Getting There

Buena Vista Villas and Casas is a house rental complex located in the Tulemar Gardens Property in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, offering the privacy that a house rental can provide, with all the amenities of a beach resort, including daily maid service, a pool, restaurant, bar, and more. Manuel Antonio is considered the most beautiful coast line in Costa Rica and it is located 171 miles south of San Jose, Costa Rica’s capital.

About Costa Rica
Costa Rica is characterized by an impressive scenic beauty, large protected areas, social and political stability, high educational levels, and efficient infrastructure and services.

Surrounded by both the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans Costa Rica is a true oasis; its commitment to conservation has allowed this tropical heaven to maintain most of its tropical rainforest and has ensured the habitat for playful monkeys, relaxed sloths, a variety of lizards, a wide assortment of tropical birds, many species of butterflies, and more.

The narrow shape of the country provides a large coastline perfect for surfing and water sports. The adventurous can fly through forests on zip lines, peer into boiling volcanoes, surf oversized waves and dive with dolphins and whales. For the laid back, the warm year around climate and warm waters are built for laziness.

Full country name: Republic of Costa Rica
Area: 51,100 sq km
Population: 4.1 million
People: 96% Spanish descent, 2% African descent, 1% indigenous, 1% Chinese
Language: Spanish
Religion: 75% Roman Catholic, 14% Protestant
Government: democratic republic
GDP: US$32 billion
GDP per capita: US$8,300
Major Industries: Tourism, electronics, coffee, bananas, sugar, food processing, textiles and clothing, construction materials, fertilizer, plastic products
Major Trading Partners: USA, Germany, Italy, Japan, Guatemala, Mexico

Getting there:
International flights usually arrive at the Juan Santa Maria International Airport located 14 miles from downtown San Jose. Domestic SANSA flights use their own terminal adjacent to the international terminal. SANSA flights to Quepos last about 20 minutes and are approximately $49 each way. Once in Quepos airstrip, shuttles provide transportation to and from the Tulemar Gardens Property where Buena Vista Villas and Casas is located. This service is provided for a reasonable charge of about $6ºº U.S.

Costa Rica is easy to navigate and locals are happy to help with directions. Most roads are in fair condition still many are narrow and mountainous. It is a leisurely 3 1/2 hour ride to Manuel Antonio, the drive is colorful and there are several points of interest along the way. From the Costa Rican International Airport, take the Pan-American Highway to Atenas. Exit at the Atenas - Orotina sign and past Orotina. Pass Jaco, Parrita, and finally Quepos. Once in Quepos, turn left after passing the small park, and drive another 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) on the only road to Manuel Antonio National Park. You will see the Tulemar Gardens Sign on your right hand side, Buena Vista Villas and Casas is located inside Tulemar Gardens.

Leaving Costa Rica
When you leave, Costa Rica charges a departure tax which is currently about $26 this tax is generally not included in your international airline tickets.