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<markers><marker id="8466" name="Desafio The Natural Way in Costa Rica" description_safe="This 7-day, 6-night package tours is the perfect blend of natural living and relaxing beach time and a very reasonable price. Prices starting at: $995&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Day 1 FINCA LUNA NUEVA LODGE(Arenal Volcano-San Isidro, Pe&#xF1;as Blancas) We take a private shuttle from the airport and...&lt;a href=&quot;javascript:map.getInfoWindow().maximize()&quot;&gt;more&lt;/a&gt;" code="1119" icon="std" lat="9.994210" lng="-84.211922" distance="" category="activity" level="15" codes="1214,1054,0122,0189,0120,0078,0106,0104,0192,0172,0079,0084,0095,0173" code_descs="guided night walk or tour|zoo or wildlife park/rescue|rappelling and canyoning|white water river rafting|wildlife viewing boat rides|rides through the forest canopy on cables and pulleys (zip-lines)|natural hot spring|massages available|surf lessons &amp; beginner beaches|swimming pool|sea turtle nesting site|snorkeling tours|ultralight and parasailing tours" maximized="8466.html" photo="" accuracy="6" owner="4" price_high="0" price_low="995" url="http://www.desafiocostarica.com/index.php?opt=paquete" email="info@desafiocostarica.com" phone="2479-9464" phone_other="" phone_cell="" phone_us="" phone_tollfree="866-210-0052" skype="" fax="2479-9463"/><marker id="8476" name="Villas Kalimba" description_safe="&quot;We're just a few steps from one of the most beautiful beaches on the Pacific Ocean. We have six villas surrounding the tropical garden and a wonderful swimming pool fully equipped with a bubbling waterfall cascading into an inviting jacuzzi. Each villa is totally independent with...&lt;a href=&quot;javascript:map.getInfoWindow().maximize()&quot;&gt;more&lt;/a&gt;" code="0207" icon="std" lat="9.881689" lng="-85.525963" distance="" category="hotel" level="15" codes="0222,0160,0226,0228,0230,0136,1051,0079,0080," code_descs="in-room private baths with hot or heated water|air conditioning|kitchen or cooking privileges|in-room safe or lockbox|cable or satellite television|in-room phone|jacuzzi or jetted tub|swimming pool|parking-private, secure, or guarded" maximized="8476.html" photo="8476.jpg" accuracy="6" owner="4" price_high="170" price_low="120" url="http://www.villaskalimba.com/" email="info@villaskalimba.com" phone="2656-0929" phone_other="" phone_cell="" phone_us="" phone_tollfree="" skype="" fax="2656-0930"/><marker id="8475" name="Hotel Esperanza" description_safe="&quot;In 2007 Hotel Esperanza completed a total hotel remodel including many new exciting features. All rooms were remodeled using European tile and solid mahogany and cedar throughout.  The hotel features a lush new plaza including a beautiful new pool and spa with an isolated children's area.&quot;" code="0206" icon="std" lat="9.865242" lng="-85.480492" distance="" category="hotel" level="15" codes="1103,0222,0160,0199,0228,0230,0087,0051,1051,0079,0080," code_descs="breakfast included in price|in-room private baths with hot or heated water|air conditioning|cooling provided by fans|in-room safe or lockbox|cable or satellite television|wheelchair accessible|casual family restaurant|jacuzzi or jetted tub|swimming pool|parking-private, secure, or guarded" maximized="none" photo="8475.jpg" accuracy="6" owner="4" price_high="130" price_low="88" url="http://www.hotelesperanza.com" email="" phone="2656-0564" phone_other="" phone_cell="" phone_us="941-377-0718" phone_tollfree="" skype="" fax="2656-0564"/><marker id="8474" name="Hotel Las Brisas del Pacifico" description_safe="&quot;Hotel Las Brisas del Pacifico is located on the beach front of Playa Samara, one of the most beautiful and safe beaches of Costa Rica, the only one protected by a coral reef.Playa Samara is a wonderful and white beach for 7 kilometres protected by the reef, full of sea life and...