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Quepos, portal to a paradise !
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Villas Sandel is located in Quepos, which is a 2.5 hours drive from the capital of Costa Rica, San Jose.
Puerto Quepos drapes itself across a tropical inlet surrounded by primary rainforest. The village center is a delightful six-block square of restaurants, bars, hotels, bakeries, art galleries and gift shops, all fronted by the main beach and sportfishing fleet.
Quepos is the nearest town to Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio, which is only 7 km away and one of the most visited national parks in Costa Rica.
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Some history ...
Tourism becomes the area's leading employer, as Quepos evolves from its banana growing roots into a premier holiday destination. After the demise of the Quepoa Indians in the late 1800's, vast banana plantations were developed throughout the region. Bananas were shipped to world markets across the docks that now service the sportfishing fleet. In the 1980's bananas lost out to heartier African palms and their high quality palm oil.
As Quepos diminished in importance as a banana port, it renewed itself as an ecotourism and sportfishing destination. World travelers are discovering the area, with many visitors purchasing homes and returning each year to enjoy the relaxing village lifestyle and natural beauty of nearby Manuel Antonio.
Where can you find us ....
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Villas Sandel its only 3 min away from Quepos downtown and only 10 min away from the Manuel Antonio National Park. And in the case you don’t bring a car, the bus stop its 50mts away !
Coming from San Jose, you drive through the centre of Quepos until you pass a soccer field. There you go straight ahead for 100 meters into the direction of Manuel Antonio. On your left side you see a small grocery shop. You turn right and 20 meters on your left side you 'll see Villas Sandel. Welcome !
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Getting there
Driving from San Jose to Manuel Antonio
If you come from San José, the easiest, paved route is to follow Avenida 10 to Parque La Sabana where it becomes highway 27 which you will follow west for 34 miles (56 km) to the town of Orotina. 3 miles (5 km) past Orotina, turn left (south) on 34, the coastal highway which takes you 11 miles (18 km) to the bridge over the Tárcoles River where you enter Carara National Park. Quepos is 54 miles (87 km) south and east on 34. Turn left on the outskirts of Quepos (signed) and head up until you see at your left a soccer pitch. Go straight ahead until you see a sign of Villas Romantica. Turn right ...
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Flying
Sansa Airlines and Nature Air flight daily to the Quepos runway for approximately $55.00 including transportation to hotels, departing from the International Airport "Juan Santa Maria" for Sansa or the Pavas Airport for Nature Air. Both arriving to Quepos in about 20 minutes later.
Shuttles
Shuttles such as Interbus or Greyline are shared Air Conditioned buses that provide daily trips in the morning and afternoon from hotel to hotel for $29.00.
Public Buses
Direct Public buses leave from the Coca-Cola bus station in San Jose to Quepos and Manuel Antonio Multiple times at day. At 6.00am, 12.00pm, and 6.00pm. To purchase a ticket for these buses stop by the "Transportes Morales" offices located inside the market of that same station. Estimated travel time 3 1/2 hours, with one 15 minutes stop half-way there for snacks or bathroom breaks. Price for this ticket, about $5.00.
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