Casa Marbella Hotel Costa Rica http://casamarbel.la Sun, 07 Apr 2013 00:32:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Surf Yoga Retreat at Casa MarBella this summer 2013! http://casamarbel.la/2013/02/surf-yoga-retreat-at-casa-marbella-this-summer-2013/ http://casamarbel.la/2013/02/surf-yoga-retreat-at-casa-marbella-this-summer-2013/#comments Fri, 08 Feb 2013 21:20:37 +0000 Casa Marbella http://casamarbel.la/?p=926 Yoga Retreat Postcard

]]> http://casamarbel.la/2013/02/surf-yoga-retreat-at-casa-marbella-this-summer-2013/feed/ 0 Check out what The Healing Cuisine is serving up these days…. http://casamarbel.la/2012/06/check-out-what-the-healing-cuisine-is-serving-up-these-days/ http://casamarbel.la/2012/06/check-out-what-the-healing-cuisine-is-serving-up-these-days/#comments Fri, 22 Jun 2012 22:18:08 +0000 Casa Marbella http://casamarbel.la/?p=796 Continue reading →]]>

 

The Healing Cuisine is trying out a new idea… a weekly healthy menu with choices. There is an a.m Superfood Smoothie each morning available from Mon-Fri, with the option of adding a healthy raw breakfast item, a selection of medicinal cold teas, light lunches (cooked & raw options) and the occasional dinner. Items are priced individually on the menu but family sized prices and discounted package prices are available.

I have sure been enjoying the deliciousness of Joanne’s creations these past couple of weeks. Take a look at the sample menus posted below.  If you are interested in ordering for your visit to Santa Teresa, please contact Casa MarBella for more information or we can put you in contact with Joanne. The Healing Cuisine also offers juice or raw food cleanses, chef services, and private raw and/or healthy “cooking”  classes.  Enjoy this experience from your suite or condo or in our outdoor kitchen space at the hotel.

Monday June 25
Breakfast
*morning pick up between 8:30-9:30am
Daily Immune Boosting Tea – Chlorophyll Mint
Superfood Smoothie
Chai Quinoa Breakfast Porridge, Chai spiced cooked Quinoa with fresh Coconut Meat & Chia Seed Coconut Mylk
Lunch
*lunch pick up between 12:30-1:30pm
Fresh Pressed Veggie Juice
Caramelized Onion Quiche topped with Roasted Pepper in a Garbonzo/Pejivalle Crust served with Minted Cucumber Tabouleh Salad
Tuesday June 26Breakfast
*morning pick up between 8:30-9:30am

Trinity Tea – P’au Darco, Ginger, Turmeric
Superfood Smoothie
raw Banana Flax Pancakes with Strawberry SyrupLunch                                                                                                                                                         available raw please specify
*lunch pick up between 12:30-1:30pm                                                                                                                                                                      

Fresh Pressed Juice
Mixed Greens topped with Cherry Tomatoes, sliced Cucumber, Red Onion slivers, Maple Almonds and Roasted Sweet Pepper
& Feta tossed in Creamy Roasted Garlic Balsamic dressing served with Rosemary Garlic Flax Crakers & Marinated Kale Salad

Dinner
*dinner pick up after sunset or to be determined…
Chicken Chili with Chipotle Cashew Sour Cream, chopped Chives & Corn Bread

**We kindly request that you order your menu plan for the week by Sunday afternoon or 2 days prior to the menu date of choice.

Please let us know if you have any ideas or favourite items you would like to see on next weeks menu.

 

]]> http://casamarbel.la/2012/06/check-out-what-the-healing-cuisine-is-serving-up-these-days/feed/ 0 Women’s Latin America Pre-Olympic Beach Vollyball http://casamarbel.la/2012/04/womens-latin-america-pre-olympic-beach-vollyball/ http://casamarbel.la/2012/04/womens-latin-america-pre-olympic-beach-vollyball/#comments Wed, 04 Apr 2012 16:27:38 +0000 Casa Marbella http://casamarbel.la/?p=764 Continue reading →]]> This past week-end (Feb 10-12) St. Teresa was host to the Latin America women’s beach volleyball tournament. Contestants from all over Central America and the Caribbean were competing for pre-Olympic team qualifications. The actual competition took place in Playa Carmen, right down the hill from Casa Marbella. Spectators were treated to some superb matches and were also able to enjoy the concession stands which sold chilled coconut water, beer, empanadas, sweets and local arts and crafts. The turn- out was good and so was the vibe.

]]> http://casamarbel.la/2012/04/womens-latin-america-pre-olympic-beach-vollyball/feed/ 0 ATV/ Quads http://casamarbel.la/2012/04/atv-quads/ http://casamarbel.la/2012/04/atv-quads/#comments Wed, 04 Apr 2012 14:47:09 +0000 Casa Marbella http://casamarbel.la/?p=758 Continue reading →]]> Renting an ATV (all terrain vehicle) is a great way to explore Santa Teresa as well as other nearby towns and beaches. The fact that they are easy to drive and maneuver on these narrow and dusty roads makes the ATV the most popular form of transportation in the area.

