Finca Amanecer in Quepos

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Finca Amanecer is no ordinary hostel. It is currently operating as an Eco-Lodge and is in transition to becoming a sustainable Eco-Villge. Live, learn and grow with us. Here you can experience sustainable tourism and discover the real Costa Rica in the typical Tico pueblo of Londres.   Finca Amanecer is located 10 miles east of Quepos in Londres on the Pacific side of Costa Rica. We are not on the ocean, but situated on 7.5 acres of tropical gardens in the Rio Naranjo watershed, in a tropical rain forest zone with 500 feet of creek frontage. The house is located 150 meters south of the London Bridge over Rio Naranjo, and 150 meters before you reach the center of Londres.   Relax and refresh your soul in our ""swimming hole"" or retreat from the world on our 28,000 square meter “Garden of Eden” where you'll be surrounded by the sounds, birds, and plants of the Rio Naranjo ecosystem: see Scarlet Macaws and toucans, be seduced by the fragrance of Ylang Ylang, El Lirio and fall asleep to the profusion of Night Blooming Jasmine. You'll delight in the beauty of gardens filled with tropical gingers and heliconias and our ever popular “ducha del ambiente” is a 4 headed garden shower. Relax by the creek, run the rapids May through November. Float or fly fish in Rio Naranjo from Christmas to Easter, or just hang out in a hammock and watch the Fiery-billed Aracari toucans, tanagers and humming birds or Green Iguanas in the trees, there's plenty to enjoy at Finca Amanecer.   The hostel is in the original farm house from the early days of the Finca, plus an “in-law” house, a large community patio, and a Rancho out back for camping. The 4 private double bedrooms and the dorm provide a rustic but clean and comfortable lodging experience in keeping with life in the tropics. Rates begin at $15 per person including breakfast, and taxes. You are invited to “pick your own breakfast” and beautiful tropical flowers for your room. Vegetarian and Vegan meals available at the hostel through prior arrangements.   The building and grounds provide examples of sustainable design: solar clothes dryer, a “Tico semi-automatic washer”, recycled and native materials, and the rooms open to the gardens. Most walls are only one sided for a good reason, less places for nests! Here you’ll enjoy the Bali or Hawaiian feel, there is no need for glass in the windows, all rooms have fans and you’ll enjoy the sound of the rain on the tin roofs. It’s all about leaving a smaller footprint on Mother Earth.   Across the street is Rio Naranjo with world class III/IV rafting May-Nov, and it becomes a lazy river Christmas to Easter. It is 40 minutes to the world famous Manuel Antonio National Park and adventure tours abound. I can even provide a map for a free hike to Bridal Veil Falls. There are 3 or 4 restaurants in Londres and 2 Mini-supers, all within walking distance.   Finca Amanecer is perfect for those students desiring Spanish immersion, as Londres is a small pueblo where 95% of the population speak only Spanish. You might even want to volunteer and spend the afternoon at the High School offering them an opportunity o practice their conversational English. It's also a great place to met other adventurous travelers and plan the rest of your stay. Your hostess Elena Ross v co-authored ""Discovering Costa Rica with GPS"" in 1996, and she will help with all your travel plans.

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From the 'Mercado' in Quepos: RECOMMENDED: The 2:30 SABALO leaves from the CURB (not a queue) direct to Londres, costs a dollar. It is the quickest bus (40 minutes) arriving before dark. Tthere are 6 buses a day to LONDRES: 07:00*, 09:00, Noon,(up to 75 minutes). Then 2:30, 4:00 pm and 6:00pm* (generally 40 minutes) (*except Sundays), NO service on Good Friday. Less than 60 cents US by bus . A 20-25 minute taxi ride, around $15.00. Simply tell the driver Finca Amanecer--(Londres ABAJO) 150 meters despues el Puente. We are 150 meters after the London Bridge the first gate on the right. Airport pick-up from the Quepos airport is available around $15.00 per trip.

If Driving: from Quepos, at PALI (the new supermarket) go towards the airport, east 4km. (DO NOT TURN) At the gas station go straight 10.5 Km through Naranjito and keep right at the fork in the road. After the London Bridge, we are the first entrance on the right.