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  1. SoloHobo avatar

    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…

  2. paulschmidtart avatar

    RE: Champions League Final in San Jose 19 May

    by paulschmidtart 19 May 2012

    If it's futball and anything remotely important it won't be a problem. Rome (chepe) could burn and all eyes would be on the game. I'm…

  3. BOOMER1 avatar

    RE: Living and working in CR/San Jose

    by BOOMER1 05 May 2012

    #4 makes a good point about location- any commuting around San Jose is simply hell. On the plus side however the Autopista Del Sol will…

  4. SarongGoddess avatar

    What's Easter / Samana Sante like in Costa Rica - NO ALCOHOL sold Thur/Fri

    by SarongGoddess 21 March 2012

    EASTER • SAMANA SANTA in Costa Rica - NO ALCOHOL!!! WHAT'S EASTER • SAMANA SANTA LIKE IN COSTA RICA?? It's STILL "DRY"!!! The BAN On…

  5. SoloHobo avatar

    RE: Food in Costa Rica

    by SoloHobo 20 March 2012

    Drake Bay and Tortuguero will be more limited on choices do the remote nature of the area and small amount of lodging/ San Jose has some…

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    RE: OXCART • BOYERO FESTIVAL - March 9-11 - San Antonio de ESCAZU

    by SoloHobo 12 March 2012

    Thats my favorite part.... Should I go to the Onion festival before or after? This year the famous Feria de la Cebolla in Santa Ana…

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    RE: OXCART • BOYERO FESTIVAL - March 9-11 - San Antonio de ESCAZU

    by wiremu 11 March 2012

    you obviously aren't familiar with the sarong goddess who fancies herself an authority on all things costa rican -- and -- loves those…

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    RE: OXCART • BOYERO FESTIVAL - March 9-11 - San Antonio de ESCAZU

    by wiremu 11 March 2012

    there are boyero festivals in many places in costa rica, especially in guanacaste. so if you don't happen to be in escazu during that…

  9. wildestseas avatar

    Any nightlife in Ciudad Colon?

    by wildestseas 17 February 2012

    I've been staying near Ciudad Colon, west of Santa Ana / Escazu near San Jose. This is an awesome little town, but I've yet to find any…

  10. SoloHobo avatar

    RE: Places to stay near San Jose International Airport

    by SoloHobo 13 February 2012

    If you want to make it a no brainer, the Holiday Inn and Hampton Inn are right next to the airport and the rental agencies are there too,…

  11. SoloHobo avatar

    RE: Yoga class or belly dance taught in Spanish

    by SoloHobo 12 February 2012

    I dont know about Monteverde, but I am sure the well heeled locals in Escazu (San Jose), or popular beach areas like Tamarindo, Mal Pais,…

  12. scoot avatar

    Escazu lodging

    by scoot 08 February 2012

    Greetings I thought I'd mention a B&B that I've used for the first time this year. I usually spend my first and last night in Alajuela…

  13. eddystonelightkeep avatar

    RE: Solo Hobo Shout out!

    by eddystonelightkeep 18 December 2011

    Scmidtpaultart, i recall a reference to Escazu in one of your posts. You got a place there? Know Greg Moore?

  14. paulschmidtart avatar

    RE: street food

    by paulschmidtart 17 December 2011

    Oh and the address is changed. Send your $1s to: Cash only. Ellbarr Apdo. 1592-1250 Escazu de San Jose Costa Rica

  15. wiremu avatar

    RE: Puerto Jimenez / Corcovado - stove dilemma

    by wiremu 11 December 2011

    it saddens me to read "Walmart in Escazu." i'm starting to wonder just where a person would have to go to avoid walmart. mongolia? …

  16. paulschmidtart avatar

    RE: Puerto Jimenez / Corcovado - stove dilemma

    by paulschmidtart 11 December 2011

    Walmart in Escazu has a selection of small campstoves and would assume fuel if you have time after your arrival. #4 ? http://www.komar.or…

  17. SoloHobo avatar

    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,…

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    RE: To Caravan Tour or not to Caravan Tour

    by SoloHobo 19 November 2011

    What about avoiding SJ downtown and airport,and staying at the Paos Volcano Lodge. or The Beacon in Escazu,

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    RE: where to stay night before flight from SJO?

    by SoloHobo 19 November 2011

    I have stayed at Adventure Inn, the only issue with that place is its $60 for a old room, though nice pool, and the location though next…

  20. paulschmidtart avatar

    RE: Condo

    by paulschmidtart 15 October 2011

    I can take you for an hour walk around Escazu area and we can look at 100 different places for rent with a sign on the street.

  21. paulschmidtart avatar

    RE: Banana Leaf or Palm Leaf Crafters

    by paulschmidtart 09 October 2011

    I have seen some very creative weavers working, usually in popular beach towns such as Jaco but sometimes on the street in San Jose or…

  22. crtravlr avatar

    RE: Lovely escape in Escazu, near SJ

    by crtravlr 21 September 2011

    House of Connections has closed.

  23. BOOMER1 avatar

    RE: Everybody Happy?

    by BOOMER1 25 August 2011

    Yeah you're right Tim I suppose I should post out my monster trip on the EE Branch, its just quite a long one and I'll bore everyone bendy..…

  24. SoloHobo avatar

    RE: Where to stay in San Jose / what to see and do

    by SoloHobo 21 August 2011

    Well Boomer for most, staying in Escazu is not a great option, especially without a car and knowing where to go. Its also not cheap, but…

  25. SoloHobo avatar

    RE: Rural Safe Costa Rican Town

    by SoloHobo 07 August 2011

    Actually San Jose is not that common for english as a whole, maybe around the major hotels downtown and Escazu a expat enclave, but overall,…

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