Beach Hotels : La Paloma Blanca, Costa Rica

A visit to Costa Rica is never complete without visiting one of the leading beaches in Central America. The Jaco Beach has for many years and is still considered as one of the most popular tourist attractions in the entire country.

And situated on the south eastern end of this crowded, yet peaceful beach is the La Paloma Blanca Hotel. Deriving its name from the peace and seclusion offered at this end of the beach, the La Paloma Blanca Hotel is a private oceanfront condominium that is very popular with families and honeymooners.

Reaching The Hotel: Jaco Beach is about 2 hours from the San Jose International Airport by car. The hotel is located in the Calle Hidalgo area of the beach. Guests can avail plenty of cabs and taxis that provide transportation to the hotel and the surrounding areas.

Alternatively, there are plenty of cab rental services available near the airport and two of the more popular rental services include Europcar and National. In addition to all these options, guests can pre book shuttle transfers to and from the airport at the hotel itself.

Accommodation: Set amidst lush gardens, the hotel offers guests separate suites and condos that are scattered across the hotel grounds. The 2 and 3 bedroom units are aptly furnished and come complete with fully equipped kitchenettes, en suite bathrooms, ocean view terraces, outdoor showers and laundry rooms.

All the rooms have wireless internet access and cable TV, in addition to DVD players, flat screen televisions and stone tiled floors. Room and housekeeping services are available as well.

Dining: The rooms come with excellent kitchenettes and guests can find plenty of mini markets and stores near the hotel to buy supplies from. The hotel offers breakfast and refreshing cocktails at select times of the day. Those who prefer to eat out will be delighted to note that the hotel is conveniently located close to several restaurants, pubs and cafes, serving everything from gourmet menus to local delicacies.

General Amenities: The rooms of the hotel are arranged in an asymmetric manner around the main swimming pool which faces the sea. There are three other smaller pools located within the hotel premises. Artificial waterfalls and fountains adorn the pools at various intervals.

In addition to room service, the hotel also offers concierge service and 24 hour on site security. An outdoor entertainment courtyard fitted with a barbeque enables guests to have friendly barbeque sessions in summer.

Recreational Activities: Known as one of the top adventure capitals of the world, Jaco Beach draws millions of visitors to its shores every year. There are plenty of beach activities to take part in, including world class surfing, fishing (sport and deep sea), sailing, canopy tours, snorkeling, scuba diving, bird watching and horseback riding to name a few.

The beach is almost always crowded to full capacity and is known for its lively nightlife. Guests can also take part in jungle trekking tours in the Carara National Park and Manuel Antonio National Park; and play golf in the 18 hole championship golf course, La Iguana, near the Beach.

Excluding all these attractions, guests can choose from over 120 wildlife havens, marine parks, rainforests and biological reserves, all of which are located close to the hotel and Jaco Beach. The hotel operates regular tours to Playa Hermosa, Playa Blanca, Los Suenos Marina, Volcano Arenal, Volcano Poas, Nicoya Peninsula and Tortuga Island.