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Our cabinas have been completely refurbished and
beautifully finished in tropical hardwood, each
having their own name and uniquely carved door.
The spacious interiors have ceramic tiled floors,
air conditioning, ceiling fans and private baths
with real hot water showers, and are fully furnished
with table and chairs. The cabinas are surrounded
by a tropical garden and located only a few meters
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The cabinas are right next to the beach. The beach
is normally deserted and offers good walking and
exploring. There are no rip tides or undercurrents
and it is good for swimming. It is a "Pacific"
beach and not the white sand or crystal clear
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and Insect Repellant |
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We are located within the mangroves and on the
beach so there are flying and crawling insects.
Mosquitoes and purrujas (no-see-ums) can be bothersome
usually at dusk for a short amount of time. It
is good protection if you apply insect repellant
or wear shoes and socks, and lightweight pants
and a long sleeved shirt at that time of day.
We also have numerous species of ants, some have
very painful bites but the pain is very short
lived in duration and usually quickly forgotten.
The windows of the cabinas have screens and airconditioning
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| Cancellation
Policy & Refunds |
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• Fifty percent of the total room charge
or package price is duedue within 10 days of reservation
request.
• The balance is due 90 days prior to scheduled
arrival at Parrot Bay Village.
• A refund of the deposit less a handling
fee of $ 150 per person will be returned if written
notice of cancellation is received by Parrot Bay
Village at least 90 days prior to scheduled arrival.
• There will be no refund of any monies
for “no shows” or cancellations received
less than 90 days prior to arrival.
• Other expenses such as airfare and tours
are to be paid 100% in advance.
• All charges will be made in Costa Rican
Colones at the daily exchange rate of the state
banks.
• A full refund will be awarded if a written
cancellation is received 45 days prior to arrival.
• Fifty percent of your payment will be
refunded if a cancellation is received 21 days
prior to arrival.
• The full prepaid amount will be forfeit
should we receive your cancellation less than
21 days prior to arrival. If we are able to sell
your cabina or a package for the same time period,
we will be happy to reimburse the full-prepaid
amount.
• We do not accept personal checks for payment
unless guaranteed with a signed credit card voucher.
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The best companies to rent from are the same nationally
known companies in the USA: Hertz, Budget, National,
Avis, etc. We have seen the best service and vehicle
quality provided by Solid Rental Car. You can
contact them at 506-735-5777 or on the web at
www.solidcarrental.com.
They
will ask you to go with them to personally check
the car when you pick it up. This is a seemingly
pointless exercise for North Americans but bear
with them and pay attention. They will note every
little scratch, nick and dent in the car, bumper,
windows and mirrors with painful detail. Check
for dents in the tire rims and make sure there
are a spare tire, jack and tools. You may be charged
for any surface defect that is not marked when
you return the car or anything that is missing.
They will charge you at USA body shop prices.
Even the very best companies do this in Costa
Rica.
Advice: You will be lost or uncertain frequently.
Ask for road information or directions only from
persons who are driving. Not pedestrians or people
on horseback. They will seemingly be very helpful
and friendly (as are all Ticos) smile and give
you terrible advice. 4x4 drivers and truck drivers
are best. People who work at gas stations are
not good sources of road information. Have a good
trip and watch out for the potholes! |
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The local currency in Costa Rica are “colones”
and the exchange rate as of September 2006 is about
500 colones to the US dollar. Smaller US dollar
bills are widely accepted and you can exchange money
at the local bank. Euros are not known to be accepted
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Driving from San Jose:
The drive from San Jose is spectacular in terms
of natural beauty, but very tiresome. Try to leave
early and make frequent stops on the way. Approximate
travel time is 7-10 hours depending on stops,
sightseeing, weather and road conditions.
By road from San José take the Inter-American
(Pan Am ) Highway ( Ruta 2 ) to San Isidro de
General ( 2 - 3.5 hrs ) . An interesting rest
stop for refreshments is at Ojo de Agua ( Km #
76 , 1 -1.5 hrs ) Continue through Buenos Aires
( 1 - 1.5 Hrs ) to Palmar Norte ( 1 - 1.5 hrs
). Thirty-three kilometers past Palmar Norte take
a right turn at Chacarita. At Chacarita you will
see a service station by the name of "Corcovado".
