beach destinations such as Playa Tamarindo, Playa Flamingo, Playa del Coco and most of the all-inclusive style resorts.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">There are not as many International flights to Liberia Costa Rica as there are to the Juan Santamaria Airport which is located in the nation's capital, San Jose. For travelers to resort destinations in the Northwestern Pacific area of Costa Rica, WestJet flights to Liberia will really cut down on travel time within the country.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">WestJet Flights to Central America</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">In late 2009, WestJet announced new flights to Varadero, Cuba and St Maarten. When they made that announcement it was also stated that they would be adding more sun destinations. Since that time, the travel industry has been expecting new flights to Central America, particularly much touristic Costa Rica.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Now it appears that the time is close at hand to an announcement from WestJet regarding flights to Liberia, Costa Rica. The flights will most likely only be out of Toronto, Ontario. It is not expected that they will have any non-stop flights from other cities like Calgary or Vancouver BC.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">About the Liberia International Airport</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport, an airport is usually referred to more simply as the Liberia International Airport. The IATA airport code for the airport is LIR. It is named after a Costa Rican President who was in power from 1974 to 1978. The airport handles over 400,000 passengers per year.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">It is a short drive to the town of Liberia from the airport. Taxi's wait out front of the entrance. It is about 12 to 15 minutes taxi ride to the center of town.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">By <a href="http://www.guanacastecarrentals.com/">renting a car</a>, from Liberia, it's not far too many of Costa Rica's Pacific Coast beach towns. You can reach Playa Hermosa and Playa del Coco in around 45 minutes from Liberia. (Note: Don't confuse Playa Hermosa in this part of the country with the popular surf beach Playa Hermosa which is located in the Central Pacific area of the country, near Jaco Beach. There are three Playa Hermosa's in the country.)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">North American Airlines Flying To Liberia Airport, Costa Rica</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">As of 2011, the following airlines fly to Liberia from Canada and/or the USA:</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">•Air Canada</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">•Air Transat (seasonal)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">•American Airlines</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">•Delta Air Lines</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">•Frontier (seasonal)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">•JetBlue (new service to begin Nov 17, 2011 out of JFK)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">•Miami Air (seasonal)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">•Sun Country Airlines (seasonal)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">•Sunwing Airlines</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">•TACA</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">•Thomas Cook Canada (seasonal – operate by Jazz)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">•United/Continental</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">•USA 3000</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">•US Airways</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">WestJet pleased by new Canada-Costa Rica air agreement</span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">CALGARY, Aug. 11, 2011 /CNW/ - WestJet today welcomed the announcement of a new air transport agreement between Canada and Costa Rica. </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">"We congratulate the governments of Canada and Costa Rica in signing this agreement," said Hugh Dunleavy, WestJet Executive Vice-President, Strategy and Planning. "The beautiful country of Costa Rica and its extensive ecotourism opportunities have long been of great interest to Canadian travelers. This agreement will result in new opportunities for visitors from both Canada and Costa Rica to travel between the two countries.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div>Guanacaste Rent a Carhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02667645621140386475noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2674053649401033004.post-29213717101438784572011-10-14T09:25:00.000-07:002011-10-14T09:25:26.145-07:00United Airlines Launches Liberia Airport, Costa Rica Service<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMS56_WiZHUiopPtzhA8CKO27Gioy6_RYyrXpBljguhn_BbT-9XbawNTDI08xA-PSUG4vCzIveQst7v2jobUuHV_zDe9dNNwPQvkvAt_8cZqz6nEu6k-VpuZxAtc9xcTblq4kUTHoqYYWa/s1600/ual_airplane+-+United+Aircraft.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="201" oda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMS56_WiZHUiopPtzhA8CKO27Gioy6_RYyrXpBljguhn_BbT-9XbawNTDI08xA-PSUG4vCzIveQst7v2jobUuHV_zDe9dNNwPQvkvAt_8cZqz6nEu6k-VpuZxAtc9xcTblq4kUTHoqYYWa/s640/ual_airplane+-+United+Aircraft.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>-- United is launching new service Dec. 17 through April 29 from Chicago to Liberia Airport, Guanacaste in Costa Rica, just in time for the winter holidays.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">"The new service is exactly what our customers in the United States are seeking, particularly during the winter vacation season," said Greg Taylor, United's senior vice president-Planning.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>"The Pacific side of Costa Rica and its growing resort community is an extremely popular vacation destination."</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The new flights to Liberia Airport are timed for convenient connections in Chicago.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The service will be operated with an Airbus 320 aircraft, configured with 12 United First and 126 Economy seats.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Flights are open for sale.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">New flights include:</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Flight<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Origin<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Destination<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Departure<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Arrival<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Frequency</span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">About United</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><a href="http://united.com/">United Airlines</a> (OTC Bulletin Board: UALAQ) operates more than 3,400 flights a day on United, United Express and Ted to more than 200 U.S. domestic and international destinations from its hubs in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Denver, Chicago and Washington, D.C.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With key global air rights in the Asia- Pacific region, Europe and Latin America, United is one of the largest international carriers based in the United States.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>United is also a founding member of Star Alliance, which provides connections for our customers to 790 destinations in 138 countries worldwide.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>United's 58,500 employees reside in every U.S. state and in many countries around the world.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>News releases and other information about United can be found at the company's Web site at <a href="http://united.com/">united.com</a>.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><br />
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</div>Guanacaste Rent a Carhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02667645621140386475noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2674053649401033004.post-7151840898330181592011-10-04T09:09:00.000-07:002011-10-04T11:23:37.958-07:00Delta Expands Service to Liberia (LIR), Costa Rica<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKMfBFEBEuaps6PPJL-y4M81sqPkPVYCbsjerk4occ0BzPVI6nsQr-gPcFCZNron3ICJoVIaTmTHbkoGsQCBMyqfj_Xh34XNNCCiBMudG9lOF4A9-UucLRVFXx6HR7xGB95qje3SIum9O8/s1600/delta+aircraft.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" kca="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKMfBFEBEuaps6PPJL-y4M81sqPkPVYCbsjerk4occ0BzPVI6nsQr-gPcFCZNron3ICJoVIaTmTHbkoGsQCBMyqfj_Xh34XNNCCiBMudG9lOF4A9-UucLRVFXx6HR7xGB95qje3SIum9O8/s400/delta+aircraft.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Press Release: Delta Airlines</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Airline to begin weekly service between Minneapolis-St. </span>Paul and Liberia (LIR), Costa Rica</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><a href="http://www.delta.com/">Delta Air Lines</a> (NYSE: DAL) will add a new Latin American destination from its Minneapolis-St. Paul hub, and expand flying to Brazil, as it continues its expansion into key Latin American markets.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Delta will begin new year-round weekly flights between Minneapolis-St. Paul and Liberia (LIR), Costa Rica, beginning in January 2012. The service will operate every Saturday using 160-seat Boeing 737-800 aircraft.</span></span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">This area of north west <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Costa Rica´s Pacific Coast, known as the Guanacaste region, is served by the Liberia airport (LIR). The area offers numerous activities along the beach, in the charming towns, and in the nearby rain forests. Most hotels are located on the beach and several are all-inclusive. </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">By <a href="http://www.guanacastecarrentals.com/">renting a car</a>, you can combine your visit to the Guanacaste region with a stay in either the cosmopolitan city of San José or surrounded by the natural beauty of the Arenal Volcano/Monteverde area—or you can combine all 3 areas for a great Costa Rican adventure. </span></span></div><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">In addition, Delta will add an additional weekly frequency between Atlanta and Brasilia, Brazil, upgrading the flight to daily service, beginning Dec. 12. That flight is operated using 162-seat Boeing 757 aircraft. And Delta will add two new weekly frequencies between Detroit and Sao Paulo, bringing that flight to daily service, effective Dec. 19. The flight is operated using a 209-seat Boeing 767 aircraft.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">“With our new service to Costa Rica and expanded flights to Brazil, Delta continues to open up new Latin American destination from our key hubs,” said Bob Cortelyou, Delta’s senior vice president – Network Planning. “Delta continues to grow in this important region, enhancing our leading global network to offer new travel choices for our customers.”