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RE: Costa Rica for 3 days

by CaptainWindsock 27 May 2012

Thanks for the advice. Will definately miss San Jose. Probably head straight for La Fortuna.
Having a Hard Time Deciding on Itinerary

by Quigg 23 May 2012

Hello, I am needing some advice on my upcoming trip. My friend and I will be in Costa Rica from June 18 - 26. We fly into SJO about noon…
Re: Costa Rica for 3 days

by happycoconut11 22 May 2012

Hello, I am Costa Rican and my husband is from the United States. I think that you might be disappointed if you stay in San Jose, traffic…
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…
RE: Some advices needed on different pts of Costa Rica

by wiremu 21 May 2012

1. it depends on what time the night tour starts. with the 3 pm shuttle, you would arrive la fortuna around 6 pm, depending on where…
Some advices needed on different pts of Costa Rica

by bigcoder 21 May 2012

Hi, All, After reading some posts here before my first travel to Costa Rica, I have some questions, hope you can help me!!! Thks alot…
RE: advices on my 16day itin, please

by bigcoder 18 May 2012

hihi, thks again for your help, one thing is about Monteverde, I start to hesitate going there as I read some comments that the cloud…
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: Family with 2 kids (2 & 5 years old) traveling to CR for 15 days

by tamita89 17 May 2012

I can't speak to the car rental question, but I traveled to Costa Rica with two kids (then ages 5 and 8) a couple years ago and some places…
Re: advices on my 16day itin, please

by bigcoder 17 May 2012

@wirewu, I am thinking to take the public bus which I guess in this sense is not feasible. (tortuguerovillage website mentioned to catch…
2 days between Arenal and Alajuela - what to do?

by john0 17 May 2012

Hi All, This forum has been great help so far - SoloHobo/Tim especially. And I'm hoping for some more tips. So my wife and I will be…
RE: Late night hotel in San Jose

by SoloHobo 17 May 2012

The airport is in Alajuela, which is 30 minutes from downtown area and bus stations. Its a $25 taxi ride. Depends what bus station or…
Re: Beach Vacation: Manuel Antonio Area vs Montezuma vs?

by Whangler 16 May 2012

thanks for the replies everybody. Questions. Okay One of you persuaded me for some mountain time. we have 14 days. not including our flight…
RE: 6 days in the north: Rincon de la Vieja+Rio Celeste+Tortuguero too much?

by SoloHobo 11 May 2012

Okay, just make sure the turtles are doing their thing in June, as well as Moon phases effect the spectacle too... Go to Arenal a night…
RE: Where is good for renting a bike and cycling a day in Costa Rica

by wiremu 10 May 2012

rincon de la vieja would probably not be suitable. there is a gravel road leading to the park and this could be bumpy and difficult in…
RE: SJO to La Fortuna - bus/shuttle options?

by wiremu 08 May 2012

check here for shared van shuttle schedule: [www.shuttlebus.co.cr] or here [www.anywherecostarica.com] there's a shuttle at 12:20 pm…
RE: SJO to La Fortuna - bus/shuttle options?

by hikeaway 08 May 2012

Munchkinetter, hope your trip was great. Now I need some help. We are flying into SJ, getting there around 9:30am (i think) what should…
RE: One day on transit in Costa Rica...tropical canopy? Canoe? Waterfalls?

by james572 07 May 2012

Arenal and La Fortuna area , Canopy there is Amazing!
RE: 13 days

by james572 07 May 2012

During 13 Days you can do a lot activities, Costa Rica is a little country , you can explore many areas. You Can start in the central…
RE: Anyone traveling from SJO to La Fortuna on 5/19

by SoloHobo 06 May 2012

Or take the bus...
RE: Anyone traveling from SJO to La Fortuna on 5/19

by fivein05 06 May 2012

thank you so much! i had only seen shared shuttles departing after 3pm. really appreciate that you took the time to post. all the best!…
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: Need help planning Costa Rica Trip

by SoloHobo 30 April 2012

How many days total do you have in CR? As far as Corcovado, if you want to hike the loop, and sleep at the Sirena ranger station, then…
Need help planning Costa Rica Trip

by hikeaway 30 April 2012

We are planning on going to Costa Rica in May (yes, this year). I would like to hike/trek for 3-4 days and then lounge for a day or two.…
need of advices for a trip in costa rica in july

by solenet 30 April 2012

+Hello,+ +Our family, which is composed of 4 persons (2 parents and two teenagers of 14 and 17, all enjoying hiking, mountain biking…