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Finca Amanecer, Quepos, Costa Rica

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About Finca Amanecer

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We are in Londres, NOT ON THE BEACH. Finca Amanecer is no ordinary hostel. It is currently operating as an Eco-Hostel or Eco-Lodge and is in transition to becoming a sustainable Eco-Villge. Live, learn and grow with us. Here you can discover the real Costa Rica in the typical Tico pueblo of Londres.

Enjoy an ECO-HOSTEL learning experience on 7 acres of 'Eden'. Finca Amanecer, is an organic spice FARM offering clean and comfortable rooms in a funky, rustic Tico home. We are all about 'sustainability', leaving a smaller footprint on Mother Earth. We are 10 miles EAST of Quepos, where you can sleep to the sounds of the Rio Naranjo in Londres, the Tico version of Mayberry RFD.

We are located on a RURAL DIRT ROAD with scenery so fantastic, local ATV tours charge $95 to experience this, 'dirt road from hell, on a road to no where', adventure. You can appreciate the same scenic beauty during the 40 minute bus ride for less than a dollar. (My Daddy always said, 'Sell the sizzle') 'You can relax and enjoy 7 acres listening to the sounds of nature while those tourists return to noisy overcrowded hotels in smelly Quepos'. (quote from Charles McKenna, he stayed here while biking from the Arctic Circle to Tierra del Fuego) Enjoy nature's own aromatherapy; nightly Ylang Ylang known as the Chanel #5 tree; and if you are lucky you'll be intoxicated by the fragrance of Night Blooming Jasmine. Que Rico! This is still my favorite experience.

Here you'll have the opportunity to get your hands dirty, take the "Finca Tour", or hang in a hammock and bird watch. You'll learn about tropical fruits and spices, including chocolate and Vanilla. Here you'll learn about sustainability, ask about our Tico semi-automatic washer. April is a very special month as you may help hand pollinate the Vanilla orchids. Nov 15-Dec 15 we harvest and begin the 6 month curing process.

Breakfast is generally fresh fruits and herbal tea from the Finca, home made banana bread and Costa Rican coffee. Londres is safe and great for single travelers. Here you'll see Scarlet Macaws, Toucans and lots of Tanagers. Take a tour, stroll around town, and hike to the waterfall or swim in the river or the creek. .

What else to do here? Cool off in our creek or go white water rafting on Rio Naranjo Class III/IV white water May through November. Christmas to Easter Rio Naranjo becomes a lazy river and you can float it or can try your hand fly fishing for Machaca, or simply watch the birds and butterflies from the patio. Most Saturdays there is Karaoke or music at Robin Hood across the street. There are 3 soda/restaurants, 2 mini-supers and 2 bars within walking distance. We also play lots of Rummikub, Dominoes and card games. We are within walking distance of two ZIP line Canopy tour. There are 4 horse back tours; Rappelling; Rafting and biking tours in the area. Ask about a free map to the secret "Bridal Veil" waterfalls. There are 2 restaurants where you may catch your won Talapia. Aside from bird watching and independent hikes around Londres we can arrange tours to the Reserva de Campesinos, another small agro- tourism project within 10 km, and book your reservation on ANY tour in the Quepos area. We are 45 minutes from the world famous beaches of Manuel Antonio Park

NEWS FLASH: Scarlet Macaws have been sighted nearly every afternoon for 2-4pm in Londres and at Finca Amanecer since Feb. 17th, 2005. Two troops of Mono Titi Monkeys are now visiting Londres.

The 'Finca tour' is free when you stay 3 nights. $5.00 pp otherwise.

Free immersion Spanish, just stroll through our typical Tico pueblo and lots of locals are willing to teach you Spanish if you'll help them with their English. We are 15 miles or about 20 Km from world famous Manuel Antonio Park, with buses to Quepos and the beaches.

We love adventurous travelers and are happy you have allowed us to make your vacation special. BEWARE of our friendly Rottweiler, Oso (Bear), and Shadow.

FREE STAY: May-Nov. each person enjoys a free night for every tour the book through us.

Bring a flash light, bug repellent and sun block. Check-in time is from 4:00 on. We'd like you out by 9:00 so we can wash and dry the sheets.

Christmas and Easter MUST be pre-paid to be considered confirmed.

Facilities

  • Breakfast Included
  • Airport Pick Up
  • Luggage Storage
  • Telephone/Fax Facilities
  • Travel Desk/Travel Info
  • Free Carpark
  • Internet Access
  • Towels
  • Common Room
  • Web access in lobby
  • WiFi in lobby
  • Wheelchair Friendly
  • Linen Included
  • Key Card Access
  • WiFi in room
  • Breakfast

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Conditions

We are constantly improving our simple little farm house, all rooms have a fan. The house is located 150 meters south of the London Bridge; on Rio Naranjo. You are invited to "pick your own breakfast" and beautiful tropical flowers for your room. Ask about our environmentally friendly walls. The room configurations are as follows:

En suite doubles: Poetry Room has a double bed, one garden view window and sky lights providing very sunny mornings, and shares a semi-private, hot tiled shower with the Sunset Room. Sunset has an orthopedic Queen bed, sink and 2 garden view windows providing sunny mornings.

The Hummingbird room has a double bed with a mosquito net, a sink and an east facing garden view windows with sunny mornings.

The Vanilla has a Queen bed with mosquito net and it has one window opening to the patio.

Any double can be made a triple for only $15.00 extra.

Cacao DORM has two sets of bunk beds, made with teak from the farm, a private entrance and one window to the patio.

Hummingbird, Vanilla and Cacao share a bathroom with a hot tiled shower, 2 toilets and the "Periwinkle Pila", a large tiled utility sink. There is also a small salon with books, games and WiFi.

I hope this helps make your selection easier and your stay more enjoyable.

Christmas to New Year's and Easter MUST be prepaid paid, via PayPal.com because ALL hotels and hostels in the area are booked.

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apdo 76 6350
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From the 'Mercado' in Quepos: RECOMMENDED: The 2:30 SABALO leaves from the CURB of the Quepos terminal direct to Londres, costs a dollar. It is the quickest bus (40 minutes) and arrives before dark.

there are 6 buses a day to LONDRES: 07:00*; 09:00, Noon;(up to 75 minutes) 2:30; 4:00 pm and 6:00pm* (generally 40 minutes) (*except Sundays), NO service on Good Friday. Less than 60 cents US by bus . Or a 20-25 minute taxi ride, around $15.00. Simply tell the driver Finca Amanecer--(Londres ABAJO) 150 meters despues el Puente. We are 150 meters after the London Bridge the first gate on the right. Airport pick-up from the Quepos airport is available around $15.00 per trip.

If Driving: from Quepos, at PALI (the new supermarket) go towards the airport, east 4km. (DO NOT TURN) At the gas station go straight 10.5 Km through Naranjito and keep right at the fork in the road. After the London Bridge, we are the first entrance on the right.

PLEASE NOTE: THE 'SJO' AIRPORT is actually in Alajuela, if you nees Hostel recommendations search Alajuela. Direct Buses leave 'Coca Cola' in San Jose for Quepos 06:00; 12:00; 2:00; 6:00 & 7:00PM. You can get a bus from the airport to San Jose or Alajuela for about a dollar. Taxis can be $15.00 to $22.00 to San Jose and about $3.00- $5.00 to Alajuela. You can book the Interbusonline.com shuttle from SJ -- "Rio Segundo" near the airport to Quepos for $39.00 pp.

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