Activities

Relax

Pamper yourself with a variety of professional massages, including aroma-massages, deep tissue massages and shiatsu massages. You can choose from a variety of facial treatments to promote suppleness, vitality and a rejuvenated complexion. 

Revive

If reviving yourself includes a good workout, you can fill that need too. We have the facilities to accommodate any level of physical activity. Our state-of-the-art fitness room is equipped with stationary bicycles, treadmills, stair machines and weights. 

'Nurturing'

We offer a variety of compelling choices so it may be hard to pick just one. If you’re staying for more than a day, we recommend choosing a variety of treatments, one for each day of your stay.

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Massage

We offer in-home professional massage for your relaxation and healing.


Select either a woman or man massage therapist, and either 60- or 90-minute long massage. They will bring their table and equipment to the house.

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Day Spa

We're blessed with a very lovely, relaxing, and rejuvenating spa, an easy 15-minute drive from Villa Areopagus.


The Retreat offers day passes and a host of various services. Check out their website linked for more information. 

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Hot Springs

Natural hot springs are found throughout Costa Rica, often close to active volcanoes.


Few rise to the level of those found in the Volcan Arenal area. We recommend Tabacon Hotsprings for the whole family.

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'Sporting'

Where do we begin?!  Costa Rica offers activities for all ages, all physical abilities, for the safety-conscious to the thrill seeker. Enumerable opportunities abound. We hope that we can help with a bit of nudge toward activities we have first hand knowledge of.

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Riding

Literally, get off the beaten trail, and join a guided horse caravan through local mountains or, for the experienced horseperson, rent a 
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Hiking

1 out of every 4 acres of Costa Rica land is protected wilderness - making for untold hiking, birding and nature opportunities.


There are hikes of differing difficulty from our home, within 30-60 minutes and those requiring overnight stay.  Check out All Trails info by clicking on this image.
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Golfing

Three 18-hole courses are an hour to 90-minute drive from Villa Areopagus. 


Nothing can compete with La Iguana Golf and Resort in Playa Herradura for course quality and amenities.

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Water Activities

Inner tubing, rafting, kayaking, and canoeing are excellent in Costa Rica!


You'll find water activities throughout Costa Rica.  The 'best' in the area need a full day's commitment but are well worthwhile.  Using a river guide enhances the experience.
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Fishing

Costa Rica offers untold number of choices for fishermen and fisherwomen.


The most popular fishing is off-shore and Los Suenos, a little more than an hour away, offers a perfect choice.  Check out Maverick Sport Fishing and ask for Pancho
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"Flying"

From zip lines to swinging bridges, Tarzan swings to paragliding, to ultralighting, Costa Rica's got something for everyone.


Thrill seekers can find these activities privately hosted throughout the country. The closest places are in Jaco and Monteverde regions.

Eat, Shop, Play

Truth be told, as lovely and amazing as Costa Rica is, it can't compare to restaurants of Lyon or the shopping of Milan. Here's our take - as bias at it may be - on where to head for unique or high quality clothes and gifts, as well as for delicious, high quality dining.

Shopping

Your best bet is to search for local artisans wherever your travels will take you.


Costa Rica doesn't have a reputation as a go-to place for shopping.  When we're looking for something specific, we 'Google' it, or check out TripAdvisor.

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