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COSTA RICA CONVENTION BUREAU
Calle 38 y 40, av.2, Paseo Colón EdificioASG,IIPiso,Oficina18 SanJosé,CostaRica.
+5062221-3753/+5062256-4216
www.costaricacvb.com
P.O.Box111-1007CentroColon, SanJose,CostaRica
INSTITUTO COSTARRICENSEDE TURISMO
OficinacentralenSanJosé, costadoestedelPuenteJuan PabloII,AutopistaGeneralCañas.
+5062299-5800/+5062291-4645
www.ict.go.cr
P.O.Box777-1000SanJosé, CostaRica
SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDMENT:
The Costa Rica Convention Bureauthanksitsassociatedcompaniesandtheprofessionalswhograciouslysupportedthis publication by allowing the use oftheiramazingphotographicmaterial.
• AdriánGómez,artist• Cámara Costarricense de la Salud-
PROMED• GarrettBritton,photographer• HotelRealInterContinentalSanJosé• Instituto Costarricense de Turismo
(ICT)• Octametro• PremioDMCyPremioM&E
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16MINISTER OF
TOURISMCOSTA RICA IN
THE WORLDINTERNATIONALS
FIGHTSCOSTA RICA
CONVENTION CENTER
THEATERS &MUSEUMS DMC´s PCO´s HOTELS
NinethEdition–2017Allrightsreserved.ProducedbyCostaRicaConventionBureau,withthesupportoftheCostaRicaTourismBoardanditsassociatedcompanies.
ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATIONS
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COSTA RICA, A PROFITABLE DESTINATION FOR MEETING TOURISM
MeetingTourism isanextremelydynamic industry thathasshownsoaringgrowtharoundtheworld.TheWorldTourismOrganization endorses it, stating that it offers countlessbenefits to local economies and its accelerated growthencouragescompetitionbetweencountries.
Thiskindoftourismbreaksoutoftheseasonalitythetourismsectorfaces,sincethebiggestboommonthsforthisindustryarepreciselythelowseasonmonthsinourcountry.
In addition, Meeting Tourism requires making pre- andpost-meeting tours, attracting tourists whose average dailyspendingisthreetimesgreaterthanthatoftravelerswhovisitCostaRicafor leisureorpleasure; inotherwords, itattractstourists who spend more, arrive in the low season, andconsumediversetouristproductsduringtheirstay.
Asaresult,ithasbecomeacatalystfortourismactivityandasacountry(publicandprivatesectors),aseriesofactionshavebeentakentocompetestronglyforthisimportantmarketbycomplementing the country’s competitive advantages suchasitsstrategiclocation,favorableclimate,socialandpoliticalstability,androbusttourismoffer,amongmanyothervirtues.
Since2015,wehavebeenpromotinganaggressivestrategy
to compete globally in the meeting industry, includingparticipatinginspecializedtourismfairs,formingpartnershipswith important national and international organizations,developingapromotionalplanforenteringthisniche,andthehiringofworld-classexpertadvisors,amongotheraspects.
Our objective is to pave the way and compete with ourNationalCongressandConventionCenterasavisibleleaderin the globalmeeting tourism industry. The benefits of thisnationalprojectwillpermeatetheentireterritorybyprovidingemployment,promotingrealestatedevelopment,generatingproductive links and substantially improving the country’simageasaconsolidatedtourismdestination.
Construction began on the Center this year and it will beinauguratedin2018.
Forthisreason,CostaRicarepresentsaprofitabledestinationfor the meeting industry and we hope that this importantGuide will become an essential consultation tool, providingtheinformationyouneedforarrangingmeetingandincentivetraveleventsinourcountry.
Mauricio Ventura AragónMinister of Tourism of Costa Rica
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Costa Rica enjoys a privileged locationontheplanet,inthecenteroftheCentralAmerican Isthmus between 82° and 86°West longitude and 8° and 12° Northlatitude.Asneighbors,ithasNicaraguatothenorthandPanamatothesoutheast;itseasternshoreisonCaribbeanSeaandthePacificOceanisonthewest.
include 33 national parks, 8 biologicalreserves, 61 wildlife refuges, 14wetlandsandsomeprivatereserves.
Cocos Island National Park, theGuanacasteConservationAreaandtheLa Amistad Reserve in the Talamancamountain range have been declaredWORLDHERITAGESITESbyUNESCO.
Costa Rica is home to more than10,000 species of plants and trees,850 species of resident, migratory,endemic and endangered birds, 205mammal species, more than 35,000insect species, 160 amphibian species,more than220speciesof reptiles,andover1000speciesoffreshwaterandsaltwaterfish.
Costa Rica is a tropical country withseveral climatic zones and a greatdiversity of microclimates, each withits own characteristics. The country’sannual average temperature rangesfrom22°C(71°F)to27°C(81°F).Thesun shines all year round, about 12hours a day, and there are only twoseasons:thedryseason(withlessrain)fromDecember toMay, and the rainyseason (with abundant greenery) fromMaytoNovember.
The broad range of tourist attractionsandrichbiologicaldiversitydistributedthroughouttheterritorybenefitfromapleasant climate that allows visitors toenjoymany activities year-round. Eventhough it occupies only 0.03% of theworld’slandsurface,CostaRicaishometo almost 4% of the world’s species,making it one of the top 20 countrieswith the highest biodiversity in theworld.
Thecountryhasgiven26%of its lands“protected area” status; these areas
Due to its location in the tropical belt of the planet, Costa Rica has an abundance of diverse species and a climate with moderate temperatures year-round.