</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Schedules:</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Minneapolis-St. Paul – Liberia (LIR)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Flight<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Depart<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Arrives<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Frequency</span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>379<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Minneapolis-St. Paul at 9:10 a.m.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Liberia at <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>2:30 p.m.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Saturdays</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><a href="http://www.delta.com/">Delta Air Lines</a> serves more than 160 million customers each year, and was named by Fortune magazine as the most admired airline worldwide in its 2011 World's Most Admired Companies airline industry list. With an industry-leading global network, Delta and the Delta Connection carriers offer service to 355 destinations in 65 countries on six continents. Headquartered in Atlanta, Delta employs 80,000 employees worldwide and operates a mainline fleet of more than 700 aircraft. A founding member of the Sky Team global alliance, Delta participates in the industry’s leading trans-Atlantic joint venture with Air France-KLM and Alitalia. Including its worldwide alliance partners, Delta offers customers more than 13,000 daily flights, with hubs in Amsterdam, Atlanta, Cincinnati, Detroit, Memphis, Minneapolis-St. Paul, New York-JFK, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Salt Lake City and Tokyo-Narita. The airline’s service includes the Sky Miles frequent flier program, a world-class airline loyalty program; the award-winning Business Elite service; and more than 50 Delta Sky Clubs in airports worldwide. </span><a href="http://www.delta.com/"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">www.delta.com</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></span></div>Guanacaste Rent a Carhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02667645621140386475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2674053649401033004.post-71183951283171092612011-09-28T12:10:00.000-07:002011-10-14T09:57:33.075-07:00Airberlin starts flying to Liberia, Costa Rica as of November 2011<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLRuT7Fd7ljVd5Pk-mKuzcjR9Q33pabSD_3VSWkEqpjGoOiZH9Bu3dscvM8bpU8d1MpxZVN-_iYcNXmmmkklYU5iYbI91HIXHEKHmRnJwvTvr4azlpnNLfmkuSdO85N_JHyxBiD7vkURsM/s1600/00007987_w+Air+Berlin+Aircraft.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="313" kca="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLRuT7Fd7ljVd5Pk-mKuzcjR9Q33pabSD_3VSWkEqpjGoOiZH9Bu3dscvM8bpU8d1MpxZVN-_iYcNXmmmkklYU5iYbI91HIXHEKHmRnJwvTvr4azlpnNLfmkuSdO85N_JHyxBiD7vkURsM/s640/00007987_w+Air+Berlin+Aircraft.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 3;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;"> </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 3;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;">New destination on the 2011/2012 winter flight schedule</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Air Berlin decided to include, for the first time, Costa Rica on their list of destinations for 2011-2012. The first flight from Daniel Obuber International Airport <a href="http://liberiacostaricaairport.net/">(LIR)</a> in Liberia, leaving from Düsseldorf, Germany, with a layover in Cancun, Mexico, will commence on November 12th, 2011. The airline will fly an Airbus 330-200 and will arrive in Costa Rica every other Saturdays.</span><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN;"> </span></b><b><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN;"></span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Air Berlin <span style="color: windowtext;">PLC</span> & <span style="color: windowtext;">Co.</span> Luftverkehrs <span style="color: windowtext;">KG</span></span></b><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN;"> (stylized as <b>airberlin</b> or <a href="http://airberlin.com/">airberlin.com</a><b> </b>) is <span style="color: windowtext;">Germany</span>'s second largest <span style="color: windowtext;">airline</span>, after <span style="color: windowtext;">Lufthansa</span>, and Europe's sixth largest airline in terms of passengers. The airline is headquartered at the Airport Bureau Center in Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, Berlin. Air Berlin's parent company, airberlin group or Air Berlin PLC.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The airline operates an extensive network including holiday destinations in the </span><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Mediterranean</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> region, the </span><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Canary Islands</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> and </span><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">North Africa</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> as well as intercontinental destinations in </span><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Southeast Asia</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, the </span><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Caribbean</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> and the </span><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Americas</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Airberlin starts flying to Liberia Airport, Costa Rica in Central America every 14 days as of November 2011. An aircraft will leave Düsseldorf every other Saturday for Liberia (LIR), the capital city of the province of Guanacaste in the northwest of the country. From there, by <a href="http://www.guanacastecarrentals.com/">renting a car</a>, travelers will have the freedom to explore secluded beaches, unspoiled seaside villages and rural landscapes within the Pacific coastline or various national parks in the country's interior.</span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;"><br />
</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In the winter flight schedule, an Airbus 330-200 will leave Düsseldorf every other Saturday for Liberia via Cancun in Mexico starting on 12 November. Connecting flights are available from Berlin, Dresden, Hamburg, Nuremberg, Stuttgart, Vienna and Zurich. Tickets can be booked on the Internet (<a href="http://airberlin.com/">airberlin.com</a>), at the airline’s Service Centre (Tel. 01805 – 737 800.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;"><br />
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<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Tourism Minister, Allan Flores, said that this great achievement is the result of negotiations carried out this past March at the ITB Tourism Fair in Berlin.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“We are very excited about this new European connection, which is one of the most important target markets for Costa Rica. It helps us strengthen our relationship with this destination, open new markets, and promote our country’s tourism activity,” highlighted Flores. </span></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With respect to order of importance, Germany is the second largest market in Europe, surpassed only by Spain. In 2010, 44,539 German tourists came to Costa Rica.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“This is the first Germany-Liberia route (LIR) and will generate important growth of German tourist arrivals with 18 night stays in the country,” said the Tourism Minister. “Benefits will not only be seen in Guanacaste, but also internally throughout the country.”</span></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It has a fleet of 150 aircrafts that are 5 years old on average, which makes it one of the newest fleets in Europe. The airline flies to 163 destinations in 39 countries, and in 2010 alone, it had 33.6 million passengers.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJDU0sbmU7u-iZnwmuQNzOCvfoqXLAoqL-C2jRWQ4zbs_LZVj6Dc7xmT1lBdD9-kQp8iC6IMCwMnTefFuSbEnLMIRjYCaPoTo0h_V-NItJZNCsARHiI4zP0HWYxcbPyRJPpvHTKpyItZz8/s1600/activity-playa%252520hermosa+III.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" kca="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJDU0sbmU7u-iZnwmuQNzOCvfoqXLAoqL-C2jRWQ4zbs_LZVj6Dc7xmT1lBdD9-kQp8iC6IMCwMnTefFuSbEnLMIRjYCaPoTo0h_V-NItJZNCsARHiI4zP0HWYxcbPyRJPpvHTKpyItZz8/s320/activity-playa%252520hermosa+III.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: center;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">For families, couples and single of any age</span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Location:</span></b></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Located only 30 minutes drive from Liberia International Airport -LIR- or around 4 hours from San José in Costa Rica. Hotel Playa Hermosa Bosque del Mar is a brand new beach-front boutique hotel recently opened on August 1st, 2009. Situated in Guanacaste’s North Pacific Coast, it is a perfect mix of lush and well-manicured gardens, filled with gorgeous wildlife such as iguanas and playful monkeys hanging out on ancestral trees, eco friendly concept which makes the perfect Costa Rica premium experience. We framed it with an excellent personalized service to fulfill your high expectations. A few steps from the beach to all the rooms makes Bosque del Mar suitable for those with walking difficulties.</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">• Address: 700 meters West from Real Estate Office Century 21, in the first entrance to the beach of Playa Hermosa, Sardinal, Guanacaste.</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Facilities:</span></b></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">With a delicate environment characterized by Earth tones details, lots of nature around and privacy, we have 20 Junior Suites spread in two floor buildings with garden front terraces. The design of this kind of room offers a bedroom with 2 queen size beds and a bathroom, plus a separate living room with mini bar.</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">In a separate two floor building, right in front of the beach, we have the new Ocean front Suites doubling the size of the first ones and including a bedroom with 2 queen size beds, a beach front Jacuzzi, a comfortable living room with mini bar and a sofa bed, plus a spacious bathroom. Right in the same building there are the Garden View Suites, with the space and elegance of our Ocean Front Suites, the 2 queen size beds and the sofa bed. All our rooms are within one minute walk from the beach, so it means they are also natural equipped with 24/7 waves soothing sounds.</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The beach and surf view from the new Niromi Restaurant (“forest” in Chorotega native language), its great selection of dishes mixing international gourmet style with Costa Rican flavors, and the top service of our staff are the perfect backgrounds to complete a dreamy vacation by the sea. On its second floor we have developed the Nya Lounge bar (tree), a modern but cozy area also beach front that will mix a Hors d'oeuvre menu, the best tropical drinks and music. Right next, there are being equipped 2 comfortable conference halls: Nimpu (sea) and Nampi (howler monkey). And on third floor we will have the exclusive Penthouse, a great ocean view four bedrooms floor with terraces, kitchen, living room, mini gym, bathrooms and Jacuzzi.