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<markers><marker id="8609" name="ACTUAR CONSERVacations Pacific Tour" description_safe="BIRDS, BUTTERFLIES, VOLCANO, WILDLIFE, RAINFOREST WATERFALLS, BEACHES, CULTURE!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Day 1 : Your guide will meet you at the airport and take you to Nacientes Palmichal, a small chalet-style lodge in the mountains, about 75 minutes south of the airport. The lodge and...&lt;a href=&quot;javascript:map.getInfoWindow().maximize()&quot;&gt;more&lt;/a&gt;" code="1119" icon="std" lat="9.840713" lng="-84.199905" distance="" category="activity" level="12" codes="0116,0161,0081,0053,0104,0118,0120,0055,0119,0083,0105,0079" code_descs="trailhead-hiking trail(s) start from here|coffee farm/processing tour|educational displays or presentations|canopy tour-using suspension bridges|natural hot spring|volcano/geothermal activity|white water river rafting|canopy tour-exploration of the tree tops|waterfall|beach-sunbathing &amp; beachcombing|bird watching site|swimming pool" maximized="8609.html" photo="" accuracy="6" owner="4" price_high="0" price_low="0" url="http://keytocostarica.com/Twoweektour.html" email="beatrice@keytocostarica.com" phone="" phone_other="" phone_cell="" phone_us="" phone_tollfree="877-922-8827" skype="" fax=""/><marker id="331" name="Arenal Hanging Bridges (Puentes Colgantes)" description_safe="A series of six well-constructed bridges spanning lush forest ravines. The bridges allow for sweeping views of the dramatic terrain as well as close-ups of sensuous tropical leaves as they sprout and howler monkeys moving through the trees. If you want to learn about the variety...&lt;a href=&quot;javascript:map.getInfoWindow().maximize()&quot;&gt;more&lt;/a&gt;" code="0053" icon="std" lat="10.490313" lng="-84.748131" distance="" category="activity" level="12" codes="0087,0051,0128,0105,0119,0236" code_descs="wheelchair accessible|casual family restaurant|trailhead-improved walking path or easy nature trail starts from here|bird watching site|waterfall|picnic area" maximized="331.html" photo="331.jpg" accuracy="8" owner="4" price_high="22" price_low="12" url="http://www.hangingbridges.com" email="info@hangingbridges.com" phone="2290-0469" phone_other="" phone_cell="" phone_us="" phone_tollfree="" skype="" fax="2290-0459"/><marker id="8630" name="Mirador de Quetzales" description_safe="The lodge virtually guarantees that you will see quetzals in their reserve between November and May.  The Serrano Obando family guides are intimate with the birds' hangouts and habits, but even if you're unlucky, the guided hike is lovely and punctuated with curiosities: huge cipresillo...&lt;a href=&quot;javascript:map.getInfoWindow().maximize()&quot;&gt;more&lt;/a&gt;" code="0245" icon="std" lat="9.643280" lng="-83.850182" distance="" category="hotel" level="12" codes="1103,0222,0105,0186,0051" code_descs="breakfast included in price|in-room private baths with hot or heated water|bird watching site|naturalist guide services available|casual family restaurant" maximized="8630.html" photo="8630.jpg" accuracy="8" owner="4" price_high="0" price_low="0" url="http://www.elmiradordequetzales.com/" email="info@elmiradordequetzales.com" phone="2200-5915" phone_other="" phone_cell="8381-8456" phone_us="" phone_tollfree="" skype="" fax=""/><marker id="396" name="Catarata Eco Lodge" description_safe="The lodge run by a cooperative of campesinos. Their cabinas are quiet and comfortable and the downhome breakfast included in their rates will last you all day. This hotel also has a frog pond and butterfly garden." code="0245" icon="std" lat="10.455860" lng="-84.660912" distance="" category="hotel" level="12" codes="1103,0222,0079,0134,0108,0165,0051" code_descs="breakfast included in price|in-room private baths with hot or heated water|swimming pool|internet access|butterfly garden-open air net enclosures full of butterflies|amphibian terrariums|casual family restaurant" maximized="none" photo="396.jpg" accuracy="8" owner="4" price_high="57" price_low="0" url="http://www.cataratalodge.com" email="info@catarataslodge.com" phone="2479-9522" phone_other="" phone_cell="" phone_us="" phone_tollfree="" skype="" fax="2479-9168"/><marker id="8608" name="Nacientes Palmicha Lodge" description_safe="Palmichal is a model for sustainable living.  Through the lodge, you can visit family farms that raise pigs and chickens and use the manure in biodigestors.  The odorless methane gas from the biodigestors is piped into the house and supplies all the family's cooking needs.   You...