| 01/24/10 |
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Pica Flora is the perfect vantage point from which to
explore Costa Rica. This amazing home is just
minutes from downtown Atenas, a quintessential
Costa Rican community where the spirit of the
people is infectious.
Wake up every morning to a spectacular mountain
sunrise, brew yourself a cup of Costa Rican Joe,
open the entire house up to let in the perfumed
breezes, grab a fresh picked banana and pick a
spot on the wrap around porch to see and hear the
beauty around you. By noon you can swim in your
private pool and feel the perfect 85 degree warmth
on your face as you plan the rest of your day. Go
downtown and have a bite at one of the
restaurants. Alida was our favorite. You can
grocery shop at one of the markets and truly
immerse yourself in the culture. The kitchen in
Casa 14 is fully equipped and a pleasure to cook in.
We enjoyed having a beautiful home to do as we
pleased and relax in. The views, the privacy, and
taste for true Costa Rican life were ideal, as well as
the proximity to all this country has to offer. We
took several excursions, some day trips, some over
night and we were always happy to return to Pica
Flora because it felt like home. |
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Michelle and Barry Klein, Central New Jersey |
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| 01/18/10 |
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Truly lovely home in a great community. Bob and Nancy made our arrival a completely stress free experience, meeting our cab at a nearby location and guiding us to the house approximately 3 km away. Throughout our stay, they responded quickly by phone to any question regarding the house, the community, or Costa Rica.
The view from the house is spectacular, especially at night. Huge master bedroom on the 2nd floor has panoramic windows to view the surrounding landscape. The swimming pool is wonderful for a bracing dip at the start of the day. It is well maintained several times a week by the Partains' service, who also maintain the rest of the exterior.
We particularly enjoyed walking to Atenas from the house (virtually all downhill) on our daily trek into town. Atenas is a very clean and friendly community. Lots of places to eat a Costa Rican (Tico) meal. A cab ride back home is around $3.00.
Atenas is handy to nearly all of the attractions of Costa Rica. If you choose to take bus transportation, there are departures from Atenas virtually every hour throughout the day to Alajuela or San Jose in clean, comfortable buses for a fare of about $1.00 or so. From either city, you can travel to every corner of Costa Rica very inexpensively. If you are adventuresome, you can rent a car in Atenas very inexpensively and drive yourself.
We stayed for 10 days, and were sad to leave. Very laid back vacation for us on this our 2nd trip to Costa Rica in 3 months.
We do intend to return to Atenas! |
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John Frykman, Minneapolis, MN
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