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyzuTGRRc0DnsHvhVrElKZV5OO_8KFb8lT5iDlB51NHy9hGBFWKV_BZMSsQ7TGxdDwauuC9cTAaGJvJRvqer-uweb0JvoDkWGta4iZ9uA-3AD91p3ioHO3o0_lyRtWpJYds3NXxw_To1hA/s1600/bellas-suite+Bosque+del+Mar+-+Playa+Hermosa.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" kca="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyzuTGRRc0DnsHvhVrElKZV5OO_8KFb8lT5iDlB51NHy9hGBFWKV_BZMSsQ7TGxdDwauuC9cTAaGJvJRvqer-uweb0JvoDkWGta4iZ9uA-3AD91p3ioHO3o0_lyRtWpJYds3NXxw_To1hA/s320/bellas-suite+Bosque+del+Mar+-+Playa+Hermosa.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Accommodation:</span></b></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">We offer Jacuzzi and swimming pool area, laundry service, gated parking, wireless internet access, Niromi gourmet international restaurant, conference rooms, lounge bar and scuba diving center. Our rooms are distributed in twenty Junior Suites with two queen size beds and a living room, six Ocean Front Suites with Jacuzzi and six Garden View Suites equipped with two queen size beds and a roll away sofa in every living room. We also offer a brand new penthouse floor</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">.</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdMa3PxJm3Tj1E1LHVr1c1_JcN0_8T2nDKoxiU6v-RTXRIDF8RTyBJERMNxW6I9MR2WMiNgnRlBZSiiiboCfoKvvgEgHHZ4LQE-9SUwJ0CGAX0QRO2zc-eH0otYYAoflg3FjdnG-UcqpAF/s1600/Playa_Hermosa_Bosque_del_Mar__junior_suite_living_room+IV.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" kca="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdMa3PxJm3Tj1E1LHVr1c1_JcN0_8T2nDKoxiU6v-RTXRIDF8RTyBJERMNxW6I9MR2WMiNgnRlBZSiiiboCfoKvvgEgHHZ4LQE-9SUwJ0CGAX0QRO2zc-eH0otYYAoflg3FjdnG-UcqpAF/s320/Playa_Hermosa_Bosque_del_Mar__junior_suite_living_room+IV.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Detail of room equipment and amenities </span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">JUNIOR SUITES GARDEN VIEW SUITES</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">• Two queen size or double beds • Two queen size beds </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial Black", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">·</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Telephone (direct dial) • Hot water shower bathroom • Hot water shower bathroom </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial Black", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">·</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> Living room with sitting chairs and with sofa bed • Mini bar with refrigerator • Two air conditioner units </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial Black", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">·</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Two ceiling fans • 29” flat screen cable TV • 39” plasma cable TV in bedroom • 29” plasma cable TV in living room • Terrace with table and chairs • Coffee maker • Hair dryer</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">• Safety box • Alarm clock • Desk • Energy saving intelligent system controlling ceiling fans, A/C and lights 2/3</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">OCEAN FRONT SUITES </span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">• Two queen size beds or one King size • Hair dryer • Telephone (direct dial) • Safety box • Spacious hot water shower bathroom • Beach front terrace with table and chairs • Living room with sofa bed • Beach front Jacuzzi • Mini bar with mini refrigerator • Energy saving intelligent system controlling ceiling fans, A/C and lights • Two air conditioner units • Master remote control for lights, ceiling fans and window shades • Two ceiling fan • Coffee maker • 39” plasma cable TV at bedroom • 29” plasma cable TV at living room</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Promotions.</span></b></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">MOUNTAIN & BEACH COMBO</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">We have designed a package with 2 nights in each hotel (Hotel Bosque del Mar and sister property Tilajari, located in Arenal Area), you decide which you want first and in case you need transportation just let us know!</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">$475* staying in Junior Suites </span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Package price is per person in a double room minimum. and includes 2 nights and horseback riding or jungle walk + Arenal Volcano and Hot Springs tour in your Tilajari` stay, 2 nights and snorkeling tour in Bosque del Mar, plus all meals in both hotels and all taxes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
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</div><div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">LOW SEASON SPECIALS</span></b></div><div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">A) 7x5 offer* (pay 5 nights and stay 7)</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">B) 4x3 offer* (pay 3 nights and stay 4)</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">C) Meals & lodging free for kids under 10 years old in reservations of 2 adults with FAP included*</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Valid from May 1<sup>st</sup> — Dec 15<sup>th</sup>, 2011 / Maximum 2 kids per room / Special menu available for children</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Attractions:</span></b></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Discover the natural wonders of Guanacaste from the central location of Hotel Playa Hermosa Bosque del Mar. Within 2 hour-drive, enjoy many excursion options such as Palo Verde, Rincón de la Vieja or Santa Rosa, just to mention some of the National Parks around in this area. Hike up to the summit of Rincon de la Vieja for a bird's-eye view of the crater. Afterward, reawaken your senses at the hot springs, located in this area.</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Or if you prefer aquatic activities, we recommend a floating trip down the Corobici River, as well as nearby beaches for the best spot for surfing, sport fishing, diving and snorkeling.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">How to get to this hotel:</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">ROUTE #1: GUARDIA – PLAYA HERMOSA (Highly Recommended!) coming from Liberia Intl. Airport or the City of Liberia. <a href="http://www.guanacastecarrentals.com/">By renting a car</a>, it would give you the freedom to find this secluded tropical hideaway. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">•Once you passed the Liberia Intl. Airport, keep going 5 miles straight southwest on Route 21. You will cross the Tempisque River Bridge and soon you will find an intersection in Guardia town, with a shopping center called Do It Center (in a corner). Turn right there</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">•Take the way to Papagayo and half a mile later turn to your left on Route 254 and drive 5 miles (look out for a sign towards Playa Panama)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">•The third intersection is the one connecting to Playa Panamá, turn left and drive 3.5 miles more to get to the resort village of Playa Hermosa </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">•Once you are there, look for the second public entrance to the beach at your right. We have a sign here in an empty corner lot next to a hardware store (Ferretería Playa Hermosa) and turn right as the arrow indicates</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">•Keep going straight half a mile and you will find us at the end of the road</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">In case you get lost, please call our phone number: 2672 0046. Our front desk service works from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. and we will gladly help you.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">For details and to reserve your stay, visit <a href="http://www.hotelplayahermosa.com/">http://www.hotelplayahermosa.com/</a>. For more inspiration and to plan your trip,<a href="http://www.guanacastecarrentals.com/"> rent a car</a>, or get a transfer service, contact Roberto Acevedo at <a href="mailto:racevedo@poasrentacar.com"><span style="color: blue;">racevedo@poasrentacar.com</span></a><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Guanacaste Rent a Carhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02667645621140386475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2674053649401033004.post-1204445805352327912011-09-26T09:47:00.000-07:002011-09-26T09:47:48.064-07:00JetBlue Opens Second Destination in Costa Rica: Liberia Intl. Airport<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV5krAmqLCusRZAm6qwCHTawCiE8qQjzJUjiB2VKWx3wGIfp351pIByXDAsY55FDrOS6MmFXgyqVoYf-mSwmTGqt0BJwdiee4Fy-1aXHBsN-3XhzaL-G3waROB8_v9Vik6xqCu7qEPXFhn/s1600/abWhyAirbusA320-Jet+Blue+Airlines.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="236" kca="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV5krAmqLCusRZAm6qwCHTawCiE8qQjzJUjiB2VKWx3wGIfp351pIByXDAsY55FDrOS6MmFXgyqVoYf-mSwmTGqt0BJwdiee4Fy-1aXHBsN-3XhzaL-G3waROB8_v9Vik6xqCu7qEPXFhn/s640/abWhyAirbusA320-Jet+Blue+Airlines.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: black;"><strong> </strong></span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: black;"><strong>Press Release by: Jetblue Airlines</strong></span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: black;"><strong>--Four weekly nonstop flights between New York's JFK and Costa Rica's Pacific coast set to begin November 17, 2011-</strong></span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: black;"><strong>-- Start date to coincide with opening of new terminal at Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport-</strong></span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: black;"><strong>-- One-way sale fares as low as $139 each way available for bookings today through July 15 at <a href="http://www.jetblue.com/new">www.jetblue.com/new</a> for travel between November 17, 2011 and February 14, 2012 (a) -</strong></span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">JetBlue Airlines today is pleased to announce plans to add four weekly nonstop flights between New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Liberia, Costa Rica's Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport (LIR) effective November 17, 2011, subject to government approval. Liberia, on the Pacific coast, will be JetBlue's second destination in Costa Rica, in addition to San Jose's Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO), which is served daily from Orlando International (MCO). To celebrate the launch of its 70th destination, JetBlue is offering special fares as low as $139 available for bookings through July 15 at <a href="http://www.jetblue.com/new">www.jetblue.com/new</a> for travel between November 17, 2011 and February 14, 2012. </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The President of Costa Rica, Laura Chinchilla, the nation's Presidential Minister, Carlos Benavides, and the Minister of Tourism, Allan Flores, joined JetBlue officials in making this announcement earlier today at the presidential palace in San Jose. </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">In addition to the introductory fare, three lucky contest winners who guessed the airline's 70th destination correctly in JetBlue's Guess Where We're Going promotion on Face book won a four-day, three-night JetBlue Getaways