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| SAMASATI
NATURE RETREAT ¬¬¬
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Samasati Nature Retreat is located 130 miles South of San José, the
capital of Costa Rica, and 30 miles South of Puerto Limón on the Caribbean
coast. Samasati is an exquisite retreat facility situated on 250 acres of virgin
tropical rainforest overlooking the Caribbean Sea in the marvelous country of
Costa Rica. The artful balance achieved within its environment makes Samasati
Nature Retreat an ideal destination for nature lovers, group activities, or
the individual, to experience physical, psychological and spiritual renewal.
Getting to Samasati is easy and the drive is beautiful. The road is safe, paved
and the sightseeing breathtaking. You will cross the Braulio Carrillo National
Park- the largest virgin, protected area in Costa Rica- the Santa Clara flatlands,
where most of the country crops are grown. Than the road unwinds along the beach,
in the middle of coconut groves and sweet water canals.
Right after Cahuita National Park, four miles before the village of Puerto
Viejo, you will find a large sign " Samasati Nature Retreat" that
will direct you to a side road.
Samasati's entrance gate and reception area is about 800 meters from the main
road. From the reception, we will transport you with our 4x4 vehicles up the
hill to Samasati's restaurant and accommodations.
Nine Caribbean style Bungalows are nestled into lovely tropical gardens. Built
with precious woods exquisitely polished, all have private bathrooms with hot
water and spacious verandas overlooking the jungle and the sea. Some have lofts,
enabling use as a suite... with the bed upstairs and living room downstairs...
or to accomodate three to four people. Beds have high quality single, queen
or king size mattresses.
The Guest House is located in a sweet jungle valley favored by toucans, monkeys
and dazzling butterflies. Five double rooms, each with two single beds, open
onto a spacious veranda with cozy, inviting hammocks. Shared bathrooms with
hot water are located at each end of the Guest House.
Three fully furnished private houses offer the ultimate in Samasati Nature
Retreat accomodations. Each are of unique, original design and occupy special
locations, close enough to the main facilities but wonderfully secluded. All
are blessed with breathtaking views of the jungle and the sea. These houses
are available to rent on a monthly basis.
Namaste House is located between two huge Javillo trees. It is 250 meters from
the restaurant. Three floors, each with bathroom (hot water) and veranda, provide
four bedrooms with king or queen size beds. A fully equipped kitchen, dining
room, and living room, are on the ground floor.
Shanti House is in the thick jungle, 150 meters from the Group Meditation Hall.
There are two spacious bedrooms on the second floor, and on the ground floor
is a fully equipped kitchen, bathroom (hot water), and dining room opening onto
a lovely terrace.
Yucca's House is built on the top of a cliff with spectacular tree top views
of the rain forest. Six hundred meters from the restaurant alongside a picturesque
old trail, it has one floor with two bedrooms, one bathroom (hot water), a fully
equipped kitchen, dining room, and large terrace.
The Group Meditation Hall at Samasati Nature Retreat is a beautiful screened
hexagonal building surrounded by jungle, and is equipped with a quality sound
system as well as cushions and mattresses. Chairs, yoga props, and massage tables
are available upon request. We are always willing to take care of special needs
you may have regarding group space or supplies and equipment. Since neighboring
property is distant, noise is not a problem... making Samasati Nature Retreat
an ideal place for relaxation, meditation, rituals, or group processes that
require privacy.
Samasati's water system is supplied by fresh springs on the property. Please
note that our ecologically sound gray disposal system requires the use of environmental
friendly biological products only. Costa Rica is a leading manufacturer of natural
beauty and hygiene products that can be purchased at Samasati Nature Retreat.
Spacious and comfortable, the open air restaurant at Samasati Nature Retreat
is an impressive native wood and bamboo structure with high vaulted ceilings
and split level floors, overlooking a gorgeous view of jungle and sea.
Delicious and abundant vegetarian meals are served three times daily... "buffet
style". Homemade breads and marmalades, fresh tropical fruits, yogurt,
granola, juices, and eggs by order are offered in the morning. Lunch is a varied
display of the best Costa Rican food... rice, beans, fresh salads, and all kinds
of local organic roots and plantains, baked, fried or mashed. The evening dinner
is a real treat, always special at Samasati Restaurant. Soup, rice, barley,
or homemade pasta, an international main course (French quiche, Indian palak
paneer, Italian lasagna or eggplant Parmesan, vegetarian burgers and more!),
sauteed or baked vegetables, and wonderful desserts!
Samasati Nature Retreat is located in the Talamanca/Carribean region of Costa
Rica. It is completely surrounded by National Parks and protected areas: Cahuita
National Park, Tortugero National Park, Gandoca Manzanillo Wildlife Refuse,
Hitoy Cerere Biological Reserve, Bri-Bri and Cabacar Indigenous Reserves, to
name a few.
We offer the following daily guided activities as well as organized packages
that include the most popular excursions which are "must see" before
you leave Costa Rica.
BIRD WATCHING
A symphony of bird songs is Samasati's special sound track. Hundreds of species
have been spotted by birdwatchers. Colorful parrots and toucans are a frequent
sight and many more await you in the rainforest. See our Birdwatching page.
SURFING
The gigantic waves of the "Salsa Brava" attract surfers from all over
the world to the village of Puerto Viejo, four miles south of Samasati Nature
Retreat.
RAIN FOREST CANOPY ADVENTURE
Ten minutes away from Samasati, eight aerial platforms and 1,200 meters of cable
are awaiting you deep in the jungle. After a short walk, the adventure starts.
