Playa Tamarindo, Costa Rica  Hotel Capitan Suizo

ABOUT CAPITAN SUIZO - in their own words:

Imagine yourself in a charming hotel among vivid gardens and tame jungle, with the Pacific Ocean spilling onto the beach in front of you. As you lounge by the swimming pool, birds and iguanas keep you company, and a curious monkey wanders by. The only sounds are the chatter and songs of nature's creatures and the whispering of waves.

The fantasy is yours to treasure at Hotel Capitán Suizo, bordering the sands of Playa Tamarindo in northern Costa Rica. Combining efficient, Swiss hostelry with warm hospitality, the hotel provides the finest of accommodations in an unspoiled, natural setting.
   
LOCATION:
Hotel Capitán Suizo rests on Playa Tamarindo, one of the most beautiful Pacific coast beaches in all of Costa Rica. Directly on the beach, the hotel is surrounded by large, native trees and lush, colorful gardens.

Playa Tamarindo is 200 miles from San José, 45 miles from the International Airport in Liberia, and 2 miles from the local airport in Tamarindo. It is one of many beaches in the northerly province of Guanacaste, which area claims the last tropical-dry forest remaining on the planet. Even during the rainy or green season, sunshine prevails for up to 8 hours every day, and for at least 10 hours during the high season.

FACILITIES:
*Exotic, free-form pool
*Boutique
*Laundry Service

RESTAURANT & BAR:
At the open-air restaurant and bar, savory meals and refreshing drinks are served in this informal, inviting ambiance. Situated underneath a thatched roof, you can revel in the ocean view and breezes. Or perhaps you'd prefer poolside service as you laze in a leafy atmosphere, visited by friendly wildlife.

International cuisine (with a Swiss accent) highlights the menu - Tilapia Calabrese for fish lovers, Beef Stroganoff, unique pastas, and dreamy desserts. The chef keeps in mind your need for variety, creating new temptations for the tastebuds.

ROOMS & BUNGALOWS:
Right on the beach in Tamarindo, Capitan Suizo consists of 8 thatched-roof bungalows and 22 rooms, each spacious and comfortable, with a patio or balcony. Steps away are the huge free-form pool and open-air restaurant and bar.

Bungalows and rooms feature a mezzanine bedroom with king-size bed, and sliding doors that open to a tropical garden. Private bathrooms include enclosed shower and deep bathtub with window view. Bedroom closets have wicker-mesh to let clothing breathe. Decor of natural stone floors harmonize with red hardwood trim, offset by sofas of greenish-blue. Halogen lamps inset in the ceiling provide superior lighting; alternatively, soft-lit lanterns cast a romantic spell.

The bungalows and all of the rooms on the second floor are built in such a way that air conditioning is not needed. Rooms on the first floor have a/c. Each unit is equipped with a telephone, an FM/AM radio, a safety box and a small refrigerator.
   

ACTIVITIES & TOURS AVAILABLE:

• Estuary Tour (half day)
  The focus is on bird-watching, the natural history of sea birds, and the importance of mangrove eco-systems
  Includes:     Round trip transportation, bilingual tour guide.
• Horse Back Riding (one hour)
  Venture into the hills and seek out birds, howler monkeys and exotic plants from the dry forest. You'll view the Tamarindo area from high the hills, then ride along the beach.
  Includes:     Horse, guide
• Diving Tour (half day)
  Your destination is the Catalina Islands, 45 minutes away from Tamarindo. Divers will encounter many different species of marine fish.
  Includes:     Two Tanks, dive master, round trip by boat with bilingual guide. Drinks provided.
• Turtle Tour (half day)
  This takes place at the Marino National Park in Playa Grande and focuses on the natural history and protection of the Leatherback Turtle. During the tour you'll see the whole process of turtle nesting.
  Includes:     Bilingual tour guide.
• Snorkeling Tour (2 hours)
  A fun occasion covering different spots, depending on water and weather conditions.
  Includes:     Equipment and a bilingual guide.