Set among ten acres of lush gardens, the unique and comfortable Hotel Bougainvillea provides a quiet hideaway where guests can truly experience the world famous natural beauty of Costa Rica, just ten minutes from San José.

The Hotel Bougainvillea country living with its crisp air, refreshing breeze, and panoramic vistas, seems worlds away from city life yet it is less than five miles from downtown via a free hourly shuttle bus.

Surrounded by coffee plantations and citrus orchards, the lush gardens provide an enticing setting for jogging through winding trails, playing tennis, or relaxing by the swimming pool.

Balconies opening from rooms display a marvelous view of the mountains on one side and the San José skyline on the other. Each of the eighty-three rooms has twin double beds, tub or shower, and a separate seating area. There are also five Junior Suites and six rooms for disabled people. The furniture is especially made of Costa Rican hardwoods, and all rooms have cable T.V. and direct dial telephones.

Original paintings and sculptures from among Costa Rica's leading artists commissioned for the Hotel Bougainvillea adorn the hotel. Massive beam ceilings, wood paneling and a fireplace give the hotel bar the intimate feeling of a country inn. The gourmet restaurant features international cuisine served elegantly on fine linen, imported bone china, crystal stem ware and fresh flowers on every table. Every detail of the hotel and restaurant operation is personally supervised by owner Hans van der Wielen, who brought his extensive European experience with him when he moved to Costa Rica in 1961.