Beautiful house on a white beach with spectacular views
At the Beach House
Location: ManzanilloSleeps: 3
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Facilities
Car parking, Garden, Outdoor furniture
Description
The Dream House is located two hundred meters from the nice white sandy Caribbean beach and is surrounded by beautiful tropical rainforest. There is one big bedroom sleeps up to three person.
The Dream House has one floor. It has a surface of seventy five square meters and can keep up to three people.
There is one big bedroom. With a king-size bed and one single bed, private bathroom with a hot shower and toilet with sink. It has an open living area with a hammock, rocking chairs and a fully equipped kitchen.
It has a beautiful nature view on the tropical gardens. It gives a lot of privacy and comfort. The bedroom can be locked completely and it has a safety box.
All the beds are covered with mosquito nets and the bedroom is well screened. Fresh linen and towels will be provided and soaps are included.
Congo Bongo features six private and relaxing beach houses for rental. All located within a private area of six hectares (fifteen acres) with direct access to beautiful Manzanillo beach.
Congo Bongo is the perfect vacation spot for families, friends or lovers looking an exciting yet private getaway.
Availability
Seasonal rates
| Start date | End date | Weekly rate | Week night rate | Week end night | Minimum stay |
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| 01 Mar 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | $1,020 | $170 | n/a | 7 nights |
* prices may be subject to change at the advertisers discretion
* rates are per property
NOTE: People Day Week
* 2 people 145 870
* 3 people 170 1,020
General information
| Property type | House |
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| Numer of units | single |
| Holiday theme | Activity, Away from it all, Beach Holiday, Romantic, Sight-seeing, Summer Holiday, Weekend Away |
| Suitable for | Children, Elderly, Families, Couples |
Room information
| Bedrooms |
1 bedroom(s), sleeps 3 max.
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| Bathrooms |
1 bathroom(s)
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| Kitchen |
Fully-fitted kitchen 2 ring stove, Clothes dryer, Freezer, Fridge, Grill, Washing machine, Utensils |
| Meals |
Not included Self-catering |
| Dining room |
Seats 4 |
| Living room |
Seats 5 |
On-site facilities
| Onsite facilities |
Car parking, Garden, Outdoor furniture 5 car parking spaces |
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| Other facilities |
drinking water , laundry , internet and bottle of wine free included Computer available, Safe, Wireless internet access, Linen and towels provided |
| Other notes |
Local area information
| Location type |
At the Beach |
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| Car required? |
recommended |
| Local leisure activities |
Jungle Adventure Looking for the maximum in adventure? This full day adventure combines our canopy and zipline tour with a ATV ride, tarzan swing and much more in an action packed day you'll not forget! Sloth Santuary, Chocolate House & Waterfall This trip combines three of our most popular activities: a visit to the Sloth Sanctuary and Rescue Centre, a visit to an indigenous family that shows you how they make chocolate right from the Cacao trees in their yard and a visit to a local waterfall and swimming hole. The Aviarios del Caribe Sloth Sanctuary is a recovery project that rescues injured and orphaned sloths and you visit there will give you a first hand learning experience about these amazing creatures; a lecture will be given followed by a interaction time with Buttercup and the other sloths. For more info on the chocolate and waterfall click more info or see the full description in the Indigenous Communities section. Fishing Expeditions An experienced captain will take you and your friends on a unforgettable day on the Caribbean Sea with the chance to land some amazing catches! There are half day trips for fish such as Tarpon, King Mackerel or Red Snapper and full-day deep sea trips for Tuna, Maui Maui and other big game fish. River, Sea Kayaking and Rainforest Hike You will go to the most beautiful location in the area, Punta Uva. This trip consists of three sections. After a safety briefing we will first embark in a magical sea kayaking journey paralleling a coast full of cliffs, caves, and the most amazing rainforest. Then you will paddle your way up river though gorgeous rainforest where you can expect to spot monkeys, sloth, colorful birds, river turtles, bats and iguanas. Your professional guide will deliver a lot of interesting insights on this wonderful eco system. Back at the beach we will take a nice break to relax, swim and enjoy some nicely presented fresh fruit and snacks before hiking to the great over view at Grape Point. Spa: Massage, Facials & Treatments The Pure Jungle Spa has been featured in many travel articles about Puerto Viejo and Manzanillo including articles in USA Today and Conde Nast Traveler. It can feature as a highlight of your vacation too! Services offered include the Rainforest Immersion Massage, the Jungle Chocolate Facial, the Moka Rico 100% Pure Body Treatment, and the Exotic Foot Ritual. Bird Watching Thanks to our rich biodiversity, you will be delighted in finding out about the various bird species of the area, this is definitely a super bird watching tour! Some of the species you could see in this area are the Red-capped Manikin, crested owl, the olive throated parakeet; pale vented pigeon, masked tityra, Collared Aracari, slaty ant shrike, keel-billed and chestnut-mandibled Toucan, Magnificent Frigate-bird, common black hawk, passerini’s tanager, and the black-cowled oriole, among others. Manzanillo Hike