Here are a few of them... both in Costa Rica and across the world (which seems to get a little smaller everyday). Please visit their websites and tell them we sent you!
Contributing Photographers
It's always amazing to see differing perspectives on Finca Bellavista! Here are a few of the talented people that have shared their work on our website.
Bryce Jardine
Allison Shelley
Juan Mata
Matt Rath
Other Places in Costa Rica to ‘Get Off the Ground'
Sure, there are so many great places to stay in Costa Rica that it can be overwhelming! But treehouses are a unique experience and provide a great way to observe life from a different angle! Here are a few places we recommend for folks that want to stay off the ground as much as possible while passing the time in Costa Rica.
Lapas Nest is our friend Michael's treehouse near Corcovado National Park.
La Casa del Arbol is a labor of love and is Hubert and Lise's charming treehouse in a mango tree on the Rio Esquinas.
Costa Rica Treehouse Lodge is on the Caribbean side of Costa Rica.
The Treehouse Hotel is near Arenal lake and volcano.
Treehouse Restaurant & Bar is near the Monteverde Cloud Forest.
Our Other 'Tree' Friends Across the Globe
Most people are surprised to know that there is a global community of people that take trees and treetop living very seriously... but here are a few we know that we think you should know too!
EarthJOY is THE place to go for treeclimbing clinics and instruction! Learn to climb trees with Shelly and Bill in Kentucky. They are two of the nicest people you will ever meet!
Treehouse Workshop is where craftsmanship and artistry meet in the trees! We refer to them as treetop carpenter Jedi knights at FBV.
Treehouse Point is a great place to stay in Washington State and is home to the 2010 Global Treehouse Symposium!
Forever Young builds universally accessible treehouses. How cool is that?
New Tribe makes tree climbing gear and zipline equipment that we use everyday at Finca Bellavista!
Out n' About is a treehouse resort/B&B; in Oregon.
Treetop Builders create beautiful custom-built treehouses.
Other Friends of Finca Bellavista in Costa Rica
Want to discover more of the OSA? Try this exciting eco-experience with our friends at StepOut Experience. They will introduce you to the beauty of the rainforest through daily hikes and activities. Join one of their existing groups or create your own!
Interdinamica Energia is a leader in providing alternative energies solutions in Central America.
Ingenieria Satelital is a resource for topographical and geographical engineering in the Osa Region.
Aldea del Rio offers affordable deep-sea fishing tours in the town of Sierpe.
Aventuras Tropicales offers kayak and adventure tours in the Golfo Dulce/Osa region.
Venus Surf Adventures offers surf lessons in Pavones (men's and women's).
Sea-Earth offers adventure tours of the Southern Zone region.
Proyecto de Conservacion de Aguas y Tierras is a non-profit that is studying the flora and fauna of FBV and the surrounding region with conservation of species, ecosystems and culture in mind.
Pura-Verde is Costa Rica's premier source for everything green, sustainable, and healthy.
The Tico Times is an English newspaper in Costa Rica.
Banana Bay Marina is a marina in Golfito.
Magic Seaweed provides fairly accurate surf forecasts for the Southern Zone region.
A Safe Passage provides many travel and personal services for first-time or long-term visitors to Costa Rica.
Fundacion Santuario Silvestre de Osa is a wildlife sanctuary doing wonderful things on the Golfo Dulce.
Costa Rica Surf Report is Costa Rica's premier surf reporting website and online community with daily reports and photos from seven breaks all over Costa.
Nosara Real Estate - Surfing Nosara is Nosara's daily surf report and real estate company specializing in real estate sales, vacation rentals and project management for Nosara, Costa Rica and surrounding areas.
Places We Recommend To Stay in Costa Rica That Are Non-arboreal
Because occasionally, what goes up must come down to the ground for a rest!
San Jose:
Hotel Jade
Hotel El Presidente
Vista del Valle Plantation Inn
En route to FBV from San Jose:
La Felicidad - Right on the beach in Esterillos Oeste, about halfway between San Jose and Finca Bellavista on the 'beach' road
Bosque del Tolomuco is in the mountains 18 kilometers north of San Isidro, en route to FBV on the 'mountain' road.
Sierpe/Palmar:
Our friend's private bungalow on the Sierpe River en route to Isla del Cano and deep-sea fishing in Sierpe del Pacifico
Brunka Lodge
Osa Region:
Luna Lodge
Saladero Lodge
Costa Ballena:
El Castillo del Sur
La Cusinga Rainforest Coast Lodge
Pavones:
Castillo de Pavones
Casa Siempre Domingo
Other Members of the Global Finca Bellavista Community
Our friends and family outside of Costa Rica...
Make Promises Happen is a program of Central Christian Camp in Guthrie, Oklahoma that provides outdoor recreational opportunities to individuals with special needs. We want them to bring a group of special needs kids to experience FBV in 2011, so if you need a tax deduction, donate to them and tell them we sent you!American Eagle Outfitters shot their summer 2011 advertising campaign here at Finca Bellavista!
We love Patagonia clothing and technical gear!
Liquid Pix Photography is full of amazing surf and water wildlife photographs by Anthony Lombardi (formerly of Oklahoma and now of Carpenteria, California)
Crested Butte News is our favorite hometown newspaper in Crested Butte, Colorado.
Adaptive Action Sports is a non-profit dedicated to disabled action sport athletes, artists, and musicians that was founded by our friends Amy Purdy and Daniel Gale. Again, if you need a tax deduction, this a great place for your money to go!
Matchstick Productions makes the best ski and snow-based films on the planet.
The Earth Friends makes organic dolls for today's earth-friendly kids.
Twist Nutrition provides holistic nutrition and wellness education services.
Andi Frank is a great photographer and friend in Germany.
Robin Esrock is a TV personality, travel writer, and modern Gonzo kind of guy.
The Colorado Freeskier is an awesome spot in Crested Butte, Colorado to purchase the latest skier gear!
The Colorado Boarder is the best place to find skate and snowboard schtuff online or in Crested Butte, Colorado.Ian Mackenzie is a new media producer based in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Prana is a clothing company that makes comfortable, durable, and fashionable gear.
Majestic Theatre is a super-hip, locally owned and operated movie theatre in Crested Butte, Colorado.
Global Humanitarian Adventures is a non-profit organization that has a goal of positively impacting the world and its people by engaging volunteers in international service work.
Our good friend Aaron Fanning is the handiest guy around and recently started Level Handyworks in the Denver metro area.
Real Estate At Home and Abroad
Jungle Brothers and Pura Suerte Real Estate are great resources for those interested in learning more about tropical lifestyle, architecture and sustainable resourcing.
Sierpe del Pacifico is another ecologically-minded community in the Osa Region of Costa Rica on the mouth of the Sierpe River.
Nubricks is an online overseas property resource.
The Costa Rica News is a resource to search for information on Costa Rican real estate.
Rainforest Properties is based in Golfito, Costa Rica.
The Hogan Group is a real estate and financial services firm in Annapolis Maryland.
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