vacation package for two, including flights and hotel accommodations to Liberia. Customers are encouraged to follow JetBlue on facebook.com/JetBlue for more exciting promotions to come. </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">"We're delighted to be adding Liberia to our growing list of destinations and giving our customers access to the breathtaking Guanacaste beaches and natural parks," said Chad Meyerson, director of global sales for JetBlue Airways. "Costa Rica and its people have much to offer and have been a great partner since we started flying to San Jose more than two years ago. We're happy to be able to strengthen that relationship today while expanding our footprint in Central America." </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">"We are overjoyed that JetBlue has added Liberia to its list of destinations giving U.S. travelers even greater access to Costa Rica," said Allan Flores, Costa Rica Minister of Tourism. "This new route will allow U.S. travelers to have unprecedented access to Costa Rica's Northwestern region rich with so many tourist offerings, particularly during the high season months." </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">In addition to this new nonstop service to Liberia from New York, customers in Boston, Buffalo, Rochester, or Burlington, among other cities, can enjoy easy connecting service via JFK. JetBlue also flies to Bogota, Colombia in South America. </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">JetBlue's proposed schedule between New York and Liberia: </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">New York (JFK) to Liberia (LIR):<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Liberia (LIR) to New York (JFK):<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Depart - Arrive<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Depart - Arrive<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">9:40 a.m. - 2:05 p.m. <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">- Flights will operate Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday only effective November 17, 2011 -</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">- All times local - <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">JetBlue's flights between New York and Liberia will be operated with its comfortable Airbus A320 fleet and award-winning service featuring convenient, assigned seating; a first-checked bag free (b); complementary and unlimited name brand snacks and drinks; comfy leather seats; free first-run movies on seatback televisions (c); and more legroom than any other carrier in coach (d). </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">About JetBlue Airways</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">JetBlue is New York's Hometown Airline(TM) with other focus cities in Boston, Fort Lauderdale, Los Angeles, and Orlando. Known for its award-winning service and free TV as much as its low fares, JetBlue offer the most legroom in coach of any U.S. airline as well as super-spacious Even More Space seats. JetBlue is also America's first and only airline to offer its own Customer Bill of Rights, with meaningful and specific compensation for customers inconvenienced by service disruptions within JetBlue's control. Visit <a href="http://www.jetblue.com/promise">www.jetblue.com/promise</a> for details. JetBlue serves 66 cities with 700 daily flights and later this year plans to introduce service to St. Croix and St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands as well as La Romana in the Dominican Republic, subject to government approval. With JetBlue, all seats are assigned, all fares are one-way, and an overnight stay is never required. For information or reservations call 1-800-JET-BLUE (1-800-538-2583), TTY/TDD 1-800-336-5530, 0800-012-1666 from Costa Rica, or visit <a href="http://www.jetblue.com/">http://www.jetblue.com/</a> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><br />
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<a name='more'></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Airline will operate Non-Stop from Minneapolis to Liberia </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">St. Paul, MN-June 13, 2011- Sun Country Airlines today announced new international service between Minneapolis/St. Paul and Liberia, Costa Rica. The new service will be the only non-stop flight from Minnesota to Liberia. The new flights will operate weekly from January 13 through April 13, 2012 departing from and returning to the Twin Cities on Fridays. The seasonal service will offer both first class and coach seating on Sun Country’s Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Flights are for sale immediately on <a href="http://www.suncountry.com/page/1/home.jsp"><span style="color: #0033ff; text-decoration: none;">SunCountry.com</span></a> or by calling 1-800-FLY-N-SUN. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">“Liberia is a great winter destination and we are looking forward to providing Minnesota travelers with the only non-stop service,” said Stan Gadek, Sun Country president and CEO. “We’re expanding our Hometown Airline this winter to give our customers a familiar, convenient and value-based choice to Costa Rica. We’re excited to operate this new route and we think our passengers will be thrilled as well by the savings, high level of attention and award winning service that Sun Country is known for.” </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Flight schedule and times for the Liberia, Costa Rica route are available at <a href="http://www.suncountry.com/page/1/home.jsp"><span style="color: #0033ff; text-decoration: none;">SunCountry.com</span></a>. The Airline has also released the details of their winter schedule to other great warm weather destinations: Cabo San Lucas, Cozumel, Fort Myers, Harlingen/ South Padre, Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo, Mazatlan, Miami, Montego Bay, Palm Springs, Phoenix, Puerto Vallarta, Punta Cana, San Juan, St. Maarten and St. Thomas. </span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; line-height: 115%;">Sun Country Vacations, in conjunction with Sun Country Airlines, is celebrating the start of the new service with special deals on airfare and hotels packages to Liberia, Costa Rica. Visit <a href="http://www.suncountry.com/page/1/deals.jsp"><span style="color: #0033ff; line-height: 115%; text-decoration: none;">SunCountryVacations.com</span></a> or call toll-free 1-877-411-1177 for more information.</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">From Playa Hermosa/Papagayo Area to Rin</span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">con de la Vieja National Park</span></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">From Liberia take the Pan-American Highway #1 north. After approximately 5 kilometers you will find the signs to Rincon de la Vieja National Park. Turn right onto a gravel road and continue on this gravel road to the village of Curubande. Keep going on this road and you will find the signs of the 2 lodges of the area, Hacienda Guachipelin and Rincon de la Vieja Lodge. As you ride on this road, you will find a closed gate. Please honk and someone will come out and charge you U.S. $2 per car for the use of this private road. You will arrive first at the Hacienda Guachipelin Lodge, and then travel though to Rincon de la Vieja Park Entrance at the Pailas Ranger´s Station.</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You are coming from the city of Liberia on route # 21towards Liberia International Airport </span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">•Once you passed the airport, keep going 5 miles straight. You will cross the Tempisque River Bridge and at intersection past the village of Guardia, you will find a shopping center called Do It Center (in a corner). Turn right there</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">•Take the way to Papagayo/Hermosa-Panama Beaches and half a mile later turn to your left on route # 253 and drive 5 miles along coastal road towards Playa Hermosa</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">•The third intersection is the one connecting to Playa Panamá, turn left and drive 3.5 miles more to get to Playa Hermosa town</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">•Once you are there, look for the second public entrance to the beach at your right. </span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you are driving back from Papagayo, follow the road back to the Liberia International Airport, turn northeast at the intersection onto Route 21 towards the city of Liberia. The drive should take 35 to 45 minutes. </span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">•Once you passed the airport on your driving from the city of Liberia, keep going 7 miles until the village of Comunidad´s intersection on route # 21(in front of a Total gas station)</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">•Turn right onto Route # 151, looking for El Coco/Ocotal - Sardinal way</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">•Drive 7 miles more (you will pass in front of Sardinal town entrance) past this turnoff towards the intersection to take Playa Hermosa/ Playa Panamá road, at this point keep straight ahead </span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">•Around 2 miles before you will be already in Playa Coco and you will find the public entrance to the beach by driving on a two-lane boulevard that ends at the resort village’ square </span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> From Tamarindo/Flamingo Area to Rincon de la Vieja National Park</span></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">From your beach destination, follow the main road to the city of Liberia. If you are coming from any of the following beaches: Langosta, Tamarindo, Grande, Flamingo, Conchal, Potrero or Sugar Beach, on Route 156, the drive will bring you back to the town of Belen—a town that lies on the road that connects Santa Cruz with Liberia (Route 21). Turn northeast towards Liberia on Route 21, driving past by the town of Filadelfia. Keep riding on route # 21 towards the city of Liberia. At Liberia crossroad on Pan-American Highway 1; take the left lane at the street light heading north. Driving time to the Interamerican Highway 1 is approximately 60 to 75 minutes from the beach area. </span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">From Liberia take the Pan-American Highway #1 north. After approximately 5 kilometers you will find the signs to Rincon de la Vieja National Park. Turn right on a gravel road and continue that road to the village of Curubande. Continue this road and you will find the signs of the 2 lodges of the area, Hacienda Guachipelin and Rincon de la Vieja Lodge. On the road you will find a closed gate. Please honk and someone will come out and charge you U.S. $2 per car for the use of this private road. You will find first the Hacienda Guachipelin and then past them to Rincon de la Vieja Park Entrance at the Pailas Ranger´s Station.</span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> La Fortuna to Liberia/Rincón de la Vieja National Park- Guanacaste</span></span></b></div>
