Welcome to Fiesta Season in Costa Rica! The rainy season is officially over and that ushers in…FIESTAS SEASON! In Costa Rica when we talk about “the fiestas” it’s not simply a party. It refers to what in North America might be compared to the County Fair. Fiestas take place in practically all communities even if […]
by Diego Garcia VelascoEvery country has its holidays and its own unique ways to celebrate them. As a way to help you better enjoy your vacation in Costa Rica, from time to time we’ll tell you about different holidays that are an important part of life in this country. Costa Rica is a country very proud of its […]
by Diego Garcia VelascoPart 2 During your leisure time in Costa Rica there are a number of activities that some of our guests enjoy if they want their vacation to include a hands-on cultural dimension. Travelers can participate in some community projects or activities to gain an insight into the Costa Rica culture. What better way to become […]
by Diego Garcia VelascoPart 1. So you have decided to travel to Costa Rica for a vacation. I’m going to share with you the endearment name expats (people who live in a country other than where they were born) who know and love Costa Rica, call this charming country. We call it “Paradise” and after your first visit […]
by Diego Garcia VelascoAs you probably know, the official language in Costa Rica is Spanish. However, those working in the Tourist Industry are generally fluent in English and often also in other languages spoken by our frequent visitors. Like in many parts of the world, the language in Costa Rica is rich in words and phrases that are […]
by Diego Garcia VelascoToday I want to tell you about another important topic that makes Costa Rica very special. Let’s start by explaining what the Blue Zones are. From Wikipedia: Blue Zones is a concept used to identify a demographic and/or geographic area of the world where people live measurable longer lives. There are 5 areas in the […]
by Diego Garcia VelascoMy favorite season in Guanacaste, the Northwest Province of Costa Rica, is the Green Season when Nature renews itself. We call it so because Costa Rica weather during the rainy season regales the land with rains that nourish the moisture starved countryside following the long dry summer, causing an explosion of a previously unseen variety […]
by Diego Garcia VelascoWhen total strangers sharing a random flight are given the surprise of their life by Jet Blue, everyone could be a winner or all could be losers. All they had to do to win was agree on one single destination for all. Consensus among people who don’t even know each other…could they do it? Could […]
by Diego Garcia VelascoAt Costa Rica Star Villas we are excited that you are considering or even better, planning a Costa Rica vacation with Star Villas. To facilitate the planning of your vacation in Costa Rica we have put together some helpful information about flights to Costa Rica from different international destinations. Specifically, to the airport that would […]
by Diego Garcia VelascoFor those who have already experienced vacations in Costa Rica it often means one or more of these things: home-away-from-home, adventure sports, great weather, lively night life, wellness, wildlife and breathtaking nature, sport fishing, surfing, zip lining and more. For others the leisure of just hanging out at the beach or by the pool and […]
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Costa Rica-Star Villas is exclusively focused on serving vacationers in Costa Rica. The word Star is incorporated in our business name to capture the essence of our Mission Statement: Provide our guests with a Costa Rican vacation experience they will thoroughly enjoy and never forget.
The Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin Hike to Las Pailas Trail is a 3-hour activity. The trails showcase the power of the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano, one of Guanacaste’s largest and most active volcano. On this 3,5km guided walk, adventurers can enjoy stunning views of the volcano, the surrounding forest, any volcanic activity and wildlife. With more than 300 species of birds and wildlife, adventurers have an opportunity to see armadillos, iguanas, white-faced and howler monkeys. A private hike option of this tour is also available.
Rincon de la Vieja National Park offers a heady mix of rolling green hills, gushing waterfalls and lush forests. The park attracts travellers year-round who come to explore its hot springs, bubbling muds and picture-perfect waterfalls.
Rincon de la Vieja means “The Old Woman’s Corner” and was named after a local legend, which tells of a girl’s lover who was thrown into the volcano by her father. It’s said the woman became a recluse and developed healing powers, living out her days on the slopes of Rincon de la Vieja.
