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COSTA RICA CASINO
ADVENTURE

Day 1
Pick up at the airport
and transfer to Barceló San José Palacio, All Inclusive Five
Star Resort.
B arceló
San José Palacio is located in the capital of Costa Rica, 15
minutes from the airport and 3km from the city center. The
Barceló San José Palacio Hotel & Casino has all the
advantages of being in a large city with numerous museums,
parks and theaters in its urban area, and all the benefits of
a five-star Barceló hotel in a uniquely European setting.
A reflection of the typical courtesy of Costa Ricans,
Barceló San José Palacio Spa & Casino offers its guests
warm and friendly hospitality. Its two restaurants, softly lit
and tastefully decorated, offer a carefully chosen selection
of delicious dishes of exquisite gastronomic standards: the à
la carte " Ambar " restaurant, and the " Anfora " buffet
restaurant, with its tropical atmosphere.
Relax in its
spacious and comfortable rooms, chat and relax in the lobby.
Take time to stroll peacefully through the beautiful gardens
and take the opportunity to purchase some typical Costa Rican
articles, ceramics, jewelry, and leather goods.
The
Spa has the highest standards of quality and comfort. Enjoy
the latest technology offered in its different areas where you
will be able to play squash, exercise your muscles in its
spacious gymnasium, or just relax in the Jacuzzi.
For
those who want to have fun until the early hours, the Casino
is open from 8pm to 3am and its warm and inviting atmosphere
offers you the excitement of trying your luck playing Poker,
Black Jack, Roulette or on one of the 18 slot machines, while
being entertained by the sweet sounds of music.
Since
opening in 1990, the Barceló San José +OK Password required
for billing famous personalities and political figures from
around the world, is the most important business centre in
Costa Rica. As such, it has fourteen large rooms that are
fully equipped and prepared for holding conventions, meetings
and special events, that are coordinated by a team of highly
experienced and qualified personnel.
Day 2
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You will be picked up in the
morning to be taken on the Best of Costa Rica Tour,
which should really be called Ten-in-One. We take the
Pan-American road to Alajuela, where we go by the
Agriculture Monument, the Monument to Juan Santamaria,
and the Mango Park.
A few minutes later we stop at the famous Doka State.
We enjoy a typical breakfast, we then visit the
beautiful coffee plantation, the mill, and the roast
room. As we continue to climb to Poas Volcano we go by
coffee plantations, flower and fern nurseries and
strawberry fields.
There is a noticeable change in temperature and
vegetation, preparing us for the pleasure of the
exuberant cloud forest in Poas volcano, where we will
have time to enjoy the impressive main crater with its
sulfur fumaroles.
We continue our trip on the Caribbean slope, stopping
to discover La Paz Waterfall Gardens, a natural park
where we will walk in spectacular trails that take us to
White Magic Waterfall, the most spectacular waterfall in
the area. Inside the park we will visit the largest
butterfly observatory in the country, home to a
collection of tropical jewels and the impressive
hummingbird gallery. Your buffet style lunch is
included.
After lunch we will
continue on the Atlantic slope and once we arrive at
Puerto Viejo we will be ready for a relaxing boat trip
down the Sarapiqui River. Just sit down and enjoy the
surroundings while our guide relates the story of the
simple life of the people who live along the riverbank.
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Before returning to
San Jose we will drive through the unforgettable Braulio
Carrillo National Park, one of the most important tropical
rain forest reserves in Costa Rica.
Tour includes: breakfast,
coffee plantation visit, craters and trails in Poas Volcano
National Park, entrance fee to La Paz Waterfall Gardens,
including Butterfly, Hummingbird Gallery and waterfall trails.
Buffet lunch, boat trip on the Sarapiqui River with soft
drinks on-board and drive thru Braulio Carrillo National
Park.
Suggested Equipment: Bring
a hat, a light jacket,
comfortable shoes, insect repellent, binoculars and dont
forget your camera.
Day 3
You will be picked up by private
transfer and driven to the Gulf of Nicoya for your stay at the
Barceló Playa Tambor, an All Inclusive 5 star
Resort.
