Villa Mariposa

Private Vacation Retreat at Playa Zancudo, Costa Rica

Come enjoy sun-filled time at a private villa in Playa Zancudo, on the southern Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Playa Zancudo is a 5-kilometer sandy beach just 12 miles north of the Panama border. From San Jose one can catch a 45 minute flight to Golfito where a boat taxi will bring you to Zancudo. On one side is the spacious Golfo Dulce, which showcases the Osa peninsula off the coast and Rio Coto Colorado on the other side. Corcovado National Park is an enchanting hour's boat ride away - where you are bound to see the dolphins swimming.

About the Area

Playa Zancudo is a friendly little fishing and surfing community. Its remote location on the southern Pacific coast of Costa Rica makes it a wonderful retreat for vacationers looking to get away from typical tourist traps.

Zancudo is a tranquil, secluded area where you will see hundreds of species of wild flora and fauna and meet welcoming people. You will not see Starbucks, McDonalds, or malls. You will find strong Costa Rica coffee and fresh fruits and vegetables everywhere.

Miles of beautiful sand beaches are lined with coconut and cashew trees. Ocean temperature is in the low 80s. The waves on the beach north of Villa Mariposa are gentle enough for swimming and relaxing. From Villa Mariposa south, you'll find larger waves that are perfect for surfing.

Other activities to be enjoyed in the area include: fishing, river tours. horseback riding, kayaking, swimming, boogie boarding, hiking, birding, and tours of the nearby rainforest. The photos below were taken on the five acres of Villa Mariposa (formerly called Villa de Monos in honor of the friendly whiteface monkeys who inhabit the property).

Nearby restaturants serve a variety of delicious meals and are within walking distance from the house. Most restaurants serve vegetarian and vegan fare as well as fresh local seafood. The Oasis restaurant and bar is directly across the street from Villa Mariposa. Upon your request, delicious meals can be prepared for you in the kitchen by our own chef, Gabriel.

About the House

One bedroom has a king size bed and the other has a queen. Both rooms are airconditioned.

The kitchen is fully equipped with a gas oven, stove, refrigerator, microwave oven, rice cooker, coffee maker and blender. However, at your request, our own private chef Gabriel can prepare meals with an Argentinian flare in the kitchen. The prices below are in colones, 500 colones = $1, so a dinner of shrimp paella, salad, bread, and a glass of Chilean wine would cost $16. A meal of chicken, pasta, salad, bread and wine would cost $12.

Villa Mariposa is located on 4 private acres. We own a dock with boat access on the estuary, about one third mile behind the house. There are coconut and plaintain trees and a pineapple tree, as well as other beautiful tropical plants such as bromeliads. You may likely see some interesting creatures in the trees such as monkeys, sloths, and macaws.

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