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Re: Costa Rica: Is it worth it to pay $75 for transport to Turrialba?

by gimme 04 April 2012

I find it's well worth spending a little more at the start of a trip just to make it easy. Coincidentally the first time I used this…
RE: Costa Rica: Is it worth it to pay $75 for transport to Turrialba?

by SoloHobo 03 April 2012

BTW- That $75 is about the price for a taxi I would think...
RE: Costa Rica: Is it worth it to pay $75 for transport to Turrialba?

by girllrig 02 April 2012

nahhh... i wouldn't really ever get involved with someone local seriously- i learned my lesson after years dating thai guys in thailand!…
RE: Costa Rica: Is it worth it to pay $75 for transport to Turrialba?

by SoloHobo 02 April 2012

Girlrig, no wonder you want to move there....jeje
RE: Costa Rica: Is it worth it to pay $75 for transport to Turrialba?

by steve486435 02 April 2012

the bus station for turrialba is by itself and they have direct buses and no low life's hanging around. there is a sandwich place right…
RE: Costa Rica: Is it worth it to pay $75 for transport to Turrialba?

by girllrig 02 April 2012

i'm sure it will be fine with the driver. i took a shuttle from san jose to puerto viejo and i ended up being the only one on it. my driver…
Costa Rica: Is it worth it to pay $75 for transport to Turrialba?

by jenste98 02 April 2012

I'll be doing a homestay and volunteering with Spanish on the River in Turrialba. There is the possibility to get airport pick up from…
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: Where to go after Arenal - Need help with 7 day itinerary!

by paulschmidtart 28 March 2012

Be aware that there are river rafting trips to take in the La Fortuna/ Northern Lowlands but the Rio Pacuare is not one of them but located…
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: Costa Rica - Seeking low cost volunteer opportunity

by jenste98 21 March 2012

Lendahand: I'd be happy to share some of the information that I found with you. I don't know if are looking for something in particular…
RE: Bus to Suiza

by SoloHobo 01 March 2012

Another option, just as a side suggestion, is Turrialba is the base for all the rafting outfits for the Rio Paquare, you could go rafting…
Re: Green Frog Adventures?

by darlenec 20 January 2012

2 years ago we took a 1/2 day rafting trip with Green Frog. Since we were traveling with our 7 year old I searched long and hard on…
Re: Itinerary - Help Please

by anagoge 09 December 2011

Will you be renting a car? If so you can do Monteverde (zipline) -> Arenal -> Mal Pais with time to relax on the beach. Be sure that…
Re: Costa Rica: Train from San Jose to Puerto Limon?

by bunting 01 September 2011

A telegram dated 2.10.189? has just fallen out of an old Kelly's directory and it refers to a railway and comes from Costa Rica. A web…
RE: 3-4 months in Costa rica/South america

by ludwip 31 August 2011

solohobo pretty much summed up the best locations. If you're into indian artifacts or small towns I would also recommend stopping at Turrial…
Re: Making the most of 11 days...

by gauch680 13 August 2011

Im in the same situation as you.....Im trying to plan a trip for me and two of my buddies to CR in mid october. Yes we know its the rainy…
RE: Little help... Central Costa Rica Family Friendly Activities?

by protraveller 06 July 2011

I would recommend you to head Turrialba, is on your way, just head Siquirres and from there go to Turrialba. You can find nice and rustic…
RE: Off the beaten path

by ludwip 20 June 2011

One cool town that I enjoyed was Turrialba. It was a small town with a lot of locals. And, there is a park nearby with some indian ruins.…
Public Bus to Volcano Irazu?

by expertvagabond 18 May 2011

Is there a public bus that will get me to Volcano Irazu early in the morning (either from San Jose, Cartago, or Turrialba?)
RE: ISLS Teen Spanish camp Turrialba

by enroutesiglo 15 May 2011

A "neat, safe country"? Is that what they told you? I traveled cross-country when I was 15 (after some pretty intense nagging/bargaining…
ISLS Teen Spanish camp Turrialba

by dave1949 15 May 2011

My daughter and her friend want to go to this language camp in Cost Rica. www.teenspanish.com It seems to be connected to the ISLS Institut…
RE: fun activities for a 14yr. old in Costa Rica

by maricel2888 10 March 2011

I think you can mix the best snorkeling in the caribbean as wiremu said, and visit Turrialba which is near, and go to Pacuare river, there…
RE: Costa Rica 2 week vacation- any suggestions?

by maricel2888 10 March 2011

Hi, I´ve done white water rafting and zip lining, in my opinion was a great experience. I think if you are going to the Caribbean side…
RE: Kayak/Rafting lessons in C/South America??

by SoloHobo 02 March 2011

Costa Rica has many rafters and kayakers for a sport, with so many Class III-V rivers. The epicenter of rafting is near the Rio Paquare.…