Travel Information for Medical Spanish Conference

Hilton papagayo location of medical Spanish conference
Hilton Spa Garden

Travel Information for Medical Spanish Conferences

 

Osa Peninsula/Crocodile Bay Conference

(click on Crocodile Bay name for more information on this location)

  • Sunday, February 20-Thursday, February 24, 2011

 


Hilton Papgayo Resort and Spa 

Guanacaste, Costa Rica

  • Monday, November1-Friday, November 5, 2010
  • Monday, January 17-Friday, January 21, 2011
  • Monday, March 14-Friday, March 18, 2011
  • Monday, November 7-Friday, November 11, 2011

A setting so spectacular deserves a resort equally magnificent. Hilton Papagayo Costa Rica Resort & Spa, unrivaled in elegance and luxury, sits graciously at the edge of a heavenly beach. The bay’s deep blue waters break gently at the shore, as sunny afternoons become breezy starlit nights. Hilton Papagayo Costa Rica Resort & Spa is the ideal union of opulence and adventure, providing fresh accommodations, decadent cuisine, indulging amenities including a revitalizing spa, along with an abundance of exciting activities and excursions.

 

Hilton Papagayo Costa Rica Resort & Spa is located in a secluded bay heading the Pacific Ocean at the Gulf of Papagayo, Guanacaste. It is just 20 minutes away from Liberia International Airport and 30 minutes by plane from San Jose, the Capital city of Costa Rica. Ideally situated where rainforests, wildlife refuges, national parks and other majestic eco-wonders are just moments away.

 

Steps for attending this conference:

1.) Fill out registration form for Medical Studies Abroad and fax or mail to us (fax # and address are on the registration page).

2.) Contact Paula at Rico Tours to book your hotel reservation.  She can also help you with flights, transfers from the airport to the hotel and with excursions to make the most of your trip.

 

In order to receive our group hotel rates,  please book your hotel reservations through our partner, Rico Tours

Paula Bennett, CTC

Rico Tours

512-577-2491 or paula@ricotours.com

 

Tropical Bungalow Garden View Room Category

$165.00 Per Person Per Night, Based on One Adult in Room

$202.00 Per Night, Based on Two Adults in Room

Bungalow Ocean View Room Category

$184.00 Per Person Per Night, Based on One Adult in Room

$226.00 Per Night, Based on Two Adults in Room

 

Hotel space subject to availability.

Rates for additional person in room, children rates available on request.

Group rates will be extended for 2 days prior and 2 days after meeting dates, subject to availability.

Once reservations are confirmed, full payment for stay is due.

Rates are non-refundable once payment has been made.

 

Rate includes:

Accommodations

All-inclusive features

Taxes and Service Fees

 

Rate does not include:

Bellman Gratuities ($5.00 per person per stay)

Housekeeping Gratuities ($2.00 per room per day)

Airfare

Items of a personal nature

Transfers

$26.00 per person Costa Rica Departure Tax

Optional activities


                    

Travel FAQ’s For Costa Rica:

1. Do I need a passport?

A valid passport is necessary to enter and exit Costa Rica and must be valid for 3 months from the date of arrival.
 
2. Which airport do I use?
 
Liberia (LIR) is the closest major airport to Guanacaste. You will need to book a transfer from the airport to the hotel and from the hotel to the airport.  We do not recommend renting a vehicle for your first trip to Costa Rica.  The roads are not always well marked and driving yourself can be a bit adventurous.
 
3. Do I need a Visa?
Not if you are a U.S. citizen and staying in the country less than 90 days.
 
4. Embassy Contact information   www.sanjose.usembassy.gov
 
5. State Department website link www.travel.state.gov/passport
 
6. Is the water drinkable?
The water is potable in most parts of the country but it is recommended that you buy bottled water.
 
7. Is there a departure tax?
Yes. There is a $26.00 per person departure tax.
 
8. What number do I dial in case of emergency?
Dial 911 in case of emergency
 
9. Is tipping expected?
Most restaurants will include a 10% service charge on the bill. Taxi drivers generally do not receive a tip. If you are satisfied with the service you receive, hotel maids, tour guides and drivers would appreciate a tip. Taxis: Ask the staff at the hotel to recommend a reputable taxi company
 
10. How do I call a taxi?
When using taxi services, verify that they comply with the legally established requirements such as yellow triangles printed on the doors and a meter. Always ask the staff at your hotel to call a taxi for you from a reliable company.
 
11. What if I lose my passport?
Be proactive before your trip and make several copies of your passport and keep it in a seperate location such as a safe deposit box at the hotel. Also, scan a copy in advance of your trip, if possible, and send it to a personal yahoo, MSN or other email address that you can access in case of a misplaced passport.
 
12. What should I pack?
Sunscreen, bug repellant, swimsuit, light jacket for evening, waterproof shoes, wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, first aid kit, including any medications you use often.
 
13. Are there ATMs available to make withdrawals in local currency?
Yes. However, please be sure to only use machines located in public and well illuminated places. Be careful of any offer of help or of strangers when using the ATM. Withdraw the cash, count it, and out it away before going outside. For more tips, go to www.visitcostarica.com

                               


 

 

 

 

 

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