Hi Samantha,
If guests would like to bring traveler's checks and cash them here in the bank, they can do that with ID. However, restaurants and service providers mostly accept cash. They can also take out money by going into the bank with ID and a credit card, or can use the ATMs. I apologize for the inconvenience-- it is unfortunately a cash town.
There are also safes in the rooms and we have a night guard, as well.
See you very soon!
Rachel
Friday, April 29, 2011
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Weather in Costa Rica-Per Rachel, House Manager
"It's been warm and sunny for the most part... maybe 2 rains in the last month. However, it sometimes rains more in May, which will probably mean a potential shower at night while you're here... but it's still pretty dry."
Monday, April 25, 2011
Restaurants in Tambor
Restaurants: in close proximity:
Nectar at Flor Blanca- Fusion, high- end http://www.florblanca.com/ lunch 12 - 3pm dinner from 6 - 930pm
Kika- Argentinian, often with live music and dj
Restaurante Ambrosia http://www.restauranteambrosia.com/Home.html lunch 12 - 430 dinner 5 - 9 take out from 12 - 9
Roca Mar- beach view, Italian and costa rican fare, low-key, great for sunset http://www.playasantateresa.com/restaurant/roca-mar
Soma at Milarepa- Local fresh cuisine. Sushi night on Wed. 5-15 min drive:
Brisas del Mar- highly recommended, great sunset spot
Al Chile Viola- Mediterranean, pasta
Ranchos Itauna- Indonesian to Brazilian
Ritmo Tropical- great pizza and other italian fare
Pizza el Pulpo- good pizza and deliver
Burger Rancho- Central American, Israeli, great fish specials
8-Track- Great burger near the bank
Mary's- Wood oven pizza and fresh seafood
Nautilus Juice Bar- healthy, delicious breakfast and lunch spot
In Montezuma: Playa de los Artistas- Italian, said to be best restaurant on the peninsula
Nectar at Flor Blanca- Fusion, high- end http://www.florblanca.com/ lunch 12 - 3pm dinner from 6 - 930pm
Kika- Argentinian, often with live music and dj
Restaurante Ambrosia http://www.restauranteambrosia.com/Home.html lunch 12 - 430 dinner 5 - 9 take out from 12 - 9
Roca Mar- beach view, Italian and costa rican fare, low-key, great for sunset http://www.playasantateresa.com/restaurant/roca-mar
Soma at Milarepa- Local fresh cuisine. Sushi night on Wed. 5-15 min drive:
Brisas del Mar- highly recommended, great sunset spot
Al Chile Viola- Mediterranean, pasta
Ranchos Itauna- Indonesian to Brazilian
Ritmo Tropical- great pizza and other italian fare
Pizza el Pulpo- good pizza and deliver
Burger Rancho- Central American, Israeli, great fish specials
8-Track- Great burger near the bank
Mary's- Wood oven pizza and fresh seafood
Nautilus Juice Bar- healthy, delicious breakfast and lunch spot
In Montezuma: Playa de los Artistas- Italian, said to be best restaurant on the peninsula
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Weight Restrictions for Commuter Flights
Very Important, in the Caravan we need to have 2.200 pounds between you and
your luggage and in the Airvan you will need to use 1.200 pounds. That is 2200 lbs per each flight. We have 4 flights leaving each day, with 2 planes taking off in 30 minute intervals.
I suggest everyone bring as little as possible. Ladies, this isn't the time to carry every shoe in your closet! You know that your favorite pump won't fair well in the sand! Smile. Same goes for the boyz, rethink the assortment of Gucci sandals. Save the fragrance's, it will only attract bugs. Leaving the tube socks (gene)one pair should carry you through the night when the air conditioner is on high. Whatever you wear on the flight going, I am certain you can wear on the return flight going home. Edit Edit Edit...
Is everyone as excited as I am!!!!!
your luggage and in the Airvan you will need to use 1.200 pounds. That is 2200 lbs per each flight. We have 4 flights leaving each day, with 2 planes taking off in 30 minute intervals.
