tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40100446414477509602011-04-21T16:44:02.556-07:00Tom Marcusnoreply@blogger.comBlogger21100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4010044641447750960.post-34785780265766213602008-08-01T10:04:00.000-07:002008-08-01T10:12:30.225-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_H155h-c2x4s/SJNDPLbZrFI/AAAAAAAAAWg/Rx4EfHeRzEM/s1600-h/IMG_0017.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_H155h-c2x4s/SJNDPLbZrFI/AAAAAAAAAWg/Rx4EfHeRzEM/s200/IMG_0017.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229597520352095314" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_H155h-c2x4s/SJNDPSOErfI/AAAAAAAAAWo/F_-b1MOYxt0/s1600-h/IMG_0004.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_H155h-c2x4s/SJNDPSOErfI/AAAAAAAAAWo/F_-b1MOYxt0/s200/IMG_0004.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229597522175241714" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_H155h-c2x4s/SJNDPg2P49I/AAAAAAAAAWw/_ZRa4L45Znk/s1600-h/IMG_0022.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_H155h-c2x4s/SJNDPg2P49I/AAAAAAAAAWw/_ZRa4L45Znk/s200/IMG_0022.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229597526101844946" border="0" /></a><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style=""><span style="font-size:14;">Whitewater Rafting<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="titulos21"><span style=";font-size:14;color:black;" >Río Pacuare (clase III- IV)<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style=""><span lang="ES-CR" style="font-size:14;">All Day Adventure<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="titulos21"><span style=";font-size:14;color:black;" lang="ES-CR" >$60.00</span></span><b style=""><span style=";font-size:14;color:black;" lang="ES-CR" ><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:black;">The adventure begins when the tour buses arrive at Portantorchas between </span><st1:time minute="0" hour="6"><span style="color:black;">6.00 a.m.</span></st1:time><span style="color:black;"> and </span><st1:time minute="0" hour="7"><span style="color:black;">7.00 a.m.</span></st1:time><span style="color:black;"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:black;">In route to the river, there is a stop for a typical Costa Rican breakfast at the Restaurante Sanchirí, where we have a spectacular view of the Orosí valley.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:black;">When we arrive at the river’s edge, everyone is given a life jacket, a helmet, and an oar. There is a short training session before heading down the class III/IV rapids. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:black;">The Pacuare is considered to be one of the most beautiful rivers in </span><st1:country-region><st1:place><span style="color:black;">Costa Rica</span></st1:place></st1:country-region><span style="color:black;"> and the river’s surroundings make it the best place to white water raft. </span><span lang="ES-CR" style="color:black;">The trip is closet o 18 miles long and you’ll be on the river for about 3 ½ hours. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:black;">At the stopping point, there are change rooms and showers. <span style=""> </span>Shortly afterward, we are off to the Ellis Café located in Siquirres, where we have a delicious lunch. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:black;">We’ll be back to </span><st1:city><st1:place><span style="color:black;">San José</span></st1:place></st1:city><span style="color:black;"> between </span><st1:time minute="30" hour="17"><span style="color:black;">5:30 p.m</span></st1:time><span style="color:black;"> <span style=""> </span>and <span style=""> </span></span><st1:time minute="30" hour="18"><span style="color:black;">6:30 p.m.</span></st1:time><span style="color:black;"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">If you want more information, you can go to the following webpage:<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="" lang="ES-CR"><a href="http://www.costasolrafting.com/">www.costasolrafting.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="" lang="ES-CR"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="" lang="ES-CR">What to pack:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="" lang="ES-CR">Small backpack<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="" lang="ES-CR">Towel<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Closed toed shoes or Teva type sandals. </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="" lang="ES">Clothes that can get wet (swimsuit, etc.)</span><span style="" lang="ES-CR"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Sun Block (feet and thighs usually get burned)<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="" lang="ES-CR">Set of dry clothes <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="" lang="ES-CR"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style="">Cost Includes:<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Transportation to and from Portantorchas<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Breakfast<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Rafting equipment and guide for each boat<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="" lang="ES-CR">Lunch<o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4010044641447750960-3478578026576621360?l=portstudenttrips.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Tom Marcusnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4010044641447750960.post-33500137308590936132008-06-24T13:35:00.000-07:002009-02-02T09:53:56.852-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_H155h-c2x4s/SGFi1ej0evI/AAAAAAAAAV4/xWfUiBcQOvI/s1600-h/IMG_4207.