Location Services Guide - Finca Bellavista

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OFFSITE ACTIVITIES:-A reputable taxi can usually be arranged through us, but we willneed advanced notice (i.e., advanced notice usually means 24 hoursadvance notice). Please note that our cellular signal is not dependableand you should not depend on being able to call out once you are atthe Finca. Busses traveling north and south on the Interamericanastop approximately hourly during the daytime at the parada in LaFlorida. On holidays the busses do not usually run!Things to do very nearby (within 30 minutes or so)-Go for a run on ‘the loop’... Los Angeles to La Guaria to La Floridavia public road -Walk to the pulperia in La Florida for ice cream-There is usually a soccer game to join in town-Go see Casa del Arbol (Hubert and Lise’s house) on the Rio Esquinas-Drive to Esquinas Rainforest Lodge near La Gamba and hike trailswithin Piedras Blancas National Park and the Golfo Dulce-Put a kayak in on the Golfo Dulce near Los Mogos or in Rincon.Kayaks are available for rent in Rincon.-Catch a bus in La Florida north to Palmar or south to Rio Claro orGolfito-Chocolate farm tour at Kobo Farm 8 km south of La Palma - $20-30for a 3-hours tour (8351-8576 or www.kobofarm.com)-Guaymi Indigenous Reserve-Check out a real local’s beach at Playa Cacao near Golfito (great viewsacross the bay of colorful Golfito)-Go on a guided kayak tour (day or 2 nights/3 days) with AventurasTropicales Golfo Dulce. Their number is 506.2735.5195 and theirwebsite is www.aventurastropicales.com-Drive to La Palma on the Golfo Dulce and hang out at Playa Blancafor the day (mellow sand/crushed coral beach with stunning view, verycalm clear water)COMMUNICATIONS:-Regional 3G cellular telephone service is available in sporadic locations around Finca Bellavista, however it is spotty andundependable. Your international phone will likely not work in Costa Rica unless you buy a new SIM card. There is a paytelephone available in La Florida, though international calling cards are best purchased in Palmar Norte or Rio Claro.-At this time, Internet service is geographically inaccessible at Finca Bellavista. Wifi is not available for our guests to use.We hope this will change by December 2012, but if it does, it will be in a limited area with paid password access. There isa small wifi café in Piedras Blancas.
W HAT TO BRINGThough we think living here is quite comfortable as it is right now, we realize that we have become accustomed to life in thejungle as we know it! Though we are well- equipped for simple living, we suggest bringing several items to make your stay heremore enjoyable. Remember, you will be walking to/from your rental and will be carrying your own luggage and personal items,unless you pay for a porter. Less is more, backpacks work best, and rolling suitcases are NOT recommended. Luggage porterscan be hired for a per trip fee when employees are present.-A SENSE OF ADVENTURE (an absolute necessity!)-Headlamp and/or flashlight and batteries to power it (an absolute necessity as we do not have enough flashlights andheadlamps to loan out to visitors!) We do have a limited supply for sale in the office BUT YOU SHOULD NOT DEPEND ONTHESE BEING AVAILABLE.-Waterproof sunblock-Bugspray-Raingear-Tall Rubber Boots or close-toed shoes (We do have a limited supply of boots that can be borrowed, but if you have anespecially large or small shoe size, bring your own.)-Bathing suit-Biodegradable Toiletries like toothpaste, soaps and shampoos are gentle on our biodigestors, great for an impromptu bath inthe river, and difficult to find in- country!-Brimmed Hat-Sunglasses-Guides for wildlife, flowers or plants-Book to relax with (we also have book swap shelves)-Music/Ipod-Water bottle-BYOB: Seriously, we cannot sell or store alcohol for guests, and if you typically drink beer, wine or cocktails, you will likelywant one while on vacation... Same with snacks, sweets, and things like energy bars... if you want em’ bring em’.-It gets chilly here at night, so long sleeves or pants are recommended. Likewise, the daytime hours can be hot, sunny andhumid. Be prepared with a wide range of clothing. Fast-drying fabrics work very well here.LAUNDRY—We do not have on-site laundry facilities yet, so plan accordingly. We do have a laundry facility in La Florida, and we charge $4per kilo for cleaned, dry, folded laundry.DID YOU FORGET SOMETHING?Ask us if we have it in the office. Toiletries and personal hygiene items are available for purchase (for example – tampons,batteries, toothpastes & medicines). We also have Rainforest Solutions biodegradable products, a variety of FBV apparel, andother items for sale in the office.Proceeds from our on-site and our online store (fincabellavista.com) fund outreach programs through our non-profitconservation branch, The Bellavista Initiative. For more information about our conservation efforts, please inquire in the FBVoffice, or, visit our website at thebellavistainitiative.org thebellavistainitiative.org.WE SINCERELY HOPE YOU ENJOY YOUR STAY WITH US!
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