This home's location is absolutely ideal. Villa Cascadas is located in the exclusive gated community of Avancari. An easily accessible 80' waterfall with natural swimming holes downstream are yours to enjoy. Wildlife abounds. Frequent visitors include howler monkeys, toucans, parrots, hummingbirds, and many butterflies, including the beautiful blue morpho. The gorgeous unpopulated beaches of the southern Ballena Coast are only a 15 minute drive away. Humpback whales frequent these waters and Olive Ridley sea turtles nest on Playa Tortuga, with September and October being the best opportunity to observe both. Four of Costa Rica's best national parks are easily accessible. Marino Ballena, which boasts of beautiful beaches and the famous Whale's Tale, is less than 30 minutes away. Manual Antonio, Costa Rica's most visited park, is an easy drive to the north on the coastal highway, making it an excellent day trip. Tours to Corcovado, the crown jewel of Costa Rica's national park system, can be arranged from Uvita or Sierpe. Chirripo, which can be reached in under 2 hours, is home to Costa Rica's highest mountain at 12,532'.