ABOUT SIPPIN SAFARIS AND COSTA RICA Destination Costa Rica SIPPIN SAFARIS, Has been excorting clients on hunting, fishing and tours to many countries in the world. We have been doing this for 42 years now. The country which we most admire is Costa Rica. It is the culture and natives which we love the most. Most of our tours are done now in Costa Rica in the months of Jan. Feb. and Mar. That is the peak of the season there. It rarely ever rains, it is not to hot, and the Ticos ( Native Costa Ricans) are just wonderfull. Costa Rica is one of most democratic countries in Central America.  One of their  presidents recently won the Nobel Peace Prize.  There are more schoolteachers than policemen in Costa Rica.  Costa Rica has no military - no army, no navy, and no air force.  Costa Rica has life time Medical care for their citizens. Even when you come to Costa Rica on a tour and you get sick, you will be cared for at no charge.  Costa Rica has a higher literacy level for their children than we do in the United States.  Life expectancy is equal to the United States.  The president can only serve for two years, and there is an election every two years.  The infrastructure of Costa Rica is better than any other Central American country. They have the highest per capital income then any other Latin American country. Almost everybody in Costa Rica speaks English as his or her second language.  You will have no problem communicating with people when in Costa Rica.  The Weather:  The weather in Costa Rica, between January and March is outrageously beautiful.  It never or rarely ever rains.  You should bring along a good hat and plenty of suntan lotion, sunglasses and camera.  There is always a breeze blowing so it is never gets unusually hot. When you are in the hotel, needless to say, there are air conditioners in every room. STAFF:  Staff will be myself, Bernard Sippin or a manager, and a Professional Guide when you are traveling on the Bus.  We will be with you at all times except when you are in your room or at dinner. We are the “comfort situation” so if anything happens or breaks down or you are dissatisfied, we will be there to attempt to take care of any and all problems.  Accommodations: FOUR days and nights at the Irazu Best Western Hotel in San Jose.  This Great Hotel has been recently renovated. It includes a large outdoor pool, tennis courts, fitness center, sauna and steam room, Casino, Business Center with free 24 hour Internet access, Complimentary cocktails, free local calls and is next to a Mall and many restaurants.  It is close to downtown San Jose and the International Airport.  A Continental, Tropical or Typical Breakfast is included every morning. Accommodations: THREE days and nights at the Parador Hotel and Resort.  This magnificent hotel was recently built at the end of a peninsula, on a cliff, over looking the Pacific Ocean in Manuel Antonio.  It is only 15 minutes from the dock where you take the boat fishing each morning.  This magnificent hotel was built in the style of Colonial Spanish architecture and is filled with countless artifacts from Spain.  It possesses two pools with a bar overlooking the Pacific Ocean, a Jacuzzi, exercise equipment, steam room, mini-golf, tennis courts, beach, Internet Access and other amenities.  There are spectacular views from almost any place in this hotel.  A full American buffet breakfast is provided every morning.