&lt;a href=&quot;javascript:map.getInfoWindow().maximize()&quot;&gt;more&lt;/a&gt;" code="0245" icon="std" lat="9.840671" lng="-84.199043" distance="" category="hotel" level="12" codes="1103,0222,0254,0116" code_descs="breakfast included in price|in-room private baths with hot or heated water|restaurant-typical Costa Rican cuisine (Tipico)|trailhead-hiking trail(s) start from here" maximized="8608.html" photo="8608.jpg" accuracy="6" owner="4" price_high="60" price_low="40" url="http://www.nacientespalmichal.com" email="sanjoserural@racsa.co.cr" phone="2418-4328" phone_other="2418-4360" phone_cell="" phone_us="" phone_tollfree="" skype="" fax="2418-4360"/><marker id="4" name="La Cusinga Lodge" description_safe="La Cusinga Lodge is a coastal rainforest ecolodge dedicated to marine and terrestrial conservation and environmental education. Its location on the southern Pacific coast provides guests with sweeping ocean views and a relaxing beach vacation. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;In addition La Cusinga is part...&lt;a href=&quot;javascript:map.getInfoWindow().maximize()&quot;&gt;more&lt;/a&gt;" code="0207" icon="std" lat="9.135920" lng="-83.719376" distance="" category="hotel" level="13" codes="" code_descs="" maximized="4.html" photo="4.jpg" accuracy="8" owner="4" price_high="0" price_low="0" url="http://www.lacusingalodge.com/" email="info@lacusingalodge.com" phone="2770-2549" phone_other="" phone_cell="" phone_us="" phone_tollfree="" skype="lacusingalodge" fax="2770-4611"/><marker id="8620" name="Los Campesinos Lodge" description_safe="&quot;The people of the Quebrada Arroyo community are the guardians of Los Campesinos Reserve, located in in the basin of the Savegre River. Walk over the longest canopy walkway in the region next to a cascading waterfall surrounded by striking natural beauty. Each of the guided walking...&lt;a href=&quot;javascript:map.getInfoWindow().maximize()&quot;&gt;more&lt;/a&gt;" code="0245" icon="std" lat="9.460407" lng="-84.055199" distance="" category="hotel" level="15" codes="0222,0116,0101,0119,0111,0053,0254,0081" code_descs="in-room private baths with hot or heated water|trailhead-hiking trail(s) start from here|horseback riding|waterfall|panoramic views of mountains, valleys or the water|canopy tour-using suspension bridges|restaurant-typical Costa Rican cuisine (Tipico)|educational displays or presentations" maximized="8620.html" photo="" accuracy="6" owner="4" price_high="0" price_low="0" url="" email="" phone="" phone_other="" phone_cell="" phone_us="" phone_tollfree="" skype="" fax=""/><marker id="322" name="Costa Rica Sky Adventures-Sky Trek" description_safe="An aerial tram designed and built by the famous Austrian ski-lift company, Doppelmayr. The silent electric funiculars glide slowly over a kilometer-long route to a platform that is so close to Arenal Volcano you can hear the sound of ejected rocks as you watch them tumble down the...&lt;a href=&quot;javascript:map.getInfoWindow().maximize()&quot;&gt;more&lt;/a&gt;" code="0106" icon="std" lat="10.424540" lng="-84.736320" distance="" category="activity" level="15" codes="0054,0073,0098,0108" code_descs="canopy tour-via mechanized gondola or ski lift|self-guided nature walk|botanical gardens|butterfly garden-open air net enclosures full of butterflies" maximized="322.html" photo="322.jpg" accuracy="8" owner="4" price_high="66" price_low="28" url="http://www.skyadventures.travel/index/index.html" email="arenal@skytrek.com" phone="2479-9944" phone_other="" phone_cell="" phone_us="" phone_tollfree="" skype="" fax=""/><marker id="8423" name="EcoTermales Hot Springs" description_safe="A peaceful alternative to Tabac&#xF3;n, in a safer location. There are hot pools and waterfalls, a good restaurant, a bar serving delicious tropical fruit smoothies, and attractive dressing rooms and lockers. It&#x2019;s great to go there after a day of hiking. Make reservations through your hotel, because Ecotermales limits visitors to 100 at each of three daily times: 10 a.m., 1 p.m., and 5 p.m." code="0104" icon="std" lat="10.484014" lng="-84.677383" distance="" category="activity" level="15" codes="0254" code_descs="restaurant-typical Costa Rican cuisine (Tipico)" maximized="none" photo="" accuracy="6" owner="4" price_high="24" price_low="16" url="" email="" phone="2479-8484" phone_other="" phone_cell="" phone_us="" phone_tollfree="" skype="" fax=""/><marker id="266" name="Rancho Margot" description_safe="Located in a beautiful valley beyond El Castillo on the west side of the volcano. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The ranch produces its own energy, using a hydroelectric generator in the river and a series of methane biodigestors to heat its hot tub and provide gas for cooking. They invite guests to milk...