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Quepos Photo: Kansasphoto/Flickr the World Bestowed a Wealth of Biodiversity, Rainforests, Waterfalls, and Sublime Coastlines to Quepos, Costa Rica Quepos Photo: kansasphoto/Flickr The world bestowed a wealth of biodiversity, rainforests, waterfalls, and sublime coastlines to Quepos, Costa Rica. Named for the native Quepoa Indians who inhabited the area in the colonial era, Quepos is quite the natural wonder. Only ten degrees north of the equator, the city also champions the Pacific Ocean to its west and the Caribbean Sea to its east. Such prime coordinates provide a veritable sanctuary for outdoors enthusiasts. kansasphoto/Flickr Top 5 Amigos Del Rio Amigos del Rio offers an intense and exhilarating tour that covers over seve... Trimaran Sunset Sail Tours Encounter dolphins, giant sea turtles and whales while sailing to the offsho... Canopy San Lorenzo - Zip lines hex1848/Flickr Canopy San Lorenzo is for the nature lovers and thrill seekers. Soar high th... Manuel Antonio National Park Established in 1972 to preserve and protect the jungle and idyllic beach, th... Espadilla Beach The stunning Playa Espadilla is located on the grounds of the Arenas Del Mar... TheVolcanicRoad/Shutterstock.com Updated 18 September 2019 Destination: Quepos Publishing date: 2019-09-18 THE CITY Amigos Del Rio Amigos del Rio oers an intense and exhilarating tour that covers over seven miles of challenging river rafting, going through some of the most beautiful stretches of the jungle. As an alternative they also oer ocean kayaking. kmf164/Flickr (image cropped) Photo: Ammit Jack/Shutterstock.com Address: Puntarenas Province, Quepos, Costa Rica Quepos is located on Costa Rica’s central Pacic Phone: +506 2777 0082 coast and is the gateway to a popular National Internet: www.amigosdelrio.net Park and several beaches. The city center has Email: [email protected] More Info: Located 2 km on the main road to Manuel Antonio many restaurants, bars, bakeries, art galleries, National Park, Quepos. and gift shops. Its citizens love life, celebrating it with a month-long party where the streets Trimaran Sunset Sail Tours overow with dancers, concerts, parades and Encounter dolphins, giant street carnivals every February. This cozy beach sea turtles and whales community is a great destination for an while sailing to the adventurous and fun-lled vacation. oshore islets. Snorkeling and spectacular views of DO & SEE the sunset will wrap up a perfect day on the water. Photo: Kevin Pedersen/Shutterstock Address: Slip B-6 Marina Pez Vela, Paseo Del Mar, Quepos, Costa Rica Opening hours: 7am–10pm Phone: +506 2777 1304 Internet: www.sunsetsailstours.com Email: [email protected] Guanlong D./Flickr (image cropped) Canopy San Lorenzo - Zip lines Book an exhilarating canopy tour, go horseback Canopy San Lorenzo is riding, kayaking, or rafting, learn to surf, or go for the nature lovers and deep sea shing, all while enjoying the colorful thrill seekers. Soar high ora and fauna surrounding this tropical through the rain forest paradise. The diversity of things to do and see and witness the beautiful will keep you busy for many, many days. harmony of the jungle biodiversity: admire birds, monkeys, sloths and other small jungle animals in their natural Destination: Quepos Publishing date: 2019-09-18 habitat. This is one adventure you will never Espadilla Beach forget. The stunning Playa Espadilla is located on San Lorenzo canopy is located 80 km from San the grounds of the Arenas José. Del Mar Beachfront and Rainforest Resort, and is Photo: sean hobson (image cropped) characterized by its Address: 702, Alajuela, San Ramón, Costa Rica natural rock protecting the warm tide pools and Opening hours: Daily 7.30am, 10.30am and 1.30pm its tropical shore birds. A jungle surrounds Phone: +506 2447 9331 Internet: www.canopysanlorenzo.com Arenas Del Mar and touches the sand, oering Email: [email protected] natural shade. The beach is 2 km long and More Info: Distance from San Ramon: 32 km. connects to the National Park. Manuel Antonio National Park Photo: jlazouphoto/Shutterstock.com Established in 1972 to Address: Playa Espadilla, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica preserve and protect the Opening hours: Espadilla Norte Beach: always open, Espadila Sur Beach: Tue–Sun 7am–4pm jungle and idyllic beach, Phone: +506 2777 0903 the Manuel Antonio More Info: The Espadilla Sur Beach needs the purchase of an National Park is home to entry ticket to the National Park to be accessed, while the many endangered Espadilla North Beach is open to the public. species. There are many tours to suit any Playitas Beach interest, including guided hiking or monkey Playitas Beach, an feeding. So abundant are the riches of the extension of Playa Central Pacic coast that it is said explorer Espadilla, is a cozy beach Ponce de Leon might have discovered the fabled on the north side of the fountain of youth, searching for which he had Arenas Del Mar gone ashore. Beachfront and Photo: arvind grover/Flickr (image cropped) Rainforest Resort. Beach chairs may be set up in Address: Manuel Antonio National Park, Manuel