Rates: 250cc is $50 for 7 hours, $70 for 24 hours.

420cc is $60 for 7 hours, $80 for 24 hours. Price breaks offered for multiple day rentals.

 

]]> http://casamarbel.la/2012/04/atv-quads/feed/ 0 Butterfly Garden http://casamarbel.la/2012/04/butterfly-garden/ http://casamarbel.la/2012/04/butterfly-garden/#comments Wed, 04 Apr 2012 14:30:19 +0000 Casa Marbella http://casamarbel.la/?p=756 Continue reading →]]> Come and witness the life cycle of the butterfly from mating to metamorphosis. These gardens will delight you with spectacular specimens, including the famed Blue Morpho. Meander through the arboretum. Perhaps you will cross paths with a monkey, iguana or coati. Gardens are open daily from 8 am – 4 pm. Cost is $8/pp.

]]> http://casamarbel.la/2012/04/butterfly-garden/feed/ 0 Sailing http://casamarbel.la/2012/04/sailing/ http://casamarbel.la/2012/04/sailing/#comments Wed, 04 Apr 2012 14:24:10 +0000 Casa Marbella http://casamarbel.la/?p=754 Continue reading →]]> See Costa Rica’s natural beauty from it’s tropical sea. Sailing tours depart daily (Dec.-April) from the fisherman’s village in Mal Pais. Tour last 3 hours and includes beverages. The captain is a very experienced sailor from California and safety is always of the utmost importance. Cost is $45/pp.

]]> http://casamarbel.la/2012/04/sailing/feed/ 0 Zip-lines http://casamarbel.la/2012/04/zip-lines/ http://casamarbel.la/2012/04/zip-lines/#comments Wed, 04 Apr 2012 14:17:04 +0000 Casa Marbella http://casamarbel.la/?p=752 Continue reading →]]> There are two different tour companies in our area that offer zip-lining. One is located in Mal Pais, 10 minutes from Casa Marbella. It is situated on a 65 acre ranch on the edge of the Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve. It offers one mile of cables between 9 platforms that are set high in gigantic trees. The longest zip-line is 500 meters. Visitors can expect to have thrilling views of the ocean and jungle from many different perspectives. Costs is $40/pp, with transport is an extra $5/pp.

The other company is located in the nearby town of Montezuma, which is about 30 minutes from Casa Marbella. It has 11 platforms, some of which pass over the famous Montezuma River. The views are spectactular and tourist get a chance to swim in the refreshing and world famous Montezuma waterfalls. Cost is $40/pp, with transport is an extra $20/pp. The tour takes about 2 hours to complete.

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Guests can enjoy practicing yoga in a naturally pristine environment from our spacious open air deck. From this vantage point you can take in the immense blue of the Pacific Ocean and hear it’s waves as you are nestled in the green tree tops. A nice ocean breeze hits there almost daily, making for an even more enjoyable yoga experience.

Private classes are available. All lessons are taught by accredited yoga professionals. Classes last about an hour and rates are $40 for 1 or 2 people, $6 for each additional person.

There are also guest yoga mats available for those who wish to do self practice. In addition to Casa Marbella, there are numerous yoga classes available for every level in Santa Teresa as well as Pilates classes with mat or apparatus.

 

 

 

]]> http://casamarbel.la/2012/04/yoga/feed/ 0 Rainsong Wildlife Sanctuary http://casamarbel.la/2012/04/rainsong-wildlife-sanctuary/ http://casamarbel.la/2012/04/rainsong-wildlife-sanctuary/#comments Tue, 03 Apr 2012 21:10:06 +0000 Casa Marbella http://casamarbel.la/?p=740 Continue reading →]]> Rainsong takes in sick, injured, abandoned or abused wild animals. They practice rescue and release and have released dozens and dozens of rescued and recovered animals to date. They offer daily tours of the sanctuary and your donation helps keep this place up and running. A visitor can expect to see and maybe get to hold monkeys, anteaters, porcupines, kinkajou, skunks, native birds, raccoons and more. For more information check out their website at www.rainsongsanctuary.com

]]> http://casamarbel.la/2012/04/rainsong-wildlife-sanctuary/feed/ 0 SUP rentals and lessons http://casamarbel.la/2012/04/sup-rentals-and-lessons/ http://casamarbel.la/2012/04/sup-rentals-and-lessons/#comments Tue, 03 Apr 2012 20:52:33 +0000 Casa Marbella http://casamarbel.la/?p=741 Continue reading →]]> SUP (Stand Up Paddle boarding) has quickly gained popularity over the last few years. So much so that it has become the fastest growing sport in America. Whether you’re a first timer or seasoned vet, Freedom Riding SUP shop in Mal Pais (2640-0521) has what you need. They offer rentals ($35/board per day and a variety to choose from), lessons and tours ($50/pp). Weekly and group rates available. All levels welcome.

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