Hotel Villas Gaia is situated where the mountains come down
to the sea in the region called Fila Costeña.
This biologically diverse region is surrounded by some of
Costa Rica's most famous natural attractions:
the vast wilderness of Corcovado National Park,
the protected waters of Ballena Marine Park,
Caño Island and the Rio Terraba-
Sierpe extensive mangrove ecosystem.
The region is a bird watcher's paradise (450
counted species!!!) and has one of Central America's last stands
of magnificent coastal rain forest.
Miles of deserted beaches to the north offer abundant opportunities
for swimming, surfing, kayaking and exploring.
- Playa Tortuga
- Playa Garza (1 km)
- Playa Ventanas (1.5 km)
- Playa Pinuelas (3 km)
- Playa Ballena (5 km)
- Playa Uvita (15 km).
The village of Ojochal is 1 kilometer South of Hotel Vilas Gaia and is populated by Costa Ricans and foreigners alike.
There is no 'touristy' atmosphere and the impression of down-to-earth living and community- wide friendliness can be felt travelers wanting a real cultural experience. Visitors of Ojochal are privileged to partake in community soccer games and are warmly welcomed at the local bar. International cuisine is easily found at the quaint restaurants in the village.
The Internet café makes access to the world possible. The Costa Rican owned and operated waterfall and gardens in Ojochal make for a lovely excursion from Hotel Vilas Gaia. The surroundings of the village are steep high mountains coming down to the sea, cloaked with rainforest. There is a nice river that winds its way through Ojochal on its way to the sea at Playa Tortuga.
