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Faster, Stronger Wifi.

We created a survey three months ago about what our visitors would want most in their trip to Costa Rica. Here’s a rundown of our results: Away, but not cut off — 92% said that Internet access was either a deal breaker or extremely important. Lone rangers — 77% indicated that group activities were nice butContinue reading “Faster, Stronger Wifi.”

Help Us Make Your Home More Comfortable

Norma’s is a getaway, a community, a home. Please help us make it better with our new survey! Click here to answer seven questions about your stay in paradise, and mention the survey when you email in to get 10% off your stay! Pura Vida!

Save the Americans! Costa Rica’s ad campaign

You’re in luck! Costa Rica is reaching out to help the Americans: Check it out! TV spot from the Costa Rican Tourism Board Ad Campaign: “Save the Americans” – Airing from Dec. 17 in the U.S. & Canada. © ICT – Costa Rica Read more here! So let us know — Do you need aContinue reading “Save the Americans! Costa Rica’s ad campaign”

Walkthrough Video by Adventure Paul!

Paul stayed at Norma’s for a whole month working on various projects, and he was nice enough to make and share this walkthrough video! Get to know Norma’s before you come. Tell us in the comments: What is YOUR favorite spot? Visit Paul’s Adventures here!

A Quick Guide around Norma’s

Want an intro to public transit in Costa Rica? Tips on getting to a secluded, magical turtle island? Maybe you need the number of a cab driver in Granada, Nicaragua? Or maybe you don’t need that info right now, but wouldn’t you like to have that problem? We can help you out.

Writers’ Discount for next June, July and August!

Are YOU a writer looking for a retreat? Why do you wanna know? Norma’s is giving 10% off weekly and monthly rates for writers who book during June-August of 2015! Really? How do I get this discount? If you’re on Twitter, Tweet the link to this post and follow @normasvillas. If you can’t thinkContinue reading “Writers’ Discount for next June, July and August!”

Welcome to Norma’s!

Norma’s retreat in Costa Rica has over 10 acres of property to lounge and relax. If you’re looking for a calm, quiet community while you’re in Costa Rica, Norma’s is the place for you! We have five studios, 3 1-bedroom houses, and 2 2-bedroom deluxe spaces. Who stays at Norma’s? Norma’s is a community—some folksContinue reading “Welcome to Norma’s!”