The right turn to Puerto Jiménez is directly
after the service station. On this paved road
you will drive 44 km to Rincón where the
pavement ends. 33 more kms will take you through
La Palma and eventually on to Puerto Jiménez
( 1 - 2 hrs ). Arriving in Puerto Jimenez follow
the signs for Parrot Bay Village, we are located
on the beach between the airstrip and the public
pier. We look forward to seeing you. Have a good
trip.
Driving from Quepos or Dominical:
Drive South along the coast road (on route 34)
until Ciudad Cortés. You will turn left
before actually getting into the center of town
and follow the road to Palmar Norte. At Palmar
Norte turn right (South) on the Carretera Interamericana.
Thirty-three kilometers past Palmar Norte take
a right turn at Chacarita. At Chacarita you will
see a service station by the name of "Corcovado".
The right turn to Puerto Jiménez is directly
after the service station. On this paved road
you will drive 44 km to Rincón where the
pavement ends. 33 more kms will take you through
La Palma and eventually on to Puerto Jiménez
( 1 - 2 hrs ). Arriving in Puerto Jimenez follow
the signs for Parrot Bay Village, we are located
on the beach between the airstrip and the public
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Our local power supplied is 110V. At times there
may be power outages that normally do not last
for long periods of time. It is a good idea to
have a flashlight handy in these instances and
we provide candles and matches in the cabinas.
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The locals drink the tap water here and it is
labeled by the Costa Rican Government Agency that
is responsible for the country’s water supply
as safe. Travelers from abroad should not drink
the tap water in Puerto Jimenez in order not to
take any risks during precious vacation time.
We sell bottled water at our bar.
No
immunizations, shots, inoculations or vaccinations
are required to enter the country. The only notable
disease problem we've had here in the last few
years is occasional localized of dengue fever
(spread by mosquitoes). However, it would be wise
to check with your personal physician for individual
recommendations. Some physicians prefer for their
patients to obtain typhoid immunizations and persons
who plan to visit certain coastal areas are advised
to take malaria pills. Reported cases of malaria
in the Caribbean lowlands and coastal zone are
on the rise, so it would be wise to take preventive
measures. Up-to-date recommendations on such preventive
measures are issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention. The CDC office issues
health advisories via FAX for travel throughout
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| Hotels
in & around San Jose |
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Hotel Best Western Irazu:
E-mail: bestwestern@irazu.co.cr
Tel: (506) 232-4811
Rates: $77 - $110
Located on the highway connecting San Jose and
the International Airport. Close to supermarket,
souvenir shops, restaurants and pharmacy.
Marriott
Courtyard
E-mail: rreserva@marriott.co.cr
Tel: (506) 208-3000
Rates: $69 - $185
Located near Costa Rica’s biggest shopping
mall and close to nice restaurants and shops.
Hotel
Grano de Oro
E-mail: granoro@racsa.co.cr
Tel: (506) 255-3322
Rates: $85 - $240
Located in San Jose with a very good restaurant.
Interesting architecture and friendly staff. More
of a boutique hotel.
Finca
Rosa Blanca
E-mail: info@fincarosablanca.com
Tel: (506) 269-9392
Rates: $145 - $165
For something a little outside of town and more
intimate we recommend Finca Rosa Blanca. It is
located in a coffee plantation, a quiet and convenient
place to stay. |
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in near the International Airport |
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Hotel Hampton Inn:
E-mail: hampton@sol.racsa.co.cr
Tel: (506) 443-0043
Rates: $92 - $98
Conveniently located just two minutes from the International
Airport. Hotel offers complementary airport transfers.
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| Nature
Air and International Flight on the same day |
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No problem about your flights. You can take Nature
Air that arrives in San Jose at 11:00 AM and make
a connection with your international flight that
leaves at 2:00 PM. There have been many people
that have made this connection with Nature Air
and international flights.
Nature
Air, however does NOT RECOMMEND that people who
fly with them schedule their international flights
for the same day. The reason for this advisory
is that they do not want to be faced with the
additional pressure of people demanding a solution
or a refund IF SOMETHING goes wrong with their
schedule. |
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| Phones,
fax, internet, e-Mail |
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There is a public telephone located on the Parrot
Bay Village premises for long distance calls to
the USA and Canada using all major credit cards.
Phone calls to Europe and other locations can
be made from a public phone located at the edge
of the grounds of Parrot Bay Village.
