Villas Rio Mar Activity Center
Villas Rio Mar is the perfect spot for an active vacation!
The Villas Rio Mar Activity Center is a profesional information- and tour desk, that provides information, arranges Tours and offers Services to our guests.
Our Activity Center offers tours for the lowest possible price.
How do we do this? Simple...because of the volume we create, we get better prices than others in the region. We have negotiated special group prices for our guests. We try to make the groups for you, so you don't have to worry, but just enjoy your tour.
Services
Bike Rental
Mountain bikes for rent at the Activity Center. $ 6 and up.
Internet Access
Checking your email and surfing the internet is possible at the Activity Center: ¢ 500 per 15 min.
Surfboard Rental
Long- and short boards for rent. $ 5 and up.
Hotel Reservations
Need another hotel to stay at? We will be happy to assist you with your reservations.
Tennis Court
We have a tennis court and we offer raquets and tennis balls at the reception.
Transfer Service
We offer transfer services from/to anywhere in Costa Rica. Transfer Rates from/to Villas Rio Mar.
Rent-a-Car
We have an official agreement with Alamo Rent-a-Car and have 2 permanent to cars on the premisses. You can reserve your car with us via email and have it waiting for you when you arrive. You want to wait untill you get to the hotel with reserving a car? ...NO PROBLEM, within 2 hours we can arrange a car for you!
Horse Rental
We can help you renting a horse. You can ride on the beach or go exploring nearby mountains. $ 10 per hour.
Souvenirs
Want something to remember Costa Rica by? Need some sunscreen or repellent, flashlight, a book, necklace or...
Stop by and have a look.
Available Tours
We offer all tours listed below... If you'd like to reserve any of these Tours, please use the tour reservation form
Whales & Dolphin tour
Go and try to spot whales and dolphins inside and around Ballena National Marine Park....and do some snorkeling afterwards! more details...
Corcovado National Park
Here you can find 65% of Costa Rica's biodiversity. This park is considered by National Geographic as the third best National Parks of the world. You can see up to four species of monkeys, snakes, sloth's, and agoutis. Chance to see humpback, pilot whales, dolphins, sharks, etc. more details...
Nauyaca Waterfall tour
These horse back riding tours are through a farm that borders with two amazing waterfalls of the Barucito River. These wonderful waterfalls are one of the main attractions of the Southern Pacific of Costa Rica. Not only because its natural beauty which gives unforgettable moments, but also to do different outdoors activities, like climbing the falls, swimming, jumping into the deep waters and bird watching... more details...
Hacienda Barú
Experience the interesting flora and fauna Hacienda Baru has to offer. This private reserve offers Canopy Tour, Rainforest experience, night in the jungle, etc.. more details...
Caño Island Snorkeling
The best spot in Costa Rica for scuba diving and snorkeling because of its visibility about 20 meters (50 ft) and has lots of species of fish, turtles, manta rays, dolphins, whales and ... friendly sharks. On the Island, a well maintained trail leads... more details...
Snorkeling
Snorkeling at Ballena National Marine Park by boat. more details...
Scuba Diving
Explore the underwater world of Costa Rica! We offer diving trips to Caño Island and/or Ballena National Marine Park. more details...
Surf lessons
Learn to surf with professional certified instructors. Includes safety instruction, dry practice, surfing and surfboard. more details...
Rafting tour
Both the adventuresome beginner and the more experienced rafter can enjoy white river rafting trips. more details...
Kayak Tours
There are several types of Kayak tours we offer: Kayaking and Snorkeling to Ballena Marine Park, Kayaking Tour to Hatillo Mangrove Swamps and Waves & Caves on Ballena Marine Park more details...
Sport fishing
Costa Rica is famous for its Big Game Fishing. The South offers great possibilities to make the catch of a life time with a change for: Rooster fish, Sail fish, Tuna, Red Snapper, Macarena, Wahoo, Snook and Jack's. more details...
Villas Rio Mar,
A jungle & beach resort that combines comfort with a great nature and adventure experience!
Adventure, Nature and in Comfort. The very best of Costa Rica!
Set on the banks of the BarĂº river, located 800 mtrs from the beach and surrounded by impressive tropical forests,
the jungle resort Villas Rio Mar awaits you with traditional friendly hospitality.
Our Standard Bungalows will sleep up to 2 people and have a private, terrace like living-room and are equipped with private baths with hot water,
refrigerator, fans, telephone (room service and internet access available) and of course.. a hammock. Guests can choose for 2 individual or 1 king-size bed.
Our Superior Rooms (non-smoking inside) will sleep up to 3 people and have a private, terrace like living-room and are equipped with private bath with hot water,
A/c refrigerator, fans, telephone. Also one Queen size bed and one single bed.
Our Deluxe Junior Suites (non-smoking inside) are equipped with air-conditioning and direct tv and will sleep up to 4 people (in the same room).
Besides this they have a private terrace, private bathrooms with hot water, refrigerator, fans, telephone (room service and internet access available).
The hotel features a large swimming pool with wet bar and Jacuzzi, a tennis court, an in-house tour agency, and a romantic palenque style restaurant
featuring many local and international dishes. Furthermore, we offer green area's, Internet access, International telephone, Conference Center, Spa and Transportation Services.
The property is bordered by a spectacular mountain range and the beautiful Baru river. The pristine beaches of Dominical are at only 800 meters.
RESTAURANT & BAR
Our unique and beautiful "palenque" restaurant serves international and local specialties that will surprise even the most discriminating gourmets.
At our cozy bar, you will find a variety of delicious tropical cocktails.