&lt;a href=&quot;javascript:map.getInfoWindow().maximize()&quot;&gt;more&lt;/a&gt;" code="0206" icon="std" lat="10.413968" lng="-84.765953" distance="" category="hotel" level="13" codes="1103,0222,0221,0218,1082,0079,0191,0121,0189,0101,0188,0116,1054,0081,0231" code_descs="breakfast included in price|in-room private baths with hot or heated water|shared bath facilities with hot or heated water|Dorm space available|mini-fridge|swimming pool|yoga retreat or classes|bicycle rentals and/or tours|rappelling and canyoning|horseback riding|white water kayaking (boat rental or fully guided)|trailhead-hiking trail(s) start from here|guided night walk or tour|educational displays or presentations|wireless high speed, DSL or satellite internet connection" maximized="266.html" photo="266.jpg" accuracy="8" owner="4" price_high="130" price_low="60" url="http://www.ranchomargot.org" email="info@ranchomargot.org" phone="2479-7259" phone_other="" phone_cell="8302-7318" phone_us="" phone_tollfree="" skype="" fax="2479-7260"/><marker id="1833" name="Park-Topairy Garden" description_safe="The fancifully sculpted topiary garden in front of its picturesque little church: bushes shaped into gigantic green rabbits, a bullfight, a couple dancing, a monkey riding a bicycle, ox carts, and elephants. The topiary garden has been lovingly pruned by Don Evangelista Blanco, who...&lt;a href=&quot;javascript:map.getInfoWindow().maximize()&quot;&gt;more&lt;/a&gt;" code="0139" icon="std" lat="10.184634" lng="-84.392082" distance="" category="activity" level="15" codes="" code_descs="" maximized="1833.html" photo="" accuracy="8" owner="4" price_high="0" price_low="0" url="" email="" phone="" phone_other="" phone_cell="" phone_us="" phone_tollfree="" skype="" fax=""/><marker id="291" name="Hotel Don Carlos del Arenal" description_safe="Almost across the street from Campo Verde.  There are several small hotels owned by the siblings of a dairy farming family that grew up in the shadow of Arenal. All have great views of the northern side and spacious, well-appointed rooms." code="0206" icon="std" lat="10.501454" lng="-84.708649" distance="" category="hotel" level="15" codes="0222,0160,1082,0230,0111" code_descs="in-room private baths with hot or heated water|air conditioning|mini-fridge|cable or satellite television|panoramic views of mountains, valleys or the water" maximized="none" photo="291.jpg" accuracy="8" owner="4" price_high="70" price_low="60" url="http://www.doncarlosdelarenal.com/index.html" email="info@doncarlosdelarenal.com" phone="2479-1923" phone_other="" phone_cell="8302-4870" phone_us="" phone_tollfree="" skype="" fax="2479-1923"/><marker id="399" name="Cerro Chato Eco Lodge" description_safe="tidy grounds and offers a two-night tour for families or groups that includes transportation to and from San Jos&#xE9;, visits to Grecia, Sarch&#xED;, Zarcero, and Tabac&#xF3;n, horseback riding to La Fortuna falls, a night tour of the volcano and lake, meals, and lodging ($250/person). There...&lt;a href=&quot;javascript:map.getInfoWindow().maximize()&quot;&gt;more&lt;/a&gt;" code="0245" icon="std" lat="10.458320" lng="-84.660812" distance="" category="hotel" level="15" codes="1103,0221,0222,0090,0199,0134," code_descs="breakfast included in price|shared bath facilities with hot or heated water|in-room private baths with hot or heated water|campground or camping allowed|cooling provided by fans|internet access" maximized="399.html" photo="399.jpg" accuracy="8" owner="4" price_high="80" price_low="60" url="http://www.cerrochato.com" email="cerrochato@racsa.co.cr" phone="2479-9494" phone_other="2479-9575" phone_cell="" phone_us="" phone_tollfree="" skype="" fax="2479-9404"/><marker id="279" name="Arenal Observatory Lodge" description_safe="This site was chosen by Smithsonian vulcanologists who wanted a safe vantage point from which to study the volcano&#x2019;s activity. There is a small museum with a seismograph monitoring current action. &lt;br /&gt;The climate at the lodge is cool and fresh, and there are tours and self-guided...&lt;a href=&quot;javascript:map.getInfoWindow().maximize()&quot;&gt;more&lt;/a&gt;" code="0207" icon="std" lat="10.437762" lng="-84.710243" distance="" category="hotel" level="13" codes="1103,0222,0221,0087,0079,1051,1056,0105,0051,0116,0111" code_descs="breakfast included in price|in-room private baths with hot or heated water|shared bath facilities with hot or heated water|wheelchair accessible|swimming pool|jacuzzi or jetted tub|fireplace|bird watching site|casual family restaurant|trailhead-hiking trail(s) start from here|panoramic views of mountains, valleys or the water" maximized="279.html" photo="279.jpg" accuracy="8" owner="4" price_high="140" price_low="57" url="http://www.arenalobservatorylodge.com/EN" email="info@arenalobservatorylodge.com" phone="2290-7011" phone_other="2479-1070" phone_cell="" phone_us="" phone_tollfree="" skype="" fax="2290-8427"/></markers>

