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Some things to see and do which can be arrange ed at the Four Seasons Resort:
| Parque Nacional
Rincón de la Vieja and the Rincón Volcano This 14,161-hectare (3,500-acre) national park is named after the active volcano Rincón de la Vieja. Thirty-two rivers and streams have their sources within the park. This area has the country's highest density of Costa Rica's national flower, the purple orchid locally named "guaria morada"). The wildlife in the park is extremely varied, with almost 300 species of birds recorded here. The Rincón Volcano is about one million years old and is the third most active volcano in Costa Rica. The volcano has nine active craters and gentle activity has occurred many times since the late 1960s, with the most recent eruption of steam and ash in 1997. Estimated Travel Time 1.5 hours drive Estimated Distance from Hotel 58 kilometres - 36 miles Address Guanacaste Province |
| Parque Nacional
Santa Rosa This park is one of the oldest and biggest national parks in Costa Rica. Santa Rosa contains the largest remaining area of tropical dry forest in Central America and protects some of the most important nesting sites of several species of sea turtle. Rich with wildlife, the park has become a very important centre for biologists and tropical ecologists. Estimated Travel Time 1.5 hours drive Estimated Distance from Hotel 58 kilometres - 36 miles Address Northwestern Costa Rica |
| Surfing The central and northwestern regions of Costa Rica have some excellent surfing breaks off picturesque beaches and points. For more information ask the Concierge. Estimated Travel Time 40 minutes drive |
| Buena Vista Hot
Springs Located at the foot of the Rincón Volcano, within Parque Nacional Rincón de la Vieja, the Buena Vista Hot Springs feature thermal waters, steam baths and a natural spa that boasts rejuvenating treatments with volcanic mud and sulphurous waters. Estimated Travel Time 2 hours drive Estimated Distance from Hotel 58 kilometres - 36 miles Address Guanacaste |
| Palo Verde
Wildlife National Park Take a flat-bottomed boat and discover crocodiles basking in the sun and monkeys soaring from branch to branch along the Bebedero and Tempisque Rivers. The park features saltwater and freshwater lagoons and marshes, mangrove swamps and deciduous savannah woodland, as well as an impressive array of wildlife. Estimated Travel Time 2 hours drive Estimated Distance from Hotel 60 kilometres - 37 miles Address Guanacaste |
| Congo Trails
Canopy Experience Adjust the canopy harness and fly down the suspended cables to platforms on the mountain side. You will pass howler monkeys and flora on the treetops as the beauty of Costa Rican forests flashes by. Estimated Travel Time 1.5 hours drive Estimated Distance from Hotel 40 kilometres - 25 miles |
| Peninsula
Papagayo Horseback Riding Explore the local wildlife on horseback along the paths of Pacific forests, the Guanacaste savannahs and the golden beaches. Pass through sugar cane plantations, marvel at amazing views of the Papagayo Peninsula and enjoy the aromatic air of the tropical dry forest. Estimated Travel Time 15 minutes drive Estimated Distance from Hotel 5 kilometres - 3.1 miles |
| Corobici Nature
Float Led by a certified river guide, this rafting trip upon the river's calm waters is the perfect opportunity to view the beautiful scenery, where you will see wildlife such as white egrets, tiger herons, motmots, howler monkeys, ospreys, iguanas and other lizards in this natural paradise. Exotic sights of flora and fauna will make this an experience for all ages. Estimated Travel Time 1.5 hours drive Estimated Distance from Hotel 60 kilometres - 37 miles |
