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Buy Trekking Poles

by Whangler 27 May 2012

It looks like I won't be able to carry on my trekking poles on the plane and don't want to check luggage for my trip to CR on June 19.…
RE: Bus from Alajuela to Montezuma

by ceecee25 25 May 2012

Thanks Paul! The second image with the map from the airport is super informative.
RE: Is this crazy? GUA to SJO to PJM

by SoloHobo 25 May 2012

Yea that is cutting it too close, I agree with Wiremu. Why not the Sansa flight, much easier to walk to that terminal too, want to kill…
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…
Having a Hard Time Deciding on Itinerary

by Quigg 23 May 2012

Hello, I am needing some advice on my upcoming trip. My friend and I will be in Costa Rica from June 18 - 26. We fly into SJO about noon…
Re: Costa Rica for 3 days

by happycoconut11 22 May 2012

Hello, I am Costa Rican and my husband is from the United States. I think that you might be disappointed if you stay in San Jose, traffic…
RE: Costa Rica for 3 days

by SoloHobo 21 May 2012

I would get out of the city, its not a nice place to base, its congested, dirty, polluted and dangerous at night. Just 45 minutes in almost…
Some advices needed on different pts of Costa Rica

by bigcoder 21 May 2012

Hi, All, After reading some posts here before my first travel to Costa Rica, I have some questions, hope you can help me!!! Thks alot…
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: 2 days between Arenal and Alajuela - what to do?

by john0 17 May 2012

Excellent - as always, thanks for the tips guys. Looking forward to our Costa Rica adventure.
RE: 2 days between Arenal and Alajuela - what to do?

by SoloHobo 17 May 2012

Nice tip Paul...looks great. Just rent a small SUV, its will get you just about anywhere a Tico goes. Other options, you can take your…
RE: 2 days between Arenal and Alajuela - what to do?

by paulschmidtart 17 May 2012

I don't think you really need a 4 by 4 in Costa Rica unless you plan to go on some real boondock backroads and these roads around the…
Re: 2 days between Arenal and Alajuela - what to do?

by john0 17 May 2012

Thanks Paul, that looks great. Do you recommend a 4x4 rental for the Bajos-del-Toro area and the Fortuna to Alajuela route? I know 4x4…
RE: 10 day trip to the Osa

by SoloHobo 17 May 2012

1- Do want to stay near the airport Alajuela, or downtown by the bus stations? You dont mention a budget. You want a Hostel, B&B, Lodge,…
RE: 2 days between Arenal and Alajuela - what to do?

by paulschmidtart 17 May 2012

One suggestion. http://costaricaexpert.blogspot.com/2007/03/bajos-del-toro-well-kept-secret-that-is.html
2 days between Arenal and Alajuela - what to do?

by john0 17 May 2012

Hi All, This forum has been great help so far - SoloHobo/Tim especially. And I'm hoping for some more tips. So my wife and I will be…
RE: Late night hotel in San Jose

by SoloHobo 17 May 2012

The airport is in Alajuela, which is 30 minutes from downtown area and bus stations. Its a $25 taxi ride. Depends what bus station or…
RE: Ten Days- Too much?

by garylapointe 15 May 2012

Here's a few links of mine specifically about Montezuma. I blogged about lots of my trips at my blog http://GarySaid.com/tags/montezuma/…
Re: San José Airport

by Lapinette 10 May 2012

Ok, I'm talking Alajuela to Tracopa Alfaro depot on c/14, at about 7h
RE: San José Airport

by SoloHobo 09 May 2012

The only 330 AM bus I know of in Costa Rica is the Tica Bus to Managua, which would get you to Liberia, then you would get a bus to Tamarind…
9 day summary

by Don_Don 04 May 2012

Trip report costa rica 2012. We (2) had 10 days in CR, SJOLaFortunaMACorcovadoalajuelaSJO Home. we used the shuttle busses
RE: Suggestions for destinations after 5 days in Corcovado

by scoot 01 May 2012

Your kids might enjoy this... http://www.cataratasnauyaca.com/ It's one of the most beautiful spots in the southern zone in my opinion.…
RE: Buses in Costa Rica and Panama

by wiremu 28 April 2012

for scheduling information [www.thebusschedule.com] not 100% accurate but the best online source. no need to spend the night in san…
RE: Hotel recommendation between Alajuela and Arenal?

by Boingo 19 April 2012

Thanks for the recommendations! I am checking through these. Our budget is ~$150.
Re: Hotel recommendation between Alajuela and Arenal?

by jose_m 18 April 2012

> {quote:title=Boingo wrote:}{quote} > Does anyone have a recommendation of a good spot to spend the night between Alajuela and Arenal?…