Melia Cariari Golf Course and Rent a Car in Costa Rica

Located in Melia Cariari, San Jose 1007 this designer championship golf course on the grounds of the Melia Cariari Hotel is one of Central Americas first of its kinds. Designed by George Fazio and built by his famous nephew, Tom Fazio in the early 1970's, this well - manicured course is unfortunately completely private and not available for play to the general public and tourists. Pro and amateur events are held here regularly.

A little history

Once a large coffee plantation in the very heart of the Central Valley, the Cariari was converted into a golf course after much imagination and desire to have a complete championship golfing facility here in Costa Rica. The well-thought out landscaping of this course is as impressive, as it is beautiful with tree-lined, rolling fairways being the norm on this course.

Let the games begin

The Melia Cariari Gold Course has been the site of large golfing events such as the Central and South American Open, co - sponsored by the U.S. Professional Golfer's Association, and the Friendship Tournament. In the past, these events attracted outstanding players like Chi-Chi Rodriquez, Tom Weiskof, Larry Ziegler, Raymond Floyd, Peter Jacobsen, David Graham, Curtis Strange, and many more. Although the site for local tournaments is now shared with the other 18 hole courses around the country, the Cariari still gets its share of local tournaments. The Melia Cariari Golf Course in Costa Rica has also hosted many amateur tournaments as well, featuring the best players from the Americas, the Caribbean and Europe.

The perfect location

There is lots of things to do around the area of the Melia Cariari Golf Course when you travel with your rent a car in Costa Rica. The Melia Cariari hotel is located close to the Free Trade Zones, just 5 minutes distance from the Juan Santamar International Airport and 10 minutes from the city centre of San Jos? 5 minutes away from the Plaza Real Cariari Shopping Centre, 30 minutes from the Coffee Tour and from Finca de Mariposas, 1 hour from the Irazu Volcano national park and 2 hours from the Carara biological reserve. All these places are easily accessible with your rent a car in Costa Rica.

Hotel Melia Cariari

When you travel with your rent a car in Costa Rica you should definitely book a night at the Hotel Melia Cariari. The hotels facilities are top notch with 2 swimming pools, a childrens pool, gym, souvenir shop, beauty parlor, laundry desk, babysitter service and much more, you will be relaxing in no time at this spectacular hotel. There are several rooms available in the Melia Cariari Hotel, their list of amenities include non smoking rooms, connecting rooms, bathroom with hair dryer, air conditioning, cable TV, direct dial telephone, internet access, trouser press, mini-bar, a safe, 24-hours room service and much more!

Grabbing a bite to eat

You don't have to travel far when you stay at the Melia Cariari Hotel with your rent a car in Costa Rica. Travel to the first floor to Restaurant Curime you must try their famous steaks. Otherwise you can't go wrong with their amazing menu. If you're looking to let loose you won't have to go any further than the pool area to find the Bar/Restaurant Chiriqui. On a tight budget? Head over to Cafeteria Las Tejas serving local and international cuisine for great prices.

Before you go?

For more information when you travel with your rent a car in Costa Rica to the Melia Cariari Golf Course call 506 239 0022