Faxes can be sent and received in the Parrot Bay
Village office for $1/page. Fax #011-506-735-5568.
There are two Internet cafes located in Puerto
Jimenez, a 10-minute walk from Parrot Bay Village.
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We can arrange a charter flight for you from San
Jose to Puerto Jimenez on Alfa Romeo Aero Taxi.
This flight can originate at the time of your
choice and from either the international airport
or Pavas airport. The flight to Puerto Jimenez
is approximately 50 min. and can carry a maximum
of 5 passengers. Alfa Romeo could meet you at
the passenger exit gate of the international airport
as you arrive in Costa Rica. They would take you
to the hanger for your flight to Puerto Jimenez.
They will have a sign with your name on it to
help you identify them. The cost is $1,050 one
way for the plane. The plane is a Piper Aztec,
5-passenger, twin engine - 1400 lbs capacity incl.
luggage.
You also could leave from the Alfa Romeo hanger
(#66) at the Pavas Airport. The Pavas airport
is 20 minutes from downtown San Jose by taxi.
The cost of these flights is @ $1,050. We would
meet you as normal at the airport for the transfer
to Lapa Rios. The transfer will take approximately
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| Scuba,
Snorkeling and Cano Island |
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There are no established services for scuba diving
down here yet. There are some great pristine dive
sites and exotic dives but no equipment, compressors,
dive masters or boats.
Caño Island is a bit far to be accessed
from Puerto Jimenez. It is a 3-4 hour boat trip
one way depending on waves and weather. Therefore
it is very expensive and does not give you enough
time to enjoy the snorkeling or diving before
you have to get back in the boat and return. There
is some "fair to good" snorkeling near
us but it is across the gulf and you would have
to go by boat. Other parts of Costa Rica are better
for snorkeling than the Osa Peninsula.
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| Tour
and Activities Information |
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Rainforest
Hike
Spend a full day hiking through the rainforest
in Matapalo, located on the southern tip of the
Osa Peninsula. Your knowledgeable guide will point
out various animals, teach you about plants and
trees and explain the history of the Osa Peninsula.
You may see four different kinds of monkeys, scarlet
macaws, toucans, sloths, coatis, anteaters, tayras,
iguanas, poison arrow dart frogs, other animals
and a large variety of birds. We also visit beautiful
beaches and hike to a gorgeous waterfall. You
will leave Parrot Bay Village after your complimentary
breakfast at 7AM. It is approximately a 45-minute
taxi ride to Matapalo, with lovely views of the
Golfo Dulce, Pacific Ocean and the coastline of
the Osa Peninsula. Your guide will tailor the
speed and distance of the hike to your wishes.
Duration: 7am – 2 or 3pm. Water and snacks,
power bars are included.
Private
Tour $85 per person
Party of two $60 per person
Party of three $50 per person
Party of four $40 per person
Taxi to Matapalo not included: add $40 roundtrip
per party.
Dolphin
and Whale Watching
The best times for viewing are December through
April although they can be seen through September.
$220
1-4 people / 5 people: $55pp / 6 people +: $45pp
Sunset
Dolphin Watch Kayak Tour
Enjoy a guided kayak trip through the pristine,
flat water Golfo Dulce. You and your guide will
look for dolphins (Spotted, Spinner, and Bottlenose
Dolphins), turtles, rays and a variety of birds.
You will then stop for a relaxing break, snacks
and a swim on the nicest swimming beach on the
Osa Peninsula. You then kayak back into the gulf
and experience an amazing 360? view of the sunset.
If you choose, you and stay out until dark and
watch the water light up with photoluminescence.
The trip takes 3 – 4 hours. We supply dry
bags (for all your gear, cameras and video gear)
water bottles, snacks, kayak and paddle, life
jacket (if you want) and a knowledgeable guide.
No kayaking experience is necessary.
Sunset
Dolphin Watch Kayaking 3 Hour Tour $40/person
Mangrove
Kayak Exploration
Leaving two hours before high tide, this trip
explores the mangrove estuaries near Puerto Jimenez.
