Ylang Ylang Beach Resort
This hotel in Montezuma is very appropriately named as it offers guests 3,000 feet of beachfront property. Another enticing element is that the resort borders a wildlife preserve where you may come across animals such as howler monkeys and capuchins. You may be visited by curious little monkeys and iguanas as you take a dip in the pool dominated by a magnificent tree-enshrouded waterfall. Try to stay in the private bungalows if you get the chance and work off any vestige of homeland stress in the yoga studio. Recreational activities near the resort include scuba and snorkeling at the Ylang Ylang reef, the Tortuga Island boat tour and a zip line canopy tour.
Ylang Ylang Beach Resort
700 m north of school in Montezuma
El Sano Banano, Montezuma, Costa Rica
(888) 795-8494
elbanano.com/
The Place
If a visit to Costa Rica means surfing, surfing, surfing, then The Place is the place for you. This hotel advertises itself as Hotel Surf and is considered the prime hangout for surfing guests. Anyone with the money and time should take advantage of the 7-day/6-night surfing camp. Even novice surfers can enjoy The Place by taking advantage of the surfing lessons. Tuesday night is movie night, when a large screen is hung over the pool so you can watch a flick from the water.
The Place
P.O. Box 135-5361
Cóbano, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
(506) 2640 0001
theplacemalpais.com/
Casa Zen
Casa Zen appeals to the hardcore free spirits traveling to Costa Rica. A dormitory ambiance pervades this very laid-back approach to a country dominated by upscale resorts. Casa Zen even serves up a small campground for ridiculously reasonable rates. Campers get the same access to the bathrooms, the hotel's communal kitchen and the restaurant as those staying in the rooms. The beach is a football field's walk away and you can wake up to a yoga session Monday through Friday.
Casa Zen
Casa Zen, 50 mts Oeste Super Costa
Santa Teresa de Cobano
Puntarenas, Costa Rica
(506) 26-40-0523
zencostarica.com
Article Written By Timothy Sexton
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