Villa Aves ~ Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica

Helpful Apps

A few mobile apps that may be helpful during your visit

Google Translate

Google’s service, offered free of charge, instantly translates words, phrases, and web pages between English and over 100 other languages.

Merlin Bird Finder

From Cornell Lab of Ornithology – Identify the birds you see or hear with Merlin Bird ID. Free global bird guide with photos, sounds, and maps. Available for birds in the US, Canada, Europe, with some common birds of Central and South America, and India. Sound ID works completely offline, so you can identify birds you hear no matter where you are.

Whats App

Simple, reliable, private messaging and calling for free*, available all over the world.

Policía Judicial de Costa Rica (OIJ)

The “Tourist” menu includes shortcuts to emergency and non-emergency phone numbers, a phone book for OIJ locales, basic safety tips, and links to OIJ’s official social media channels. The OIJ CR App also includes a tip line to report crimes and a map of Judicial Investigation Police offices across the country.

STEP - Smart Traveler Enrollment Program

If you are traveling outside the United States, you should enroll in our Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). It is a free service that sends you email updates and alerts from U.S. embassies and consulates abroad.

Enjoy a little Pura Vida

If you want to check availability, get local advice about the area, or start planning your adventure, you can contact our property management company. We hope you find your little slice of paradise at Villa Aves!