Right around the corner from Congo Bongo lies the unspoiled Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge, stretching to the border of Panama. Home to monkeys, sloths, a great variety of birds and much more; the area is rich with wildlife. It is also spectacularly scenic with cliffs and hidden beaches along the water. You can meet your local naturist guide in Manzanillo. Your guide will take you on a hike where you will learn much about the rainforest and its inhabitants and see its hidden wonders which take a trained eye to spot. Boat, Snorkel and Hiking Trip in Cahuita Cahuita National Park features the largest coral reefs in Southern Central America as well as great hiking trails with lots of wildlife. This trip combines a boat ride, snorkeling and hiking.First is a ride in a boat to Punta Cahuita.Once at the point, you can put on snorkel gear to explore first hand the “under water tropical forest”. You will then land for a guided rainforest hike, with comprehensive information on this particular area. Monkeys, sloth, several reptiles, frogs and beautiful insects are common sights. Round trip transportation to Cahuita with pickup/dropoff at Congo Bongo is included. ATV Jungle Tour This tour takes you through the jungle and mountain trails of Talamanca where you will observe wildlife and arrive at a waterfall of singular beauty. Here you will take a break and enjoy a snack of fresh tropical fruit. Next, you will visit an indigenous community where you will learn about medicinal plants and how the Indian people use them. Aiko-logi Reserve The Aiko-logi Reserve is a 135ha (335 acre) farm and reserve in the Talamanca mountains a short distance from Congo-Bongo Manzanillo . Spend a day or an overnight in the jungle. Guided hikes to see the amazing diversity of birds, animals and amphibians. Tours include pickup in Congo-Bongo and can include a specialized focus in birds, amphibians & reptiles or medicinal plants if you like. Horseback Riding You pick up your guide and horse at Playa Negra (Puerto Viejo) and you will go on a guided ride of the local beaches. There is only 1 guide and a few horses available at each location so advance booking is recommended Canopy and Zipline Tour Experience the richness and diversity of the jungle close-up from this adventure that lets you experience nature close-up. The canopy adventure has 9 aerial platforms and 14 on land with a total of 2560 meters of cable. Glide through the jungle on a zipline for a bird's eye view of the jungle. Scuba Diving Our scuba trips have full access to Costa Rica’s only pristine coral reef ecosystem. 50 miles from the nearest city and largely unexplored, our barrier reef stretches from the town of Puerto Viejo to the Panamanian border and offers you more than 25 fixed dive locations ranging from shallow coral gardens to deep, fringing reefs and vertical walls dropping to over 140 feet! We offer both a variety of trips for certified divers as well as discover scuba and scuba lessons for those wanting to experience the underwater world for the first time. Reventazón River: Class III or IV After paddling the Pascua section of the Reventazón River, adventurers agree that these are the best rapids they have conquered. Pascua is a classic big water run, guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat, literally! Amongst the fifteen solid class IV rapids you will run are: Dirty Mind, The Abyss, Indigestion and Horrendito. Includes transport to/from Congo Bongo from/to San Jose or Arenal if you want. Turtle Watching at night Take the opportunity to travel through time and go back to the beginning of evolution, represented by the nesting of these live fossils. The leatherback turtle is the biggest turtle in the world; it can be as large as 2 meters long and 650 kg of weight. We will have an unforgettable night walk along the Gandoca Beach; We will show you a different perspective of this spectacular experience. You will observe these mothers in the important work of laying eggs and at the same time you will learn important things about the natural history of these special animals in danger of extinction. Help us with the protection of sea turtles! Pickup and dropoff at Congo-Bongo Manzanillo is included . Rafting Trips (Class III-IV+) A great big water run, with moderate difficulty. The lush surroundings, abundant bird life and good amount of fun rapids makes this a great introduction to river running. This run is clearly divided in two halves. The first hour is very exciting, with big waves and long rapids. The second half is more relaxed as the river enters the true lower Caribbean, the surroundings take on a jungle character and the wildlife is more plentiful. Includes transport to/from Congo Bongo from/to San Jose if you want. Pacuare River: One-Day (Class III-IV)
Cycling, Mountain Biking, Watersports, Diving, Surfing, Fishing, Swimming pool, Horse riding, Walking, Beach |
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Directions
TAXI TO CONGO-BONGO
If your schedule doesn't work out with the shared ride van services schedules or just like your privacy , you might consider hiring a van or bus with driver for a private transfer to Congo-Bongo with air-conditioned and comfortable.
The company we use is very reliable and will pick you up right at the International Airport of San Jose and bring you straight to Congo-Bongo Manzanillo no stops for other passengers, no waiting for the scheduled time.
Getting to CONGO-BONGO on the river?
Another option is to book a rafting trip on the Rio Pacuare, Rio Sarapiqui or Rio Reventazon. This is a whole day trip and they will pick you up in your hotel in San Jose or Arenal and drop you off in Congo-Bongo .
To return your trip to San Jose or Arenal it is also posible to have this service . So it's kind of like getting your transportation for free!