RepublicofCostaRica
SanJosé
Spanish(Official),Englishiswidelyspoken
51,100km2(19,730mi2)
GMT-6(CentralStandardTimeintheUS)
4,890,00inhabitants
Colón (₡,CRC–Approximately₡550perUSdollar)
2.21million
US$56billion
6.3%ofGDP
11%ofGDP
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INTERNATIONAL FIGHTS TO COSTA RICA
AEROMEXICO
AIR CANADA
AIR FRANCE
Panama City
Los Angeles Los Angeles
Charlotte, Dallas, MiamiPhiladelphia, Phoenix
London
Minneapolis
Munich, Francfort
Guatemala, ManaguaPanama City,Tegucigalpa
Atlanta, New York,Los Angeles
Atlanta, New York,Los Angeles,Minneapolis
Panama City
Charlotte, Dallas,Miami
Fort LauderdaleOlando
Fort Lauderdale
London
BostonNew York
AIR PANAMÁ
AIR TRANSAT
ALASKA AIRLINES
BRITISH AIRWAYS
CONDOR
AMERICANAIRLINES
Newark, WashingtonHouston, Chicago
Denver, Newark,Houston, ChicagoUNITED
Cancun, GuadalajaraVolaris
Toronto Calgary, TorontoWestjetCOPA
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Baltimore, Houston Baltimore, HoustonLos Angeles
Montreal, Toronto
Edelwiss Zurich
-IBERIA Madrid
Rivas
AIRLINE TO SAN JOSE FROM TO LIBERIA FROM
AmsterdamKLM
Bogota, Guatemala, Lima, Managua,
Panama City San Andres,
San Salvador,Tegucigalpa
San SalvadorAVIANCA
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1EXCELLENTAIRCONNECTIONS
Excellent air connections andfrequent flights from Europe andtheAmericancontinenthavehelpedmakeCostaRicaaconvenienthubintheCentralAmericanregion.
Currently, 24 airlines serve JuanSantamaría International Airport(SJO),withregularnon-stopflightsto more than 36 destinationsaround the world. In addition,DanielOduberQuirósInternationalAirport (LIR) in Guanacaste isservicedby12airlineswithregularflightsto17destinations.
Juan Santamaría Airport is thesecond best on the CentralAmerican isthmus, according totheSkytraxranking (WorldAirportAwards2015),inaspectsofqualityandgeneralpassengerexperience.
In early 2017, The Official AirlineGuide of London and FlightStatsunveiledtheirpunctualityrankingsfor the world, with outstandingcompanies operating in CostaRica,suchasCOPAAirlines,AlaskaAirlinesandIberia.
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Costa Rica has become a center of
operations for large multinational
companies, largely because it has a
veryhighqualitytechnologicalplatform
and highly qualified professionals.
For this reason, United States and
Europeancompaniesdemandsoftware
manufacturedinthecountry;moreover,
CostaRicaisaleaderintheproduction
ofmedicaltechnologyinLatinAmerica.
We also have an excellent
telecommunicationsnetworkwith very
affordable rates for Internet services
and free access to online information,
which is why Costa Rica is the best-
connected country in Central America
according to the World Economic
Forum’s 2015 Global Report on
InformationTechnology.
In addition, the country has a robust
electricity grid supplied by renewable
energies including geothermal, wind
andhydroelectric.
In 2017, the country ranked 49th on
the list of 143 economieswith respect
to the adoption of Information and
Communication Technologies (ICT),
achieving the highest rate of internet
access (58%of thepopulation) inLatin
America.
Growthintheuseofsocialnetworkshas
beenreportedformostsocioeconomic
levels in Costa Rica. These digital
platforms are becoming an important
part of day-to-day transactions,
commerceandcommunicationinCosta
Rica.
IntheHumanDevelopmentIndex(HDI)preparedbytheUnitedNationstomeasuretheprogressofacountryandshowthestandardoflivingofitsinhabitants,CostaRicansrank69th.
CostaRicaexports:medicaldevices,electroniccomponents,softwaredevelopment,fruitjuicesandconcentrates,coffee,bananas,pineapple,cantaloupe,watermelonandotherfruitsandvegetables.
AccordingtotheWorldBanks’HumanOpportunityIndex(HOI),CostaRicahasthehighestrateofInternetAccessintheLatinAmericanregion,correspondingto58%ofthepopulation.
The2016GlobalInnovationIndexputsCostaRicainsecondplaceinLatinAmericaandtheCaribbean.
79.6 Lifeexpectancyatbirth
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3 HIGHQUALITYHEALTH SERVICES
The Costa Rican healthcare system is
financed through the Social Security
systemandthegeneraltaxescollected
by the State, and it is inspired by the
principles of universality, equality
and equity, which have produced
highly successful health indexes. As
of December 2015, Costa Rica had
29 hospitals consisting of 3 national
hospitals, 7 regional hospitals, 6
specializedhospitalsand13peripheral
hospitals.
According to the 2014 International
Living Index, Costa Rica ranks fourth
in the world for best quality health
services. The study noted, “It has
the highest quality, affordable
healthcare and is known as one of
the most peaceful countries in Latin
America (having enjoyed more than
60 years of uninterrupted democratic
government).”
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4EDUCATIONINCOSTARICA
The Global Education Rankings of the
Organization for Economic Co-operation
andDevelopment (OECD)putCostaRica
in53rdplace.
InCostaRica,educationisgovernedbythe
MinistryofEducationandbylawprimary
to secondary education have been free,
compulsory,andState-fundedsince1869
Costa Rica is one of the happiest
countriesintheworldaccordingtothe
HappyPlanet Index, andmany visitors
findthat itreally isabeautifulplaceto
live,exploreandenjoylife!
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Costa Ricans (‘Ticos”) are known asaverypleasant,happypeople, livingthepurelife(puravida).PuraVidaisacordialgreeting,apopularexpressionthat denotes a person’s state ofhappinessand joy; it reflectsahopethat everything can be better andfinally, it is a personal philosophy, alifestyle.
Costa Rican cuisine is part of thenation’sidentityanditistheproductof three main cultural influences:Aboriginal, Spanish and African.Withtheconstructionof therailroadto the Atlantic region and theconsolidation of the banana enclaveon the Caribbean coast, immigrantsfrom Jamaica, China, Italy, Spainand Germany arrived, contributingrecipes, ingredients and differentstyles, and bringing new flavors toCosta Rican cuisine. Fusion cuisineand craft beer production are nowwelldeveloped.