S et in Playa Tambor itself,
in Bahia Ballena, and encircled by incomparable natural
surroundings with waterfalls, woods and parks, Barceló Playa
Tambor Resort & Casino offers you the authentic beauty of
Costa Rica with all the comforts of a five star hotel, Youll
enjoy an unforgettable holiday on this warm, quiet and
peaceful coast, protected by an enormous continental shelf.
Happily practice any water sport, walk along its six
kilometers of fine sandy beach or rest in a hammock sheltered
in the shade of a palm tree a few meters from the sea; these
are just some of the advantages of this small paradise. You
have numerous options to enjoy active, open-air activities
with a stupendous entertainment team offering a varied program
of events for daytime and evening enjoyment.
Take a
relaxing walk through the well-tended gardens where youll
observe a great variety of tropical plants as well as delight
in the musical voices of the many different species of birds
that live in the area.
The Barceló Playa Tambor Resort
& Casino hotel offers you a great variety of activities
designed to make your holiday unforgettable. You will not be
able to resist the horseback rides along the beach or through
the exuberant vegetation of the hills close to the hotel.
Three different levels of PADI certification, either for
beginners or the more experienced is also available: discover
scuba diving, open water diver or advanced open water diver
certifications.
Complement your holiday with a fun
round of golf at the new nine-hole golf course at Los Delfines
Golf & Country Club, located just a few minutes from the
hotel.
In the restaurants you will be able to sample
cuisine rich in subtlety, creativity and variety, where select
international cuisine is combined with products typical of the
country, offering the palate a rich gastronomic tradition of
fish and shellfish.
In accordance with its high
standard of comfort, Barceló Playa Tambor offers an excellent
combination of accommodation and leisure along with a shopping
and amusements center featuring: stores, hairdresser and
massages, Turavia travel agency, a jewelry store, and a doctor
for any medical situation. The natural courtesy of the staff
and the professionalism of the service are added to modern
facilities where you can relax peacefully. If needed meeting
space is also available with two rooms fully equipped for
holding congresses, conventions or any type of
meeting.
In Tambor, the night opens the door to a wide
range of amusements to choose from and enjoy the moment with
new friendships; in the Bahia Ballena Casino or with daily
shows with audience participation and folklore displays
enriched with the lively music from the " Tambor "
orchestra.
The Casino is open from 7pm to 2am.
Play a game of Rummy, Tute, Caribbean or Stud Poker at any of
the four card tables. Try your luck at American Roulette or at
one of the 14 slot machines.
 CHARACTERISTIC OF ALL INCLUSIVE
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A la
Carte Restaurant El Rancho for dinner. (Twice a week
with previous reservation. Not valid for groups).
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Buffet
Restaurant El Tucan for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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Snack
Bar El Palenque from 11:00 to 23:00 hrs.
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Unlimited Local Beverages
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Refreshments: beers, liquors, mineral water,
combinations and coffees.
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Wet
Bar El Ronron from 10:00 to 18:00 hrs.
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Lobby
Bar El Cocobolo from 18:00 to 24:00 hrs.
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Disco
El Rancho from 23:00 to 01:00 hrs.
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Entrance at the discotheque " TAMBOR" in Barcelo los
Delfines Golf and Country Club.
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Use of
Safety deposit box in room.
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Concierge
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Books
interchange
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Ecological Park
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Multi-sports courts (Mini-soccer, basketball and
handball).
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Three
Lit Tennis Courts.
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Sand
courts (volleyball, mini-soccer).
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Gym
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Amphitheater
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Live
Music.
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Daily
activities program
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Aerobics. Dance classes. Stretching.
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Children's Playground. Miniclub.
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Archery, Darts, Table Tennis, Shuffleboard, Boccia,
Croquet.
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Pool
with waterfall for children and adults.
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Jacuzzi, Water Polo, Pool and beach towels, Solarium.
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Aquatic center: Windsurf, Boogie Board, Kayaks.
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Private landing strip. Parking.
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24
hrs. Security.
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Nine hole Golf course Green fee
at Barcelo Los Delfines Golf and Country Club. Subject to
availability with previous
reservation.
Day 4, 5, 6
Free to
enjoy as you wish
Day 7
Transfer
back to the San José Palacio All Inclusive Resort.
Day 8
Transfer
to the airport for your flight
home.
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