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Jeanetta Owens Embarks on a New Adventure

Admin — Sat, 03 Jul 2021 06:09:38 +0000

My first week in Costa Rica was spent at La Terraza Guest House B&B here in Grecia, Costa Rica. Before leaving the US, I had studied Trip Advisor’s website and found two places I was interested in staying in when I arrived. As soon as I saw this beautiful, bright yellow property surrounded by nature, I knew this was the place I want to stay.

On my very first night at La Terraza, I was in my bungalow apartment, getting pretty hungry. For some reason, I was craving pizza. I wasn’t sure if anyone in the main house could help me to order a pizza, so I called the phone number I had in my contacts. When Charles Owens answered, I explained my request. At that point, I wasn’t quite sure whether Charles was African American or not and didn’t want to embarrass myself by asking, so I didn’t. Charles told me his mother was there and she could help me. He said, “Just knock on the door.” When I did, a beautiful African American woman opened the door with a big smile and said, “Hello.” My intuition had been correct. La Terraza Guest House B&B is black-owned—what a surprise!

That first encounter with Jeanetta proved to be a miracle for me. During that first week, she assisted me in getting a new Costa Rican cell phone number, signing up for Internet service, and purchasing an air mattress because my furniture had yet to arrive from the States. Jeanetta was a godsend. I genuinely don’t know what I would have done without her help. She is fluent in Spanish and acted as my interpreter. My first week in Costa Rica was delightful. I was only a guest but treated like family.

Jeanetta and Charles Sr., her late husband, relocated to Costa Rica from Omaha, Nebraska. They had lived in many countries, including Germany and Japan, before moving to Costa Rica more than eighteen years ago and decided to buy this gorgeous property. La Terraza is the best-kept secret in Costa Rica, located in San Roque de Grecia, a small mountain village about 4100 feet above sea level. La Terraza is neatly nestled along the Vigi River that borders two towns, San Roque and Los Angeles. Today, she and her son Charles welcome and entertain guests worldwide, including the US, Canada, the UK, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, and many other countries. La Terraza is receiving rave reviews from visitors from all parts of the globe and is recognized worldwide as one of the best places to stay in Costa Rica.

I thoroughly enjoyed falling asleep to the sounds of the rushing river in the back of the property and waking up in the morning to the sounds of different species of birds that visited the garden daily and the sweet smell of freshly brewed Costa Rican coffee. However, one of the activities that I enjoyed the most was having a Costa Rican-styled breakfast prepared by Cristina on the open-air patio every morning with other guests. It was an excellent opportunity to meet other people from all over the world and make new friends.

When you visit Costa Rica, I encourage you to spend a few days at La Terraza Guest House B&B. You won’t be treated like a guest. Instead, you’re treated like family.

Now let’s talk about Jeanetta’s new adventure. Jeanetta is relocating to Tanzania on the African continent in July of this year. She has wanted to do it for quite some time and even visited several African countries, which included Uganda and Rwanda, back in 2020 and fell deeply in love with the Motherland. While in Tanzania, her friend Delma Jackson introduced her to Vicensia Shule, and they immediately became friends. Vicensia is a young entrepreneur in Tanzania, and like many other young folks she, she met possess wonderful talents that you will likely hear about soon. Our small group in Costa Rica is working on some wonderful things right now, so stay tuned for the journey. It’s just begun.

Many of her friends and I do not want her to leave, but she must go and begin this new adventure. My wife and I will miss her companionship on road trips, hosting epic events that included birthday parties, BBQs, and Caribbean styled affairs at La Terraza Guest House B&B.

I recently asked Jeanetta 4 questions:

(Q) What made you decide to move to Africa and, precisely, Tanzania?

(A) When I first arrived by plane in Tanzania, “it felt like home, and this is where I should be.”

(Q) What are your immediate plans in Africa?

(A) I will be staying in Dar es Salaam but will travel to several other destinations, including Mwanza, to get a good feel for the country and a lay of the land.

(Q) What do you hope to accomplish?

(A) My primary purpose and goal are to inspire Africa’s young people, especially those in business, to broaden their horizons, develop new products and services, and expand their markets. Jeanetta calls this “Bridging Cultures.”

(Q) Is this a permanent relocation, or do you plan on returning to Costa Rica in the future?

(A) I will only return to Costa Rica to visit.

