We have immense amounts of information about Costa Rica and would be more than happy to provide suggestions on how to ensure you have a wonderful stay. We highly recommend Frommer 's Costa Rica Travel Guide as an excellent resource on how, when and where to travel in Costa Rica. All of our own trips have been formed using this valuable resource, which can be purchased in most local book stores or online. We highly recommend anyone traveling to Costa Rica for the first time buy this book!

All of the travel and adventure suggestions that follow have been experienced personally by the owners of Casa de Mañana and are highly recommended. All of our guests will receive an informational booklet that provides driving instructions to reach each destination mentioned here.

Enjoy breathtaking sunset walks along Playa Junquillal, or jump right in and play in the waves. While you are there be sure to stop at the turtle nesting sanctuary to find out if any turtles are due to hatch during your stay. If your timing is right, you may be lucky enough to witness newly hatched turtles being released into the ocean from the protected hatching area on Playa Junquillal. Truly an amazing experience! Guided night-time Turtle Walks are also a unique experience as you observe turtles who have made their way out of the sea and up the beach to where they intend to lay their eggs, which is in the loose sand beyond the high tide mark. Be sure to look for (but please do not touch!) craters that were dug in the loose sand by egg laying turtles during the night.

A short walk to Playa Blanca (excellent snorkling right from shore!) will bring you to the Leatherback and Olive Ridley and Green Turtle feeding area where you can swim or snorkel with the protected species, or simply watch them from the beach as they rise in the surf. We spot them nearly every time we are there during the high tide. All you have to do is sit on the beach and scan the surf just before the waves break. You can identify the turtles by the size of their heads and bodies as they surface for a breath of air before diving back down for more food. Wait about 2 minutes and you will see the turtle raise again for another breath. Often times we see multiple turtles of different varieties feeding at the same time. Whale watching from the shore line is another amazing experience as they migrate past Playa Junquillal (seasonal). Too relaxed to go snorkeling? Take a walk down Playa Junquillal at low tide to see the many creatures hiding in the tide pools.

Playa Junquillal is also a popular surfing spot as are neighboring Playa Negra and Playa Avellanas, which are only a 15 minute drive from the house. There are several surfing schools in Playa Junquillal as well.

Join the community for sunset down at the beach and have a beer or cocktail at Adrianna's Bar. There are several exquisite restaurants (Italian, Swiss, German, American fare, Costa Rican fare and a pizzeria) and internet bars (with your own laptop) within walking distance from the house.

Shops, night life, fishing, scuba diving and adventure tours are all within a short drive. Consider chartering a boat for deep sea fishing, scuba diving or snorkling. Art, the owner of “Guanacaste Adventure Tours”, resides next door to Casa de Mañana, so you do not have to travel far to get all of the information you need for planning fun and exciting things to do! She is also available for pick-ups and drop-offs at Liberia International Airport.

A one-hour drive from the house brings you to the beautiful and exotic Palo Verde National Park. Here you may take a guided tour on the river where you will see an abundance of wildlife and amazing tropical fauna. We provide information to all of our guests for a discounted rate on a 2-hour guided boat tour followed by an amazing authentic Costa Rican lunch.

I f you are looking for adventure, try exploring Barra Honda National Park, which is only 45 minutes from the house. An experienced guide will lead you into the depths of the caves where you will learn their history and see incredible formations from within. All of the neccessary caving equipment and a head light will be provided for you. The owners of Casa de Mañana highly recommend this one of a kind experience!

A two-hour drive north will bring you to the breathtaking Rincon National Park where you can hike the volcano, the upper craters, boiling mud pots and hot springs, fumaroles and geysers, and see immense amounts of birds and wildlife, and the massive trees that are found in the area.

There are rafting and canopy tours as well as the many hiking trails. A 3-hour drive east (inland) will bring you to the Arenal Volcano in the Arenal National Park or the Monteverde Biological Cloud Forest Preserve.

Our friend, Erika, lives in Playa Junquillal and owns and operates "Paradise Riding", providing Horseback Riding Beach Tours. If you enjoy horses and incredible scenery, these guided rides are perfect for you! We have gone out with groups of friends as large as 10 and as small as 2. She has a variety of horses that can accomodate everyone from novice riders to experienced. Erika is a lot of fun and the scenery she will bring you through is nothing short of amazing! We have gone out 4 times already and look forward to our next ride!

A 45-minute drive from the house will bring you to the quaint Artisian village of Guaitil, where you can browse the open shops and watch as the native art is created right before you.

A 45-minute drive will bring you to Playa Flamingo where you can board the sunset cruise to watch the sunset from the open waters, go scuba diving , or charter a fishing boat for yourself or a group.

Contact Information:

• US Phone: (508) 450-5065
• Email: CasaDeManana@charter.net
• US Fax: (508) 267-0243
• US Mailing Address: Keith Toney, PO Box 337, Jefferson, MA 01522

Rates:

(daily rates will be pro-rated when available)

• High Season (November 1st - April 30th): $1,000 per week
• Green Season (May 1st - October 31st): $800 per week
• Holiday Week Rates: Christmas / New Year's / Easter - $1,200 per week





Rental Terms & Conditions:

• A signed rental agreement and deposit of half the total rental is required upon acceptance of reservation
• The remaining rental balance is due one week prior to check-in date
• A refundable security deposit equal to half a week-s rental is required and due one week prior to check-in
• Security deposits are refunded after check-out and evaluation of premises
• Rental deposits are refundable up to 1-Month prior to check-in. After 1-Month, half of the rental deposit is refundable. No refunds granted within one week of check-in, or after check-in date, including early check-outs
• Loss of keys will result in a $250 charge (because ALL keys and locks would have to be replaced, including locks on front gates)
• Weekly rental includes 2 cleanings during the week and upon checkout. Additional cleaning and laundry services available upon request for an additional fee that will be deducted from security deposits.
• Long distance calls from Costa Rica to your place of departure are very expensive! We highly recommend purchasing long-distance calling cards for those important calls home. They are very affordable, easy to use and can be purchased at the airport, the Playa Junquillal Mini-Market, or any supermarket in larger towns. Any phone charges billed to Casa de Mañana will be deducted from security deposits.