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Feedback on 3-week July itinerary for Costa Rica?

by Hedge123 27 May 2012

Hi, I have a 3-week trip planned for Costa Rica (my first real trip out of the US and I'll also be a solo female traveler). I'm hoping…
RE: 10 days trip to Costa Rica in June

by SoloHobo 26 May 2012

What are your interest? Have you looked at a guidebook? Arenal, Monteverde and Manual Antonio are the most touristed places in the country,…
RE: Costa Rica 25 Days

by SoloHobo 24 May 2012

I refer to Arenal and Monteverde as a in the central area of the country in regards to SJ/Liberia. Stop nit picking, one look at a map…
RE: Costa Rica 25 Days

by wiremu 24 May 2012

"....The Central Valley, which is basically Arenal, Monteverde, Poas, La Paz Waterfalls..." in what universe are arenal and monteverde…
RE: Having a Hard Time Deciding on Itinerary

by Quigg 23 May 2012

Thanks SoloHobo! So are you saying go to Arenal first, skip Monteverde and visit Brauilo instead? And then proceed on to Puerto Viejo?…
RE: Having a Hard Time Deciding on Itinerary

by SoloHobo 23 May 2012

The car/road concerns are not a factor, its a great way to get around, roads are fine overall, it all is on popular routes. As far as…
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: 11 Days Itinerary For Costa Rica - Arenal, Manuel Antonio, Puerto Jimenez

by SoloHobo 23 May 2012

No need for so much time in Manual Antonio, 1 night max, its small park to hike, and if your headed to Corcovado it can even be skipped.…
11 Days Itinerary For Costa Rica - Arenal, Manuel Antonio, Puerto Jimenez

by kirkwoodted 23 May 2012

Hello, Been spending some time reading reviews of various itinerary's and wanted to get some feedback on my plan for my girlfriend and…
Costa Rica - Trip Report

by lampskin 22 May 2012

I just got back yesterday from our 1 week trip to Costa Rica. I have found this forum and the Lonely Planet site(and travel app) invaluable…
RE: Do you pay the National Park Fee just for driving through?

by SoloHobo 21 May 2012

No fees are charged on any main roads that happen to go thru the park area. But the parks do charge entrances fees to access the actual…
Do you pay the National Park Fee just for driving through?

by oblongshapes 21 May 2012

Hi all, I will be going to Costa Rica next week for my Honeymoon (so excited) and I am trying to figure out the routes we will take to…
RE: So much to do in costa rica - overwhelmed.. Help!

by SoloHobo 20 May 2012

You need to divide the trip up to see both beaches and also take in the national parks that are mainly inland. You dont mention any inter…
RE: advices on my 16day itin, please

by SoloHobo 18 May 2012

Agree with Wiremu, Monteverde is a cloudorest, known for its micro climate, and its diverse and unique eco system, relating more to fauna…
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: 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…
driver for rental

by caowshae3 15 May 2012

2nd trip to CR - want to take taxi-boat-taxi from Arenal to Monteverde - and hire someone to drive our rental car to Monteverde does anyone…
Re: New to Costa Rica

by arenalbotanical 14 May 2012

Pay the extra to fly to LIR and skip SJ all together. It's peaceful and much easier to navigate from Liberia. Arenal and Monteverde are…
12 Days in Costa Rica

by revoltxo 13 May 2012

Hey guys! Hoping I can get some advice as I plan a trip for my sister and I (18&21). We're flying into and out of Liberia in mid July…
RE: Where is good for renting a bike and cycling a day in Costa Rica

by paulschmidtart 10 May 2012

While Google maps or others show roads completely around Lake Arenal the roads beyond the El Castillo area are very poor and very confusing.…
RE: Solo Female Traveler in August for 2 Weeks

by maeappel 10 May 2012

I'm interested in skipping Monteverde becuause of the travel times to and from. I'm hearing it's a pain in the butt. I have 4 days/3…
Where is good for renting a bike and cycling a day in Costa Rica

by darrenalexis 10 May 2012

I'm currently in San Jose and heading toward Nicaragua. Before I leave Costa Rica I quite fancy doing some cycling so ideally I wanna…
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?
Ideas in Northern Costa Rica with 3 young kids (8, 6 and 4)

by rbnorvell 09 May 2012

My wife and I will be traveling (in a 4x4) with our three young kids (8, 6 and 4) from Liberia through Northern Costa Rica for 7 days.…
RE: Solo Female Traveler in August for 2 Weeks

by maeappel 08 May 2012

Good idea Solo. I'm keeping the 3 days in between Tortuguero and Arenal open for now for that reason. I'm pretty stoked that I'm finally…