Your knowledgeable guide will lead you down a
river under the canopy of 70-foot tall mangrove
trees. Learn about the mangroves and look for
all types of wildlife (monkeys, raccoons, river
otters, iguanas, Jesus Christ lizards, crabs,
crocodiles, caimans, snakes, all types of birds,
butterflies). We have snacks (seasonal fruits,
cookies, and peanuts) before swimming on the nicest
beach on the Osa Peninsula. The trip takes 3-4
hours, and we supply dry bags (for all your gear,
even cameras and video gear), water bottles, snacks,
kayak and paddle, life jacket (if you want), and
a knowledgeable guide No kayaking experience is
necessary.
Leaves 2 hours before high tide; lasts 3-4 hours
$30/person
Herrera
Botanical Garden and Reforestation Project
Spend two hours on a guided tour of the Herrera
Botanical Garden and Reforestation Project an
amazing garden right outside of town. Learn about
the reforestation process and look for a variety
of birds, monkeys, sloths and other animals. Your
guide will also teach you about the different
trees and medicinal uses of the various plants.
2
hours, any time
$15/person guided
$2/person unguided (with map)
Tree
Climbing:
Our most popular experience is climbing the braided
roots of the "Cathedral," a massive
ficus over 200' tall. What remains is the largest
jungle gym ever created! Using quality climbing
gear, you climb the inside using the strong roots
as hand and foot holds. At the ceiling, 90', previous
climbers have left tokens of appreciation, including
a Tibetan prayer bell. The ringing of this bell
has become a traditional goal for fresh ascenders.
Once you've attained your personal nirvana, you
are belayed halfway down. From this point you
swing from the inside to the outside of the tree
for an eye-opening perspective. A free descent
to the forest floor completes the adrenaline rush!
$55/per
person. Approximately 3-6 hours. Does not include
taxi.
Waterfall
Rappelling:
Imagine yourself being secured into a climbing
harness overlooking an immense canyon. While you
are being walked through a series of safety instructions
you hear a 'click' as the rope is locked into
the carabineer and your harness. The words that
follow are 'on belay' and with that you back over
the ledge of a rushing waterfall that descends
over 110 feet. There is no turning back - this
is not for the timid!!! And, the experience is
one for a lifetime. During the drier months this
waterfall's springs slow to a trickle creating
an incredible wilderness amphitheater. Since all
life is dependent on water this canyon is a sure
spot for wildlife sightings. Little compares to
this adventure be it wet or dry.
$85
per person 3-5 hours. Does not include taxi.
Horseback
Riding
Gentle but responsive horses follow a forest road
through secondary and virgin jungle and finish
galloping on the beach. Arrangements should be
made by mid afternoon for the next day. This is
a highly recommended tour for horse and nature
lovers.
2
– 3 hours $60/person.
Massage
The masseuse offers massage therapy sessions to
foster a greater sense of health and relaxation,
in the privacy of your cabina.
$50/hour
Yoga
If requested we can arrange private or group yoga
sessions. Price to be arranged.
Surfing
Private lesson with Mike Henessey at Pan Dulce
beach surf break in Matapalo, the perfect place
to learn to surf. Guaranteed to stand up! With
Capt. Mike's surf school you are guaranteed to
stand up on your first lesson or you don't pay!
The wave we learn on is perfect for the first
timer to intermediate surfer. The water is a warm
86* year round, and is only 4ft. deep, so the
people worried about their swimming ability can
just stand up! The biggest advantage to the waves
we teach on is their gentleness when they break,
never do you get held down, or tumbled.
Our basic mechanics style teaching of the sport
is easy to follow, and is kid friendly to the
youngest kids as long as they are comfortable
swimmers. After a 15 minute briefing you are given
a surf shirt and a soft top surfboard, and off
you go with the guide, to start your very addictive
new passion with the sport of the kings, "SURFING."
Group
lessons 1-10 people $50 per person
Private lesson 1 person $80 per hour
Lessons include 2 hrs of instructed surfing, use
of surf shirt (lycra), and soft-top surfboard
CASA
ORQUIDEAS Botanical Garden
Ron and Trudy Mc Allister have created a lovely
garden that includes both ornamentals and edible
plant species, which you may sample when in season.
The varieties include citrus, mango, banana, cashew,
avocado, papaya, spices (ginger, cinnamon, vanilla,
basil, garlic, black pepper), vegetables (jicama,
yucca, taro,etc.), Orchids, Heliconias, Bromeliads,
palms and numerous other varieties. Departure
from Parrot Bay Village 7:30AM garden tour begins
8AM, price includes transfers from Parrot Bay
Village by boat returning in time for lunch.