Our professional guide will take you from one platform to the other while giving
information about the vegetation and animals and how the local indigenous use
some of the herbs you will see. An incredible opportunity to "dive"
into the jungle and enjoy it from above.
Duration: 4 hours
8:45 AM - 12:30 PM; 1:00 - 5:00 PM
SAMASATI BIOLOGICAL RESERVE
Samati's virgin rainforest harbors thousands of known life forms and thousands
yet to be described. Resonating with the songs of birds and the screams of the
howler monkeys at dawn, the rain forest is quiet in the heat of the day, its
stillness puncuated by the insect-like call of poison dart frogs, the rasping
of cicadas or the whistled notes of wrens and antbirds. The dark, cool interior
of the primary forest is surprisingly free of entangling vegetation. Only where
light manages to filter through the interlocking canopy to the forest floor
does vegetation proliferate. Walking into the rain forest is like taking a step
back in time. The modern world and all its stresses fade into insignificance.
Duration: 2 hours
Departure time: Any time befgore 2 PM.
CAHUITA NATIONAL PARK
The coral reef of Cahuita National Park includes approximately 240 habitats.
There are 123 different species of fishes, 44 species of crustaceans, 140 shellfish
and 1281 seaweed species identified. We can also observe 35 different coral
species such as the fire coral, the red coral and the black coral which is unique
to this area which has miles of white beach and dense tropical jungle.This tour
will start with a boat trip to the coral reef where you will be snorkeling,
followed by guided walk on the Cahuita
N ational Park's trail, where wild animals are easily spotted in the amidst
the abundant and colorful flora. The rest of the day is to be enjoyed lying
on the white sand beach or visiting Cahuita village.
Duration: 5 hours + time on the beach.
Departure time : 8:30 AM
KEKOLDI INDIGENOUS RESERVE
During this guided tour, the bilingual guide, Mauricio, will bring you into
the Reserve where you will learn which plants the Kekoldi use for medicinal,
for food and for building purposes.You will hear about their traditions and
their gods. This is a walk in a different world.
Duration: 4 hours walking
Departure time: 9:30 AM
WATERFALL TREKKING
A guided trek to this majestic waterfall will include a forty-minute to an hour
walk in the jungle, in the river and up and down big rocks. Healing and powerful,
the waterfall is like a jungle's baptism. Jumping under the strong jets will
massage and renew anyone.
Duration: 3 hours minimum
Departure time: 10 AM
DOLPHIN SPOTTING AND SNORKELING
Leaving from the fisherman's village of Manzanillo, Roberto bring you about
one mile off the coast with his motor boat where you can observe Bottlenose,
Atlantic Spotted and Tucuxi Dolphins. You will also enjoy the beautiful scenic
views of Monkey Point and of the Gandoca Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge coastal
area.
Duration: 5 hours + beach time
Departure time: 7:30 AM
SEA AND RIVER KAYAKING
At the beautiful beach of Punta Uva, with the help of a trained guide, you will
become one with the ocean in a sea kayak. Than you will slide towards the Punta
Uva River, that unwinds into the jungle into a paradise of birds, wild animals
and tropical plants, leaving behind you nothing but ripples. After the kayaking,
the options are exploring the Punta Uva promontory, and snorkeling or sunbathing
at the beach. This is a day full of adventure and wonders.
Duration: 3 hours + beach time
Departure time: 10:00 AM
HORSEBACK RIDING AT THE BEACH
Exquisitely trained horses and an expert bilingual guide/teacher will accompany
you in this adventurous excursion on the wild beach of Cahuita National Park.
At first, in order to make friends and get used to the horse's pace, you will
be taken on a brief
walk in the jungle, observing animals along the way. You will than come to the
beach where the horses can either keep walking, trotting, or take you for a
breathtaking gallop. Of course a stop for swimming and resting on the beach
is included on the day's program.
Duration: as long as one can take it
Departure time: 10 AM the latest
BLACK BEACH BOTANICAL GARDEN
The visit tothe Black Beach Botanical Garden is a must for nature lovers, in
order to fully appreciate the bio-diversity of Costa Rica's tropical rain forest.
You will be able to observe an incredible quantity of flowers, ornamental and
medicinal plants, rare and bizarre plants, plants for cosmetic use and plants
that we use every day in the kitchen, such as black pepper and vanilla. And,
of course, a variety of tropical fruit trees, from the most commonly known to
fruits you probably never knew existed. You will actually have the opportunity
to taste these fruits and learn about the "habits" of plants that
will surprise you.
Duration: 2 1/2 hours
Departure time: no later than 1:00 PM
ESTRELLA RIVER DELTA
A visit to Aviarios del Caribe, a Bed & Breakfast facility situated on the
Estrella River's Delta. Luis and his wife have dedicated most of their life
to rescuing lost baby animals from the rain forest -- especially sloths -- taking
care of their well being until they are able to go back to their natural habitat.
You'll ride a small boat into the river branches between the delta's islands.
Wildlife flowers, luxurious vegetation, many birds and other surprises await
you in this easy yet adventurous guided tour experiencing the river's wonders.
Duration: 5 hours
Departure time: 5:30 AM
SCUBA DIVING
F rom 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, you will be scubadiving with two air tanks. From Puerto
Viejo village ( near Samasati) you will take a boat to Manzanillo and Punta
Uva, two of the most beautiful beaches of the area. PADI certification is required.
Duration: as long as you like
Departure: 9:30 AM
Samasati is an Eco Resort, ideal for nature lovers, birdwatchers, group processes
and individuals looking for adventure, relaxation and renewal. "Samasati's
greatest distraction is its very beauty and its comforts."
| TEL.:
506 7500315 |
FAX.:
506 7500315 |