&lt;a href=&quot;javascript:map.getInfoWindow().maximize()&quot;&gt;more&lt;/a&gt;" code="0206" icon="std" lat="9.882106" lng="-85.521324" distance="" category="hotel" level="15" codes="1103,0222,0160,0199,0228,1051,0079,0168,0231,0080,0214,0051" code_descs="breakfast included in price|in-room private baths with hot or heated water|air conditioning|cooling provided by fans|in-room safe or lockbox|jacuzzi or jetted tub|swimming pool|laundry service available upon request|wireless high speed, DSL or satellite internet connection|parking-private, secure, or guarded|gifts and souvenirs|casual family restaurant" maximized="8474.html" photo="8474.jpg" accuracy="8" owner="4" price_high="135" price_low="65" url="http://www.brisas.net/" email="info@brisas.net" phone="2656-0250" phone_other="" phone_cell="" phone_us="" phone_tollfree="" skype="" fax="2656-0076"/><marker id="8473" name="Hotel Giada" description_safe="&quot;Hotel Giada is located at Samara's main entrance to Playa Samara, on the main street, so close to the restaurants, shops and to the beach. It's built and decorated in tropical style.  We offer breakfast restaurant and bar service, horseback riding, boat tours, snorkeling, diving, tourist information. All this and a lot more will help you enjoy our tropical paradise.&quot;" code="0206" icon="std" lat="9.883005" lng="-85.527527" distance="" category="hotel" level="15" codes="1103,0222,0160,0199,0230,0232,0079,0126,0201,0228,0080,0101,0121" code_descs="breakfast included in price|in-room private baths with hot or heated water|air conditioning|cooling provided by fans|cable or satellite television|terrace or patio|swimming pool|pizzeria|bar|in-room safe or lockbox|parking-private, secure, or guarded|horseback riding|bicycle rentals and/or tours" maximized="none" photo="8473.jpg" accuracy="6" owner="4" price_high="85" price_low="65" url="http://www.hotelgiada.net/" email="info@hotelgiada.net" phone="2656-0132" phone_other="" phone_cell="" phone_us="" phone_tollfree="" skype="" fax="2656-0131"/><marker id="8469" name="Ostional National Wildlife Refuge" description_safe="" code="1034" icon="std" lat="9.990681" lng="-85.698853" distance="" category="activity" level="15" codes="" code_descs="" maximized="none" photo="" accuracy="8" owner="4" price_high="0" price_low="0" url="http://www.sinaccr.net" email="" phone="" phone_other="" phone_cell="" phone_us="" phone_tollfree="" skype="" fax=""/><marker id="8470" name="Hotel Belvedere" description_safe="&quot;The nature surrounding Hotel Belvedere, the chirping of the birds in the trees, the roaring of the howler monkeys and the never ending sound of the sea cause a new experience of relaxation and makes your stay here unforgettable.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In only 2 min. walking distance from the...&lt;a href=&quot;javascript:map.getInfoWindow().maximize()&quot;&gt;more&lt;/a&gt;" code="0206" icon="std" lat="9.883512" lng="-85.526215" distance="" category="hotel" level="15" codes="1103,0222,0160,0199,0230,1082,0226,1051,0079,0228,0080" code_descs="breakfast included in price|in-room private baths with hot or heated water|air conditioning|cooling provided by fans|cable or satellite television|mini-fridge|kitchen or cooking privileges|jacuzzi or jetted tub|swimming pool|in-room safe or lockbox|parking-private, secure, or guarded" maximized="8470.html" photo="8470.jpg" accuracy="6" owner="4" price_high="75" price_low="39" url="http://www.belvederesamara.net" email="michaela@racsa.co.cr" phone="2656-0213" phone_other="" phone_cell="" phone_us="" phone_tollfree="" skype="" fax="2656-0213"/><marker id="8464" name="Desafio Samara Office" description_safe="Beach activities available (prices vary)&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Snorkeling&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Sea Kayaking&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Surf Lesson&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ultralight Flight&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Visit to Ostional Turtle Project (seasonal)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;" code="0094" icon="std" lat="9.880753" lng="-85.529076" distance="" category="shop" level="15" codes="0079,0096,0095,0173,0122" code_descs="swimming pool|calm water sea kayaking|snorkeling tours|ultralight and parasailing tours|zoo or wildlife park/rescue" maximized="none" photo="" accuracy="6" owner="4" price_high="0" price_low="0" url="http://www.desafiocostarica.com" email="info@desafiocostarica.com" phone="2479-9464" phone_other="" phone_cell="8376-419" phone_us="" phone_tollfree="866-210-0052" skype="" fax="2479-9463"/><marker id="259" name="Proyecto ASIS Costa Rica" description_safe="&quot;We are an organization that runs a wildlife rescue center and has been working on social and ecological projects in rural Costa Rica for the past 12 years.