Thanks to its geographical position,climate, rugged terrain and theinfluence of its two coasts, CostaRicaproducesawidevarietyoffreshfruits, vegetables, tubers, seafoodandmeatsthatenrichitsgastronomicculture.Costa Rica is recognized for thecreative talents of its renownedartists, including the paintersFrancisco Amighetti, Rafa Fernándezand more recently Adrián Gómez,aswellasthesculptor Jorge JiménezDeredia, distinguishedasoneof themost prominent sculptors in LatinAmerica due to his success in ItalyandtheVatican.
Agroupofpre-Columbiansettlementswith more than 500 Diquis stonespheres was designated a WorldHeritageSitein2014byUNESCO.The National Symphony Orchestragives musical performances thatinclude Costa Rican and classicalmusic,amongothers;itsschedulefor2017includesmorethan70concerts,halfofwhicharefree.
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TheliteracyrateinCostaRicais97.4%accordingtotheUnitedNations2015HumanDevelopmentReport,makingitoneofthemostliteratecountriesinLatinAmerica.
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6 COMMITMENTTOTHEENVIRONMENT ANDSUSTAINABILITY
Costa Rica made the decision toconserveandprotecttheenvironmentalmost 70 years ago, and it wasalso one of the first countries toassume the serious commitmentof reforesting lands that had beenlogged.Atpresent, it isa recognizedworld leader in the use of clean,renewable energy. In 2016, 98% ofthe electricity produced came fromenvironmentally friendly sources:water, geothermal, wind, biomassand solar. In 2017, four new windplantswillbeinauguratedandbetterhydro-meteorological conditions areexpected to reduce if not eliminatedependenceonfossilfuels.
In Costa Rica, more than 60organizations bear the country’s
Carbon-Neutralseal,accordingtothelatestStateoftheNationReport.
The State encourages sustainabletourism and as a result, more than300 companies have obtained theSustainable Tourism Certificate(hotels, tour operators, restaurants,theme parks, car rental companies).This certification is voluntary andrates companies according totheir environmental and socialresponsibility practices, engagementwith the communities wheretheir operations are located, andspecific actions that favor natureconservation.
7SERVICESANDFACILITIESFORTHE MEETINGINDUSTRY
Costa Rica has a wide rangeof tourist attractions that arewell distributed throughout itsterritoryandvariedprofessionalswithrecognizedexpertise.There are independent hotelsand recognized hotel chainswith meeting room facilities,business centers, restaurantsand special services such asspas, golf courses, gyms, aswell as a varietyof activities andtourist attractions: day cruises,whitewater river rafting, sea
kayaking, canoeing, waterskiing,surfinglessons,horsebackriding,biking tours, adventure activities(aerial tramways, canopy tours,canyoning, rappelling and ATV),plus visits to national parks thatfeature volcanoes, cloud forests,rainforests, dry forests andmountains,pluscoffeeplantationsandmuchmore.Luxurytransport,fine entertainment and theofferingsofartistsandmusiciansarealsoavailable.
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CostaRicaranks62ndamongthe190countriesincludedintheDoingBusinessranking,whichclassifiescountriesaccordingtotheeaseofdoingbusinessintheireconomies.
In2016,98%oftheelectricityproducedcamefromclean,renewablesources.
CostaRicahasbeenchosenby250multinationalcompanies(someofthemworldleaders)fortheiroperationsbecauseoftheskilledworkforce,strategiclocationandexcellentbusinessclimate.
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LOCATION
PARKING LOT
EXHIBITION AREAS
OUTSIDE AREASUSTAINABLE DESIGN
FACTS
DIMENSIONS CAPACITIES
1000Vehicles
Conferencerooms
VIPmeetingrooms
Pressrooms
Registrationoffices
Lobbyarea
AccessfromNationalRoute1
Areasforvehicularandpedestriantraffic
Parkingareas
Useofreflectiveroofs,insulatedwallsandsunshadestomitigatesolarwarming
Reuseofrainwaterinirrigationandforusesinsidethebuildingwherepermissible
Faucetsthatshutoffautomatically
Hightechnologyair-conditioning,useofelementsandbarriersthatcastshadetocoolaircurrents
InternalLEDlightingsystemsandoutdoorlightingwithsolarpanelsandmotionsensors
Waterheatingbysolarenergysystems
Refractory,fire-resistantmaterialswillbeused
Thebotanicalgardenwillhavenativespeciestocolorthelandscapeandrefreshthebuilding
35%oftherainwaterwillbecollectedtocoolair-conditionersandforuseintherestrooms
Treatedwastewaterwillbeusedforirrigation
TheCCCRwillfeaturebioclimaticarchitectureandenvironmentalsustainability
JuanSantamaríaInternationalAirport
8 KM
Small meeting rooms 12-18persons7
Meeting room 639persons1
Auditorium-type halls 232persons2
Auditorium-type meeting rooms 121persons
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Auditorium-type rooms 1253persons3
CenterofthecityofSanJoséHeredia,CostaRica10 KM
Plenary capacity 4600persons
Lobby2216m2
Height12m
Exhibition area 43,057sq.ft.
40Autobuses
80Microbuses
LaGuariacreekneartheprojectwillbereforested
Asingleplanttoreduceoperatingcosts,consistentwiththecountry’ssustainabilityimage
15,600squaremetersofconstructionontenhectares(167,922squarefeetofconstructionon25acres)
Areaforoutdoorexhibitions
Provisioning(loading,unloadingandstorage)
Worksforwastewaterandsewagetreatment
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COSTA RICA CONVENTION CENTER
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Museo de Arte y DiseñoContemporáneo
+5062257-7202
www.madc.cr
NationalCulturalCentre,former NationalLiquorFactory.3rd Avenue,15thStreet.SanJose, CostaRica.
