Comfort, Nature and Adventure. The very best of Costa Rica!

Set on the banks of the Barú river, surrounded by impressive tropical forests the jungle resort Villa Rio Mar awaits you with traditional hospitality. Kick back and relax amidst luxuriant gardens in one of our 40 large thatched roof bungalows with open terrace like living rooms, king-size beds, bathrooms with hot water and hair dryer, safety box, fans, a mini bar and of course... a hammock.

Restaurant & Bar

Our unique and beautiful "palenque" restaurant serves international and local specialties that will surprise even the most discriminating gourmets. At our cozy bar, you will find a variety of delicious tropical cocktails.

Activities

Villas Rio Mar is the perfect spot for an active vacation. We have horses, mountain bikes, kayaks, river tubes and snorkel and fishing equipment. From behind the resort hiking trails lead into the jungle up the mountains, offering you spectacular views of the rugged coastline.

Recreation

The extensive grounds of the resort are a paradise for birdwatchers and nature lovers alike. Don't be surprised to find a toucan perched on your private terrace early in the morning.

Especially for those working on their suntan we have a large swimming pool with a Jacuzzi and swim-up bar to cool them down.

The resort itself has tennis, basketball and volleyball courts.

If you are into sports, Villa Rio Mar is the place to be! Though still a friendly small village, Dominical is a world famous hotspot for surfing.

We have also thought about your children! The playground and games room with table tennis, pool, table football and darts will keep them busy and gives you a break.

Last, there is the open air Conference Center hidden in the jungle, fitting up to eighty and ideal for nature and health oriented meetings and seminars.

A jungle & beach resort that combines comfort with a great nature and adventure experience!

 Seasons

The area has an average temperature of 83F (28C) and is green year round. There is a dry season from November thru April. During the rest of the year, the mornings are usually sunny but it may rain in the afternoon. This is the best time of year for nature lovers.

 Location

Villas Río Mar is situated 21 miles (35 km) from the town of San Isidro del General on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, a short walk from Dominical Village and the unspoiled beach. It's a three hour drive on a good paved road from San José, through an incredible landscape, containing several microclimates and varied flora

Tours

We present to the adventurous a wide variety of trips within the vicinity of the resort. Our tour desk will be pleased to arrange the following tours:

• Horseback rides to famous Nauyaca Waterfalls - only 3 miles from the resort, this trip is "almost compulsory" for every Costa Rica visitor.
• Hacienda Barú Nature Reserve and primary forest - guided hikes of varying difficulty take you deep into the jungle - they also offer canopy exploration.
• Snorkeling in Ballena National Marine Park
• Chirripó National Park (highest peak in Costa Rica)
• Tubing on Barú River
• Deep Sea sportfishing
• Manuel Antonio National Park
• Mountain biking
• Boat trips with local fishermen
• Caños Island Cruise Tour
• Corcovado-Drake Bay Tour
• Sierpe Estuary Cruise Tour
• Barú river fishing
   

  Rates 2008
  RATES	Dec 15 to Apr 30	May 01 to Dec 14
  Standard  SGL / DBL	$65.00	$50.00
  Superior (1-2)	$85.00	$65.00
  Superior (3)	$95.00	$75.00
  Jr Suite (1-4)	$115.00	$90.00
  Jr Suite Superior	$125.00	$100.00
  Honeymoon Suite	$175.00	$150.00
  Note:
  All rates plus 16.39% tax.
  No charge for children under 5 years old in same room(no extra bed)
  Extra person $10.00 + tax
  No breakfast included