Handpicked: My 5 Favorite Costa Rica Luxury Stays

[@siamiam4306]

Been to Costa Rica a zillion times, and of late, rafting Pacuare River is a must before onwards to Puerto Viejo. We settle and love Casa Turire 30 mi. south. It's not cheap, nor as expensive as Pacuare Lodge. I get those that want to get pampered, and when the hotel becomes the destination you'll likely will miss a lot, especially since Costa Rica is overpriced. Returning to CR in October and secured a 2br almost beachfront home at Punta Uva ( Puerto Viejo ) for $170 a night and let the destination's vibrations take over. I did stay at Lapa Rios in the 90's and ran into Julia Roberts there as a guest. I remember the owner was from MN and only had 13 units at that time, Too arid for for me and much prefer the flora and fauna lushness more south.

[@SwankGuide]

Thanks for the info.... I think you are saying you dont have to spend tons to have a great vacaction ad I agree.... upcoming vids on best premium and best bargain resorts in CR

[@siamiam4306]

@@SwankGuide Thanks for the response. Luxe is great, but you go to Costa Rica to get your boots dirty. get wet and not freak-out if a bug is in your room. One of my best times when I was in my 20''s and paid $20 at Zully Mar Cabins in Tamarindo. Looking forward to your future vids.

[@SwankGuide]

@@siamiam4306 100% the place you described sounds like a place I stayed in Thiland in my 20s... cheap AF and incredible

[@siamiam4306]

@@SwankGuide Love Thailand, and despite the limestones at southern beaches, I prefer CR's beaches fringing flora and fauna , compared to it teaming w/Russians.& sex pats. Been going there consistently for last ten years and cycle Isan n and Lana villages up north. Want Lang market does me good for noodle soup with a gooey liver for 50THB. CR is more expensive and less culturally diverse than Thailand. I'll prep most meals next visit to CR. I do like their tamales and Olla de Carne. I pass on Casados and attempt a Ron Don at my AIRBNB.

[@AngelsRUs0915]

Have you been to tamarindo bay?? Theres a hotel on the beach by the river on the end of town, but it had a restaurant and French bakery and their bread was the best. I wamt so badly to go back. Also took a ride to see the monkeys and tree that was humoungus like a few thousand yrs old i think they said.

[@SwankGuide]

I have not but thanks for the tip

[@09mjeternity]

I’m single just FYI

[@SwankGuide]

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