2
Pax $50/person
3-4 Pax $25/person |
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We can arrange for Syracuse Tours, our designated
tour guide operator in San Jose, to meet you at
the international airport and transfer you to
your hotel. He has mini vans and a microbus. The
cost is the normal taxi charge of $25 for all
of you. You have the benefit of a completely honest
and dependable English speaking person.
Somebody
from Syracuse Tours can meet you at the passenger
exit gate with a sign with your name on it. Also
they can do transfers or tours to different places
in Costa Rica or San Jose. They are also available
for Monteverde, Arenal, Turrialba, Quepos, Peninsula
de Osa, Tamarindo, Liberia and any other place
accessible by car. Please give us your international
flight arrival information so that we can advise
Syracuse Tours when to meet you at the airport.
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We prefer to make your in-country flights arrangements
for you. We can guarantee the reservation easier
and more securely from here and can access space
on the in-country airlines when no one else can
do it. Also if we make the reservation we can
manage any problems that might occur.
NATURE
AIR 1 May 2003 to 30 Nov 2003:
We can arrange the round-trip flights leaving
San Jose at 6:00 AM, 8:30 AM or 11:00 AM on NATURE
AIR from San Jose - Pto Jiménez - San Jose.
The cost for NATURE AIR is $115 one-way or $229
round trip per person.
The
return flight on NATURE AIR departs Puerto Jiménez
at 7:10 AM, 9:40 AM or 12:25 PM and arrives in
San Jose (Pavas airport) at 8:30 AM, 10:40 AM
and 1:30 PM respectively.
Nature
Air will need the first and last names of all
passengers. Please provide those to us if you
would us to arrange the domestic flights for you.
NATURE
AIR 1 Dec 2003 to 30 Apr 2004:
We can arrange the round-trip flights leaving
San Jose at 6:00 AM, 8:30 AM, 11:00 AM or 2:30
PM on NATURE AIR from San Jose - Pto Jiménez
- San Jose. The cost for NATURE AIR is $115 one-way
or $229 round trip per person.
The
return flight on NATURE AIR departs Puerto Jiménez
at 7:00 AM, 9:40 AM, 12:15 PM, or 3:30 PM and
arrives in San Jose (Pavas airport) at 8:30 AM,
10:40 AM, 1:30 or 4:20 PM respectively.
SANSA
From 23 April to 27 November 2003:
We can arrange round-trip flights leaving at 6:00
AM and 12:30 PM on Sansa from San Jose - Puerto
Jimenez. The return flight on Sansa departs Puerto
Jiménez at 7:10 AM and 1:40 PM and arrives
in San Jose at the International airport at 8:10
AM and 2:40 PM. The cost for Sansa is $115.00
one-way or $229.00 round trip per person.
SANSA
After 28 November 2003:
We can arrange round-trip flights leaving at 6:00
AM and 14:05 PM on Sansa from San Jose - Puerto
Jimenez. The return flight on Sansa departs Puerto
Jiménez at 7:10 AM and 14:55 PM and arrives
in San Jose at the International airport at 8:10
AM and 4:10 PM. The cost for Sansa is $115.00
one-way or $229.00 round trip per person. |
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San Jose: Sometimes chilly and windy. At night
light jacket, sweater or long pants.
Parrot Bay Village: Warm, breezy, highs 82 - 89
degrees, lows 75 to 79 degrees. Humidity stays
around 90 constantly. Informal, shorts, tennis
shoes, no warm weather clothing required.
From
the middle of December to the end of April it
is rare that it will rain at all. This is the
High Season here and excellent sunny weather can
be guaranteed. Weather the rest of the year is
explained below:
The "green season" is probably the best
time to be in Costa Rica for a rain forest adventure.
Both the North Americans who live here and the
Costa Ricans prefer the wet season to the dry
season. Rain here is not like it is in the temperate
zones. This season is generally from 1 May to
15 Dec every year. Outdoor activities and work
do not stop and you don't get cold. The general
pattern is for it to rain 3 - 4 times a week most
likely in the afternoon and more likely at night.
The days are evenly distributed between partly
cloudy or overcast. It can mist or give you 8
inches an hour. If it rains that hard you want
to be here. It's incredible.
The 15th of July is the middle of a usually occurring
6 week mini-dry season. It's called canicula in
Spanish and though it is not guaranteed to be
rain free the possibility of rain during this
time is much less than the rest of the green season.
