When planning a vacation to Costa Rica, many travelers ask themselves: should I stay at a resort or rent a private villa? Resorts have been popular for years, but more people are choosing private villas—and for good reason. With STAR VILLAS Costa Rica, you’ll enjoy more privacy, more comfort, and a completely personalized experience. Here’s […]
by Juan Carlos Rodriguez
The Best Ways to Get to Costa Rica Costa Rica is an incredible destination. Gorgeous landscapes, unique bio diversity, and more protected land than any other nation in the world mean your eyes will have plenty to feast on. A mix of European, indigenous, expat, and other citizens mean that culture, music, food, and celebrations […]
by Diego Garcia Velasco
What’s Your Dream Costa Rica Wedding? Costa Rica is arguably one of the most naturally beautiful places on earth. Long stretches of gorgeous beaches, stunning mountain and volcano top views, and lush rainforests all make incredible backdrops for weddings. And with so many options, it’s no wonder many couples find it hard to choose. That’s […]
by Diego Garcia Velasco
When you’re traveling, especially if you’re traveling to a foreign place you’ve never been before, you may experience some stress. While vacations are supposed to be relaxing, it can be hard to reach that point of Zen on a plane, getting settled into your accommodations, and when things don’t go according to plan. Add traveling […]
by Diego Garcia Velasco
When you hear the name Costa Rica, what comes to mind? For most, the name Costa Rica evokes images of pristine rainforest, white sand beaches, and friendly, laid-back locals. While you can find all of these things in Costa Rica in abundance, the nation’s name was intended to invoke something quite different by the man […]
by Diego Garcia Velasco
The jungles of Costa Rica are an international tourist destination for their exuberant beauty, their immense biodiversity which makes it a nature’s lover paradise, and they are even a great backdrop for the filming of movies like Jurassic Park. However, most people are not aware of the great interest of the international scientific community in […]
by Diego Garcia Velasco
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 Velasco
Every 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 Velasco
Part 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 Velasco
Part 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 Velasco
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.
