Hotel Paraiso Carlisa

The Paraiso Carlisa Hotel is a 4-star hotel for the ICT(Costa Rica Tourism Institute category)

It is an ecological mountain resort with 100 hectares of land at 400 metres above the sea level, located near the Cangreja National Park and the Indigenous Reserve of Zapaton and at 11 miles from the Central Pacific Coast.

The beautiful jungle retreat hotel Paraiso Carlisa, located approximately 30 miles from the famous fishing town of Quepos (Manuel Antonio National Park) and the surfing village of Jaco Beach, contributes to the conservation of nature with more than 30,000 endemic trees and protects the environment, its plants and fauna that are unique in the world.

There are 20 bungalows spread out on the reserve, surrounded by a beautiful primary and secondary tropical rainforest.

This hotel offers impressive views of the forest and guests have the opportunity to enjoy the wilderness of Costa Rica, from the terraces, rooms and observation hut. By signing up for the tours offered by the hotel, you may observe countless exotic birds, mammals, amphibians, monkeys, plants, trees.

The hotel is set in an area of exceptional natural beauty near the National Park (La Cangreja). It is ideal for nature lovers. Those interested in ornithology will be able to use the hotel's bird observation points. Youngsters and adults will have the opportunity to horseback ride or visit the horses in their stables.

Hotel Facilities and Highlights
- Terrace with panoramic view of the forest.
- Restaurant with national and international cooking/ à la carte or buffet.
- Restaurante Rancho Grill
- Snack Bar
- Wet Bar in the pool
- Swimming pool
- Internet
- Library
- Ecological Park
- Medical services nearby
- Parking for each bungalow
- Professional French "Pétanque" course.
- 5 kilometers of hiking paths
- Stables
- 2 waterfalls : 60 and 15 meters high
- Bird observation
- 24-hour security

Environment
The Hotel Paraíso Carlisa is a luxury mountain resort surrounded by a primary and secondary forest, dedicated to the conservation of nature.

The Hotel is a private reserve that enables the visitor to experience in a very unique manner the wildlife of Costa Rica's rainforest. The reserve has a 250-acre extension of virgin land, and adjoins the La Cangreja National Park - the perfect place to experience the sights on a Costa Rica tour.

The hotel has more than 5 km of paths for all ages and levels. On each one of these paths the visitor will discover a sample of the diversity of Costa Rica's wildlife.

You will see an endless number of species during these encounters: morpho butterflies, tree frogs, eagles, parrots, parakeets (sloths), tucans, squirrel monkeys (capuchinos)... 
Local guides will enjoy accompanying the visitors during horseback rides or hikes.

Rooms
All rooms are elegantly furnished for your total comfort and enjoyment.

All rooms have the following:
- individual safe
- mini-bar
- coffee maker
- bathroom with shower (hot water)
- direct line telephone
- hair-dryer
- radio-alarm clock
- air conditioning
- ceiling fan
- parking
- porter
- amenities in the bathroom for your comfort and hygiene.

The decoration and cleanliness of each room have been carefully studied for your total comfort and enjoyment.

Standard Room: Two Queen Size Beds

Matrimonial Room: One King Size Bed

Suite: These accommodations are larger than the two previous types of rooms. They have a queen-sized bed, a large living-room with a fold-out couch, a private terrace and magnificent views of the forest.

Restaurant
Restaurante los Mangos, with à la Carte service and a buffet: this charming and elegant restaurant offers exquisite international and Mediterranean cooking as well as traditional Costa Rica dishes. Before your meal, enjoy a tropical cocktail on the terrace of the hotel with the impressive views of the forest.

Rancho el Guarumo, specializes in meat and grilled dishes. You can enjoy the amazing observatory ranch near the lake, that offers magnificent views at dusk of the Rainforest. Drinks and meals are served in the ranch for those seeking succulent food in an intimate atmosphere, and wishing to observe nature and its marvelous panoramic views.

Pool
The luxury resort has a beautiful pool of salt water with a Wet bar. Enjoy the impressive views of the forest and the birds from your hammock, it is a mandatory stop after horseback tours.

Terrace
Take your before-dinner drink on the terrace while observing the monkeys, toucans and dozens of animals whose curiosity pushes them to come only meters away from you. Enjoy the fabulous panoramic views of the Cloud Forest and relax while observing nature from your seat on the terrace.

Rustic Ranch
The surprising Mirador rustic (CHILLOUT environment) offers incredible views of the sunset in front of the lake. The service Beverages & Barbecue Grill is available in the park for those looking for a succulent dish surrounded by an intimate atmosphere.

Bars
Bar in the pool (Wet Bar): enjoy refreshing natural juices in the salt water pool.

Snack Bar: serves exotic drinks (cocktails).

Bar Cariblanco: Located in the Mirador ranch from where you will appreciate beautiful sunsets.

Activities

Salto del Indio Waterfalls: This tour is an opportunity to experience the wilderness, through an area of practically unexplored virgin paths. The journey ends at the grand waterfalls of Salto del Indio.

Manuel Antonio National Park: The Manuel Antonio National Park is the most visited national park in Costa Rica. Only one hour from the hotel, a perfect distance to spend the day in the park...

Tree Tops: This excursion in the canopy above the tropical rainforest certainly is the best way to admire nature...

Crocodile Tour: From a boat, live an amazing experience. You'll see crocodiles close up, at less than a meter away.

Days for Fishing: Enjoy a day of fishing in the Pacific with your friends. The Pacific is so full of surprises such as a rich fauna. You should not miss this opportunity...

Fly Over Costa Rica: Paraglider flights offer another vision of Costa Rica. Observe the shapes and colours of the forests...

Turu Ba-ri: Thematic park on ecotourism and adventure. You may admire more than 70,000 trees and ornamental plants.

Kayaking: Discover the fauna and plants of the mangrove on your own personal watercraft...