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Hotel Riu Guanacaste

Nov 23, 2009

We took some of the reviews posted with a grain of salt since we are both from the tropics and know that there are occasional bugs. But, we have never seen anything like this. The first night I was so...more

Hacienda Guachipelin

Nov 23, 2009

This is a good, clean, safe and relaxing hotel at the entrance to the national park. If you are looking for the Four Seasons with fluffy pillows and a chocolate at your bedside, this is not your...more

Occidental Grand Papagayo

Nov 23, 2009

We had a fabulous time at the Occidental Papagayo. The service was wonderful and the resort was exceptionally clean. Restaurants: The two "reservation restaurants" were very nice. We preferred the...more

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