I suggest everyone bring as little as possible. Ladies, this isn't the time to carry every shoe in your closet! You know that your favorite pump won't fair well in the sand! Smile. Same goes for the boyz, rethink the assortment of Gucci sandals. Save the fragrance's, it will only attract bugs. Leaving the tube socks (gene)one pair should carry you through the night when the air conditioner is on high. Whatever you wear on the flight going, I am certain you can wear on the return flight going home. Edit Edit Edit...
Is everyone as excited as I am!!!!!
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Allergies
Hey everybody,
It's me again! Please let me know if you have food allergies and if you are a none beef, fish, pork eater!
Thanks
Samantha Styles
It's me again! Please let me know if you have food allergies and if you are a none beef, fish, pork eater!
Thanks
Samantha Styles
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Breakdown of Daily Food Cost
$150 per person should handle lunch and dinner for may 4 - may 7.
$150 x 21 pp =3150
$3150 - 1500 (chef rate) leaves a balance of $1650
$1650 - 1400 (chef estimates grocery fee of $350 a day for lunch & dinner, includes 1 protein)
lunch and dinner is served family style w/one protein. since w/have some non meat eaters and 2 non fish eaters we will have to have 2 proteins daily. this will increase the cost of groceries.
breakfast is included but only continental; fruit, pastries, coffee and tea. the $250 balance will be used to purchase snacks for the house as well as eggs, bacon, pancake mix etc to add to the breakfast menu.
i believe 150 is a great place to start. could be less, (doubt it) could be more. this price does not include tips, which i will collect daily for the cleaning staff ($2/3pp) and chef ($5/7pp) USD only!
if anyone wants to pay the $150 prior to the costa rica arrival, you are more then welcome.
hope this helps.
$150 x 21 pp =3150
$3150 - 1500 (chef rate) leaves a balance of $1650
$1650 - 1400 (chef estimates grocery fee of $350 a day for lunch & dinner, includes 1 protein)
lunch and dinner is served family style w/one protein. since w/have some non meat eaters and 2 non fish eaters we will have to have 2 proteins daily. this will increase the cost of groceries.
breakfast is included but only continental; fruit, pastries, coffee and tea. the $250 balance will be used to purchase snacks for the house as well as eggs, bacon, pancake mix etc to add to the breakfast menu.
i believe 150 is a great place to start. could be less, (doubt it) could be more. this price does not include tips, which i will collect daily for the cleaning staff ($2/3pp) and chef ($5/7pp) USD only!
if anyone wants to pay the $150 prior to the costa rica arrival, you are more then welcome.
hope this helps.
Monday, April 11, 2011
Activities & Services
Highlighted in blue are the activities and services I thought might be of interest. If you would like me to price additional activities, just give me the name of the activity or service.
Adventure Tours
Zip-line Canopy Tour in Malpais--$40pp
The canopy tour in Mal Pais takes place on a 26 acre farm covered in rich tropical forest and diverse wildlife. Tour leaves at: 9am, 1pm & 3pm
Canopy Tour in Montezuma--$40pp
11 platforms - 1200 meters over the forest and waterfalls. Best views of the Pacific Ocean observe birds monkeys, and surround the Montezuma River and see the waterfalls where we stop to take a swim and then keep zip lining. Tour leaves at: 9am 10am 3pm
Guided Hike at Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve There are two main trails available to visitors. The shortest one Sendero Danes is about 1.3 km. The longest trail Sendero Sueco takes you inside the park to Playa Cabo Blanco Beach. This trail is 4 km long.
Fishing Tour (Deep sea or Off-shore) - for 4 pp $55 hour 3 hour min ($165 for 3 hours)
Deep sea is $100 hour with a min of 5 hours
Montezuma Waterfall Tour with optional stop at Rain Song Animal Sanctuary Snorkel and Scuba at Isla Tortuga.
Horseback Riding (beach and jungle) $65pp (2 hours)
Sailing Tour $45 pp includes beer, wine, soda. time 1-4pm 10 person max.
