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RE: Beach Vacation: Manuel Antonio Area vs Montezuma vs?

by tiltedflipcurves 16 May 2012

> Are there hotels on the beach there {in Uvita}? Like most but not all of the lodgings in that area, Tikivillas is across the Costanera…
One month in Costa Rica/Panama

by 15ArtVandelay 15 May 2012

I am taking a one month trip to Central America starting August 20th. Flying into San jose and leaving from Panama City. This is my rough…
RE: Fine dining in the southern zone

by tiltedflipcurves 04 May 2012

Some "Scoot" guy once recommended the ceviche stands along the beach side of the Costanera between Uvita and Ojochal (entrance to Playa…
RE: Want to see a variety of animals

by scoot 01 May 2012

The beaches pretty much end south of Ojochal. After that it's mangroves unless you make your way to Drake. Many of the beaches are part…
RE: Buses in Costa Rica and Panama

by jaguarman_corcovado 28 April 2012

From Dominical, take the bus to Uvita. Change busses to the bus to either Palmer Norte or Cuidad Neily. If the bus doesn't go all the…
Buses in Costa Rica and Panama

by mp89 28 April 2012

Hi everyone, I'm leaving for Costa Rica on April 30th (!!!) and have a few questions. We are planning our itinerary pretty last minute…
RE: Suggestions for destinations after 5 days in Corcovado

by jaguarman_corcovado 27 April 2012

Your kids might like Dominical better than Uvita, as there is a "beach scene" there where they can walk around the town. Uvita is more…
RE: Suggestions for destinations after 5 days in Corcovado

by Paulgg 26 April 2012

Okay, thanks. Compared to Uvita, is Dominical a little more touristic? Would that also be worth spend 2-3 days in?
RE: Montezuma/Santa Teresa/Manuel Antonio

by SoloHobo 23 April 2012

Dominical is a popular surfers beach that is not that good for swimming, or even the novice surfer, due to the strong rip tides and shallow…
RE: Montezuma/Santa Teresa/Manuel Antonio

by Jessi22 23 April 2012

I have been living/studying/teaching in Costa Rica since January now, and I have traveled almost every weekend. I also planned a week's…
RE: Things to do on pacific coast.

by scoot 17 April 2012

If it were me I would make my way to Uvita by shuttle or other means, and rent a car once there for a few days. It's really worth it…
RE: Leaving Drake Bay

by SoloHobo 07 April 2012

Boat from DB to Sierrpe, then taxi to Palmar Sur/Norte, bus to Uvita, bus to Dominical. Or get Shuttle Osa in Sierrpe and they will take…
RE: Complicated itinerary help needed, including Osa in our travel plans

by SoloHobo 04 April 2012

Tend to agree with #1. There really is no need to take the Pan Am Hwy from San Jose to Pt Jimenez, as this is a 2 lane roads which goes…
RE: House rentals

by SoloHobo 03 March 2012

The Southern Zone is in three areas- Dominical/Bellena/Uvita. If you want to be on the beach, around Dominical or Uvita is your best…
House rentals

by auddawg 03 March 2012

We are looking to rent a house for 6 people. Where to go in the south? Dominical? Uvita? or further south on the Osa Peninsula? We li…
Driving times ? Reliable rental companies?

by auddawg 03 March 2012

We will be doing some driving in Costa Rica but how much? And how good are the roads? San Jose to Manuel Antonio? Manuel Antonio to Uvit…
Re: Beach in between Corcovado & San Jose

by tiltedflipcurves 19 February 2012

As of last summer, while almost all of the roads between Puerto Jimenez and Uvita were paved and in good shape, the stretch between Chacarit…
RE: Beach in between Corcovado & San Jose

by scoot 19 February 2012

The drive from Puerto Jimenez to Uvita and onward to San Jose is all paved and an easy drive. Nightlife in Ojochal and surrounding...…
RE: 5 days before heading to festival in Uvita?

by SoloHobo 18 February 2012

If you have 5 days and a car, head to Arenal 2 nights, then head to Rincon or Celeste Waterfalls/Tenerio area 2 nights, then make way…
RE: Beach in between Corcovado & San Jose

by scoot 17 February 2012

I'm in Ojochal right now and wouldn't want to be without a car. The town is spread out to the point where going to the bakery is a fifteen…
Beach in between Corcovado & San Jose

by rebmaLS 17 February 2012

Hi! I will start my post like many others: My boyfriend and I are headed to Costa Rica mid-March. We will be doing the three day hike…
Dominical & Uvita - Camping/Hostel recommendations

by FunkyNuggy 15 February 2012

I'm heading out to Uvita/Dominical for a week. I am looking for advice on any good places to set up my tent. Preferably locations with…
RE: Basic travel tips for Costa Rica???

by scoot 30 January 2012

#3...I have to disagree with your statement about Uvita being suffocating with oppressive heat. Maybe the weekend you spent there was…
RE: Basic travel tips for Costa Rica???

by thcguy123 29 January 2012

Some books I read say the heat and humidity are pretty unbearable on the OSA peninsula which is why many skip it. How true is this? Is…
Re: 1st trip to CR Feb 10th through 19th

by kenko 26 January 2012

Hi Matt-- For a first trip to Costa Rica, with your interests, I think you will really enjoy Arenal National Park and Manuel…