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RE: 10 days trip to Costa Rica in June

by SoloHobo 26 May 2012

Wiremu pretty much sums things up for you. Samara/Nosora area is nice, though I dont even know if there is a local bus going on the coast…
RE: Bus from Alajuela to Montezuma

by paulschmidtart 25 May 2012

The direct bus leaves twice a day (early morning and early afternoon) from the Coca Cola bus station in San José. It is called "Transportes…
Bus from Alajuela to Montezuma

by ceecee25 25 May 2012

Hello I'm a solo female traveler visiting Costa Rica in June. I was wondering if I could have some help with specific questions for getti…
Eco Terrorism?

by scoot 23 May 2012

Interesting story unfolding about Paul Watson. Love him or hate him, there's no denying that he has brought to light many injustices and…
RE: Do you pay the National Park Fee just for driving through?

by oblongshapes 22 May 2012

Thank you both for your good advice and for those links. Hah, yea I read about Nicaragua using Google Maps to determine the national…
RE: Do you pay the National Park Fee just for driving through?

by SoloHobo 21 May 2012

No fees are charged on any main roads that happen to go thru the park area. But the parks do charge entrances fees to access the actual…
Do you pay the National Park Fee just for driving through?

by oblongshapes 21 May 2012

Hi all, I will be going to Costa Rica next week for my Honeymoon (so excited) and I am trying to figure out the routes we will take to…
RE: So much to do in costa rica - overwhelmed.. Help!

by SoloHobo 20 May 2012

You need to divide the trip up to see both beaches and also take in the national parks that are mainly inland. You dont mention any inter…
RE: Ten Days- Too much?

by SoloHobo 05 May 2012

Agree w/ #1, in fact, there is no way to get from Montezuma to Nosora by heading south, there is no road or transport past Mal Pais as…
RE: Is this a realistic Costa Rica intinery for July?

by SoloHobo 02 May 2012

I would not worry about the Green season rains so much, its keeps everything lush and the canopy in full bloom, not to mention cools of…
RE: Jaco nightlife on a wednesday (and itinerary advice!)

by SoloHobo 24 April 2012

I would not change plans for the caribe side, who says its been non stop rain? But getting from Montezuma/Mal Pais to Nosora is not easy,…
RE: Costa Rica in 5 days!!! do i need to make any reservations???

by SoloHobo 22 April 2012

That is way to much running around- 1- Do the flights connect from Tortuguero to Osa? 2-Whay only 2 days in Drake Bay? You really shou…
RE: Things to do on pacific coast.

by SoloHobo 17 April 2012

You could look at Solid Rental Car in Pt Jimenez. If not, you can get a car in Quepos, or San Isidro de General, and drop in Tambor, Samara,…
RE: Managua to Monteverde?

by paulschmidtart 17 April 2012

Hint, There are buses from Puntarenas to Monteverde.
RE: Nosara to Santa Teresa

by SoloHobo 13 April 2012

I dont know where you get your info, but you cant drive the coastal road from Nosora to Mal Pais, there is no road thru due to a large…
RE: Getting to the Curu Reserve/Tamarindo/Playa Cocolito

by SoloHobo 12 April 2012

You can get a shuttle between Montezuma and Tamarindo, its about $40 and takes about 4.5 hours, check with the surf shops for the times/cont…
RE: Traveling to Nicoya Peninsula with two elderly people

by SoloHobo 10 April 2012

You are going to one the remote areas of the country that is not served by a road from the capitol, you need to take a ferry in Puntarenas,…
RE: Adventure that is easy on Grandpa's bones

by SoloHobo 08 April 2012

According to the hotels website, they offer private transfers as well, to/from San Jose. Also, there is a Jeep/Boat/Jeep option from…
RE: Pacific or Caribbean beaches for August 1st travel

by SoloHobo 28 March 2012

The only reason I would suggest caribe is Tortuguero canals is well worth the 2 nights, a fun adventure just getting there via boats to…
RE: Montezuma???

by SoloHobo 28 March 2012

There is a few things to do in the nearby area, first there is the surf lessons, and you have tours to both Isla Tortuga for kayak/snorkelin…
RE: Where to in Costa Rica?

by SoloHobo 26 March 2012

It really depends on your interest, if you want to rent a car, and how much moving around you are willing to do. Most the main highlights…
RE: Female traveler, traveling alone

by SoloHobo 26 March 2012

Traveling solo as a female requires the many of the same precautions for everyone. Read the safety sections of a guidebook. Speaking…
RE: playa tambor

by SoloHobo 26 March 2012

When you take the bus/ferry from Puntarenas, the bus goes all the way to Montezuma I am pretty sure.
RE: Help with my plan

by SoloHobo 17 March 2012

Busses are every 30 minutes at the Nica border to Liberia. From Liberia you can go to Tamarindo. In addition to busses, there is a…
RE: Help with my plan

by BOOMER1 17 March 2012

Bus will run you through the border to Liberia bus station and you change there for Tamarindo. After your Tamarindo experience take the…