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Toucans in the Ylang Ylang tree again :)

Pura Vida! :)

Pura Vida is a popular phrase used in Costa Rica simply meaning Pure Life. It can be used as a greeting or as a response to how you are. We're living the pura vida here, hope you are too!

Fun in the Sun! :)

 The weather is just gorgeous! Sunny, hot and a wonderful ocean breeze! Some of our guests decided to take some surfing lessons yesterday, they said it was so much fun and can't wait to get back into the water again! 
 The toucan is still hanging out in the ylang ylang tree every now and then. Summertime is very much here, not a trace of rain here. Perfect for a day at the beach!

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Happy Holiday Season! :)

A bit of rain

Most of the day was nice and cool, the rain started here in the late afternoon. And is still gently falling, is going to make for a peaceful nights rest. Can't believe it is December already! Hope everyone is having a wonderful time getting ready for the holidays!

The past few days at the Beach

The weather has been lovely here in Jaco. Some sun, cooler then normal and rain showers in the evenings...just lovely. We've been having toucans visiting nearly everyday for the past 10 days. They seem to be liking the ylang ylang tree, as it has many berries/seeds right now. It has been a treat trying to get pictures of them. Still haven't gotten the perfect shot yet, but I tried! :)

Went for a walk up the mountain the other day with some wonderful guests, and besides seeing the beautiful views of Jaco beach and the mountains, we also saw a large Morpho Blue Butterfly. Sadly I wasn't fast enough with my camera to get a picture.

We have been having some wonderful sunsets as well...

Storms are gone and the sunests are here again :)

Special Rates for November! Come stay at the Beach! :)

The rain has stopped and we're ready to celebrate! Enjoy our special rates for November, only $50 a night or $70 with A/C! Also ask for the special monthly rate for November. Make your travel plans and visit the beautiful & tropical Jaco! Email us today!
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Friday is Farmers Market Day in Jaco



Jaco in the Tropical Storm Tomas







Flowers are still in bloom

So, Costa Rica has been effected by HurricaneTomas, we have had intense flooding in and around Parrita & Quepos, mudslides all over (the most damaging one in San Antonio of Escazu) bridges washed out and many roads closed. Here in Jaco there has been some flooding, one of our large grocery stores has been closed for 2 days due to flooding. It has been raining for the past 5 days almost non-stop with chilly off shore winds, the ocean is a cafe con leche brown color and there are quite a bit of debris from the rivers, mainly all natural. With all that though Jaco still had it's Friday Farmer's Market. Although not as many booths as normal, only about 5, the farmers still came out with there beautiful fresh produce, cheese, chicken and clothes but there was not any fruit this time though.

 While at the market 2 pairs of scarlet macaws flew over head. Lets hope it is a sign that the sun will come out soon! :) We could use some drying weather!



Turtles on the Beach

A Green Turtle came up on the beach yesterday evening. Laid 80 eggs right in front of the hotel. The police collected them and brought them to the wildlife refuge in Playa Hermosa to make sure no one stole the eggs.  It took her a little over an hour to dig the hole, lay the eggs and cover the nest and then returned to the sea. Here are a few pictures...

It was a gorgeous day today, the ocean was perfectly clear and warm, an off shore breeze and rain in the late afternoon. Couldn't ask for anything more. Sorry no pictures today though. The day was peaceful and uneventful, got a little garden work done. Loving the rain tonight, makes for sweet dreams. :)

Photos taken @ sunset time today :)

Kitty

Dino

The Gardens

Tropical sky, life in Paradise :)

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Sunset at Hotel Catalina

Whether you are interested in surfing, zip lining through the canopy, hiking to see the local wildlife (monkeys, toucans, scarlet macaws among many other species) biking through town, or just relaxing by the pool, Jaco offers all this and so much more! And only being about an hour away from San Jose's Juan Santamaria International Airport; a little over an hour from Costa Rica's most visited National Park, Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio and a mere 20 minutes from Costa Rica's largest protected area Reserva Biológica Carara; makes Jaco a perfect homebase to see many of Costa Ricas natural wonders.


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Hotel Catalina
Jaco, Costa Rica

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