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The
South Pacific retirement offers a wide choice of active lifestyles.
Here are examples of various cultural,
religious, sporting and civic activities take place, and fairs
are held to raise funds for community development.
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JANUARY.
1-2. Fiesta de Los Diablitos (Feast of the Little Devils),
Boruca Indigenous Community.
All month. Whale-watching, Ballena National Marine Park.
All month. Observation of scarlet macaws, Corcovado National
Park.
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FEBRUARY.
1-2. Fiesta de Los Diablitos (Feast of the Little Devils),
Rey Curré Indigenous Community.
Latter half of February. Livestock, Industrial and Orchid
Expo-fair, Pérez Zeledón.
Third week of February. Río Térraba Festival, Palmar Norte.
Last week of February. Chirripó National Park mountain race,
San Isidro de El General.
All month. Whale-watching, Ballena National Marine Park.
All month. Observation of scarlet macaws, Corcovado National
Park.
Commemoration of Francis Drake’s arrival, Playa Drake, Osa
Peninsula.
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MARCH.
First week of March. National Sport-fishing Tournament, Boca
Coronado, Osa.
Last week of March. Amistad National Park–Cerro Cabécar
race.
All month. Whale-watching, Ballena National Marine Park.
All month. Observation of scarlet macaws, Corcovado National
Park.
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APRIL.
11. Juan Santamaría civic activities.
Last weekend in April. Pérez Zeledón–Cartago traditional
horseback ride.
Holy Week. Puerto Jiménez–Playa Preciosa horseback ride.
All month. Whale-watching, Ballena National Marine Park.
All month. Observation of scarlet macaws, Corcovado National
Park.
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MAY.
1. Labor Day.
Feast of San Isidro Labrador.
All month. Observation of scarlet macaws, Corcovado National
Park.
Observation of scarlet macaws, Puerto Jiménez.
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AUGUST.
1. Pilgrimage to Cartago.
1. Pérez Zeledón–Cartago horseback ride.
24. National Parks Day.
All month. Whale-watching, Ballena National Marine Park.
All month. Observation of scarlet macaws, Corcovado National
Park.
Observation of scarlet macaws, Puerto Jiménez
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SEPTEMBER.
14. Lantern parade.
15. Costa Rican Independence Day.
15. Tico-Panamanian Fraternity Festival, Paso Canoas,
Panamanian border.
All month. Observation of scarlet macaws, Corcovado National
Park.
All month. Whale-watching, Ballena National Marine Park.
Observation of scarlet macaws, Puerto Jiménez.
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OCTOBER.
All month. Whale-watching, Ballena National Marine Park.
All month. Observation of scarlet macaws, Corcovado National
Park.
Observation of scarlet macaws, Puerto Jiménez.
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NOVEMBER.
All month. Whale-watching, Ballena National Marine Park.
All month. Observation of scarlet macaws, Corcovado National
Park.
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DECEMBER.
8. Fiesta de Los Negritos, Boruca Indigenous Community.
24. Christmas Eve.
25. Christmas.
31. Fiesta de Los Diablitos, first day, Boruca Indigenous
Community.
All month. Whale-watching, Ballena National Marine Park.
All month. Observation of scarlet macaws, Corcovado National
Park.
Observation of scarlet macaws, Puerto Jiménez
RURAL TOURISM ACTIVITIES AND
SERVICES
Las Quebradas Lodge and Biological
Station: Located in the town of Quebradas, eight kilometers from
downtown San Isidro de El General.
Activities: Four trails between 500 meters to two kilometers
long allow bird-watching. Visitors can also enjoy butterfly
gardens, organic farms and coffee plantations, as well as
horseback riding.
Montaña Verde Environmental
School: Located in the town of Rivas, eight kilometers from San
Isidro de El General, on the highway to Chirripó National Park.
Activities: Horseback rides, shopping for handicrafts and
organic coffee, visits to agro-ecological farms.
Dúrika Lodge and Biological
Preserve: Located 18 kilometers north of Buenos Aires de
Puntarenas.
Activities: Hiking on the preserve’s trails and through
indigenous reservations, visits to Dúrika hill.
Tesoro Verde Eco-lodge: Located in
the village of Agujitas, four kilometers from Playa Drake.
Activities: Horseback tours in the mountains, guided hikes,
visits to nearby waterfalls and pools, nature-watching.
Ernesto Pérez C. Lodge and
Research and Training Center: Located in the town of Rincón, on
the road to Puerto Jiménez.
Activities: The 60-hectare preserve offers hiking and
nature-watching on four kilometers of trails, fishing and boat
trips to the Golfo Dulce mangrove swamps.
