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• What goods and services are available near Palm Springs? What amenities and conveniences
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• What recreation and outdoor activities are there close to Palm Springs?
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Palm Spring is close to some of Costa Rica's best places to see wildlife, as well as enjoy outdoor sports and adventures. Within minutes to an hour of Palm Springs, you can enjoy some of the world's best surfing, hiking, golfing, hang gliding, biking, horse back riding, white water rafting, zip-line and canopy tours, world class fishing, sailing, snorkeling, scuba diving and exotic bird and wildlife viewing.
Esterrillos, is the nearest beach to Palm Springs, just a quick 4 mile drive from the property. This long, unpopulated beach has few inhabitants and an abundance of seashells and great surf. Esterillos is a growing area on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. To the south about 40 minutes lies the Manuel Antonio National Park. The park is known for its healthy monkey populations. Wildlife sightings are nearly guaranteed. The park also has affordable guides readily available and white sand beaches. Manuel Antonio has many high end hotels and restaurants.
Palm Springs is located on the Rio Chires and residents will have access to the trails that run along the river for horse back riding, hiking and biking. In addition, Palm Springs is close to Marriott’s Los Suenos resort and Marina.