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_H155h-c2x4s/SGFi1ej0evI/AAAAAAAAAV4/xWfUiBcQOvI/s200/IMG_4207.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215558514347637490" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_H155h-c2x4s/SGFh8qcRkSI/AAAAAAAAAVg/vXZ2nxF_6ZQ/s1600-h/%28Feb23-08%29+021.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_H155h-c2x4s/SGFh8qcRkSI/AAAAAAAAAVg/vXZ2nxF_6ZQ/s200/%28Feb23-08%29+021.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215557538284671266" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_H155h-c2x4s/SGFh_4ln00I/AAAAAAAAAVw/kfa-nbvxY8M/s1600-h/IMG_4002.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_H155h-c2x4s/SGFh_4ln00I/AAAAAAAAAVw/kfa-nbvxY8M/s200/IMG_4002.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215557593621582658" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_H155h-c2x4s/SGFh8x6z-VI/AAAAAAAAAVo/dzrWDV5IHX8/s1600-h/%28Feb23-08%29+059.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_H155h-c2x4s/SGFh8x6z-VI/AAAAAAAAAVo/dzrWDV5IHX8/s200/%28Feb23-08%29+059.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215557540291803474" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_H155h-c2x4s/SGFdKlzekUI/AAAAAAAAAU4/xX3tC5UohlA/s1600-h/Ellen+-+118.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_H155h-c2x4s/SGFdKlzekUI/AAAAAAAAAU4/xX3tC5UohlA/s200/Ellen+-+118.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215552279999844674" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_H155h-c2x4s/SGFdLeS5DjI/AAAAAAAAAVA/Lx0UCyRZip8/s1600-h/%28Feb24-08%29+027.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_H155h-c2x4s/SGFdLeS5DjI/AAAAAAAAAVA/Lx0UCyRZip8/s200/%28Feb24-08%29+027.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215552295163989554" border="0" /></a><b style=""><span style="font-size:14;">Manuel Antonio<o:p></o:p></span></b> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style=""><span style="font-size:14;">Cost: $40.00<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style=""><span style="font-size:14;">February 7th and 8th <o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="" lang="ES-CR">Day 1 <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Leave portantorchas at <st1:time minute="0" hour="6">6:00 am</st1:time> in microbus.<span style=""> </span>Eat breakfast and stop at supermarket plaza around <st1:time minute="30" hour="8">8:30 am</st1:time>. Arrive at “Rancho León Hotel” around <st1:time minute="30" hour="10">10:30 am</st1:time>.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><st1:time minute="0" hour="11">11:00</st1:time> departure for Manuel Antonio Beach (20 minutes from hotel). Lunch at the beach will cost around $5.00 and many options are available.<span style=""> </span>At <st1:time minute="0" hour="18">6:00 pm</st1:time>, after a sunset view from the beach, we will return to the hotel.<span style=""> </span><span style="" lang="ES">For approx. </span>$7.00, there is a pizza place located near the hotel. A microbus will take those interested at <st1:time minute="30" hour="19">7:30 pm</st1:time>.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Day 2<span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Typical Costa Rican breakfast at the hotel at <st1:time minute="30" hour="7">7:30 am</st1:time>.<span style=""> </span><st1:time minute="15" hour="8">8:15</st1:time> departure for the beach.<span style=""> </span>The National Park is not something to be missed, not only for its beauty, but also for the animals (monkeys and sloth) that are frequently seen throughout the park.<span style=""> </span>The park also has one of the most beautiful beaches in the country.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Leave the beach at <st1:time minute="0" hour="12">12:00</st1:time> <st1:time minute="0" hour="12">noon</st1:time>.<span style=""> </span>Suggested lunch is at the hotel (+/- $7.00) and a departure time between <st1:time minute="0" hour="13">1:00</st1:time> and <st1:time minute="30" hour="13">1:30</st1:time>.<span style=""> </span>On the way home, we plan to stop at the bridge of the <st1:place><st1:placename>Tarcoles</st1:placename> <st1:placetype>River</st1:placetype></st1:place> to see the crocodiles that live there.<span style=""> </span>Our arrival at Portantorchas is scheduled to be at <st1:time minute="30" hour="17">5:30 pm</st1:time>.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">The Rancho León Hotel is a small hotel with both double and trip occupancy. <span style=""> </span>The rooms have air conditioning, cable TV, and the hotel has a small pool.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="" lang="ES-CR"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style="">Price Includes:<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Transportation in school Microbus<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Accommodations in Rancho León Hotel<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Breakfast on Saturday and Sunday</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Lunch on Sunday<br /><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style="">Price DOES NOT include:<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Lunches and dinners (2 total) Estimated extra cost for meals: $20.00<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">National Park Entrance Fee: $10.00 (optional)<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Beach umbrella rentals: $2.00 (optional)<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Extra food and/or souvenirs <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4010044641447750960-3350013730859093613?l=portstudenttrips.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Tom Marcusnoreply@blogger.com0