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Leaf Room": $60 Per night
Sleeps one to three persons,
it has one double and a single bed, private bathroom, cable TV,
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Recommended
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our prices are special cash rates and may be paid in US CASH or Colones
All
prices include taxes
Breakfast is complementary.
"CAFE MUNDO" Restaurant
Situated only two minutes walk from "CINCO HORMIGAS ROJAS" for enjoable dining experience.
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Pick up and drop off at San jose International Airoport Total price is: $20=If
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Pick up and drop off at San jose International Airoport Total price is: $20=If
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Airport
service :
Just look for Lady Flory with your funny colourful parrot hat
and small sign with your name on it Lady Flory our bus driver offer
a excelent ,safe and private Bus transportation to any where
you wish in Costa Rica. Good prices and 14 years experience.
He
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Cinco Hormigas Rojas, Museo Nacional de Costa Rica
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Above is the entrance to the third hotel we've checked into here, the Cinco Hormigas Rojas (the Five Red Ants), |
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The National Museum of Costa Rica: I am not much on museums, but this one is wonderful. Posted by Lloyd Kahn |
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Lloyd's Blog Editor-in-chief of Shelter Publications, an independent California publisher. Shelter specializes in books on building and architecture, as well as health and fitness. Lloyd's latest book is Builders of the Pacific Coast. For more info, see: www.shelterpub.com Tuesday, February 10, 2009, 8:41 PM PST |
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Lonely Planet review Matthew
D. Firestone This traveler's refuge and artistic retreat is run by the multilingual and insanely talented Mayra, a Costa Rican artist and naturalist who's nurtured the grounds of her small guesthouse for over 10 years. Today, 'Five Red Ants' is a micro-ecosystem that's teeming with tropical birds. Spend a night at Cinco Hormigas Rojas and you'll quickly forget that you're staying in San José. Mayra has created birding charts describing her daily visitors and you'll even see a few bats in the evening. The guesthouse itself has three rooms of varying sizes and amenities (if you need television in your life, this is not the place for you). Each room is uniquely themed and displays her incredible artwork. Mayra's specialty is covering household objects in papier-maché and then sculpting and painting them into intricate designs - their originality and beauty is impossible to describe. Art is available for purchase and every traveler leaves after breakfast with a small gift in hand. |
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Christopher
Baker from National Geographic recommended to us. Looking forward
to a unique and artistic stay.
Sheridan & Randall Jones
Albuquerque,
July 20, 2009.
Mayra is a true Costa Rican gem, as is her bed and breakfast. This was the perfect oasis for my friend and I to stay at as we crisscrossed the country using San Jose as our base. I LOVED the funky artwork and being literaly surrounded by nature. In addition to a great place to stay, Mayra has wonderful suggestions on places to visit around the country. Unless you are dead set on your travel agenda, I recommend following her advice. She will take you off the beaten path and onto some great adventures!
Chicago, Illinois,February 9, 2009.
Thank you so much, Mayra, for a wonderful time in San José. We will certainly recommend Cinco Hormigas Rojas!
Donde & Myron Smith, February,2009.
I didn't get a chance to say good-bye the
morning of June 28th, but I want to thank you for providing a wonderful
place to stay. I enjoyed meeting the other folks that stayed at
Cinco Hormigas Rojas; and we ( Ted and myself ) were so thrilled
to have your resourceful information about Costa Rica, to see the
art you created, and to feel the "rainforest" habitat
in your owelling !
Thank you again, and of course, if I come
to Costa Rica again, I am to stay at your B&B.
Linda Babcock,
July,2008.
Hi Mayra. We finally arrived back in the UK after a long journey. Costa Rica is a fine country to travel made all the better by cinco hormigas rojas guest house. Here are some pictures of your bats to enjoy. Let me know if they are ok then I can you some more if you like. Thnks again Mayra and Jamaica for a lovely stay!! Pete and Mally, February,2008.