Antonio, the sun or the shade according to your Costa Rica preferences. Opening hours: Tue–Sun 7am–4pm Phone: +506 2777 2100 Photo: Voyagerix/Shutterstock.com Internet: www.manuelantoniopark.com Address: Playitas Beach, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica Email: [email protected] More Info: Distance from San José: 132 km. An adapted trail Matapalo Beach for people in a wheelchair is available. Playa Matapalo sits between Quepos and Dominical, and its beach is popular for its isolated, hideaway feel. It is mentioned that the Destination: Quepos Publishing date: 2019-09-18 waters tend to have many riptides and surfs, so iguanas. use caution. A turtle egg conservation hatchery can be found here as well. Photo: David Berkowitz/Flickr.com (image cropped) Address: Barrio Inmaculada, Quepos, Costa Rica Opening hours: Daily 6.30am–9.30pm Photo: Syda Productions/Shutterstock.com Phone: +506 2777 0775 Address: Matapalo Beach, Quepos, Costa Rica Internet: www.tucanestours.com Email: [email protected] Calypso Island Cruises More Info: Duration: 4 hrs. Departure time depends on the Calypso Cruises have tides. been the number one tour in Costa Rica for nearly Manuel Antonio Sportfishing 40 years. Calypso's super Quepos oers world class catamaran, Manta Raya, sport shing for all passes through more than ranges of shermen. seven islands in the Gulf of Nicoya. Her port of More than 40 world call is the enchanting Tortuga Island, where you records have been can walk the white sand beach, swim in the registered, including turquoise waters, and explore the marine life sailsh, black, blue, and striped marlin, yellow while the crew prepares a feast. n tuna, Spanish and sierra mackerel, mackerel and more. Reel In Luxury Sport Fishing allows Photo: Brocken Inaglory/Wikipedia.org you to feel the thrill of big-game shing, thanks Address: Avenue 3, Puntarenas Province, Puntarenas, Costa also to their comfortable air conditioned boats. Rica Opening hours: Mon 8am–8pm, Tue 8am–6pm, Wed–Fri Photo: TeodorLazarev/Shutterstock.com 8am–8pm, Sat–Sun 9am–8pm Address: Slip D-4 at Marina Pez Vela, Quepos, Costa Rica Phone: +506 2256 2727 Opening hours: Daily 5am–10pm Internet: www.calypsocruises.com Phone: +506 8468 1545 Email: [email protected] Internet: www.shingqueposmanuelantonio.com More Info: It is recommended to book in advance. Email: [email protected] More Info: The website also provides information about Damas Estuary Boat Trip which sh is more common in which season. The Damas Estuary Boat Trip takes guests on a Brisas del Nara covered boat tour along Brisas del Nara oers an the complex and beautiful exceptional horseback estuaries and mangroves tour. Take a peek at surrounding Damas Costa Rican life and learn Island. The boats are eco-friendly and designed about the tropical for security and comfort, and a naturalist will rainforest as you ride describe a variety of biological relationships through it. They are located 14 km (10 miles) between many organisms in this delicate habitat. from the Quepos-Manuel Antonio area in the Expect to see animals such as white faced foothills of the Cerro Nara Mountains. monkeys, herons, snakes, crocodiles, and Destination: Quepos Publishing date: 2019-09-18 Photo: nullplus/Shutterstock.com Gabriella's Steak Seafood & Pasta Address: Londres, Quepos, Costa Rica Dining at its nest is Opening hours: Daily open 24 hrs. guaranteed at this Phone: +506 2779 1235 Internet: www.horsebacktour.com high-end steak and Email: [email protected] seafood restaurant. More Info: Distance from Manuel Antonio: 14 km. Morning Located at the port and departure: 7.50am. Afternoon departure: 1.30pm. sporting outdoor seating DINING that oers a view of the ocean, it is famous for its Black Angus beef, amazing scallops and impeccable service. Photo: Tanya Sid/Shutterstock Address: Marina Pez Vella, Quepos, Costa Rica Opening hours: Daily 4pm–10pm Phone: +506 2519 9300 Internet: www.gabriellassteakhouse.com Email: [email protected] More Info: The restaurant hosts themed events throughout EQRoy/Shutterstock.com the year. The dining options are as abundant as the Marisqueria Velamar Restaurant wildlife in Quepos. From restaurants that will Unassuming by day and cook what you caught that day to local Tico brightly lit by night, dining or a romantic dinner, Quepos has Marisqueria Velamar everything to satisfy your taste buds. serves locally sourced fresh seafood cooked in El Avion Restaurant dierent styles, from El Avion is a unique Costa Rican to Caribbean. restaurant built around an airplane brought from Photo: martellostudio/Shutterstock.com Address: Avenue 2 and Calle 3, Quepos, Costa Rica the Nicaraguan Army and Opening hours: Mon–Sat 12pm–10pm, Sun 3pm–10pm converted into a bar. Phone: +506 8860 1169 Enjoy the beautiful ocean More Info: Located in Edicio Aidrosa, Second Floor. and rainforest views while enjoying a sensational menu featuring typical Costa Rican fare. El Gran Escape Bar and Restaurant This old-established pub Photo: Travel Bug/Shutterstock.com in Quepos is located right Address: Puntarenas Province, Quepos, Costa Rica at the marina.
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