Museo de Jadey de la Cultura Precolombina
+5062521-6610
www.museodeljadeins.com
AvenidaCentralcalle13y13bis, SanJosé,CostaRica
CAPACITIES:
Cocktail:250pax
Banquet:100pax
Museos del Banco Central
+5062243-4202
www.museosdelbancocentral.org
UnderthePlazadelaCultura CentralAvenueEntrancetruogth 5thStreetSanJosé,CostaRica.
CAPACITIES:
Theater:250pax
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TheMADCislocatedonthegroundsofthe former National Liquor Factory, ahighlyvaluedarchitecturalandheritagesite founded in the mid-nineteenthcentury and situated in an importanthistoricalareaofdowntownSanJose.
Followingmajorrestorationworkintheearly ʼ90s, this building complex wasdeclared the National Cultural Centre(CENAC)in1994,andispartoftheCostaRicanMinistryofCultureandYouth.
It is located in the center of San Joséand offers a complete collection ofobjects,around7000pieces,ofvariousmaterials such as jade, pottery, stone,gold,shell,wood,resin,boneandothersfrom pre-Columbian times. It also hasa temporary exhibition room, a fullyequippedauditorium,threeclassroomsfor academic activities, a cafeteria, ashopandacloakroom.
Capture the essence of Costa Rica inthe cultural treasures of the CentralBank Museums, located in one of themost iconic buildings of San Jose’sarchitecture.Init,youwillfindthePre-Columbian Gold Museum, where youwill travel in time to pre-Columbianindigenous communities and beamazedbytheirartisancraftsmanship.In another of its main salons– TheNumismaticsMuseum-youcanexploreCostaRicanhistorythroughthelargestcollection of banknotes and coins inthe country. Also revel in the creativeand expressive energy of Costa Ricanfine arts with the temporary visualarts exhibits and complement yourexperience inour gift shopwhere youwill discover 100% Costa Rican designproducts.
CostaRicahasawidevarietyoftheatersandmuseums,manyofthemlocated intheCentralValley,offeringtheopportunitytoaccesstheirartistic,historicalcontentalong with learning experience that promotes personal growth and ensures thepreservationof ournatural heritage. They alsooffer collectionsof uniquepiecesthataretestamenttotheculturalrichnessofCostaRica,whichbecomesthebasisofourarchaeologicalresearch.
The National Theater of Costa Ricawas declared a national heritage in1965andisanarchitecturaljewelandan artistic reference nationally andinternationally.
The National Theater of Costa Ricaoffers guided tours in Spanish andEnglish.Wehaveguided tourseveryhour,thedinnersenjoyfromTuesdaytoSundayfrom9inthemorninguntil4intheafternoon.
Our guide can accompany groupsof up to 15 people. Children undertwelveyearsold,ofallnationality,donotpay.
Teatro Nacional de Costa Rica
+5062010-1100
www.teatronacional.go.cr
Centraland2ndavenue,between 3rdand5thstreet,SanJose
Teatro Popular Melico Salazar
+5062105-3200
www.teatromelico.go.cr
SecondAvenue,betweenCentral Streetand2ndStreet,SanJose.
Institution of theMinistry of CultureandYouthofCostaRica,specializingin the promotion and integraldevelopment of performing arts ,which facilitates the approach ofthe population towards the variousartistic and cultural events byschedulingandproductionofshows,art festivals, workshops in danceandtheaterandfinancingofspecificprojects.Theinstitutionfacilitatestheimplementation of cultural projectsfor the development of performingarts,byestablishinganorganizationalstructure based on administrative,operational, technological andartistic practices of high quality andefficiency.
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DMC’s – DESTINATION MANAGEMENT COMPANIES and PCO’s – PROFESSIONAL CONGRESS ORGANIZERS
TheCostaRicaConventionBureauonlyincludes companies with recognizedand proven experience, which arethe best allies for the organization,planningandoperationofyourmeetingor incentive program. Due to theirprofessionalexpertiseandtheexquisitecreativecomponentthattheyincludeintheirproposals,theyaimtoachievetheobjectivesofyourcompanyandexceedclientexpectations.
PROVIDERS WHO MAKE YOUR EVENTS MAGICALFrom artists to decorators,entertainment professionals or evenmotivational experts, all with greatprofessional track records in theexecution, production, supervisionand design of all kinds of events andexperiences.
We can arrange exhibition centers,language interpretation services, videorecordingofyouractivities,professionalphotographers, shows with acrobatsor dancers, and gastronomicexperiencesthatincludethemostselectinternationalcuisineandtheflavorsofCostaRicandishes.
Our DMC’s and PCO’s tailor solutionsfor you with recommendations basedonyourneeds; theywilladviseyouontechnical and logistical issues so thatyoucanfocusontrulyexecutiveissuesandhaveanimpactonyourparticipantsthroughuniqueexperiences.
Costa Rica is a wonderful destinationwithworld-classfacilitiesanditsinspiringnatural beauty allows the organizationof outdoor theme parties, yacht trips,cultural events, or social responsibilityactivities,aswellasavarietyofpre-andpost-eventexcursions toother regionsof the country within a few hours oftravel.
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Premio DMC y Premio M&E
+5064032-9111
[email protected] [email protected]
www.premiodmc.com www.premiomeetings.com
INCENTIVE TRAVEL
Whether focused on customer loyalty,employee recognition, productlaunches, team work, motivation,inspiration, or pure leisure, PREMIODMC offers you Costa Rica under onebrandname.
• Themedevents&decoration• CorporateSocialResponsibilityactivities• Experiencedmultilingualstaff• Deluxetransportation• Adventure&sightseeingtours• Off-sitevenues&dininglocations• Film&photographyservice• Spouseprograms• Attractivegifts&giveaways
MEETINGS & EVENTS
Allourprogramsarecustom-designedtothe last detail to create experiences thatinterweave your vision with the naturalbeautyofCostaRicaproducingresultsthatwilldelightyourattendeesandensureyousuccessfulresults.
