Location
…As Everyone Knows For That Little Bit Extra You Have To Go That Little Bit Further…..
Villas De Las Aves is located on the Southern Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, just
18km South of Dominical and 3 km from the Village of Uvita. We are Approximately
4 hours by car from the airport in San Jose.
If you rent a car in San Jose there are two routes down to the Southern Zone.
One is across the mountain range the Cerro Del Muerte, which will take you through beautiful mountain scenery, which changes until you reach the chilly cloud forest at the top. The road then winds down to the busy town of San Isidro Del General and then onto the Surf Village of Dominical. Here you will hit the Coastal Highway, the Costanera, and you will drive South paralleling some of the most beautiful beaches in the country to our luxury vacation rentals in Uvita.
The Second Route takes you out of San Jose to the West Coast, which you will follow all the way past the towns of Jaco and Quepos and Dominical until you reach Uvita.
Villas De Las Aves is approximately .5 km out of the village and 2.5 km from
the Costanera. You will take a left turn off the Costanera just opposite the turning
for the Marino Ballena National Park. From here you will travel 2km up a mountain road,
which is bordered by a protected forest refuge a great bird and butterfly watching area.
You will come to a sign on your left marking the road to Villas De Las Aves and now you
will feel like you have entered the enchanted forest, this road winds down through some
of the largest trees we have in the area. A further sign will point you to the right
where you will enter the property and as soon as you cross the small stream you will
see the gatehouse and entrance to the Finca.
The Mountain Road is good but we do recommend 4-wheel drive in the rainy season.
……..There are abundant options for activities all a stones throw away……
Beaches
Within a 5-minute drive are some of the most beautiful beaches in the area, including the famous Whales Tail Beach. On many of the beaches you might be the only visitor!
Surfing
If you know how to Surf, you are spoilt for choice and if not you can take surf lessons in Dominical at a private school, or private surf lessons with an Expert Teacher from Tahiti.
Snorkeling & Diving
We can arrange snorkeling or diving trips to the Cano Island Reserve.
Fishing
On-Shore & Off-Shore Fishing trips for mackerel, Tuna, Dorado & Sail Fish depending on the season can be arranged for either a day or half day.
Boat Trips
Boat trips can be made to Cano Island or Drakes Bay and can include snorkeling and we will pack you a gourmet picnic.
Kayaking
Local kayaking tours will take you to the sea caves and onto the River Terraba
White Water Rafting
Get wet rafting down the Rio General.
Bird Watching
You don’t have to go far to see the birds….from your veranda you can watch the hummingbirds, toucans, woodpeckers or kingfishers gliding just above the river. We really do have an abundance of bird life and the nesting season from January to April is particularly interesting, as Finca De Las Aves seems to be a choice spot for many of the species.
Hacienda Baru is a short drive away and bird watching tours can be arranged.
Butterflies
Again you will see a lot of butterflies on the property as we have planned our landscaping around the needs of our local fauna. To learn more there is Uvita Butterfly Colony just down the road.
Snakes & Reptiles
Reptilandia is a well-organized reptile park where you can see a lot of the native reptiles and learn more about their habits.
Hiking & Canopy Tours
We can arrange guided hiking tours & Zip line Rides through the forest canopy for you at Hacienda Baru, a National wildlife Refuge, which is located in just north of Dominical.
Horse riding.
We can arrange horse-riding trips up into the mountains, along the beach or through the jungle to the beautiful Nayaca Waterfalls with Don Lulu’s Family. On this tour you experience a hearty Costa Rican breakfast & lunch, feed a toucan, get close to the scarlet macaws and swim in one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the area.
Gardens
You can take a Day Trip to Visit The Wilson Gardens, a beautiful botanical Garden located near the village of San Vito.
National Parks
We are located just above the Marino Ballena Marine Park but you can take a Day Trip to Manual Antonio National Park and The Chirripo National Park.
Relax with a Massage
Take a massage on your veranda or combine it with a salt scrub, chocolate body wrap, facial,manicure or pedicure……..or have them all!
Learn Spanish
Why not learn Spanish while in Costa Rica? There is a Spanish School in Dominical where you can take lessons or we can arrange a private tutor for you.
Useful Information
The Dry Season & Green Season
The dry season is from December to April & in general the weather is dry & hot. The Green Season is still warm and sunny but usually there is rain in the late afternoon and nighttime.
Renting A Car
It is advisable to always rent a 4-wheel drive car as it gives you more flexibility to explore.
What To bring
Most items are available here and can be bought locally in Uvita such as sun protection & Insect Repellant. There is also a pharmacy, doctor & dentist in Uvita.
By far the most important thing to bring are binoculars so you can make the most your wild neighbours.
What Not To Bring
We supply items such as toilet paper, Kleenex, napkins, paper towel, basic condiments, a small toiletry basket, laundry detergent, dishwashing soap, bath & beach towels and all bed linens, crockery & flatwear.
Telephone & Internet
There is an Internet Café in Uvita & you can receive a GSM signal from your villa.