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;To support our projects we offer Spanish classes and Volunteer opportunities.&quot;" code="0081" icon="std" lat="10.379240" lng="-84.542648" distance="" category="activity" level="15" codes="0122,1060,1214" code_descs="zoo or wildlife park/rescue|language school" maximized="none" photo="259.jpg" accuracy="8" owner="4" price_high="0" price_low="0" url="http://www.institutoasis.com" email="info@institutoasis.com" phone="2475-9122" phone_other="" phone_cell="8379-3005" phone_us="" phone_tollfree="" skype="" fax=""/><marker id="333" name="Baldi Termale Hot Springs" description_safe="An extensive series of hot pools of different temperatures and a giant jacuzzi. They play Muzak and have four bars. " code="0104" icon="std" lat="10.482830" lng="-84.680840" distance="" category="activity" level="15" codes="1051,0201" code_descs="jacuzzi or jetted tub|bar" maximized="none" photo="333.jpg" accuracy="8" owner="4" price_high="30" price_low="20" url="http://www.balditermae.com" email="info@balditermae.com" phone="2479-9651" phone_other="" phone_cell="" phone_us="" phone_tollfree="" skype="" fax=""/><marker id="8424" name="Arenal National Park" description_safe="The guard station (open daily, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) is two kilometers down a bumpy dirt road. If you pay the entrance fee ($10/person), you can visit their four-kilometer &#x201C;Los Tucanes&#x201D; trail, which leads through the area devastated by the 1968 eruption. Visits can only be made with...&lt;a href=&quot;javascript:map.getInfoWindow().maximize()&quot;&gt;more&lt;/a&gt;" code="1033" icon="std" lat="10.462407" lng="-84.739006" distance="" category="activity" level="15" codes="" code_descs="" maximized="8424.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="8412" name="Ca&#xF1;o Negro Wildlife Refuge" description_safe="Comprises the R&#xED;o Fr&#xED;o and Ca&#xF1;o Negro Lake, which grows and shrinks seasonally. 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And only 30 minutes from La Fortuna!Your professional, experienced...&lt;a href=&quot;javascript:map.getInfoWindow().maximize()&quot;&gt;more&lt;/a&gt;" code="0120" icon="std" lat="10.307657" lng="-84.522453" distance="" category="activity" level="13" codes="" code_descs="" maximized="8459.html" photo="8459.jpg" accuracy="6" owner="4" price_high="0" price_low="0" url="http://www.desafiocostarica.com" email="" phone="" phone_other="" phone_cell="" phone_us="" phone_tollfree="" skype="" fax=""/><marker id="8458" name="Rio Toro White Water Rafting-Desafio Adventure Co." description_safe="The R&#xED;o Toro explodes with a series of over 45 continuous class 3-4 rapids &#x2013; you'll spend more than 2&#xBD; hours rafting through unexplored, tropical wilderness on a personalized, small-group tour. The exciting R&#xED;o Toro is located only 1 hour from La Fortuna.More-detailed information...&lt;a href=&quot;javascript:map.getInfoWindow().maximize()&quot;&gt;more&lt;/a&gt;" code="0120" icon="std" lat="10.347428" lng="-84.242905" distance="" category="activity" level="13" codes="" code_descs="" maximized="8458.html" photo="" accuracy="8" owner="4" price_high="85" price_low="0" url="http://www.desafiocostarica.com/" email="info@desafiocostarica.com" phone="2479-9464" phone_other="" phone_cell="8376-4199" phone_us="" phone_tollfree="866-210-0052" skype="" fax="2479-9463"/><marker id="260" name="Lost Canyon Adventures Canyoneering -Desaf&#xED;o Adventure Co." description_safe="&quot;Imagine yourself in the midst of thick rainforest at the top of a magical canyon full of tropical waterfalls with surprises each step of the way.