• Pre-eventPlanning• Venueselection• ProjectManagement• FullmeetingtechServices• TradeShowManagement• FinancialOversight&BudgetManagement• HospitalityDesks• SimultaneousTranslationServices• Entertainment• TourDesk:Online&Onsite
TEAM BUILDING
We listen to our client’s needs thensuggest and customize the right activityfor your group. Toprovide theultimateexperience we have partnered on anexclusive basis with Catalyst Global, theworldleadersininnovativeteambuildingwith representatives in over 40 regionsworldwide. Catalyst Global prides itselfwithattentiontodetail,highstandardsofdelivery,extensiveexperienceandanall-embracingportfolioofcustomandoff-the-shelfprograms.
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CACTUS TOUR Centroamerica
+5062261-7942
www.cactustour.com
CAST Central America
+5062228-1470
www.castcr.com
CAST isaDMC that startedoperationsin1999inCostaRicaandactuallyhasitsown offices in Panama and Nicaraguaas well.
With a professional and experiencedteam, CAST offers creative andinnovative consultancy. We haveprovided our services to diverse
20 years dedicated to createunforgettable MICE operations inPanamá,CostaRicaandNicaragua.Ourteamsarealwaysontheroads,lookingfor ideas, testing and discoveringservicesandplaces.Theresult:Incentiveoperations full of surprises, emotionsperfectlymanaged to be sure youwillwanttocomebackagainandagain.
ProudlySustainabletourismcertificatedwithCSTlevel4.
Concierge for your VIPS, individualtravel, European representation toassistyouintheprocessofsales.
The First Incentive house DMC forEuropeanevents.
customers that range from thepharmaceutical, IT and petroleumindustry,tosmallluxurygroups,movieproduction companies, seminarsand conferences. These successfulprojectshavegainedusexperienceandenriched our background so we canplease customerswhose requirementsareconstantlyevolving.
CAST hasmade a strong commitmenttotheexcellencenotonlyofthequalityof services offered, but also with theenvironmentandthecommunitiesthatwepromote.Since2011CASTpossessesasustainable tourismcertificationwithanoverallscoreof5outof5.
Let your imagination take off and letus take care of every single detail toexceed your expectations and creatememorable and enjoyable events foryouandyourclients.
Yourobjectivesareourobjectives!
Global Events
+5062290-0731
www.globaleventscrc.com
With more than 25 year of experience, Global Events is setting a standardin service and is recognized for itspersonalizedandcreative ideas tomatchour clients’ demanding needs. Weare committed to deliver the higheststandardsofbestbusinesspractices.Ourspecialized experience and innovationenables us to be leaders in incentivetravel, convention, meetings and events
foralargegroupoffortune500companiesthat have been relying on our servicesforyears. Ourprogramsare tailor-madeto fit large and small groups, as well asindividual incentives, using our extensivelocal knowledge and experience of theCosta Rica and other destinationswhereweoperate.
We are committed to our clients. Ourteam of professionals are dedicated andfocusonresults.Passionistheircommongoal.
GlobalEvent’soperationscoverCostaRica,PanamaandGuatemala,aswellastherestof the Central American Region and theCaribbean,furtherenhancingourregionalknowhowandcompetitiveedge.
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IVI DMC2 Costa Rica
+5062288-4318
www.ividmc.com
Why IVI DMC²?
Because your goals are our goals!Andbecause IVIDMC² iswell-managed,weare dependable, honest, passionateabout what we do, and have funworking. It is also consolidated as aSecondGenerationDMCanditsdoublespecialization as a point of contact tohelpmeeting planners in knowing thedestination and its various attractions,
as well as facilitating the completeplanningandlocal logisticsservicesforthe segment Incentives, conventionsandspecialevents.
We are experts and innovators in thedesign, planning and execution ofprograms for groups and incentives.Ourservicescovereverythingyoumayneed and even more. We distinguishourselves by offering a VIP service atany moment and that our catalog ofservice goes beyond that transfers,hospitality table, gift items, specialevents, decoration, entertainment,aquatic, adventureor nature activities;Forhalfadayorthefullday,butwhatweoffer is anunparalleled experienceinCostaRica.
Swiss Travel
+5062282-4898
www.swisstravelcr.com
Since 1972, Swiss Travel has grown as the leadingDMCofCostaRica.Ourroots have extended through the 31thousand square miles of the countryand today we have a strong presencein every destination of our little land.Our Meetings, Groups and Incentiveprograms are carefully designedby specialists with vast experience,focusing on our clients goals so that
each program becomes a unique one.Our promise is to deliver an integralsolution to all needs forMeetings andIncentives with professionalism andquality service, frame within a robustsustainabilitypolicy.
Custommade giveaways and activitiesspecifically developed for everyCustomer in the middle of the mostbeautifulsceneriesalloverthecountry,a great culinary selection and thedevelopment of social responsibilityprogramsareonlysomeoftheaspectsthat make of Swiss Travel a veryinterestingsolutionforyourneeds.
Our operations center in San José,GuanacasteandCentralPacific,a large
group of professionally trained tourguides,ourowntransportationfleetanda solid business relationship with themost importantHotels and specializedresorts in the operation of groups,conventions and incentives guaranteethatthedevelopment,coordinationandadministration of your event is in thehands of a highly experience team ofprofessionals..
TAM Travel Corporation
+5062527-9736
www.tamcostarica.com
TAM Travel Corporation is a leading Inbound Tour Operator and DestinationManagementCompanyinCostaRicasince1964.
At TAM,we are designers of travel productsand logistics experts oriented to leisure andcorporatein-boundtravel.Ourlandmarkhasbeen based on customized travel planning,theimpeccableon-siteoperationsandserviceinnovation.
