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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: Solo Female Traveler in August for 2 Weeks

by maeappel 10 May 2012

I think Im going to skip Monteverde for a night in Grecia and 2 nights in San Ramon before Arenal. What do you think?
RE: Solo Female Traveler in August for 2 Weeks

by maeappel 08 May 2012

Any recommendation of where to stay after Tortuguero (before Monteverde) instead of San Jose again? I'd prefer somewhere that is only…
RE: Living and working in CR/San Jose

by SoloHobo 04 May 2012

The central valley is a big area, from outside SJ all the past Atenas and up to Grecia, San Ramon and La Fortuna. So a direct bus to Puntare…
RE: Hotel recommendation between Alajuela and Arenal?

by SoloHobo 18 April 2012

You could shoot for Grecia or Sarchi, or even closer to SJO is Paos Volcano Lodge or Peace Lodge near La Paz watefalls. Check Trip Adviso…
RE: First time trip to Costa Rica: where to be based

by SoloHobo 06 April 2012

Your welcome... I misread that sentence in your original post about 5 star resorts, no worries, steer clear of Playa Papagayo, Coco and…
Re: Costa Rica in November

by arenalbotanical 04 April 2012

Hey. you could come here and pull weeds for 10 days. I'll keep you stuffed with the best food in the country !. Skip Monteverde.Do Arenal…
RE: Costa Rica volunteer org - Is this place legit?

by jenste98 01 April 2012

Well I have already decided to go with another organization. I've spent way too much time researching volunteer options in general in…
RE: Costa Rica volunteer org - Is this place legit?

by jenste98 30 March 2012

I'm getting some info from the organization and they say they will get back to me and try to get me more info. So I will just have to…
RE: La Guacima, Costa Rica

by jenste98 27 March 2012

Thanks for the info everyone. I really appreciate your help! In the end, I decided that Grecia has just about everything that I am looking…
Re: First and Last days in San Jose near the airport

by lsubirana 25 March 2012

Well!... I just figured out that the sun sets at 5:45 in CR at that time of the year, so I am really in left field. So my next question…
RE: We want to go to Poas from Sarchi.

by SoloHobo 24 March 2012

I am not sure there is connection from there, but get a bus to Grecia, a nice town to enjoy regardless. Try to get a bus ( if there is…
RE: Costa Rica - Seeking low cost volunteer opportunity

by SoloHobo 22 March 2012

They are both very pleasant and nice places, Grecia is a little more central to the main attractions in CR, but you can't go wrong with…
RE: Costa Rica - Seeking low cost volunteer opportunity

by jenste98 22 March 2012

So an organization in Turrialba and another one in Grecia interest me the most so far. Both seem to be towns, but Grecia has a bigger…
RE: Best short but good hikes in Costa Rica

by SoloHobo 08 February 2012

Areas that are flat and nice easy hikes with rangers nearby, are the base of Arenal Volcano, Manual Antonio, and most the trails at Tenerio.…
RE: mosquitoes-dengue fever/clothing

by nutraxfornerves 31 January 2012

My post was in a different thread. It was: I would not agree that there is no malaria in Costa Rica. When I looked at weekly reports…
RE: Father-Daughter Trip to Costa - 8 Days = Osa + ??

by SoloHobo 10 December 2011

No, you dont want to taxi from SJ to DB- You would get a taxi at the Palmar Sur airport, they will be waiting for the flight at the airst…
RE: Re Costa Rica itinerary HELP...female traveller

by SoloHobo 09 December 2011

The majority if the coffee towns and nice rural medium sized places to relax, are more in the Central Valley, areas like La Fortuna, Grecia,…
RE: need some advice around san jose

by SoloHobo 29 November 2011

Grecia would be more enjoyable, there are some nice B&B's there too...check Trip Advisor. A poster Wiremu may have some excellent suggest…
Re: need some advice around san jose

by zafzi 29 November 2011

Wow! you both are great! thanks..it helps a lot... well we are pretty tired of moving from one place to another, so if we prefer to stay…
Re: need some advice around san jose

by cleat 28 November 2011

3 or 4 days gets you a there and back to many destinations beyond SJ. It has a bunch in and just outside metro area however if you like.…
RE: 10 day January Trip-Itinerary Problems

by racandee 01 November 2011

Unless you have a particular interest in cloud forest instead of rain forest, I would recommend ditching Arenal and Monteverde and pursuing…
RE: Where to see the wild Parakeets, Parrots, and Toucans in Nov?

by SoloHobo 27 September 2011

Poas Volcano Lodge is 45 minutes from SJO, on the slopes of Poas, from there you can also go to La Paz Waterfalls. The volcano lodge has…
RE: Purchasing Alcohol in Costa Rica

by tylrwnzl 25 August 2011

I'm heading right to the apartment I've rented in Grecia when I get in. Well I can't surf and wouldn't even know where to get a doobie…
Purchasing Alcohol in Costa Rica

by tylrwnzl 25 August 2011

Hello, I am 18 years old and heading to Costa Rica for two months in November. Here in the States I can't and haven't consumed alcohol,…