PARADISE COSTA RICA LOCATED NEAR THE
BEST RESTAURANTS IN SOUTH CENTRAL COSTA RICA

COSTA RICA (7 November 2007) - How does one define Paradise?

At Paradise Costa Rica, a two-villa luxury vacation rental property nestled in the coastal mountain rainforest of South Central Costa Rica, “Paradise” can take any of a number of forms.

For many visitors, an important feature in deciding where to stay on vacation is proximity to a broad range of dining options. While it’s certainly helpful to have a fully equipped kitchen to prepare meals if one chooses to do so, many find a nice variety of restaurants to be a key part of the enjoyment of their get-away.

Paradise Costa Rica is located within a short drive of many places to dine, from beachside bistros with menus bursting with quick food and drink, to elegant yet informal boutique restaurants offering truly gourmet meals. Below are just a few of the many options in the region that spans the coastline between the towns of Dominical and Ojochal.

La Parcella is located on a small peninsula with great views overlooking the ocean on one side, and the Dominicalito beach on the other, serving a varied menu from seafood to steak and Italian specialties.

Roca Verde is a bar/restaurant offering both an American style menu (burgers and fries) as well as typical Costa Rican dishes (of particular note is their wonderful black bean soup).

Restaurante Rio Mar has great tropical ambiance, high ceiling thatched roof, and tasty continental cuisine.

La Creperie is a French-Canadian owned restaurant, with the chef preparing a wide range of French style bistro entrees to order.

La Exotica , a charming and elegant family-owned restaurant in Ojochal offers gourmet dining of such a high level that one would expect to find it on a Paris boulevard, not in the rainforest!

ConFusion in Dominical ranks with the best Italian restaurants in the country. You’ll find fresh, often organic ingredients, with homemade pasta and beautifully presented dishes, from appetizer to dessert.

Several other casual restaurants abound showcasing Mexican, Thai, Caribbean, and American menus. Many local Costa Rican home-style restaurants serve traditional meals, which typically consist of a main course of chicken or seafood, “Gallo Pinto” (specially seasoned rice and beans), a side vegetable and a fresh salad. A favorite Costa Rican dessert is Dulce de Leche, a sweet white cake with creamy caramel sauce.

For those wishing to prepare meals “at home,” the villas of Paradise Costa Rica offer well stocked, fully-equipped modern kitchens, with granite countertops and all the appliances that a visitor could wish for. Pantry stocking and chef services are available on request, and there are many markets selling super-fresh fruits and vegetables.

Paradise Costa Rica luxury villas, set on a mountainside overlooking the Pacific Ocean, is available year-’round for the vacation stay of a lifetime. Nightly (with a three- night minimum), weekly, and monthly rates apply. Amenities include housekeeping services, full-sized washer and dryers, internet access, free in-country and no-surcharge long distance telephone, lap-sized “chlorine free” lap pools, and much more!

For photos, rates, guest feedback and additional information, visit www.ParadiseCostaRica.com or call (toll free) 1-800-70-VILLA (1-800-708-4552).

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This is the third in a series of feature releases on the many facets of travel in Costa Rica, particularly the Dominical Region in which Paradise Costa Rica is located.