TAM’s MICE Division creates and organizes
uniqueprogramsfor:
• IncentivePrograms• Hotels• Tours• MeetingsandEvents• ThemeEvents• TeamBuildingActivities• CommunityOutreachPrograms• Added-valueExperiences• Preandpostextensions• Amenities
TAM has developed a significantexpertise to support complex landprograms. Our ability to exceed ourcustomers’ expectations results fromour commitment to creativity, excellencein service, and customer satisfaction,to grant that every traveller enjoys theuniqueness and splendor of Costa Ricathroughextraordinaryexperiences.
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aswhitewaterrafting(ClassII,IIIandIVrapids),zip-lineorcanopytours,tubing,canyoning,or relaxationactivities suchasnaturalspas,hotspringsandvolcanicclaybaths.Inaddition,awiderangeofwater activities are offered, such assurfing lessons on beautiful beaches,sunsetcruisesandscubadiving,amongmany more. We offer activities for alltastes, creatinguniqueand fascinatingexperiencesonregularorprivatetours.
All the specialized tour operators areveryseriousandresponsiblecompanieswithalltheinsurancecoveragerequiredfortheiroperations.
HOTELS:Costa Rica has highly varied andinternationally recognized hotels, fromluxury hotels in cities, mountains andbeaches,toworld-renownedbeachresort
chains.IntheGreaterMetropolitanArea,there are hotels and venues that offerahigh levelofqualityandcomfort,withmeetingroomfacilitiestoaccommodatesmallmeetingsorcorporatesessionsandlargecongressesandconventionsofupto1200people,withthelatesttechnologyinaudiovisual services, highly experiencedstaffandtheprofessionaltrackrecordoftheirexecutives.
Brands such as Four Seasons, Marriott,InterContinental, Hilton, Westin,Wyndham, Radisson, Crowne Plaza andDoubleTree,aswellasaselectgroupofindependent hotels, offer high qualitystandards in service delivery. All areideal for the organization of meetings,congresses,seminars,incentiveprogramsandspecialevents.
ATTRACTIONS:ThewonderfuldiversityofCostaRica’snatural attractions along with theimmense variety of activities offeredcreateawholerangeofpossibilitiesforthegenerationofuniqueandmemorableexperiencesthattheparticipantsinyourmeetings, congresses or conventions,orthosewhowishtodevelopincentiveandteamworkprogramscanexpecttodiscover.
Our country has deep respect forthe environment and it promotesresponsible tourism in all its areas,recognizing good business practicesandnaturalresourceconservation.
Themostpopularactivitiesthatvisitorsenjoyincludetouringnationalparksandbiological reserves, visiting volcanoes,watchingturtles,dolphinsandwhales,aswellasadrenaline-ladenactivitiessuch
HOTELS
[email protected] www.cedeeventos.com
We are a company located inMercedes Norte, the provinceof Heredia Costa Rica. Wespecializeinanykindofevents,offering an integral service in
[email protected] www.costaricameetings.com
ID Meetings Costa Rica is a company dedicated to theplanning and productionof meetings, conventions,conferences,seminars,corporate
[email protected] www.masco.la
We are a PCO with more than 20 years of experience, focusedon the production of corporatemeetings,conventionsandshowsnationally and internationally
[email protected] www.octametro.com
Founded in 1987, Octametrowas first created with the goalofprovidingthebesttradeshowdisplays.
[email protected] www.comexpcr.com
COMEXP is dedicated to organizing congresses andother similar events, assistedentirely by experiencedpublic relations professionals.
[email protected] www.jmeventos.com
We are a company with morethan 15 years of experiencein the area of consulting,production and logistics ofall kinds of events, with high
[email protected] www.micecentroamerica.com
MICE Centroamerica is aconsulting company in theorganization, design and eventproduction. It aims to providea comprehensive solution to
[email protected] www.skypublicidad.com
Sky Publicidad de Costa RicaS.A.isacompanythatprovidescustomized stand rental ser-vicesforactivitiessuchastradeexhibitions, business fairs
collectiveorganization.
We have more than 15 yearsof experience in logistic,organizationanddevelopmentof any kind of events, forexample corporate events,like happy New Year parties,congress and conventions.We also do any kind of socialactivities like Graduations,weddings, fifteen years oldparties,andothers.
events,exhibitionsandincentiveprograms,amongothers.
Italsoprovidesandcoordinatesall necessary destinationservices for the successfuloperation and logistics of itsevents.
StaffwithCMPcredential.
recognized. Our servicesincludes conceptualization,creativity, strategic analysis,executiveandonsiteproduction.
• Executive and on siteproductionmanagementforyour meetings, incentives,conferences and specialevents.
• Audio-Video Integration &automatisation.
Services:
•Custom design, constructionand rental for commercialexhibitions.
•Displays Design for shops,exhibition halls and visitorcenters.
•EquipmentRental
COMEXP offers a completeline of service from start tofinish,withaninterdisciplinaryteam of professionals injournalism, marketing, publicrelations, design, advertising,administrationandfinance.More than 25 years ofexperienceandexpertise,plusa support network within theentirecontinentofAmericaarereadily available and at yourservice.
national and internationalexperience, offering greatquality, supervision andprofessionalism.
Wehaveallkindsof furniture,high quality tablecloth andvarietyforyourchoice,allkindsof decoration, stages, tablecenters,stands,amongothers.We have everything relatedto the entertainment of yourevent,shows,entertainers.
the local and internationalorganizations, to developmajoreventsinCostaRicaandCentralAmerica.
and business conventions(both domestically andinternationally).
Our company is the exclusivedistributor of Skyline Exhibits,a North American brand. Ourprojectsareturnkey,aworkingmethodology that guaranteesthe correct setting up andrunningofeachstand.
ThePCO´smembersoftheCostaRicaCVBofferahighprofessionallevel,excellentcontactwithsuppliersandawideknowledgeofthetouristattractions,indispensableelementstoofferproposalsfullofcreativityandseriousnessforthemanagementandorganizationofmeetingsandcongresses.
