COSTA RICA La Mariposa near Manuel Antonio

Hotel La Mariposa is set atop a picturesque bluff in the southern half of Costa Rica, near the town of Quepos and just a few minutes from the well known Manuel Antonio park. It's locations give it a stunning 360 degree view from almost everywhere of the Pacific Ocean, Manuel Antonio National Park and the surrounding lush tropical vegetation.. The hotel has 41 luxuriously appointed rooms in a Spanish-Mediterranean architectural style: Standard rooms have garden and ocean views, two queen-size beds, A/C, ceiling fans, bathroom with shower, adjacent terraces, hammocks and telephone Deluxe rooms are spacious with comfortable sitting area overlooking the endless expanse of tropical Pacific and Manuel Antonio park, one king or two double beds, A/C, ceiling fan, bathroom with shower, telephone Junior Suites are each unique and come with a stunning view of the Pacific, an extended terrace, one king or 2 double beds, A/C, ceiling fan, ample bathroom and telephone Villas feature elegant settings with unparalleled views of the Pacific and of Manuel Antonio, two double beds, A/C, ceiling fan, a large bathroom, hair dryer, hammocks, telephone, balcony and a comfortable sitting area
Standard Room	Deluxe Room	Junior Suite	Villa

Other features include:

• "Al Fresco" restaurant with breathtaking, panoramic vistas and featuring world-renowned "haute cuisine" created by their French Chef M. Guy Bohez. The menu varies with the season but always emphasizes sea food, fresh vegetables, exotic fruits and local dishes
• "Sunset Bar and Lounge", on eof the most dramatic places to watch the colorful sunsets and a wide array of tropical drinks
• Three swimming pools, each with great ocean views
• Souvenir and Sundry shop
• Tropical gardens meticulously landscaped featuring walkways and trails

The hotel will provide complimentary shuttle service to Manuel Antonio National Park.

Getting to La Mariposa can be by SANSA Airlines flight, using Cessna Grand Caravan commuter plane to the Quepos airport and then a 15 minute transfer to the hotel, or by 3 hour drive from San Jose or by small aircraft charter flight.

Activities available include:

• Manuel Antonio National Park with 109 mammal species, 184 bird species, forests, mangroves, lagoons, littoral woodland and island vegetations covering 1700 acres of unspoiled, virgin rainforest and mangrove lagoons.
• Whitewater Rafting for challenging exciting rapids or a gentle float through spectacular natural corridors
• Sport Fishing available
• Sea Kayaking
• Sunset sailing
• Mangrove Tour
• Horseback riding
• Mountain Bike Tours
• Jet-skiing