The 3rd annual Palm Beach Supercar Weekend was held on January 24th 2009 along Flagler Drive in Downtown West Palm Beach, FL. Hundreds of exotic, luxury, and custom cars were on display. Some of the manufacturers represented included Ferrari, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Lotus, Porsche, Rolls Royce and Bentley. For more, click on the link or thumbnail image below.
Jaco Beach To San Jose Bus Ride
The bus ride from Jaco Beach back to the San Jose (SJO) International Airport was a scenic trip that winded through the tropical mountains of Costa Rica. I’m glad I stayed awake to take pictures of the trip rather than taking a nap. For more, click on the thumbnail image or link below.
Playa De Jaco Sunset – Costa Rica
One of the best parts about visiting Costa Rica’s Pacific coast is the beautiful sunsets that you can enjoy at the end of each day. We stayed at the Hard Rock Resort & Casino which is located directly on Jaco Beach. At the top of Playa De Jaco, there are large smooth rocks which are perfect seats for admiring the glowing orange sun as it sets into the Pacific. For more, click on the link or thumbnail image below.
The Backyard Bar & Restaurant – Costa Rica
One night during our short trip to Costa Rica, we ventured out to sample the night life. The Backyard Bar & Restaurant is a popular surfer hangout located on Playa Hermosa. For more, click on the link or thumbnail image below.
Manuel Antonio National Park – Costa Rica
One of the highlights of our trip to Costa Rica was the day we spent exploring Manuel Antonio National Park on the Pacific Coast just South of Quepos. The park features four beaches and hundreds of species of tropical wildlife. For more, click on the link or thumbnail image below.
Fincas Naturales Butterfly Garden
The Fincas Naturales Wildlife Refuge is located across the street from the Si Como No Resort & Spa in Costa Rica’s Manuel Antonio National Park. One of the most popular features of this 25 acre conservation project is the bi-level butterfly enclosure. For more, click on the link or thumbnail image below.
Fincas Naturales Butterfly Garden Pictures – Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
Si Como No Resort & Spa – Costa Rica
We were lucky enough to stumble upon the “Si Como No” Resort & Spa when we were looking for a place to eat after exploring the Manuel Antonio National Park. My favorite aspect of this quaint hotel was the picturesque views overlooking the Costa Rican rainforest. For more, click on the link or thumbnail image below.
Si Como No Resort & Spa Pictures – Costa Rica, Central America
Waterfalls Canopy Tour – Jaco Beach, Costa Rica
The Waterfalls Canopy Tour was an exciting experience where we flew through the Costa Rican Rainforest on zip line cables strung between the trees. The tour costs $58 per person and is well worth the money. For more, click on the text link or thumbnail image below.
Waterfalls Canopy Tour Pictures & Video – Jaco Beach, Costa Rica
Tarcoles River Crocodile Feeding – Costa Rica
On the bus ride from San Jose to Jaco Beach, our driver stopped just before a bridge. We then walked out onto the bridge and were able to observe the many American Crocodiles in the Tarcoles river below. Another tourist bought some sausage and began tossing pieces down to the crocodiles. For more, click on the link or thumbnail image below.
Hard Rock Resort – Jaco Beach, Costa Rica
For our first visit to Costa Rica, we chose to visit the Pacific side of this beautiful country in Central America and stay at the Hard Rock Resort & Casino. The property was formerly known as “Hotel Jaco Fiesta”. For more, click on the link or thumbnail image below.