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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: Montezuma for older folks?

by garylapointe 15 May 2012

1) I don't think it's anywhere near as a hippie as when I found it 5-7 years ago, but I've probably spent 60-70 days in Montezuma over…
RE: ADO bus booking ahead or on arrival at Cancun airport?

by VANEPLAYA 15 May 2012

yes you can buy tickets online, but I am sure you will have space Nicoya..
RE: Living Cheaply on the Beach for 6 months with child

by SoloHobo 10 May 2012

Costa Rica will probably offer you the most housing stock and option to choose from. CR caribe coast is least developed and most rustic…
RE: Living Cheaply on the Beach for 6 months with child

by BOOMER1 10 May 2012

Be aware that Central & South America are VERY different options when it comes to "beach living". SA beach options tend to be resorts…
RE: Need some advice on itinerary

by SoloHobo 08 May 2012

I would not spend anytime in SJDS, compared to the beach towns and beaches in CR. You cant even stay in a nice place directly on the beach,…
RE: Ten Days- Too much?

by SoloHobo 05 May 2012

Agree w/ #1, in fact, there is no way to get from Montezuma to Nosora by heading south, there is no road or transport past Mal Pais as…
Ten Days- Three Destinations?? Ya? Nay?

by globetrotttt 05 May 2012

So, I'm flying into CR on the 6th of June. Been to Central America, and was supposed to make it to CR, but ended up in Cuba instead (long…
Re: Montezuma/Santa Teresa/Manuel Antonio

by garylapointe 29 April 2012

I love Montezuma. I've been there multiple times and spent 3 weeks there just on one trip and was sad to leave. Driving: Pain in the…
Re: Transport from Nosara to Playa Matapalo, Sardinal Carillo

by earowley 29 April 2012

Hello and thanks again for the tips. I'm back from the trip. I found the roads to be fine...From the Riu towards Ostional, I drove towards…
RE: Jaco nightlife on a wednesday (and itinerary advice!)

by SoloHobo 24 April 2012

I would not change plans for the caribe side, who says its been non stop rain? But getting from Montezuma/Mal Pais to Nosora is not easy,…
Jaco nightlife on a wednesday (and itinerary advice!)

by byrdiblack 24 April 2012

Considering the weather reports for the Caribbean, we are switching our vacation (we leave tomorrow for one week) to be near the Nicoya…
RE: Montezuma/Santa Teresa/Manuel Antonio

by Jessi22 23 April 2012

I have been living/studying/teaching in Costa Rica since January now, and I have traveled almost every weekend. I also planned a week's…
RE: Costa Rica in 5 days!!! do i need to make any reservations???

by SoloHobo 22 April 2012

That is way to much running around- 1- Do the flights connect from Tortuguero to Osa? 2-Whay only 2 days in Drake Bay? You really shou…
Re: Managua to Monteverde?

by momo99 18 April 2012

#7: ??? Didn´t say anything about Del Rey and Sabana. We had been in Samana near Nicoya, there were a few Bars were Americans watched…
RE: Nosara to Santa Teresa

by SoloHobo 13 April 2012

I dont know where you get your info, but you cant drive the coastal road from Nosora to Mal Pais, there is no road thru due to a large…
Nosara to Santa Teresa

by wpg3ut 12 April 2012

Hey all headed down to Santa Teresa next week from Guioness and just wondering if anyone has done it recently? I have copied directions…
Getting to the Curu Reserve/Tamarindo

by stopdangerpi 12 April 2012

Hello, I will be in Montezuma/Malpais area without a vehicle for a couple weeks. What is the easiest/cheapest way to get to both Tamarind…
RE: West Coast Beach Recommendations

by SoloHobo 11 April 2012

There are basically 5 others places people go. Playa Carilllo is a little further and nice swimming beach In the other direction you…
RE: First time trip to Costa Rica: where to be based

by SoloHobo 05 April 2012

Hey Paul, The best way to see the main areas of national parks, diverse eco systems and a variety of adventure and wildlife, is to move…
RE: Costa Rica for 1 week - suggestions?

by SoloHobo 05 April 2012

Assuming your flying into SJO and arrive before 2pm, so you can get to a another places besides having to stay in the city is important.…
RE: Traveling between Costa Rica and Panama

by SoloHobo 03 April 2012

You would want to verify where in Panama its worth going, if its San Blas you wont have time, if its Bocas del Toro, you would head to…
RE: Nosara vs. Samara

by SoloHobo 01 April 2012

Crime is a ongoing issue in most of CR, its not common but its random. Both towns have had their fair share of issues, most recently (last…
RE: driving from avellanas to arenal

by SoloHobo 27 March 2012

What is so difficult about using Google Map, or Mapquest, for judging distances? If you go and do it right now, using Tamarindo and La…
RE: driving from avellanas to arenal

by SoloHobo 27 March 2012

Google Map is fairly accurate for CR's main roads, when it comes to distances and directions. Using the distance as a rule of thumb, as…