Parador Resort and Spa

by Bret G. Dudl
14.11.09
5:36 PM GMT+8

Filed in Costa Rica

Parador Resort & Spa, is located on Punta Quepos in the most pristine and tranquil area of Manuel Antonio, yet within minutes from the World Famous Manuel Antonio National Park, the small sport fishing town of Quepos, and the local airport.
It’s elegant Mediterranean – style architecture, modeled after the Traditional Spanish Paradores and quaint European “boutique hotels”, has made the resort one of a kind. With 129 rooms and suites, we offer all the expected amenities of a four – plus resort, with European refinement and a warm tropical touch!
The entire Parador experience is limitless…. wildlife, tropical gardens, four infinity pools, one pool and a Jacuzzi at the Spa, expansive views, excellent service, delicious meals, relaxing massages, romantic settings, exciting tours, and much more!
Facilities
Two infinity swimming pools with swim up bar, adult swimming pool with cascading waterfall, activities desk, tennis court, fitness center, miniature golf, nature trails, computer stations.
At Parador Resort & Spa you can lounge for hours at the infinity swimming pool gazing at the incredible views while sipping on your favorite cocktail, relaxing and reading your favorite book at the adult pool, or simply take advantage of the different recreation activities.
Explore the 12 acre premises that take you through the lush gardens and mysterious jungle, where you are almost guaranteed to see some of the most abundant wildlife, such as white-faced and titi-monkeys, sloths, iguanas, coudamandas, and many species of birds.
A 10 minute hike to Biesanz beach can not be missed. At low tide you may observe turtle traps once made by the Quepoa Indians whom resided on Punta Quepos. This small exotic beach has tiny waves and is great for swimming.
If you are ready to discover the exotic surroundings, we offer many activities for different interests. Our tour desk personnel will help you pick out the activities just right for you. All tours are guided by bilingual professionals and are a short distance from the resort.
The Pacifica Spa
With the relaxing views of the tropical forest , and the sense of the calm breeze rising up from the Ocean, the newly opened “Pacifica Spa” at Parador Resort and Spa, provides an atmosphere that insures total inner peace and relaxation. The elegant boutique Spa, has been designed with the client’s tranquility in mind, providing only the finest materials in harmony with nature, yet maintaining an elegant touch. Hand made murals and floor mosaics with marine motifs, hand finished natural ochre walls, and Costa Rican handcrafted wrought iron accents and chandeliers, give it its rustic appeal. Each area of the spa has views looking into the rainforest, where monkeys can be observed right from your massage table, while taking up a yoga class, or relaxing in the whirlpool. Our professional therapists will bring you to a total state of well-being, with the different treatments they offer, including anything from a tension relief deep tissue massage to a gratifying Costa Rican Volcanic mud wrap, soothing Aloe Vera sun burn relief wrap, or a hot relaxing ylang-ylang milk bath.
The 350m2 spa facility adjoins the adult swimming pool and the fitness facility, and includes 4 air conditioned treatment rooms, manicure & pedicure, steam room, Swiss shower, whirl pool, plunge pool, lockers, bathrobes and a relaxation and yoga area. Surrounding the spa, guests can enjoy a relaxing walk on the trails that lead through the forest and along the cliff with spectacular views to the Manuel Antonio National park and beaches.