We drove from San Jose and really enjoyed the drive, although at times we were lost. But we stopped and asked directions and made our way west to the Pacific coast. Next thing we knew we were at Coronado stopped at the little blue store. Bought a bottle of Lizano salsa and started up the dirt road. I drive dirt... more

I was looking for a place to RELAX in Southern Costa Rica. That's how I discovered the Mango Tree Spa. Awesome place! The location is great: it has all of the nature that Uvita has, but without the overdevelopment. The waterfalls are pristine, there are lots of hiking possibilities, the Ventanas Beach is a 10 minute drive away, and the... more

From San Jose, my travel companion, Fran, and I hop a short flight to Palmar Sur, enjoying the splendor of ridges and valleys lushly outfitted in the garments of the tropics. In places, the mountains step their toes into the Oceano Pacifico, with but a narrow playa between the peaks and the glistening waters. Muddy rios twist and wind through... more

When checking out of the Mango Tree Spa, I recommended to Rosemary, the owner, that she sign up for a TripAdvisor account, so it is great to be her first reviewer! I manage a hotel in San Jose, Costa Rica and we are members of a hotel association with member hotels located all around Costa Rica. I was looking for... more

After having had a busy 2 weeks in the North and driving over the continental devide you rearly need a place to rest and relax. The biggest piece of luck I had this vacation was to book 10 days at the "Mango Tree Spa". Pure luck...just what the Doctor ordered...rest and peace, a delightfully situated spa in the quiet and... more