Rey Curré Handicraft Shop: Located
in the town of Rey Curré, 10 kilometers from Buenos Aires on the
southern Interamerican highway. Handicrafts made by women
artisans include engraved gourds, natural-fabric bags, masks,
balsa-wood ornaments and more.
Boruca La Flor Handicraft Shop:
Located in the town of Boruca, nine kilometers west of the
southern Interamerican highway. Handicrafts include tablecloths,
centerpieces, hats, engraved gourds, natural-fabric bags, masks,
balsa-wood sculptures and more.
Hotel Canto de Ballenas: Located
in the community of Uvita, 750 meters from Playa Punta Uvita.
Activities: Whale- and dolphin-watching, visits to Isla del Caño,
mangrove swamp and estuary tours, bird-watching, hiking on
trails in tropical forest, mangrove swamps and beaches, visits
to butterfly gardens.
Longo Mai Lodge:
Located in Buenos Aires de Puntarenas.
Activities: Tours to neighboring communities, forests and
waterfalls. Organized guided tours are available to Cabécar
hill.
Activities in the Ballena
“Whale Coast”
Clubs and Groups – ASANA (Wildlife Conservation), Little
Dominical Theatre Group, Ladies Club, Garden Club, Tennis Club,
Surf Club, Tripod Foundation (Animals), Turtle Watch, Croquet
Club, Badminton Club, Women’s Club, Softball Team, Indoor and
Outdoor Soccer, Women’s Poker,
Classes – Diving, Yoga, Pilates, Stain Glass and Art, Spanish,
Permaculture, Photography Safari, Modern Dance, Latin Dance,
Poker, Pilates, Rejuvenation Processes
Sports – Softball, Indoor/Outdoor Soccer, Surfing, Golf, ATV,
Diving, Snorkeling, Horseback riding, Mountain Biking, Croquet,
Badminton, Ultra light flights, Skateboard, Sea and River
Kayaking, Sports fishing, Fly Fishing, Rappelling
Tours – ATV (4 wheeling), Mountain Biking, Horseback, Surf
Safari, Tree of Life (Horseback to waterfall, rappel half way
down, camp in a shaman cave behind falls, river kayak out),
Reptilandia (reptile farm), Diving, Ultralite flights, Mangrove
canoe and motor launch, Whales and Dolphins launch, Hacienda
Baru Canopy tour, Butterfly Garden,, Rappelling, Photography,
Cowboy for a Day (roping cattle), River and Sea Kayaking, Waves
and Caves (boat through sea caverns), Bird Watching, White Water
Rafting, Fly-fishing, Deep Sea Fishing, Hiking, Waterfalls,
Night Safari, Snorkeling, Boruca Indian Visit, Parasailing,
Tubing, Finca Ipe Organic Gardens, Firestone Bamboo farm,
Wilson´s Botanical Gardens, Isla Caño Sea Island tour, Isla
Garza Mangrove tour
Activities – Full Moon Pot Luck, Theater, Garden Visits, Surf
Tournament, Tom´s Classical Music, Crystal Symphony, Spa Days,
Fun Runs, Lookout´s Wine/ Cheese and Art, Cuna Spa Day, Library,
Cabalgatas (Horse Parades), Bull riding Rodeos
Weekly Events (Nightlife)
Monday – Marina Ballena Typical Live Tico Music
Tuesdays – Los Dolphines Classic Folklore Live Tico Music
Wednesdays – Open Mike Night at El Toucan Hotel, Caribbean Night
at Diquis Hotel, Ojochal Rock Band at La Cascada, Ladies night
at Marakatu,
Thursdays – Rum Bar Live Music, Marakatu Reggae, Tortilla Flats
Ladies night,
Fridays – San Clemente Latin Disco, Jungle Movies and Pot Luck,
Saturdays – Organic Market with live band, Indoor Soccer
Competition, German BBQ at Barvaria, Jolly Rodger Poker
Competition, Roca Verde Disco, Toucan Band at Hotel,
Sundays – Rio Lindo Sunset Party, Domiloco´s Piano Concert,
Visiting Chef at El Toucan, Open Jam at Marakatu
Locations to consider for
retirement in the south Pacific
Mata Palo ,
Laguna
Dominical ,
Uvita
Ojochal ,
Coronado
Palmar Norte
Sierpe ,
Golfito
Puerto Jimenez
Playa Zancudo
San Isidro
Perez Zeledon
Pavones
Our Lifestyle Real Estate Tours can add in any tours you
like relative to the time you allow.
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