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Choosing the Perfect Accommodations

Admin — Fri, 27 Sep 2019 10:08:40 +0000

One of the best ways to make your visit to Costa Rica excellent is by choosing accommodations like La Terraza Guest House B&B. We offer comfort, a great location, and a reputation for being number one in our area for more than 17 years.

It’s a terrible feeling to spend a great day of vacation only to come back to a less-than-great place to stay for the night. We believe that anytime you are away from home; it is essential to choose the best accommodations for your comfort and enjoyment. Waking up to a hot inclusive meal with fresh jams and home-baked bread also helps.

We would love for you to visit Costa Rica but understand that one of the most important things to remember when you begin to search for accommodations is yourself. Your budget is another thing to consider when you’re looking for great accommodations for any event. Keep in mind, however, that your budget should look different based on how important the event or trip is to you.

Your taste and style can help you determine what is the best accommodations for you in any situation. For many of our guest La Terraza Guest House B&B is a place that offers the amenities that they desire and it feels comfortable and relaxing. If a homey feeling and meeting new people is essential to you, then look for accommodations like La Terraza that offer excellent amenities at no extra charge.

The important thing in any travel situation is to stay somewhere that is restful, relaxing, and peaceful. So whatever it takes for you to be at peace, find accommodations that match your needs. You will enjoy any event, holiday or vacation more if you’re staying in a great place.

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Visit Limon, Costa Rica!!

Admin — Wed, 18 Sep 2019 13:05:53 +0000

Limón is the province where most of Costa Rica’s “black” population resides.
Today, in a major initiative to combat discrimination, each August 31st, Costa Rica commemorates El Día del Negro or Black’s Day. On that particular day, there are parades, ethnic music and food festivals, meetings, and other activities that strive to showcase the role that the Afro-Costa Rican culture has played on the country’s history and development.

For many years I have heard people say they will not or have never visited the Limon Province in Costa Rica. Not only do I hear this from the native Costa Ricans but quiet often from American Expatriates. Many people do not want to visit Limon simply because of the concentration of Afro-Caribians residing in the area. If you do not visit Limon because you are afraid of darker skin tones you’re making a huge mistake. If you have not visited Limon, you are not getting the full picture of Costa Rica. This unique and beautiful area is a must-visit if you are a truly global traveler.

The remarkable east coast of Costa Rica including places like Cahuita, Puerto Limon, Tortugeros and Barra del Colorado is a different thing then the western seacoast.

You can fly here or take highway 32 out of San José and delight in the fantastic landscapes while riding. You can drive through Braulio Carillo National Park and straight down to limón or go north and pass by the Volcano Barva, followed by Puerto Viejo and Sarapiqui.

The temperature level stays around the high 20s all year; however, because of rain almost the entire year, the clouds will give some defense from the burning sun. The best time on the year (to stay clear of rain) is in February to Mars, and August to October.

When exported, Limón is also the place where nearly all of Costa Rica’s bananas are shipped.

The Beaches.
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Four kilometers north of Puerto Limón are two small beaches. Playa Bonita with fine yellow sand, palm trees, and some hotels. The water is not ideal for tourists. Playa Portete has a dock where local fishers land with their catches. Even further north is Moín where the government built an industrial harbor for freight ships back in the 1980′ s.

Cahuita is a quiet sizable village with thousands of residents. The area is a hot target for backpacking tourists. It can be hard to find a rental in Cauhita. White sand beaches fringed with coconut palms, a relaxing atmosphere, and a calm Caribbean way of life attract many tourists.

Sights of Limón.
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Cahuita National Park offers over 1000 hectares of land and more than 14Km of beaches. All with beautiful mixes of coconut palm trees, mangroves, and dense forests, Snorkeling is provided all over the coast for those who would like to try it out.

In the south, the Gandoca-Manzanillo Game Preserve is of interest. You can visit punta mona (Monkey Point), said to have received its name from Columbus himself.

Plan a visit to Tortugeros and a trip on the canals. You’ll most likely have to set aside 1-2 days for this trip as it is a long way to go. Make sure you bring clothes to change (after rain), insect repellant and clean drinking water and you’ll have a much nicer time!

Not only will you find an extreme jungle here, but you may also be lucky enough to encounter a sea turtle or two.

Parque Vargas in Puerto Limón with its tall attractive palms and other tropical trees, animals, and flowers close to the waterfront is a pleasant way of enjoying the beauty of the tropics.
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