Back from a wonderful vacation in Costa Rica ! What a wonderful country ! People are so easy and simple always smiling !
We were there for 4 nights, where we made new friends among the Ticos !!!

Thanks to all the wonderful staff and all the staff at the restaurant !

It’s clean everywhere, rooms and the bathrooms are ok, the rest of it, is so perfect.

Again, this is a wonderful destination if you’re not afraid of CALOR ! ’cause it is really hot in Jaco and very humid !
Rent a car or I must say a 4×4, and travel the country ! The roads are bumpy and narrow !

But the National Parks, the birds, the butterflies, the frogs and all the flowers and waterfalls are so wonderful that you will just fall in love with this country !

Muchas Gracias a todos en el Balcon del Mar ! y Pura Vida Loca de la parte de Antje y Charles de Canada.

When traveling to a foreign country for the first time, one of the main questions is: What to wear? Costa Rica only has two seasons: the dry season and the green or rainy season . The Costa Rican dry season happens during the months of December throughout April. The temperatures are quite high and almost never exceeding the 90 degree range. During the months of December and January, the North and Northeast trade winds sweep across the country thus providing cool evenings and nights. Light cloths are recommended during day activities and a light jacket or sweater for the cool December and January evenings. The rainy season, also known as the green season, runs from April to November. During this period, water proof clothing and umbrellas are a must. The typical rainy season day is a clear cool morning followed by a vigorous afternoon shower storm. The usual tropical storm hits the region around the months of May through October which can bring at least 3 or 4 days of clouded skies and nonstop rain. In the Caribbean and Pacific Coastal areas, temperatures rarely fluctuate and stay within the 75 to 89 Fahrenheit degrees. When going to the beach, make sure you where the proper sunscreen protection as well as a hat. When visiting the country’s higher terrains such as volcanoes and mountains, temperatures are usually quite cool and stay within the 43 to 60 Fahrenheit degrees. A cool jacket or sweater and water proof shoes are recommended. Unless you plan to attend a formal event, Costa Ricans normally dress in an informal manner. If you plan to visit the theatre or go out for dinner, casual attire may be worn.

Casa Caletas is ideal for people like my husband and myself who stay so busy with work and kids that this is what we wanted. We stayed in the Master Suite which was nicely furnished (great bed) and kitchenette. The roads are awful, which is great, it keeps most people away . We will never go to a tourist resort again. Crowded at the pool meant 2-4 small families! The staff was perfect, the food was exquisite but worth every penny. It’s a beautiful resort where we felt pampered and every need attended to.

During the 7 days we were there we were able to fall madly in love again, walking on the beach and watching sunsets. With no distractions, it felt like when we first started dating (we may never take the kids again!). When life is difficult now and then we are able to say “At least we had Costa Rica”.

The trip was an adventure driving to remote areas and through almost unpassable rivers, just dangerous enough to create romance and great memories. We took a ride on horseback to discover butterflies larger than my hand and wild monkeys in the trees. WOW WOW WOW!

We can’t recommend Casa Caletas enough and are planning our next trip back with friends to stay in one of the beautiful master suites, we feel the need to share this experience of tranquility.

I wish I could post pictures but I’m just not that good on computers.

I stayed at Bahia del Sol with two friends last April.

SERVICE: No problems with the staff. We arrived at the hotel around 1:30pm and our room was ready. Some days the room was clean by noon; other days by 4-5pm. Staff were always smiling and language was never a problem. We tipped the maid $2 US/day.

ROOM: We had a room facing the pool very clean and beds were very comfy, bathroom was perfect. No problems with plumbing or bugs whatsoever. You could hear the sound of waves crashing as you fell asleep and awoke each morning. The bar plays loud music until about 10pm, but no problems with noisy neighbors.

BEACH/POOL: Gorgeous sunsets! Never had a problem getting a chair, even on the weekends. Waves are very powerful and the Pacific seems extra salty. You can also rent boogie boards and snorkel gear for free 1 hour/day.

FOOD: Typical of what’s expected for an Costa Rican hotels, just perfect and delicious. We had a vegetarian in our group and she never had a problem finding something to eat off the menu. One nice perk is you can ask for bottled water to take with you for the rest of your day. This was a big help for our excursions so we didn’t have to buy water outside the resort.

DRINKS: The bartender at the pool bar was our favorite. Drinks were pretty strong in our opinion.

Again, to summarize, Hotel Bahia del Sol was a lovely place to stay, and we plan to come back again next year. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful, the food and drinks were generally excellent. If you’re an American used to the busy hustle-and-bustle of the daily grind, the biggest adjustment you’re going to have to make is that you’re FORCED to slow down here. Everything goes at a slower pace, including service at the restuarants and bars. GO WITH IT!!!! That’s what vacation is all about, right?