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RE: 3 weeks in CR with 6 little kids

by SoloHobo 04 May 2012

I would avoid Playa Flamingo, the beach sucks and the town is a pain to get around. Tamarindo or Samara would be much better suited to…
Re: 7 - 10 days in Costa Rica

by chiaracasa 09 February 2012

if you are travelling in and out in Liberia I suggest you to visit Guanacaste area, Conchal resort is beautifull and around that area…
RE: Some CR questions

by kolita1 06 February 2012

Hi DC_Dad, you would be stretching yourselves quite thin to try to experience Arenal and the Pacific coast with only one week. For starters,…
RE: Activities for Portrero

by BOOMER1 30 January 2012

Potrero is a quiet residential area offering limited activities beyond beach walks. Nearby Brasilito has decent simple night life and…
Re: Help with Upcoming Trip to La Fortuna and Playa Flamingo!

by NYCtoWherever 04 January 2012

@SoloHobo I'm sure Tamarindo would be more fun for our group, but we got a great deal on a hotel in Playa Flamingo, and really are just…
RE: Costa Rica in November?

by SoloHobo 04 January 2012

October tends to be the worst month for rain, then it tapers off into Nov, and dry season begins in Dec, but as above said, every years…
RE: Help with Upcoming Trip to La Fortuna and Playa Flamingo!

by SoloHobo 03 January 2012

Samara or Nosora are a long way to go for a beach, about 2.5 hours from Flamingo each way. You can go to Playa Grande north of Playa…
Costa Rica in November?

by K2202 03 January 2012

We are looking to visit costa rica on our honeymoon in November 2012, but have read conflicting information about the weather during this…
RE: lodgings in Playa Flamingo area?

by SoloHobo 03 January 2012

Well I disagree, and know of few people that consider Flamingo anything special. And Wiremu, you dont like developed areas with rich people…
RE: lodgings in Playa Flamingo area?

by SoloHobo 03 January 2012

I would avoid Playa Flamingo, there really is nothing special about this town, which is all concrete, paved steeped streets, a dark sand…
RE: Question/advice about Playa Flamingo

by wiremu 02 January 2012

finort - sounds like a plan. i know you will enjoy your time in costa rica.
RE: Question/advice about Playa Flamingo

by wiremu 02 January 2012

just a couple of wee corrections: approximately 2 million tourists a year visit costa rica - and this number on in the last couple of…
RE: Question/advice about Playa Flamingo

by wiremu 01 January 2012

there definitely are buses that run throughout the day on the road between brasilito and potrero - the bus comes from liberia. if you…
RE: Costa Rica for two weeks in December...itinerary suggestion.

by wiremu 09 December 2011

i don't agree with solohobo about playa flamingo. yes, restaurants, shopping and nightlife are better in tamarindo but not the rest.…
RE: Costa Rica for two weeks in December...itinerary suggestion.

by SoloHobo 09 December 2011

The beach, surf, swimming, cafes, shopping, nightlife, and offering in Tamarindo are much better on all levels than Playa Flamingo. This…
Honeymoon in Costa Rica in December

by AntsyAshley 07 November 2011

My husband-to-be and I will be traveling to Costa Rica for our honeymoon Dec. 12 - 25. We will fly into Liberia and head to Playa Flamingo…
RE: Brasilita / Guanacaste

by wiremu 30 October 2011

there are a number of restaurants in the area once you are away from the reserva. in brasilito, there is little rustic restaurant next…
RE: Brasilita / Guanacaste

by SoloHobo 30 October 2011

1. Recommendations for a car rental from Liberia airport? All the big names are there, take your pick. 2. How far of a drive is it? Is…
RE: Diving and Surfing - Same location in Costa Rica

by SoloHobo 06 October 2011

The dive operators out Playa Flamingo also will pick you in Playa Tamarindo, just dont use the SSI Diving operation in Playa Tamarindo,…
RE: Playas - Samara, Nosara and Conchal

by SoloHobo 14 May 2011

As nice as Playa Conchal is beach & sand wise, its also sandwiched in between two very touristy and built up areas, the large Playa Conchal…
RE: Suggests for a destination from the Liberia Airport (Guanacaste?)

by wiremu 09 March 2011

there are many beach town within 90 minutes of liberia. playas del coco and tamarindo are the most built-up with tamarindo more upscale…
RE: room in Flamingo less than $50 beachfront

by SoloHobo 04 December 2010

There is a new resort that opened down on the beach, but the majority of Playa Flamingo is situated up on a rock, there nothing beachy…
RE: Dream Trip Costa Rica - 16 day itinerary. Crazy?

by tripdesigner 21 October 2010

The Santa Teresa I am referring to is next to Mal Pais on the Nicoya Peninsula. But Tim is right, you won't have enough time for everyth…
RE: Dream Trip Costa Rica - 16 day itinerary. Crazy?

by tripdesigner 20 October 2010

Hi there, lucky you. This is a pretty optimistic schedule. Costa Rica is a small country but when you are there it seems much bigger and…
RE: Costa Rica Adventure part #37- Trip Report

by SoloHobo 06 September 2010

Who is John Rosenblatt, and why did the province allow this eyesore to be built? How is it in keeping with a Guanacaste lifestyle? Miami,…