Private charter boat rental $425
Self Care & Sports Insturctions
Massage (deep tissue,Swedish,sports,shiatsu)$60 hour
Couples massage
Manicure, pedicure $50.00 & facials
Yoga for all levels
Group Meditation
Acupuncture
Reiki
Surf Instruction --$60 hour, includes 24 hour rental of board
Copoeira Instructions Afro-Brazilian Martial Art/Dance)
Samba Classes
African Dance Class $60 for the first five pp, $10 each additional person
Salsa Meringue classes $60 for the first five pp, $10 each additional person
Aerial Silks Acrobatics lessons
At Your Service
Grocery Shopping$50 service charge & the cost of groceries
Cocktail Hour $50 + price of mixers & alcohol (tropical frozen fruit cocktails at sunset has been pretty popular)
Private Chef Currently have Pablo booked for family style for 21 - 30 pp, lunch & dinner: $375 plus the price of groceries. BBQ on the beach $450 plus the price of groceries.
He can create gourmet meals 21-30 pp $50 pp for 3 courses, $60 pp for 4 courses, $70 pp for 5 courses.
At Home Entertainment
Fire Dancing $110 per dancer
Aerial Silk Dancing &Acrobatics
Cooking Classes
Transportation Rentals
ATV's $50 for 7 hour rental, $70 for 24 hour rental
Bicyles $10 day per bicycle (includes delivery and pick up)
Just an FYI- Most activities, services, restaurants, stores, etc in Santa Teresa and the surrounding area ONLY accept CASH. If a credit card is accepted, there is often a service fee of upwards of 6%. However, the grocery stores do accept credit cards WITHOUT fee.
Adventure Tours
Zip-line Canopy Tour in Malpais--$40pp
The canopy tour in Mal Pais takes place on a 26 acre farm covered in rich tropical forest and diverse wildlife. Tour leaves at: 9am, 1pm & 3pm
Canopy Tour in Montezuma--$40pp
11 platforms - 1200 meters over the forest and waterfalls. Best views of the Pacific Ocean observe birds monkeys, and surround the Montezuma River and see the waterfalls where we stop to take a swim and then keep zip lining. Tour leaves at: 9am 10am 3pm
Guided Hike at Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve There are two main trails available to visitors. The shortest one Sendero Danes is about 1.3 km. The longest trail Sendero Sueco takes you inside the park to Playa Cabo Blanco Beach. This trail is 4 km long.
Fishing Tour (Deep sea or Off-shore) - for 4 pp $55 hour 3 hour min ($165 for 3 hours)
Deep sea is $100 hour with a min of 5 hours
Montezuma Waterfall Tour with optional stop at Rain Song Animal Sanctuary Snorkel and Scuba at Isla Tortuga.
Horseback Riding (beach and jungle) $65pp (2 hours)
Sailing Tour $45 pp includes beer, wine, soda. time 1-4pm 10 person max.
Private charter boat rental $425
Self Care & Sports Insturctions
Massage (deep tissue,Swedish,sports,shiatsu)$60 hour
Couples massage
Manicure, pedicure $50.00 & facials
Yoga for all levels
Group Meditation
Acupuncture
Reiki
Surf Instruction --$60 hour, includes 24 hour rental of board
Copoeira Instructions Afro-Brazilian Martial Art/Dance)
Samba Classes
African Dance Class $60 for the first five pp, $10 each additional person
Salsa Meringue classes $60 for the first five pp, $10 each additional person
Aerial Silks Acrobatics lessons
At Your Service
Grocery Shopping$50 service charge & the cost of groceries
Cocktail Hour $50 + price of mixers & alcohol (tropical frozen fruit cocktails at sunset has been pretty popular)
Private Chef Currently have Pablo booked for family style for 21 - 30 pp, lunch & dinner: $375 plus the price of groceries. BBQ on the beach $450 plus the price of groceries.
He can create gourmet meals 21-30 pp $50 pp for 3 courses, $60 pp for 4 courses, $70 pp for 5 courses.
At Home Entertainment
Fire Dancing $110 per dancer
Aerial Silk Dancing &Acrobatics
Cooking Classes
Transportation Rentals
ATV's $50 for 7 hour rental, $70 for 24 hour rental
Bicyles $10 day per bicycle (includes delivery and pick up)
Just an FYI- Most activities, services, restaurants, stores, etc in Santa Teresa and the surrounding area ONLY accept CASH. If a credit card is accepted, there is often a service fee of upwards of 6%. However, the grocery stores do accept credit cards WITHOUT fee.
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