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<span class="costaricatext1"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Located 6 km (3.6 miles) north of Liberia, along the Pan-American Highway 1North, there is a sign for the village of Curubandé on the right side of the road or look out for a Rincon de la Vieja sign posted along the road. Turn right onto a 23-km (14-miles) dirt road which is in good condition and passes through large deposits of white volcanic rock and you having to pay a small toll. Ample parking is available at the ranger station, as with the lodges which surround the park. </span></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">By reaching the Inter American Highway, you drive towards the crossroad of the city of Liberia. Once you have approached the main crossing from the road CA 1 into the city of Liberia that intersects the Interamerican Highway, continue straight ahead onto the Inter American Highway 1, on the road to Cañas, Puntarenas and San Jose. Drive past the entrance to the town of Bagaces, reaching the city of Cañas. Turn east into town, departing from the Interamerican Highway. Follow signs to Tilaran and Lake Arenal (Lago Arenal in Spanish) on Route 142. Drive for about 20 to 30 minutes to the outskirts of the town of Tilaran. Turn away from the main entrance to the town, following signs to the Arenal Lake and Volcano. Within 15 minutes you will reach a fork on the road. Stay on the left, following signs to Fortuna, and Arenal Volcano. Stay on the scenic road that takes you around Lake Arenal. Drive for about 90 minutes, passing the village of Nuevo Arenal and the dam that forms the lake. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
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Guanacaste Rent a Carhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02667645621140386475noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2674053649401033004.post-68030321069682227892011-09-10T13:47:00.000-07:002011-10-14T09:10:06.894-07:00Renting a car at Poas Rent a Car in Liberia Costa Rica<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ8DKsXfCva8bRb71SQiN96xD7F5wRxXpOK3dhvyiHhD3qiOefwvs2x6LmKQhPi7_qpNOStOi2APyhITGLooOYmyJutLZ77vfdA5s-V99oPiHRhZw2sSXDZZppnmruU7lcHQiAVmCyyjZ8/s1600/Logo+Poas+-+Version+Reducida.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="136" nba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ8DKsXfCva8bRb71SQiN96xD7F5wRxXpOK3dhvyiHhD3qiOefwvs2x6LmKQhPi7_qpNOStOi2APyhITGLooOYmyJutLZ77vfdA5s-V99oPiHRhZw2sSXDZZppnmruU7lcHQiAVmCyyjZ8/s320/Logo+Poas+-+Version+Reducida.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><strong> </strong><br />
<strong>About the Company</strong><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"> Poas Rent a Car is Costa Rica's leading locally-independent and privately-owned rental car company in Costa Rica. The Company’s operations started with humble beginning in the year 1986 under the championship of its co founders, soliciting customers from the nearby business community in San Jose, Costa Rica and Central Valley regions, targeting market segment of business executives with special transport needs, able to afford hire charges and convenience to managing hiring contracts. Years later, the company business grew from nearby business community segment of executives with special transport needs to corporate and tourist clients. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">We specialize in providing a fleet of modern rental cars and small vans for self-drive holidays, touring, sporting groups, and business travel. We aim to exceed your expectations by providing competitive car hire rates with no hidden costs, safety checked rental vehicles and friendly 'Tico' hospitality. Our increasing volume of repeat business and referrals by satisfied clients are testament to our commitment to providing an efficient, yet caring service to our customers. </div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">Poas Rent a Car is committed to doing its part to reduce its impact on the environment and people. We love Costa Rica for the natural and adventure playground that it is and we want to do our bit to keep Costa Rica clean, green and beautiful. </div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">When you book or pick up your car rental from Poas Rent A Car, our friendly staff will be happy to provide you with maps and guides and to answer any questions you may have about local sights and attractions or how to get to where you want to go. </div><br />
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<strong>Rental Locations: </strong><br />
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San Jose Airport Car Rental San Jose Airport, Airport Boulevard, only 3 minutes from arrivals hall. Toll Free 1-888-607-POAS (7627) T. (506) 2442 6178 F. (506) 2442 6685 <a href="mailto:info@poasrentacar.com">info@poasrentacar.com</a> <br />
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Liberia Airport Liberia, Guanacaste T. (506) 2668 1600 F. (506) 2668 1700 rgonzalez@poasrentacar.com or <a href="mailto:racevedo@poasrentacar.com">racevedo@poasrentacar.com</a> <br />
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Puerto Viejo and Cahuita Beach Car Rental Limón, Caribbean Coast T. (506) 2750 0400 F. (506) 2750 0405 <a href="mailto:ejimenez@poasrentacar.com">ejimenez@poasrentacar.com</a> <br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">San Jose Airport Car Rentals </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Located just 3 minutes from San Jose International Airport at Airport Boulevard. When you reserve your car ask for the free shuttle service by providing us with your flight information. After you clear customs one of our representatives will meet you at the exit gate with a sign with your name clearly printed on it. </div><br />
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Liberia Airport Car Rentals <br />
We are located only 1.5 miles west of Liberia Airport. We also provide free shuttle and free car delivery service to all beach hotels and resorts. <br />
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Puerto Viejo and Cahuita Car Rentals <br />
Come and enjoy the magic of the Caribbean, the beautiful beaches, the mystic life that involves you and the towns of Puerto Viejo and Cahuita. <br />
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<strong>OUR BUSINESS</strong> <br />
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<strong>Our Company Philosophy</strong><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"> We not only own fleet of vehicles which are rented to clients upon demand, but also we train and recruit qualified staff. We have our own in-house training scheme to foster our culture of delivery of uncompromised complete quality service to our esteemed customers. Our fleets of motor vehicles are of different makes and brands to meet clients’ demand. Our vehicles have comprehensive insurance, registration, repairs and maintenance including fitting of new tires and batteries whenever needed. </div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">We at Poas Rent a Car believe that customer service is not just about smiling; it's about having integrity in that smile and, backing it up with service which makes the customer genuinely want to come back. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Poas Rent a Car strives to develop our employee's skills and knowledge in their specific roles' duties and is staffed by a talented and enthusiastic group committed to a philosophy of providing modern model cars; Sedan Types, Large and Mid sized SUV and four wheels- drive vehicles with the highest possible levels of customer satisfaction.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> At Poas Rent car, we not only believe in friendly efficient service, but also in offering value for money. All of our hire vehicles are extremely competitively priced, both short and long term. </div><br />
<strong>Vision </strong><br />
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To become the leading national and international company offering the best car renting and transport service by 2015. <br />
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<strong>Our Mission Statement: </strong><br />
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• Poas Rent a Car.com aims to be the leading supplier of nationwide car rental<br />
• We provide our customers with the best value, high quality car rental service through modern technology and relationships with global and local car rental agents. <br />
• We strive to be recognized as providers of quality nationwide car rental solutions while always offering the best value. <br />
• We achieve our aims by consistently exceeding our customers’ expectations in every possible area in a friendly and efficient manner, while building strong forward-looking relationships. <br />
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<strong>Services offered by renting at Poas Rent a Car: </strong><br />
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Self-Drive Car Rental<br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">We provide rental for daily, weekly and monthly basis to both corporate and leisure travellers. In order to suit the varied needs of our customers, we offer a wide range of vehicles to choose from Poas Rent a Car branches which are located strategically at the two major airports in Costa Rica and other tourist destinations for the conveniences of our customers. </div><br />
Chauffeur-Driven Services <br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">We specialize in airport transfers, inter-office transfers and outstation services. Poas Car Rental’s chauffeur services are available nationwide on an hourly, daily, weekly and monthly basis. Our commitment is to maintain the highest standard of safety for our customers at all time. Our chauffeurs are well trained in safe defensive driving. </div><br />
Coach Rental <br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Our coaches comes in various sizes and models which are available for all occasions such as company outing, tailor-made itineraries, sightseeing tours, transfers, family outings, weddings. </div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">It's important to us that you to have the greatest rental car driving and touring experience possible while you are in Costa Rica. Take advantage of our FREE courtesy shuttle to and from San Jose/Liberia Airports, which is available during normal office hours. We can also drop off or pick up your rental car from Hotels and Resorts that are within a 30 kilometer radius only. </div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">Feel free to contact us via email or phone for more details, you'll find us happy to help. Thank you for choosing Poas Rent a Car. We wish you a safe and enjoyable driving and touring experience while vacationing in Costa Rica. </div><br />
Poas Rent a Car Team <br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Author: Roberto Acevedo, Marketing and Sales Executive at Liberia, Costa Rica Branch Office. Phone: (506) 2668-1600 or e-mail: <a href="mailto:racevedo@poasrentacar.com">racevedo@poasrentacar.com</a> or <a href="mailto:rgonzalez@poasrentacar.com">rgonzalez@poasrentacar.com</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.guanacastecarrentals.com/">http://www.guanacastecarrentals.com/</a></span>Guanacaste Rent a Carhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02667645621140386475noreply@blogger.com35tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2674053649401033004.post-70193305896469186522011-09-05T10:07:00.000-07:002011-09-05T10:07:18.214-07:00DRIVING AND TOURING TO RINCON DE LA VIEJA NATIONAL PARK<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;">
