La Florecilla, the most luxurious post-operative recovery facility that Costa Rica has to offer, where your every need and desire is attended to from your arrival to your departure. A refuge from which a patients special pre and post-operative needs would be met in a luxurious, tranquil country setting, yet offer the opportunity to experience the culture, history, geography, cuisine and language of Costa Rica, with other recovering patients.

Encompassing an entire city block on a gently sloping hill in the city of Cuidad Colon, La Florecilla is a beautiful white stucco villa with numerous exterior arches, pillars and corridors on three sides of the main house, which consists of six bedrooms, four bathrooms, large living areas, a dining room, kitchen and a large laundry area. A smaller cottage along side contains two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a common area, in addition to a unique hand carved door which highlights the front entrance. The interior is white plaster with arched windows and terrazzo tile floors, while the kitchen and bathroooms are decoratively tiled with ceramic tile. Hand carved cedar cabinetry highlight the kitchen as well as hand carved desks and vanities in the bathrooms. Each guest will have a private bedroom and share a bathroom with one other guest.

Standard Services include:

Transport to hospitals and doctor's offices.

24 hour nursing and/or doctor available.

Beverages and fresh fruit 24 hours daily.

Laundry and daily maid service.

Private room with TV...with shared bathroom.

All meals in common dining room, or in guests' bedroom if requested.

Library of English books, VCR taped movies, Cable satellite TV.

Airport pickup, baggage handling, and transport to La Florecilla.

Optional Daily Activities include:

Sightseeing/shopping trips, tours.

Introduction to the Spanish language.

Taped yoga and exercise programs.

Demonstrations of Latin-American dance and music.

Demonstrations by local artisans & the opportunity to purchase their offerings.

Educational films & lectures about Costa Rican culture, people, history, flora and fauna.

Additional services (small charge) include: Hairdresser or manicurist. Therapeutic massage. Travel tours. Yoga lessons. "Tico" cooking lessons. Diet consultation. Spanish lessons. Cosmetic "make-over" specialist. Individual exercise program. Latin American dance lessons.

All inclusive rates are US$100.00 daily, however you may discuss special or "group" rates directly with Dr. Giese. Dr. Giese and his staff are committed to the success of your medical excursion to Costa Rica and they will assist you in every way possible. His dedicated career as a surgeon coupled with his many years of medical experience has borne La Florecilla... a place of safety, comfort and privacy. Come to Costa Rica... to enjoy everything we have to offer! Call, write, fax, or e-mail us podiaint@sol.racsa.co.cr today for our color brochure; and, our special holiday travel package!