Luxury Hoteliers Magazine 4th Quarter 2017 | Page 112

Wake each morning to the deep echo of Mantled Howler Monkeys’ troop calls bouncing off the mountains. Their howls can be heard at sunrise and sundown – with the sound traveling up to three miles away. While their deep grumble can be frightening, these tree-dwelling friends are vegetarian and live off of the land. Soaring high above, Scarlet Macaws are one of Costa Rica’s most majestic birds with their signature red, yellow and blue bright feathers. In recent years they have become increasingly endangered – Vista Celestial has planted more than 20 Almendro Trees that serve as habitats to the Macaws and over 1,000 other species. A picture-perfect way to explore the beauty of Costa Rica is from horseback. Guests are invited to the nearby Rancho La Merced National Wildlife Refuge where horseback rides 112 ILHA through the 1,250-acre property allow for a closer look at the country’s wildlife and beauty. The opportunities to explore the exoctic wildlife of Costa Rica are endless. Staying in the midst of the rain forest allows you to become one with nature and create memories that will last a lifetime. Learn more vistacelestial.com