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<span class="costaricatext1"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Rincon de la Vieja massif, 1,916 meters high, is a composite structure. Nine eruptive spots have been identified on its peak, some of which still have fumorale activity. The park contain hot springs which give rise to very hot mountain streams (see photos); sulfuric ponds with small mud-filled depressions which bubble continuously; geysers releasing jets of stream, particularly during the rainy season; and mud cones in all shapes and sizes. Several waterfall exist throughout the park, as does a small freshwater lake which lies south of the main crater</span></span></span></div>
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<span class="costaricatext1"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Horseback riding, bubbling mud pits, geysers of sulfur dioxide and hydrogen are just the unique attractions at Rincon de la Vieja. However, any visit to Rincon de la Vieja withoutvisit to the Blue Lagoon is one wasted. Approximately 30 minutes from the park rangers ‘station, this small lagoon is blue as a result of special minerals in the lagoon's underlying stones. A large waterfall constantly replenishes the lagoon while a small hot spring to its left provides a warm welcome relief. The color of the lagoon is at its bluest during the dry season, as the volume of rainfall is at its lowest level. </span></span></span></div>
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<span class="costaricatext1"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";"></span></span><span class="costaricatext1"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The ranger station, at Las Pailas entrance into the park, provides maps of the park trails and washrooms. The easy and less strenuous hike is the Pailas Loop of 3 –km (2-miles) which takes about 2 hours to complete while trailing into the forest until you come to a point that features the park´s famous geothermal activity. Along the trails you will see fumaroles with steam hissing out of ground vents, and boiling mud fields named after pots (pailas).</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="costaricatext1"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";">Climbing to the crater is the most challenging experience you would have. The trails are well-marked paths that climb through deep shaded forest, then uphill into sun baked, treeless slope to the windswept crater with dramatic abysses where temperature goes down.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";"></span></span></div>
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<span class="costaricatext1"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Rincon de la Vieja also offers terrific opportunities for those interested in mountain biking. While riding along the trails is prohibited, there are roads which wind throughout the park, all of which are challenging and easily accessible.</span></span></span></div>
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<span class="costaricatext1"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Rincon de la Vieja, unlike most parks, is nearly impossible to access with public transportation. So renting a car is the best mode of transportation in the area to get to this natural wonderland. Located 6 km (3.6 miles) north of Liberia, along the Pan-American Highway 1North, there is a sign for the village of Curubandé on the right side of the road or look out for a Rincon de la Vieja sign posted along the road. Turn right onto a 23-km (14-miles) dirt road which is in good condition and passes through large deposits of white volcanic rock and you having to pay a small toll. Ample parking is available at the ranger station, as with the lodges which surround the park. </span></span></span></div>
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">At Guanacaste Car Rental-Costa Rica, we are concerned about your road safety so we will make every effort to assist you in having a pleasant, safe driving and touring experience in Costa Rica. It is our priority to provide safe road worthy vehicles for your stay in Costa Rica. We ask all our clients to drive carefully on our roads which are very often narrow. The number of cars has increased on Costa Rica roads in the last few years and it is now more important than ever that all drivers abide by the rules of the road and take great care and precaution when driving.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">As in any unfamiliar country it is important to follow common sense when driving and there are a few tips that can be easily followed to ensure a safe, enjoyable driving and touring experience while vacationing in Costa Rica.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvS9Ok7ZvduHZ6e8WULlBrFO4SYcIYc0ES63Du8X1MxD3YYqPDiaJTx85AhcKxo4R8tF9l3HvE-onb11YAAwmlHRrynLPCrf2VBqKE1rQmzHrG1p2XZMmH-bNWFoWDRBdNszEC45anYYWI/s1600/Hiway1Med9926%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvS9Ok7ZvduHZ6e8WULlBrFO4SYcIYc0ES63Du8X1MxD3YYqPDiaJTx85AhcKxo4R8tF9l3HvE-onb11YAAwmlHRrynLPCrf2VBqKE1rQmzHrG1p2XZMmH-bNWFoWDRBdNszEC45anYYWI/s1600/Hiway1Med9926%255B1%255D.jpg" xaa="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> 1)</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">If you rent a car, while at the lot, make sure you go over the car very carefully and make sure the attendant marks down every nick and scratch on his sheet. Failure to do this can result in huge adjustments to your bill when you return the rental.</span></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">2)</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Avoid driving at night. You are not familiar with the roads and it is dark, impeding you seeing the road completely. There are many areas on the narrow roads that do not have guardrails. Since there is no public lighting along the roads, bikers may appear suddenly<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>right in front of you, and if case of a mechanical breakdown, getting help may be difficult </span></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt 36pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">3)</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Unless otherwise indicated, minimum speed on highways is 40 kilometers per hour (kph) and the maximum is 80 kph. The speed limit varies and is posted by the road. On highways and secondary roads the speed limit is 60 kph. , unless otherwise indicated. In urban areas, the speed limit is 40 kph, unless otherwise indicated.The speed limit around school zones and in front hospitals and clinics is 25 kph.</span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt 36pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">4)</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Always carry a photocopy of your passport, showing your photograph and the date you entered the country and your current driver´s license from home. Leave your original passport in the safety deposit box at your hotel. </span></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">5)</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Driving on beaches is strictly prohibited everywhere, except when there is no other path connecting two towns.</span></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">6)</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">You need patience because the potholes are big enough to swallow a truck so it takes longer to get anywhere. The roads are narrow and that’s one reason why everyone drives smaller vehicles. But there is simply no better way to enjoy seeing the Costa Rica´s countryside than to meander thought it at your own speed, stopping whenever something appeals to you.</span></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">7)</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">When in San Jose or in slow traffic, do not leave anything valuable on the seat next to you if the windows are open. A person can and will reach in and grab stuff. NEVER leave valuables in plain view in your car.</span></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">8)</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Farm traffic is common and can slow things substantially, especially while driving across Guanacaste Cattle Country. If you live a fast paced life you might find it frustrating. But chill out! You are on holiday and when in the Northern Zone or Guanacaste Pacific Coast do as the Ticos (Costa Ricans) do! Avoid honking, do not get upset, wait patiently and wave politely at the herding cowboys when the road clears. This way you will make good friends quickly.</span></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">9)</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Never leave anything valuable in your car, this might be an invitation to be broken into and may be responsible for the damage to the vehicle as well.</span></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">10)</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Don’t count on signage to get you to your destination – signs are few and far between and sometimes are not that accurate. Do plan your route well ahead.</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzKENei4IIBnyDBHE27yi7LwUHG4zVsUq_xEHRr4lCZXk3olTM7tdPtTDYIk3RFaoXcl5MnhAy1O5RsgbYuSHrTaguN26XFLpo4FCbJjHt1WNmcGSzsNmObq3Vp8ishv_qtcoBscXXdQ2s/s1600/IMGP0381%255B1%255D.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzKENei4IIBnyDBHE27yi7LwUHG4zVsUq_xEHRr4lCZXk3olTM7tdPtTDYIk3RFaoXcl5MnhAy1O5RsgbYuSHrTaguN26XFLpo4FCbJjHt1WNmcGSzsNmObq3Vp8ishv_qtcoBscXXdQ2s/s1600/IMGP0381%255B1%255D.JPG" xaa="true" /></a></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;"> </span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">11)</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Pedestrians and animals use or cross the highways and roads everywhere; even where the speed limit is 80 kilometers/hour, pedestrians, bus riders, cyclists are to be found on the highways. The highways around San Jose and the Metropolitan Areas are notorious for people crossing the roads anywhere. </span></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">12)</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">If you get a ticket, do not pay it to the officer who has issued it, it may be interpreted as a bribe and you could be in more trouble than you thought. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Police officers are not supposed to take any money from you or retain any of your personal documents such as driver´s licenses or passports as a way to condition you to let you go. Tickets should be paid when the rental car is returned. </span></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0LjKccQkiszTgEvVGFn5cxCdcJYmmIOY_3oRVVRIJNiI0b1MsHhAoGhkJuMMIt8xo8qmaQv-97Jyaz6rcduiBw6bgSpEyPBLoDFFPN4MfYhywLtL6KLiNdkqnB2p98ea7dNwh2FV9dzVl/s1600/imagesCA46BXNR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0LjKccQkiszTgEvVGFn5cxCdcJYmmIOY_3oRVVRIJNiI0b1MsHhAoGhkJuMMIt8xo8qmaQv-97Jyaz6rcduiBw6bgSpEyPBLoDFFPN4MfYhywLtL6KLiNdkqnB2p98ea7dNwh2FV9dzVl/s1600/imagesCA46BXNR.jpg" xaa="true" /></a></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">13)</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The mountain roads and highways provide very limited opportunity for passing and caution should be used. Exercise caution in your own passing strategy and be constantly aware of local drivers, most of whom are averse to following slow-moving traffic. This applies to cars, trucks and busses. Defensive driving is a must. </span></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">14 )</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The law requires you to wear a seat belt</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt 36pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">15)<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Be especially careful of motorcycles. They obey NO rules and can come out of nowhere. They also can be the vehicles used when snatching stuff from you car through an open window.