San José
| LAPT San José Details | |
|---|---|
| Venue | Ramada Plaza Herradura |
| Location | San José, Costa Rica |
| Dates | May 22-24, 2008 |
| Buy In | $2,500 + $200 |
| No. of Players | 300 |
The three-day US$2,500 Texas No Limit Hold'em poker tournament takes place at the luxurious Ramada Plaza Herradura Hotel, San José in Costa Rica from May 22-24, 2008. Qualifying satellites start online soon on PokerStars.
Venue
The Ramada Plaza Herradura is located approximately five miles from Juan Santamaria Airport and 10 miles from downtown San José. The hotel is only four miles from Costa Rica's famous Butterfly Farm, 30 miles from the Rainforest Aerial Tram, 90 miles from Orosi Valley and the Irazi Volcano, 120 miles from the Arenal Volcano, and 135 miles from Tortugero National Park.
Hotel amenities include outdoor pool, gym and golf course (for a fee). The hotel's restaurants serve Spanish, Japanese and international cuisine. There is a free airport shuttle service.
How to get there
There are direct flights to San José's international airport Juan Santamaria International Airport, in Alajuela, from many US cities including Houston, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Philadelphia, Dallas, Los Angeles, Atlanta, and New York. Toronto is also served. From other major cities, you might need to change at either Miami or other hubs.
There are direct flights from most South American capitals and, for Europeans, direct flights from Frankfurt, Amsterdam, London, and Madrid. Consult your travel agent for further details.