SLOVAK TREE HOUSE IN COSTARICA

Translated by Google, hopefully is readable

From the capital of Costa Rica, San Jose, heading on the Caribbean side of the Panamanian border. Our destination is the village of Manzanillo, just half an hour by boat from the Panamanian islands of Bocas del Toro. From Terminal San Carlos here either take the bus directly to Manzanilla or popular party town of Puerto Viejo. A ticket costs around 10 USD and the trip takes 5 hours.

Manzanillo is truly the end of the world. Village with a few houses, some hostels and soda (typical Costa Rican restaurant). Wonderful place where rainforest extends to coral reefs. Such places in the world really is not much. Around the village is nothing only jungle and Punta Mona, where we would go but but not it this weather. We naively thought that the Caribbean is just beautiful weather, beaches and ocean. Hiking boots we left the hotel in San Jose. And of course, the Caribbean surprised by rainy weather. Walk to Punta Mona we refused in the jungle full of snakes that could turn out all sorts. We went at least for a short prospect for the village. We had to cross the river, in which we were up to our shoulders and then another half hour to the knees in mud. Take it Easy and Stress Well, that's what applies here. When I asked what is Plato del Dia, something the waiter danced and shouted "Nothing, Not Today. Ok, so I inquire about a burger, think again and shouted, "No Meat". I ended up with tacos.

Back in the bus we met two Slovaks. Finally, there were those for which we are looking for. Peter and his buddy Jaro. And even Jason, that the Slovaks did not look much, but Slovak football jersey satisfied. At first I did not know what they are. I wonder whether the familiar tree house. Well, to me Peto says that he built it, and Jaro is an investor. Bingo! Better we could not scavenge.

Peter Garčár, this is the guy, because we have walked the entire Pacific coast of Costa Rica on the Atlantic.For the village in the rainforest first of his girlfriend bought 21 hectares of forest, not because to break it, but because to protect it and preserve. He built one house on the tree of 25 meters above the ground. This is a unique building because, is only one is built from the top to down. Furthermore, it is the only fully suspended building in the world. In London, she took over price for a greenest building and his house was ranked among the 8 most amazing structures in the world. Preparations took two years and it is like a jigsaw puzzle. All parts fit perfectly into each other and the site is not used no nails. The tree is a living organism and the root of the tree is nevertheless a through.Animals living in the forest it does not adversely affect, and as Peter says "We can fly to the moon but we do not know what is happening in the trees. Since then, as we have thousands of years ago came down of trees, there we never went back. " Tree house offers a unique experience to spend a night in the forest among the animals, which you can only see in zoo.

Thus, as the house itself looks? From Manzanillo is located about half an hour and I do not recommend that you try to find it, since it most likely will not find. In addition, it rained all day, from small creeks were rivers.Peter as proper Slovak care and enlist us all boots. Walk itself is an experience. You can see monkeys, sloths, toucans, parrots, snakes and frogs. They live here and cougars, jaguars etc. Peter spends in the forest every day and knows exactly where those animals are.

Treehouse consists of two floors suspended on wire ropes. Bedroom on the second floor and the first observatory. The structure is of metal and has been tailor-fit in San Jose. The most expensive part is the shower for 1600 USD imported from USA. The total price of the house is approx. 60 000 USD per night here and pay 160 USD. I personally didnt spend the night, but just look reviews on TripAdvisor and you must be clear that if you are in Costa Rica, this building simply can not miss. The main visitors are couples, but there can sleep up to 4 people. When we were there, so that was raining. At evening Peter was worried whether the clients are not afraid of a cause. As he says "Every night I'm nervous I will be called. While the house is there, no one has not called."

Up to house you have to climb the rope. We tried it and it was great fun. If anyone cant do it, lift charging by solar panel will help you.

I am very glad we ve been there and we helped to Peter with some maintenance. If you will be ther one day, sit down in a black bag seating. I filled up with my own hands. Everything had to be perfect, because that night there was espousals. Thus, I do not know how it finally happened, but probably successfully, more romantic place I've found throughout Costa Rica. Of the tree you have a beautiful view of the Atlantic.

Peter is a really interesting person. In Manzanillo he owns not only Treehouse, but Jungle House and House directly in the village, which is rented. All the houses are unique and different than others and You dont find there any corners. They are open to allow air to flow from the forest. He says that houses must be built according to where they are builded. When clients come there initially were only watching and they dont know what to think.When there came an American couple so just looked at each other and did not know what to do. Its little bit open, the whole thing has prevailed. At that moment there falcon flew snatched a lizard on unfinished lamp. Peter has changled a lot of people. The next day they already explained to him and showed what last night happend and what they saw in the forest. People feel more comfortable and natural after this experience. Thermore, he must also address on questions like when is the check out and where they leave the house keys and stuffs . Treehouse obviously does not have any keys.

He visits Slovakia very rarely. Typical Slovaks ask him of course two things. What kind of car he has and how much he earns. Style of the answer "I do not know how much money I do earn, of course I do some bookkeeping but I do not care, even if the house making any money I would do that." From Peter goes positive energy, he is very inspiring person with an interesting life, not stressing at all. " In Manzanillo is only one thing which making u bad, the wheater, but You can affect it, you just have to get used to."

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