</span></span></div></span></span><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">16) </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Fill up your tank before you leave on any destination as gas stations are not readily available everywhere</span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt 36pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">17)</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">When parking at businesses and restaurants lots, be aware of crowded parking lots where someone might back up on your bumper or scratch you car. Keep in mind that any damage to the vehicle, you would be held responsible for. </span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt 36pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">18)</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Roads can drop off suddenly. Over the years and several layers of resurfacing, roads get narrower and ditches gets deeper.</span></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">19)</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> I</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">f you are in an accident, don’t move your vehicle; wait until the police arrive and the insurance inspector can visit the scene and record whatever it is they need to record. Traffic can be blocked up for hours and for miles around. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Call Emergency 911.</b></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvyDxc0j5mspkCBv2yrBtDiwUpFw0w6gXCba1pO-zU6TNJZMlvX4xzz7SNxUPhhNYTzosKaxYk6m68Jy7iQ-ofxkTj-yywJ5OU0bdJVOjjSwqH7wtgk5pSuzqEBQDq8g9oDhlzRAH7rgwY/s1600/858765750_6pwuL-L%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvyDxc0j5mspkCBv2yrBtDiwUpFw0w6gXCba1pO-zU6TNJZMlvX4xzz7SNxUPhhNYTzosKaxYk6m68Jy7iQ-ofxkTj-yywJ5OU0bdJVOjjSwqH7wtgk5pSuzqEBQDq8g9oDhlzRAH7rgwY/s1600/858765750_6pwuL-L%255B1%255D.jpg" xaa="true" /></a><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;"> </span></strong><span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">20)</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">If you rent a car, here is a common scam. Someone will punch a very small hole in your tire or loosen the valve stem. If you notice a flat tire, do not stop, drive soon to a well-lit area or to a near gas station; do not accept any help from strangers. In this case, any assistance means to separate you and whatever valuables they can find.</span></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">21)</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Passing Slower Traffic is a national sport in Costa Rica. Many large trucks and busses, along with an assortment of ancient vehicles (usually pickup trucks) travel the highways at speeds well below the posted limit, especially in the mountains.</span></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">22)</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Most roads in Costa Rica are single-lane one way, without shoulders and some are winding, have potholes of all sizes. Please drive defensively and always expect a cow, horse, oxcart, slow moving truck, a cyclist or a broken down vehicle around the bend. </span></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6FNQBqiCVF96DHSUaNyj2T_2Gi7PhhsFMSQ6gOBLIay6biq5bv4blsfL935wkAcobUy3tJTmsDJDtDWEtI7K0QVl86emdzrvz3m-9t2maIKVoQT5X8bhpR0gmBb1Yj7EWh6LMio0As5qb/s1600/DSC03671%255B1%255D.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6FNQBqiCVF96DHSUaNyj2T_2Gi7PhhsFMSQ6gOBLIay6biq5bv4blsfL935wkAcobUy3tJTmsDJDtDWEtI7K0QVl86emdzrvz3m-9t2maIKVoQT5X8bhpR0gmBb1Yj7EWh6LMio0As5qb/s1600/DSC03671%255B1%255D.JPG" xaa="true" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">23)</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Be aware of stopping buses in the middle of nowhere. The country is blessed with great bus service ……… some buses stopping anywhere someone flags them down (including highways). Others stop only at assigned stops. You never know which one you are following.</span></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">24)</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">When shopping to/from the airport or on the way to a destination with your luggage onboard, be sure <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>never leave you car unattended with your belongings and keep the car within your sight at close distance as possible or someone should stay with your vehicle all the time while shopping at nearby store.</span></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt; text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">Despite of all the above warnings and precautions you should be aware of and by exercising common sense, driving and touring in a car is the best way to see Costa Rica. Especially, if you are interested in nature and remote areas. If you go to the Pacific side of Costa Rica, you will find one of the nicest beach stretches in Costa Rica and the best way to get there is by car.</span></span></b></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt 36pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">In all its perspective. With a little awareness and following the rules you are just fine to enjoy the local scenery, mountain landscape, people, food, lodge, forest, wildlife, just everything; and then above all, do not forget to do your own nature touring at your own speed and leisure. Relax and enjoy.</span></span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6FNQBqiCVF96DHSUaNyj2T_2Gi7PhhsFMSQ6gOBLIay6biq5bv4blsfL935wkAcobUy3tJTmsDJDtDWEtI7K0QVl86emdzrvz3m-9t2maIKVoQT5X8bhpR0gmBb1Yj7EWh6LMio0As5qb/s1600/DSC03671%255B1%255D.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpuDFEReGCb3EhIMnYI06tiLC2IMoQSlnAsaBdatnHnCZZR4n4L2UEoPwpK7LP7Ilz6rzwY7Y1GGC2ymx4PUh6FtytF9FuE37lFlVryARxM_WwYWTG2N3Y7g8H-KdqAY2MODlzT076tiu0/s1600/SA_Trip_COSTARICA-069%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; height: 19px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><br />
<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6FNQBqiCVF96DHSUaNyj2T_2Gi7PhhsFMSQ6gOBLIay6biq5bv4blsfL935wkAcobUy3tJTmsDJDtDWEtI7K0QVl86emdzrvz3m-9t2maIKVoQT5X8bhpR0gmBb1Yj7EWh6LMio0As5qb/s1600/DSC03671%255B1%255D.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a></div></div><div align="right"></div>Guanacaste Rent a Carhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02667645621140386475noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2674053649401033004.post-71198156871624107802011-08-22T15:39:00.000-07:002011-10-18T09:35:48.784-07:00Car Rental Insurance in Costa Rica<div style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #151515; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">When you go<a href="http://www.guanacastecarrentals.com/"> to rent a car</a>, you will probably be offered an option to get rental car insurance.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> <span style="color: #151515;">When considering getting rental car insurance in Costa Rica, you should think about the driving environment you’ll be renting in. In Central Valley, Costa Rica for instance, or San Jose GAM, you’ll be in a fast, urban metropolis in all likelihood, and therefore the odds of you having a collision, vandalism, or theft, increase tremendously compared to renting a car in some place like Guanacaste or Arenal. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN" style="color: #151515; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN;">As you know, when you go driving, you need to be covered to the extent of the minimum liability requirements for the country you’re driving in. Even if you have minimum liability coverage though, it won’t protect the car you’re driving unless you have additional protection. To this end, when you visit a car rental agency, you’ll be offered rental car insurance to protect the rental car while you’re using it. This will be a condition for renting as long as you are not insured or have a proof of CDW coverage, just in case there is damage to the car, obviously you’ll be responsible for it. So should you get rental car insurance or not? If you have only minimum liability coverage, you probably want to consider it strongly, since your own insurance will not cover damage to the rental car that you’re driving in the event of a collision or another accident. Personal auto insurance from U. S. and Canada will not cover you in Costa Rica. So you need to do you home work by following the simple steps:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #151515; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Auto insurance in Costa Rica is a government monopoly of the INS (Instituto Nacional de Seguros). Liability insurance from the INS is mandated by law, but provides only minimal coverage. Rental agencies offer supplemental programs that cover deductibles and contingencies other than a simple traffic accident.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #151515; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">First call up your <strong><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";">credit card company and ask them what insurance coverage </span></strong>they provide with car rental in Costa Rica? Each credit card company is different. .<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many credit cards cover Car Rental Insurance, but it is important that you check the fine print to avoid surprises when you're in the middle of an emergency and a huge repair bill is presented to you! Credit cards' coverage only covers the vehicle in case of collision, but will not provide liability coverage. You will need to purchase this from the rental car company as part of your rental. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #151515; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Some credit card coverage plans do not cover 4 wheel drive vehicles, large vans and large sized SUV, others are not valid in Latin America or Costa Rica and still others do not cover car rental insurance on unpaved roads.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Call your bank (card issuer) and inquire if what you want to do is covered and if possible, get a copy of your coverage to present at the rental car's counter. You can be covered while renting a car in Costa Rica EXCEPT FOR LIABILITY. So you need to purchase a separate liability insurance policy thru the rental car agency in Costa Rica.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #151515; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The cost of insurance can approach or exceed the cost of renting. There are three types:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #151515; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Required by Law—TPL, SLI, SLC or API—Liability Insurance from the INS is required regardless of your policies at home or the claims of your titanium credit card. The cost ranges from $US 10-28 per day depending on the vehicle. This insurance does not cover your rental car at all, only damages to other people, their cars, or property. Unless you purchase supplements, or have documented coverage from your credit card you are still responsible for all damages to the rental vehicle.