"Dear Mayra ,We have had a Wonderful trip to Tortuguero every thing was very nice and well organized! Best Regards! Madeleine Appelgren, Suisa, Dec,2007
"Thank you so much for your hospitality, we had a wonderful time in Costa Rica..I have meaning to send you this picture of the fruit bat the we capture on camara (after many tries!)...Shawna Miller". Nov,2007
"Thank you for a Wonderful stay in the "Dancing Leaf Room"We enjoyed to be with you in your nice mini botanic garden .You contribuded really to our Wonderful vacation in Costa Rica and thank you for your good advices" We look forward to visit Costa Rica again and wish you all the best" Peter and Vibeke, Denmark, April, 2007.
"Thank you Mayra,Every thing was Wonderful and so ceative I look forward to seeiing you again and will recomend you and your lovely place to my friends love Sharon G. Mijares (Institute for women and gobal change"U.S.A., March, 2007.
"We loved our visit to Costa Rica ,and hope we can return with the rest of our family! Thank you for all your help and kindness during our stay in Cinco Hormigas Rojas".Warm Regards, Patricia Colavincenzo, Pennsylvania. U.S.A. February ,2007
"Thank you for all your help .If you come to Germany please let us know and we will try our best to meet you with the same hospitality that we received from you in "Cinco Hormigas Rojas" Thank you again, Anna and Tobias, Germany, January, 2007
"Pour
traverser d'une cote a l'autre nous n'avons pas le choix de repasser
par San Jose. Ce n'est vraiment pas une capitale tres excitante,
meme plutot peu sure, mais nous avons reussi a trouver un petit
coin de paradis au milieu du bruit et de la polution. C'est un petit
Bed and Breakfast, "Cinco Hormigas Rojas" tenue par Mayra,
artiste un peu degentee, mais vraiment geniale. Sa maison est fait
de branches et d'arbres entremeles. Bref hallucinant !!!"
Sophia
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Francia October 09.....(D'un pole a' l' altre,il n' y a qu'un pas)
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The
Observer Newspaper, England, My
favourite 'eco' stay was a guesthouse in San José, Costa
Rica, called Cinco Hormigas Rojas. It had a phenomenal
wildlife garden, totally wild, wonderful and overgrown
with pairs of fruit bats and birds that appeared every
morning. It was marvellous and magical and right in
the heart of built-up, urban San José. It didn't overtly
brand itself as eco, but it really was a haven, and
quite the opposite of places that brand themselves as
eco-friendly without any substance behind it. Costa
Rica Today The
Tico Times
Fodor´s
Guide 2006 REVIEW This traveler’s refuge
and artistic retreat is run by the multilingual and insanely talented Mayra, a
Costa Rican artist and naturalist who's nurtured the grounds of her small
guesthouse for over 10 years. Today, 'Five Red Ants' is a micro-ecosystem
that's teeming with tropical birds. Lonely Planet 2006 The name of this whimsical little lodge translates as "Five Red Ants." Behind the wall of vines that obscures it from the street is a wild garden that leads to an interior full of original art. Color abounds, from the bright hues on the walls right down to the toilet seats. Sure enough, the resident owner is an artist - Mayra Güell turned the house she inherited from her grandmother into San José's most original B&B-cum-art gallery. It's in the historic Barrio Otoya, one of San José's few pleasant neighborhoods, and the room price includes a hearty breakfast. 6 rooms, 1 with bath. Free parking. AE, MC, V. N Y Times Travel http://www.nytimes.com/top/features/travel/destinations/ |
Cinco
Hormigas Rojas. The name of this whimsical little lodge
translates as "five red ants". Behind the
wall of vines that obscures it from the street is a
wild garden-it´s an unexpected urban bird-watching venue-
leading to an interior space filled with original artwork.
The largest, newest room ( the Hoja Danzante,
or Dancing Leaf ) overlooks the minijungle that is the
front entrance. Color abounds, from the bright hues
on the walls right down to the toilet seats. Sure enough,the
resident owner is an artist- Mayra Güell turned the
80-year -old house she inherited from her grandmother
into San José´s most original B&B-cum-art gallery.
She tosses in thoughtful touches such as a healthful
boxed breakfast if you´re heading out on an early-morning
excursion, and coffee and tea 24/7. If you cherish the
sameness and predictability of a chain hotel, look elsewhere,
but if there´s an artistic bent to your personality,
this is your place.
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100 metros oeste y 70 metros sur"
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