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HOTELS
PacuarePacuare1Pacuare2TabacónTabacón1Tabacón2Tabacón3Corobicí
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JW Marriott Guanacaste,Costa Rica
+5062681-2000
www.marriott.com/sjojw
310Rooms
ElJWMarriottGuanacasteResort&SpaTheJWMarriottGuanacasteResort&SpaisoneofCentralAmerica’smosteagerlyanticipated luxury property. Sitting onMansita beach within the HaciendaPinilla, Guanacaste, it combines colors,texturesandkeyelements that identifythe local heritage with a unique stylecalledrusticluxury.
Theresortislocatedapproximatelyonehour from the Daniel Oduber LiberiaInternational Airport, and is part ofthe 4,000 acre Hacienda Pinilla BeachResort & Residential community. Thedevelopment offers an 18-hole golfcourse designed by Mike Young, aswellasanequestriancenterandtenniscourts.
Crowne Plaza San José Corobicí Conf.Center
+5062543-6010
www.crowneplaza.com/cpcorobici
213Rooms
We want to give you a differentiatedexperience in your next congress ormeeting. Our hotel offers 213 guestrooms and 14 meeting rooms withcapacities from 10 to 1200 people.We offer high technology audiovisualequipment, illumination, specialeffects, simultaneous translation, videoconferences and high speed internet.Our Crowne Meeting Director willaccompanyyouduringtheentireeventand will make sure everything goesperfectly.Wehaveextensiveexperience,greatserviceandhighqualitystandardsbecausetous.Yoursuccessmatters.
ChirripóTobosi
Chirripó–TobosiCahuita1Cahuita2
SantaRosasCorcovados1Corcovados2Corcovados3CorcovadosOcarinaCararaGóndola
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Croc’s Casino Resort
+5062105-3200
www.crocscasinoresort.com
152Rooms
Croc’s Casino Resort is located in theCentral Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, inJaco Beach, surrounded by exuberantnature, with fascinating ocean andtropical forest views offering a uniqueexperience5starsinthearea.
Discoveryourperfectdestinyatjust90minutes from JuanSantamariaAirport,with the convenience of coming backand forth on the same day of youractivityorhavingawonderfulstaywithus.
Weofferspecialbenefitsifyouwanttoplananeventwithus!
Complementary room night in theevent. Commission according businesscontract.
Onsideplannersupport.
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1549.441549.441549.44
29.5229.5229.52
32.2832.2832.28
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HOTELS
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DoubleTree by Hilton,Central Pacific
+5062663-0808
www.doubletreecentralpacific.com
315Rooms
The DoubleTree Resort by HiltonCentralPacific–CostaRicaallinclusive,beachfront resort y perfectly situatedin the Central Pacific región outsidetheport city of Puntarenas, and is theclosest all inclusive resort to San José,only50minutesfromtheInternationalairport,andtheperfectlaunchingpointfor exploring the natural wonders ofCostaRica.Ourall inclusiveResorthas315 modern guestrooms and suites.Explore our scenic property, wherethriving gardens and shimmeringswimming pools await you. Enjoy liveentertainment, Kids Club, Teens Club,avarietyofbarsandrestaurants,andahostofactivitiesdayandnight.
Our Heliconia Spa is a tropical oasisfilled that offers the ideal techniquefor your every need and our naturalproducts will make a unique relaxingexperience.
BarrancaCoralRobleIRobleII
RobleI&IITempisque
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8.511.6-13.212.6-16.012.6-16.012.6-16.0
9.5
2330
29.529.56023
606014014028050
605014014028050
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5050808017030
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DoubleTree by Hilton,Cariari - San José
+5062239-0022
www.cariarisanjose.doubletree.com
222Rooms
DoubleTreebyHiltonCariariSanJoséisa modernfull-servicehotel,convenientlylocated only five minutes from JuanSantamaria International Airport (SJO)and 15 minutes from downtown SanJose,thecentrallylocatedcapitalcityofthebeautifulCostaRica.
The hotel offers renovated meetingrooms accommodating up to 600people for all kinds of events such asconferences, conventions, assembliesand to sponsor special events likeweddings, graduations and holidaypartiesamongothers.
Thehoteloffersspaciousandversatilemeeting rooms accommodating upto 600 people for all kinds of eventssuch as conferences, conventions,assemblies and to sponsor specialevents like weddings, graduations andholidaypartiesamongothers.
COCORI1-4MARACASBURICA1BURICA2BURICA3RANCHOCURIME
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600604040308080
260401818183040
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HOTELS
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The Westin Golf Resort & SpaPlaya Conchal
+5062654-3316
www.westinplayaconchal.com
406Rooms
EnteraWestinHotelandyouwillnoticeimmediately how good it feels to behere. Careful attention is paid to themost important elements of your starto ensure each visit leaves you feelingbetterthanwhenyouarrived.
The Westin Golf Resort & Spa, PlayaConchal is an All Inclusive eco-friendlyretreat, located between the exoticforests and unspoiled beaches of theNorthPacificRivieraofCostaRica,oursecluded vacation spot is a perfectbalance between unrivaled luxuryand local culture, giving our guests anunforgettableexperience.
Real InterContinentalSan Jose, Costa Rica
+5062208-2100
www.intercontinental.com/sjo
372Rooms
Discover anurban retreat in theheartof Escazú, San Jose’s most exclusivearea. Ideally located within MultiplazaMall complex, the hotel is just a fewstepsawayfromthefinestrestaurants,bars,upscaleshopsandtwocorporatecenters.
Enjoy a lively ambience in any of ourfourtrendyrestaurantsorescapetoourexclusive spa. More relaxation awaitsyouinourheatedpoolssurroundedbyluxuriant tropical gardens. Thehotel´sConvention Center features thirteenversatileeventrooms.
