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Family reunion in Costa Rica

My father turned 80 years old last October and we celebrated at a villa rental in Costa Rica.
 
The big benefits that we loved from the villa rental were the following:
 

• Two maids that took care of getting the house clean, the beds made and the bathrooms impeccable and even with décor touches.
• Our chef Luis was phenomenal, he cooked whatever you asked him, even a child menu just for our young picky boy.
• Our concierge Rudy was there to welcome us to the villa, he stayed in touch and visited us at least on two occasions to let us know about the attractions in the area; he even booked them for us.
• The private pool, the water was too cold for me, but my son enjoyed it.
• Few minutes’ drive from the beach
• Spectacular views of the ocean from every room!
• The whole place was only for us, very convenient in times of Covid-19.

Our lovely rental home

Our phenomenal Chef Luis Arias

Thanks to our concierge we visited places like:
 

• Los Campesinos Ecolodge where we cross hanging bridges, swim under the waterfalls and have a great hike. It is a must in your visit to the region of Quepos in Costa Rica and is extremely affordable, just $8 per adult and $4 per kid!

 

• Another place that we visited was Manuel Antonio National Park, very close to the villa. The beach was great, small beach but a great place to refresh yourself after walking in the park.

 
Depending on the date of your trip, the hour of your visit and your luck you will see wildlife, we went around 11 am and saw monkeys and blue crabs.
The entrance to the park for adults and kids was $16.
 

• Catamaran ride was a blast, we ate good food and enjoyed the drinks on board. We found a great photographer that took memorable pictures of the whole family and individuals.

Family special celebration

​Our chef recommended a beach that is not well known but where he likes to take his children, it was 5 minutes ride from the villa, Biesanz Beach where we enjoyed kayaking.
 
Be careful when you practice kayaking on this beach, the waves can be high and rough. 
 
For us it was our first time doing it, so we have some funny stories to tell about falling from the kayak when the waves hit us. I do not recommend doing it on a day when the ocean is rough like we did. 
 
We tried a local restaurant on our own, Mira Olas Restaurant located at The Malecon in Quepos city. The food had the taste of being prepared homemade, super delicious, great service, and a lovely view of the ocean.

Waterfalls at El Campesino

Hanging bridges at El Campesino

​Quepos Farmers Market takes place every Friday night and is a good place to buy good coffee, fresh produce, and yummy bread.
 
To celebrate my dad’s birthday, Luis, the chef helped us buying the cake and preparing our father's favorite meal that is grilled pork with potatoes, corn, and grilled veggies!

Family hiking at El Campesino

​We sang, danced, and celebrated all night long. It was the best trip ever for each one of us!
 
If you would like to go to this villa for your special celebration, just let me know!