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  1. raligitano avatar

    Free Museum Entry: Noches de Museos in San Jose

    by raligitano 18 May 2011

    If anyone's tired of the gambling, drinking and prostitution that San Jose is known for, try the cultural side of the city tonight. May…

  2. elgrandote avatar

    Re: Arenal and....

    by elgrandote 02 March 2011

    I totally disagree with the idea of avoiding longer stays in the central valley. For me (and I have been to CR many times) it is one of…

  3. paulschmidtart avatar

    RE: Tips on Tortoguero?

    by paulschmidtart 25 January 2011

    The Cariari they speak of is a tiny village near Tortuguero not the Cariari in Heredia Province. I know confusing. For the most part you…

  4. 12canrescuer avatar

    RE: Costa Rica Travel- Expect delays/issues

    by 12canrescuer 02 October 2010

    Jacquini. Go over to Barva instead.Guayabo monument is cool.There's also Lankester botanical gardens over near Cartago that's pretty sweet.…

  5. SoloHobo avatar

    Costa Rica Travel- Expect delays/issues

    by SoloHobo 01 October 2010

    *President will tour shelters and damage sites today* By the A.M. Costa Rica staff The latest bashing by Mother Nature left the country…

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    RE: Solo traveller in Costa Rica October - travel company welcome

    by SoloHobo 01 October 2010

    *President will tour shelters and damage sites today* By the A.M. Costa Rica staff The latest bashing by Mother Nature left the country…

  7. RochelleLeeThomas avatar

    RE: Costa Rica in 10 Days

    by RochelleLeeThomas 04 October 2009

    I am actually only using 4 hotels for the whole trip. I guess I will cut out Barva (and try to go back again later in life) and add an…

  8. paulschmidtart avatar

    RE: Costa Rica in 10 Days

    by paulschmidtart 03 October 2009

    There is not a dramatic live crater at the summit of Barva such as you find at Poas or Irazu but beautiful lagoons in cloud forest.…

  9. michmat avatar

    Visiting Costa Rica in November

    by michmat 15 October 2008

    Hi - My wife and I are planning a last minute trip to Costa Rica in November and are in need of a little advice. We are still pricing…

  10. welove2travel avatar

    Weighing my options

    by welove2travel 18 April 2008

    So I've been trying to plan a rough sketch of my short stay in Costa Rica. I haven't booked at most places because I didn't want to be…

  11. SoloHobo avatar

    6 weeks in CR - lots of questions

    by SoloHobo 23 October 2007

    Agree with #1 for the most part-

    1. As I will bring cash USDollars...can I change them into AMEX traveler cheques in a bank IN…

  12. dkt2u avatar

    6 weeks in CR - lots of questions

    by dkt2u 23 October 2007

    #1, bring a few hundred dollars in cash. No bills bigger than $20. Businesses won't take $50 and $100 bills. Forget the idea of changing…

  13. Pelitos avatar

    6 weeks in CR - lots of questions

    by Pelitos 23 October 2007

    Hi,

    I will be travelling for 6 weeks from beginning of JAN to middle of FEB in CR. All by public transport. It's my first time…

  14. Combray avatar

    Recommendations and warnings re: Costa Rica

    by Combray 11 August 2007

    Returned from Costa Rica today and had a great time. Loved Manuel Antonio, especially the beaches, the fresh grilled fish, and seeing…

  15. BOOMER1 avatar

    3 days in Costa Rica

    by BOOMER1 28 July 2007

    Three days is obviously tight so head to the Carib coast with just a three hour drive rather than 5-6 to the Nicoya Peninsular. Cruise…

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