Recreation

Tours directly from our Tranquillity Hill Boutique Hotel

White water rafting ... most popular tour expert outfitter and river guide takes beginners down the thrilling waters of the Reventazón River. Kayaking also available.

JD Water Sports-Sportfishing
Sportfishing ... deep sea fishing only one hour from our Inn in Punta Leona. Scuba diving also available.

Los Angeles Cloud Forest/Villa Blanca Resort ... Take a 2-½ hour guided tour of this natural wonder. Bring walking shoes and a light windbreaker.

Butterfly Farm and Bird Zoo ... The butterfly gardens contain over 70 species of Costa Rica’sOur tucans Bonnie and Claydemost beautiful butterflies. In La Garita, ZooAve is famous for its extensive tropical bird collection only 14 kilometers from the inn.

Orchid Farm in Palmares ... Enjoy the stone church and the variety of roses in the park. Have lunch at the famous restaurant Tejas, then drive 3 km. to the orchid farm and enjoy 150+ varieties of wild orchids.

Grecia/Sarchí and San Ramón.  Drive 20 minutes to the town of Grecia and its all metal church, then another 20 minutes to the town of Sarchí, famous for its typical Costa Rican wooden handicrafts. Watch as craftsmen paint their oxcarts and purchase some of the best souvenirs. Have lunch at El Mirador restaurant overlooking the Central Valley and then go on to Zarcero and its sculptured pine trees. Bring walking shoes.

Carara Biological Reserve ... Offers a huge variety of plants, birds, monkeys, marshes formed by seasonal flooding of the Grande de Tárcoles river. Rich in waterfowl, amphibians, and reptiles. Enjoy the jungle scenery and wildlife. Bring binoculars, walking shoes, insect repellent, sunscreen and long pants.

Jaco Beach (Playa Jacó) ... Take the beautiful, scenic mountain drive with breath-taking views and enjoy the famous Costa Rican beaches at Jaco, Punta Leona, and Doña Ana. Bring bathing suit and sunscreen.

San José City ... Drive/walk through Sabana Park and see the most exclusive residential areas. Visit the National Theater (closed Sundays), the National Museum (open Fri., Sat., Sun.), the Gold Museum and have lunch at the Gran Hotel Costa Rica. Bring walking shoes.

Tortuga Island / Calypso ... Sail to a beautiful island in the Gulf of Nicoya, with its palm trees, clear water, and white sand beaches, aboard the Calypso catamaran. Enjoy a delicious beach lunch on the island. Boat leaves from Puntarenas. Bring bathing suit and sunscreen.

Los Chorros Waterfalls ... at Tacares, only 25 minutes from the Inn. Bring good walking shoes and bathing suit if you wish.

Turu Ba-Ri / Zip-Lane (www.turubari.com) offers sky-ride , nature trails, horse riding, a tropical garden and they claim is the largest butterfly farm in Latin America. Only 30 minutes from the Inn.

Orosi Valley/Ujarras Ruins ... drive through the old capital of Cartago on the way to the Orosi Valley and visit the Lancaster Gardens, take the scenic road around Orosi Lake.

Catuart Minas and Natural Pool ... Drive to Monte del Aguacate, stop at our own restaurant and souvenirs "Mirador del Cafetal". Bathing in a natural pool of clear water. Bring bathing suit and sunscreen and learn all about the old Gold mines and see their equipment and enter the mines.

Ride the traditional old fashioned train ... All day tour passing through pictoresque towns as orotina, the fruit town. You can board this train right here in Atenas. Price per person round trip $25, Saturdays and Sundays only. In addition to this tour once you arrive in Puerto Caldera.

The world of snakes At only 20 min from the inn, learn all about the beautiful reptiles, Costa Rica have more than 186 species.

Horse Tour - 3 Hours. Enjoy a truly natural horse back ridding thru mountains and rivers right here in Atenas, and be delighted by the beautiful natural scenery.

San Mateo The original CANOPY TOUR At only 20 minutes from the inn ride 11 cables. Reccommended for all ages! See the tree from above!

Bungee Jumping At only 12 Km from the inn. Aditional jumps at half price.

ATV Tour

Arenal Volcano Tour / Hot Springs

Crocodile Man Tour / Tárcoles

Accessibility

November 15, 2009 NOTE- Due to the financial crisis in the United States and most other countries in the world, I have not been able to secure a mortgage in Costa Rica. Therefore, my accessability renovations including the installation of the elevator and improvements to the bathrooms have been unavoidably delayed. This project is my highest priority. It will be completed at the earliest possible date. I apologize to all persons with disabilities who are considering coming here in the next few months. Please check regularly for updates, or send an email to INFO@TRANQUILLITYHILL.COM - I will add you to my mailing list and you will be notified as soon as the renovations have been completed.

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Contact

Tranquillity Hill
Owner: Daniel MacLellan
Tel: N.A. 877-453-2877
Tel: C.R. 011-506-2453-3761
Email: info@tranquillityhill.com
Fax: N.A. 800-707-5514
PO Box: APDO 19-4300, Palmares, Alajuela, C.R.

Guest Reviews

Bonita M.- Nova Scotia

This is the perfect place for a unforgettable first visit to Costa Rica. The view! Spectacular! The entire home is surrounded by trees, plants, flowers; it is quite breathtaking.  The service is excellent. Every member of the staff are helpful and friendly and are willing to give their time to drive their guests around and show you their beautiful country.  Congratulations to the chef Danny: the food was outstanding and service is unparalleled.  In the 9 days I was staying at Tranquillity Hill, I managed to get as much as possible out of each day.  I saw monkeys (capuchian), several different birds, but I was amazed by the butterflies! They are everywhere and land on your arms and have no fear of humans. Staying at Tranquillity Hill was an experience I will never forget and I will be returning at my most earliest opportunity.

Review Date: 
November 28, 2008

Current Events

Palmares Festival Begins - 13th January 2010

Thousands of party lovers will descend on the town of Palmares West of San Jose for the beginning of the 12 day Palmares festival.

Some of the attractions include bull fights, live music, soccer tournaments, carnivals, rodeos and more.

See this link  Palmares festival for details.