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Cedros(1,2y3)PoróCaraoCipres
ClubTowerMettingParkingLotMangos
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SantaRosaBaulasBaulas1Baulas2
Miravalles1Miravalles2Tenorio1Tenorio2
6,3862,1291,2468822,1292,1291,246882516516516516
64.964.938.026.964.964.938.026.920.920.920.920.9
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HOTELS
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Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel & Convention Center
+5062109-9800
www.wyndhamherrradura.com
229Rooms
Strategically located just 10minutes fromInternationalAirportand15minutesfromSan Jose. This 5 star hotel features thelargestConventionCenterinCostaRicawithover28,320squarefeetofmeetingspace.Theeventspacerangesfromaneventroomthataccommodatesupto10people,tothe12,800square-footSalonLaPazBallroomthataccommodatesupto1800people,13meetingroomsininventory.Eachofits230over-sized, guest rooms, single or doubleaccommodation, features contemporarystyling,aunique fusionofwarmandcooltones and thoughtful amenities like a flatpanel TV, free Wi-Fi, plush bedding andair conditioning; standard rooms offereither garden or pool views, while guestsupgrading to the Executive room enjoy a42-inchLCDTVandexclusivebenefits.Withthree international restaurants, a HardRockCaféonsiteandastylishbar,guestscan savor a host of food and beverageoptions.
LaPazLasAmericasOrquídeas
BounganvilleaBromeliasGirasol
132052649
4509.121938.48
26221281
953061.649.25735
15.61019.916.57.997.99
13988.373.239.446
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El Mangroove, Autograph Collection
+5062105-7575
www.marriott.com/lirel
85Rooms
Hacienda AltaGraciaan Auberge Resort
+5062105-3000 [email protected] www.altagracia.aubergeresorts.com 50Rooms
A lifestyle, contemporary, bohemian-chicbeachfront hotel located in the covetedGulf of Papagayo in Guanacaste. Only
Auberge Resorts Collection’s first CentralAmerican property, is set amidst thelush mountains of Pérez Zeledón inthe southern region of Costa Rica. Theluxury resort features 50 hacienda-stylecasitas, the largest spa and wellnessfacility in Central America, a panoramicpool, indoor/outdoor dining venues, an
20-minutes from touch-down to sand,ElMangroove is the closest beach resortto an international airport in Costa Rica.The85all-suitehotelispartofAutographCollection by Marriot International andfeatures a spa, gym, great outdoors andbeachsidespace,andafashionablepool-
side area flanked by 5 private cabanas.The sustainable hotel also features twoon-site restaurants, Matiss and Makoko,renownedfortheirSensorialGastronomyand ocean-to-table and farm-to-tableapproach.Withtwoon-siteboatsandtheGulfofPapagayoinitsbackdrop.
CasaGrandeBoardroomTheLibraryLaBodeguitaTheGrill
RanchoGrandeAmbarTerrace
AmbarRestaurantPoolTerrace
PalapaHalfMoonTerrace
930540720793
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extensiveequestriancenterandafleetofultralights. Enjoy a memorable event atoneofourspacious,customizableindoorand outdoor venues with breathtakingviews. Discover flexible accommodationsthat adapt perfectly to your event goals,along with an experienced event on-sitesupport.
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HOTELS
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Hacienda Guachipelin
+5062690-2990
www.guachipelin.com
At the foot of Costa Rica’s popularRincon de la Vieja Volcano, borderingwith the National Park, HaciendaGuachipelin shares with visitors fromallover theworld thenaturalbeautiesof volcanic activity such asnatural hotsprings, bubbling volcanic mud poolsalong with jungle forests, pristinewaterfalls Canyon Canopy Tours,Tubing Adventure, bird watching, andguidedtours.Allofthiswhileremaininga traditional and folkloric Guanacasteworkingranch.
Adventure, Nature or Relaxation, youchoose.Our3700acreHaciendahostsactivitiesforeveryone;fromtraditionalranchactivitiessuchasmilkingthecattleorhorsebackriding,toCanyonCanopyTours, Tubbing down the stream ofRio Negro or rappelling it’s gorgeouswaterfalls. Later on relaxing in naturalhotspringsorgettingamassageinourspa after a volcanic mud treatment.Choosefromamultitudeofuniqueandoriginaltoursandactivities.
Parador Ocean Resort & Spa
+5062777-1414
www.hotelparador.com
129Rooms
ParadorResort&Spa,boastspanoramicocean views on 12 acres of wildlife-rich tropical rainforest. Luxurious yet
coconscious, Parador has earned the5-Leaf Sustainability Award issued bytheCostaRicanTourismBoard.Setonlushgroundssurroundedbyexpansivejungle,Paradorfeatureswell-appointedrooms and suites, various restaurantsfeaturing an international array ofcuisines, multiple bars and lounges,a worldclass spa, tennis court, threeocean-viewpoolsandgenerousmeetingfacilities.TheresortislocatedinManuelAntonio, a beach and adventure hotspotknownforitsfamedNationalPark.
Hotel Los Sueños Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort
+5062208-0000
www.lossuenosmarriott.com
201Rooms
Discover Los Suenos Marriott Ocean& Golf Resort, recognized by Travel &Leisuremagazineasoneofthe“World’sBest Hotels for Families.” Nestledbetween the warm waters of thePacificOceananda1,100-acre tropicalrainforest,our luxuryCostaRicaresortfeatures spacious guest rooms andsuiteswithstunningviews.
ElRey 323 108 32 32 80 60 60 64
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ElCeiboCarara
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Hotel Costa Rica Marriott
+5062298-0000
www.costaricamarriotthotel.com
300Rooms
The majestic Costa Rica Marriott arisesamidst a flourishing 30-acre coffeeplantationcapturingall theeleganceofa16thcenturycolonialhacienda.Guestsare
invited to rest in a place that transportsthemtoatimeofprimordialgraciousness.
Each of the 300 guest rooms including9 suites are elegantly decorated in acolonial theme, providing guests with allthe comfort and amenities needed. Theultimate in technology with LCD TV’s,MP3 players, wire and wireless internetconnectionandmultimediaplugandplay.Renew yourself with our cozy mattressthatadjuststoyou,designerduvetcovers,luxurious linens and an arrangement offluffypillows.
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