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Prepare to get wet! Our experienced guides put you into your safety harness and assist you down a series of over 8 amazing...&lt;a href=&quot;javascript:map.getInfoWindow().maximize()&quot;&gt;more&lt;/a&gt;" code="0189" icon="std" lat="10.428811" lng="-84.642998" distance="" category="activity" level="13" codes="1109,0051,0119,0189" code_descs="mini bus (private transfer)|casual family restaurant|waterfall|rappelling and canyoning" maximized="260.html" photo="260.jpg" accuracy="8" owner="4" price_high="85" price_low="0" url="http://www.desafiocostarica.com" email="info@desafiocostarica.com " phone="2479-9464" phone_other="" phone_cell="8376-4199" phone_us="" phone_tollfree="866-210-0052" skype="" fax="2479-9463"/><marker id="8467" name="Finca Luna Nueva Lodge Tours" description_safe="&quot;Rainforest Mysteries Day Tour &#x2014; Food Medicine Habitat&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Luna Nueva offers a personalized high-end day tour that focuses on the intimate relationship between humans and Earth&#x2019;s most important ecosystem, the Tropical Rainforest.This day tour is a rich and informative...&lt;a href=&quot;javascript:map.getInfoWindow().maximize()&quot;&gt;more&lt;/a&gt;" code="1214" icon="std" lat="10.388123" lng="-84.599358" distance="" category="general" level="15" codes="" code_descs="" maximized="8467.html" photo="" accuracy="8" owner="4" price_high="0" price_low="0" url="http://fincalunanuevalodge.com" email="info@fincalunanuevalodge.com" phone="2468-4006" phone_other="2468-0352" phone_cell="" phone_us="" phone_tollfree="" skype="" fax=""/><marker id="261" name="Finca Luna Nueva Lodge" description_safe="Owned by Steve Farrell, a visionary with decades of experience in organic farming and permaculture in Costa Rica. 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The huge ethnobotanical...&lt;a href=&quot;javascript:map.getInfoWindow().maximize()&quot;&gt;more&lt;/a&gt;" code="0245" icon="std" lat="10.387750" lng="-84.597450" distance="" category="hotel" level="13" codes="1103,0221,0199,0160,1214,1051,0116,0081,0192,0231,0101,0121" code_descs="breakfast included in price|shared bath facilities with hot or heated water|cooling provided by fans|air conditioning||jacuzzi or jetted tub|trailhead-hiking trail(s) start from here|educational displays or presentations|massages available|wireless high speed, DSL or satellite internet connection|horseback riding|bicycle rentals and/or tours" maximized="261.html" photo="261.jpg" accuracy="8" owner="4" price_high="120" price_low="70" url="http://fincalunanuevalodge.com" email="info@fincalunanuevalodge.com" phone="2468-4006" phone_other="2468-0352" phone_cell="" phone_us="" phone_tollfree="" skype="" fax=""/><marker id="8477" name="Tree House Inn" description_safe="&quot;These charming tropical hardwood units are situated amongst beautiful tropical gardens and surround an idyllic adults only pool and Jacuzzi with a shallow area for sun tanning partly submerged in the water.All units, perfect for adult clientele of 1 or 2 persons per unit, offer...&lt;a href=&quot;javascript:map.getInfoWindow().maximize()&quot;&gt;more&lt;/a&gt;" code="0207" icon="std" lat="9.880886" lng="-85.528381" distance="" category="hotel" level="15" codes="1103,0222,0228,0230,0111,0199,0226,1051,0079,0231," code_descs="breakfast included in price|in-room private baths with hot or heated water|in-room safe or lockbox|cable or satellite television|panoramic views of mountains, valleys or the water|cooling provided by fans|kitchen or cooking privileges|jacuzzi or jetted tub|swimming pool|wireless high speed, DSL or satellite internet connection" maximized="8477.html" photo="8477.jpg" accuracy="6" owner="4" price_high="145" price_low="90" url="http://www.samarabeach.com/samaratreehouseinn/index.html" email="treehouseinn@samarabeach.com" phone="2656-0733" phone_other="" phone_cell="" phone_us="" phone_tollfree="" skype="" fax="2656-0619"/></markers>

