Finca Maquengue Falls Resort
Set amidst the lush tropical vegetation on more than 100 preserved acres, the Finca Maquengue Falls Resort combines the distinctive feel of Costa Rican architecture with Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired contemporary structures. Horseback riding, waterfall gardens, and more than 5 miles of hiking trails ensure you and your family will have plenty of opportunities to explore the surrounding rain forest. Volcano tours and visits to nearby Caribbean beaches can be easily arranged through the resort. Zip-line trams and white water rafting await the more adventurous travelers at the Finca Manquengue Falls Resort.
Finca Maquengue Falls Resort
Apartado Postel #165-7200
Siquirres, Alegria
70301 Costa Rica
(866) 467-6375
tropicalmountainresort.com
Hotel El Establo
Adjacent to the Monteverde Reserve, the Hotel El Establo safeguards half of its 150 acres as protected primary forest, allowing guests access to the flourishing tropical environment without leaving the grounds. On-site basketball and tennis courts as well as indoor swimming pools and a soccer field provide plenty of outdoor activities. For daring travelers, the hotel features a treetop canopy tour. Guests can enjoy an uninterrupted view of the surrounding scenery from 50 meters above the ground. The hotel caters to the wants of its visitors whether traveling as a family or enjoying a romantic weekend getaway.
Hotel El Establo
Monteverde, Costa Rica
(877) 623-3198
http://www.elestablo.com/
Hotel El Viandante
Recently renovated in 2009, the Hotel El Viandante strives for accordance with the natural environment it inhabits. Pine interiors create a warm and cozy resting spot at the end of a long and active day outdoors. The friendly hotel staff is always willing to customize each guest's vacation by arranging canopy zip-line and coffee plantation tours, mountain bike rides, and horseback rides. For the independent traveler who prefers the local flavor to an all-inclusive resort, the Hotel El Viandante provides an alternative choice to other accommodations in the area.
Hotel El Viandante
50 Mts Oeste De La Escuela Recreativa
Monteverde, Costa Rica
(506) 2645-6475
hotelelviandante.com
Article Written By Carly Schorman
Dividing her time between Phoenix and San Francisco, Carly Schorman is a writer and student currently completing her M.A. in religion and philosophy at the California Institute of Integral Studies. She has served as an editor for the "Mesa Legend," OCHRE Journal of Women's Spirituality, YabYumMusic.com and has additionally written for S.L.A.M. magazine, eHow, and "Link" magazine.