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #151515; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Optional—CDW or SLDW—Collision Damage Waivers are a supplement underwritten by the rental company to reduce your liability for your rental car to the deductable amount ($US 1,000-3,000 depending on the company and vehicle) only in the case of an accident. The cost ranges from $US 8-10 per day depending on the company and vehicle. You are still responsible for all losses or damages in the case of negligence, vandalism, road damage, or theft.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #151515; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">This insurance may be replaced by your credit card coverage. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Check before you rent, and</b> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">get it in writing</b>. This document will be required at the time of rental in order for you to decline the CWD offered at the rental counter. Some credit card companies have exclusions specifically against Latin American rentals. Some rental companies do not allow you to waive this insurance regardless of other coverage. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #151515; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Optional: Zero Liability-Under the names of Full Coverage, Vandalism Supplement, Damage Supplement, and Theft Insurance these extra policies are intended to reduce your liability to zero when combined with SLI and CDW. For example, if the trunk is damaged or a window glass is broken by thieves while they steal your luggage you will be held responsible for the damage unless you have purchased a third level of insurance. The cost ranges from $US 16-21 per day depending on the fine print and vehicle.</span></div><div style="border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .75pt; mso-element: para-border-div; padding-bottom: 1pt; padding-left: 0cm; padding-right: 0cm; padding-top: 0cm;"></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: windowtext 1pt solid; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .75pt; mso-element: para-border-div; padding-bottom: 0cm; padding-left: 0cm; padding-right: 0cm; padding-top: 1pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #2c2c2c; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;">Roads of Costa Rica</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 9pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #2c2c2c; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;">Roads in Costa Rica are not tremendously developed. There are plenty of single lane paved roads in Costa Rica. Even the main highway that goes from<span style="color: black;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Panama</span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #2c2c2c; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;"> to </span><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Nicaragua</span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #2c2c2c; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;"> has single lanes. There are many unpaved roads in Costa Rica. If you want the freedom to travel anywhere in the country, 4 wheel drive vehicles are helpful. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 9pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 9pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #2c2c2c; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;">Requirements</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 9pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #2c2c2c; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;">If you want to rent a car in Costa Rica, you must be at least 21 years old (some rental car companies use 24 as the minimum driving age) and some rental car companies offer optional covers for young drivers aged 18-21 years. Your country's license, issued a year or more previously, is valid for driving in Costa Rica for a maximum period of 3 months after your entry date into the country. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 9pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #2c2c2c; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;">You will also need to possess a major credit card for the safety deposit that will be held on your card while you have the car. The deposits can run between $950 - $ 2500 USD depending on the car category. Take note that car rental companies do not accept cash deposits, and if you use a debit card, the amount of the deposit might be higher if accepted, and is actually debited by your bank and not "held" as is done with a credit card, so it will often take more than a month for the bank to return the money to you. Since the rental car has no way of knowing whether the card you are using is a debit or credit, use common sense when doing the transaction or advise you car rental agent about this issue. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 9pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #2c2c2c; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;">Distance</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 9pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #2c2c2c; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;"> Costa Rica has many volcanoes, mountainous land and unpaved areas. What may look very close on the map may actually be a great distance away. For example, Arenal looks very close to Monteverde on the map, but it is at least 3 hours away. Driving to Arenal from </span><span style="color: #2c2c2c; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="color: black;">Liberia</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #2c2c2c; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;"> looks very close, but is a long and winding road which also takes about 3 hours. Driving from Playa del Coco to </span><span style="color: #2c2c2c; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="color: black;">Tamarindo</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #2c2c2c; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;"> looks very close but is about an hour drive time away. It could be less on the dirt road, but it is an adventure!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 9pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #2c2c2c; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-CR;">Most rental cars now have GPS systems available for rent and getting one will most probably save you time and add some confidence to your driving experience in Costa Rica. </span></div><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Some of the extra costs that may not be included in your rental contract</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">.</span><br />
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Government License Plate Fee— $US 1.2 per day, rarely included in quoted rates.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Airport Concourse Fee—there is a 12% airport concourse tax added to the cost of any car picked up at, San Jose’s,<span style="color: black;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="color: black;">Juan Santamaría International Airport</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> (SJO) or Liberia Intl. Airport (LIR). If you arrive late and plan to stay in the area (do not drive at night), take a taxi to your hotel and have the car delivered the next morning (often free of charge and saves you a day of rental). If you arrive early and want to get on the road, the car companies have off airport pickup locations a few minutes away.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Additional Drivers—$US 5-8 per day</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Secure Parking—Recommended. Never leave anything in the car!</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Damages—unless you purchase all of the insurance or your credit card covers it, you are responsible for damage done by potholes, vandals, thieves, falling trees, high tide, army ants, spilled food, and any other imaginable occurrence other than a traffic accident involving another party.</span></li>
</ul><div style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">When<a href="http://www.guanacastecarrentals.com/"> renting a car</a>, make SURE you do a vehicle damage check before leaving. The agency will give you a form to mark all existing damages. Take your time and do it right! Otherwise you could be paying for damage you did not do. When returning the car, walk the car with the attendant AND make sure he or she signs it off. Keep a copy of this report, and whatever you do, do not go with the BS that they will send it to you. You want a copy of that report now that has been signed and dated.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Also in that report, it should also state the extras that have also been returned like spare tire and GPS. I can not tell you how many horrid stories there are about travelers getting charged for a spare tire that is missing and/or GPS that were supposedly in the glove compartment when you first rented it.</span></div><div style="line-height: 15.6pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="line-height: 15.6pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">When involved in a car accident, be sure to file your paperwork right away. Many credit card companies put a time limit on turning in your paperwork, usually capped at 45 days from the accident. Rental car companies may delay or miss sending you the invoice and other paperwork until after that period has passed, so be assertive in contacting the national/international franchise or local agency you rented from and asking them to send the bill and requested paper work immediately. Or else you may be stuck with the tab.</span></div><div style="line-height: 15.6pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="line-height: 15.6pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">So if your rental car company sends you a bill for unpaid administrative fees or other bills, don't pay it until you speak with your credit card company. Insist that your credit card company receive the documentation it needs from the car rental agency to process the claim. You'll likely be referred to a third-party agency, not a staff member of your credit card issuer, and you may have be persistent to defend yours.</span></div><div style="line-height: 15.6pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Know the terms of each company, and be sure they are clearly understood. This will help you through the process from beginning to end and make your car rental enjoyable and not a horrible experience.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://www.guanacastecarrentals.com/">Renting a car</a> in Costa Rica is a great way to get around, because you will be able to do your own touring to different places off the beaten track and not tie up to somebody else´s schedule. The roads are well-marked, the sign are easy to read, and the traffic is pretty light outside urban areas. It is a good idea to have a detailed map when driving in rural area since it is easy to miss a turn. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>Guanacaste Rent a Carhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02667645621140386475noreply@blogger.com36