Half of June and half of August is usually included
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Relax with a book and tropical drink on our lounge
chairs set up on the beach. For the more enthusiastic
there is a volleyball court set up right on the.
The hotel has ocean kayaks and mountain bikes
that are for rent on a daily basis. There are
a number of souvenir shops located just a 10 minute
walk in Pto. Jimenez. |
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Guests are encouraged to bring only lightweight,
casual clothing, sunscreen, a bathing suit, sturdy
shoes or hiking boots, insect repellant and a
large-beam flashlight. Binoculars are recommended.
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Rafting Trips |
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There are no river trips by raft, kayak or canoe
in this part of Costa Rica. That is only arranged
out of San Jose for 1 or 2 day trips with either
Rios Tropicales (506 - 233 - 6455) or Costa Rica
Expeditions (506 - 257 - 0766) on the Reventazón
or Paquare Rivers. They both run great trips. |
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| What
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| Parrot
Bay Village offers a variety of tours that are child
friendly. Kayaking in the gulf, horseback riding
through the rainforest, or dolphin and whale watching
aboard a tour boat. The best thing for them to do
is to run and play at the beach, which are steps
from your private cabina. |
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there a first Aid kit? |
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is a first aid kit in our reception office. There
is a small pharmacy in the town of Puerto Jimenez.
There is also a clinic. For medical emergencies
there is a 24-hour charter flight air ambulance
on call. |
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| Do
you have any children's amenities for rent
or use at the hotel? |
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| Parrot
Bay has a variety of items for your children's needs
available: high chair, crib, pac-n-play, hiking
backpack, helmets (great for horseback riding),
and lifejackets, baby monitors. |
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car is not necessary here in Puerto Jimenez.
Everything you may need is with in walking distance.
There are bikes available to rent in town from Corcovado
Ciclo, and taxis for hire. If you prefer to
have your own car we can arrange for a rental car
to be delivered upon your domestic flight arrival
or you can choose to drive in from San Jose. |
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How
far is town from the resort?
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The town of Puerto Jimenez is approximately a half-mile
from Parrot Bay Village. It is a 10-minute
walk or a 3- 5-minute taxi ride, which will cost
approximately $2.00 one-way. |
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How
far is the resort from the airport?
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resort is approximately ¼ of a mile from
Parrot Bay Village. Your transfer to and from
the airport is included in your stay here with us.
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Are
there bikes for rent?
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is possible to rent bicycles in town from Ciclo
Corcovado. They have two types of bicycles,
cruisers or simple mountain bikes. The cruisers
are equipped with a basket in the front. Bicycles
rent for $1.00 an hour or $7 a day. |
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Is
there any nightlife in town?
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Our
own open-air bar and restaurant is a favorite
hang out. We are the only restaurants located
on the beach in Puerto Jimenez; we serve a fresh
catch of the day everyday! Our Tropical
drink specials and Bocas are by far the best around,
order plates of Nachos, Spicy Buffalo Wings, or
fresh cerviche and sushi when available. The only
restaurant with a children’s menu opens
at 6 am and closes at 10 pm.
There
are a few bars and restaurants in the town of
Puerto Jimenez, as well as a Disco. There
is Juanita's Mexican restaurant and bar. Juanita's
has nightly specials and entertainment, Karaoke,
crab races, and local music. There are two Pizzerias
in town, IL Giardino that is located off the main
Street. IL Giardino has a great atmosphere
with inside restaurant seating as well as garden
style seating in the back yard. They serve sushi,
pizza, and Italian fare. The other Pizzeria
La Vieja Italia also serves excellent pizza and
they deliver within a ½ hour. If you
choose to dine with them it is bring your own.
Our
newest restaurant is Jade Luna located on the
way to Playa Preciosa. Owned and operated
by a native New Yorker, Barbara. Barbara
s menus are fantastic with menu items such as
Caribbean Conch Chowder as an appetizer, Blackened
Mahi Mahi and Mango Cheesecake. Barbara also makes
all of her ice creams from scratch. Ice Cream
is served throughout the day and the restaurant
opens from 4 -10 pm Monday through Saturday. Iguana
Iguana is located next to the disco it is a local
watering hole for ticos and gringos alike. The
disco has something going on all nights but is
best on Saturday when the majority of locals have
off the next day.
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