Buses from San Jose to Puerto Viejo and Congo-Bongo Manzanillo
Buses for Puerto Viejo and Congo-Bongo Manzanillo leave from the Caribe Sur Bus Terminal located on Calle Central about 8 blocks North of the Parque Central.
There is one bus a day going at 12.00 am (see the schedule below) to Congo-Bongo Manzanillo. The cost is about $ 10 and it will take about 5 hours (ask a driver after Puerto Viejo to stop by Congo-Bongo Manzanilo).
There are two towns called Puerto Viejo that you can catch a bus to from this terminal. You want Puerto Viejo de Talamanca (also known as Puerto Viejo de Limon).
The bus company that goes there is Transportes Mepe and their ticket office is at the end of the terminal. Ticket price is about $8 US for this approximately 41/2 hour trip and the bus makes one 20 minute stop in Limon for you to use the bathrooms and get something to eat or drink. When you reach Puerto Viejo you have to take a taxi to Congo-Bongo Manzanillo the cost is about $ 10.
San José :(506) 2257-8129 Limón : (506) 2758-1572 Puerto Viejo : (506) 2750-0023
Tourist shuttles to Congo-Bongo Manzanillo:
There is a good and safe shuttle transport available in an air-conditioned van or mini-bus from San Jose to Congo-Bongo Manzanillo by several companies. We have chosen a variety of companies to provide this service to give you the most options for schedules.
Interbus and Grayline each make one daily trip from San Jose to Congo-Bongo Manzanillo and there are two Interbus trips daily back to San Jose. They will pick you up at your San José hotel or at an off-airport location and let you off directly at Congo-Bongo Manzanillo .
You must book these services in advance; some shuttles only run if there are enough people booked and they do often sell out at peak times. To book: Interbus AND Graylinecostarica
Shuttle schedules
There is no airport in Puerto Viejo or Manzanillo but you can fly from San Jose to Puerto Limon and then continue on bus or Taxi to Congo-Bongo Manzanillo (a little more than an hour further). The 2 Costa Rican domestic airlines use small turboprop planes.
Nature Air flies from San José's Pavas Airport (this is NOT the main international airport) . Flights are not always daily though so check the Nature Air website for current schedules.
Sansa Air flies from a separate terminal at the main international airport San Jose . Although their route map shows San José to Puerto Limon flights, no flights have been scheduled yet but check the Sansa website for current information.
If you're considering renting a car and driving to Congo-Bongo, all the major international car rental companies operate at or nearby San José International Airport as well as in downtown San José.
Keep in mind that rates quoted online generally do not include any sort of insurance (which is sometimes even more than the rental rate) and that the car rental companies will definitely require proof of coverage elsewhere before agreeing to let you wave any insurance coverage they will sell you.
Please also keep in mind that only one car rental company, the Costa Rican company Poas, currently has offices in the South Caribbean area so if you want to pick up or return your car in Puerto Viejo (they have an office in Home Creek but will deliver cars to Congo-Bongo), that is your only choice
Driving to Congo Bongo
Driving to Congo-Bongo Manzanillo from San Jose is really easy (except for road conditions at times).
From the airport you drive for about 8 km in direction to San jose. On your right hand the Hospital Mexico will appear.After the Hospital Mexico, you must take the exit La Uruca. On the rotonda, the third exit. Turn right at the traffic lights, then you’ll have the cookies factory (you'll smell it!) Pozuelo on your left hand. Follow San José, keep the middle lane as much as possible.
After the garage Mercedes/Jeep/Chrysler you will see a Shell gas station at a Y-junction, keep left. Take the exit Guapiles-Limon. Follow the road (nr. 32) direction Puerto Limón or ask a taxi driver to show you the road if you are in San Jose and pay him some money .
You will first go through the mountains and will be very high up. It is likely that you will encounter fog (clouds) and rain. Please drive with your lights on. Half of the local drivers do not. The drive through the mountains is beautiful. You will see many nice views and real rain forest jungle. After the mountains the road to Puerto Limon is practically straight with no hills.
When you reach Puerto Limon, just before you enter city center you will see a sign (at the Texaco Station) where you turn right to go to Puerto Viejo. If you need gas, this is a good place to get it. There are no “legal” gas stations in Puerto Viejo. From that sign you just follow the coast all the way down
After about 1 hour of driving, you will come to the little town called Home Creek. At that point the main paved road continues on to the Panama border at Sixaola and a gravel road heads about 5 km into Puerto Viejo. Just before Puerto Viejo you will find Playa Negra. To get to the communities of Cocles. Playa Chiquita, Punta Uva and Manzanillo, drive through Puerto Viejo and continue following the beach road. Congo-Bongo is 10 km after Puerto Viejo on the beach side you will see the sign there .
Please note that if you have not left San Jose by 2:00pm in afternoon, you will be driving part of the way at night. We do not recommend this for first time travelers driving in Costa Rica. Roads do not have lines. Rain can be bad and there are potholes and people walking/cycling that you can not see very well.
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