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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: 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: Where to go to experience local culture and practice Spanish?

by maria6004 09 November 2011

Hola Snowboard, I love to practice Spanish when I am in Costa Rica. I just got back yesterday. Even when the staff are bilingual, I…
RE: Rural Safe Costa Rican Town

by JMK60 09 October 2011

Just a quick shout-out for Zarcero. A pretty town with amazing topiaries in the main square. I actually stayed overnight just to have…
RE: shuttle Brasilito to San Carlos/Ciudad Quesada

by maria6004 08 October 2011

I am so excited about this upcoming trip and am buying all my bus tickets now. Just curious - does anyone know the route interbus takes…
5 days in Nicaragua at 5000-7000 feet in a small town

by maria6004 10 April 2011

I have been to Costa Rica many times and am thinking of trying Nicaragua. It would probably be a 2 week trip and I would spend most of…
RE: Public bus from Brasilito or Liberia to Naranjo or San Ramon

by maria6004 06 April 2011

I will thanks. I have been to Grecia but not San Ramon. I will go there. I am also going to take the bus to San Carlos and try Termales…
Public bus from Brasilito or Liberia to Naranjo or San Ramon

by maria6004 05 April 2011

I am going to be in Brasilito and want to go to Zarcero by public bus. I have taken a bus from Sámara before and they let me off in Naran…
RE: Rtes 141 and 142

by SoloHobo 16 March 2011

I prefer 142 as the towns via Grecia, and also the town in Zarcero is worth a stop. There is also a lovely reserve/sanctuary in Sarchi,…
RE: Places to stay in San Ramon

by SoloHobo 06 March 2011

Yes San Ramon is the real thing. [http://www.sanramon-costarica.com/guide_accommodations.cfm] Grecia is another great option and the…
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…
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…
RE: Fly or drive from San Jose to Arenal?

by mikeshane 03 September 2010

The best thing for you is to drive from San Jose to Arenal. Whether taking a rental car or driving your own, the sights between San Jose…
RE: 1st time in CR

by dennydiesel 27 July 2010

Why not bypass the big city of Alajuela altogether once you fly in, drive west of the airport 20 minutes to the small town of Grecia,…
RE: San Jose Street Addresses. Is this for real?

by dennydiesel 24 July 2010

I have never been to hawaii but it is on the list to do before I die... 37 trips is very impressive. I have lived here for over two…
RE: Weather in CR in August and traveling with children

by dennydiesel 23 July 2010

In Arenal, there are accomodations with and without "natural hot spring" pools. If this appeals to you then you might want to search a…
RE: Arenal, Monteverde, Manuel Antonio

by dennydiesel 20 July 2010

I agree with solohobo, don't drive at night. going to san jose from the airport adds a lot of time to your trip. The san jose airport…
RE: Dengue Outbreaks on rise, Costa Rica & Region

by dennydiesel 20 July 2010

Jill On the way to Arenal from the San Jose area, you could check out Catarata Del Toro, an amazing 300 foot waterfall, then drive to…
confused about fortuna area maps

by jschug 25 May 2010

okay, i'm a map freak and have been pouring over maps and books. There is a lot of conflicting information. Am hoping you folks can help…
RE: Buses from SJO airport

by JMK60 14 February 2010

Alternately, if you want to get into the countryside on day one, you could take a bus from Alajuela bus station directly to Ciudad Quesada…
Costa Rica - NW to Bocas del Toro in one week - recommendations?

by rsmalling 02 June 2009

In July, my wife and I will have one week to travel from San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua to Bocas del Toro, Panama. We're 30, cheap, and…
Re: First time in Costa Rica, advise required

by elmaG98 10 June 2008

September is a good time for less tourists but, unfortunately it is still part of their winter or rainy season. They celebrate Independence…
RE: Advice for family visiting Costa Rica for first time!!

by joancrounse 03 March 2008

If your children are anything like mine, they will love CR! 1- We have used both compact car and 4x4- the latter was definitely better-…
Honeymoon in Costa Rica!

by bluefrog59 24 July 2007

To really see Costa Rica I would recommend you rent a small 4x4 and travel around the country. This will give you the flavor of the place.…
Central America Virgins

by harmoniaproject 14 July 2007

Arrive SJ approx 09:30 pick up hire car drive to Arenal (2 nights Arenal Observatory Lodge) - you could spend one night in the Central…