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  1. Hedge123 avatar

    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…

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    RE: 1 month in CR

    by SoloHobo 24 May 2012

    With 1 month, you can see a lot of Costa Rica and also surf a lot great breaks. I suggest you get a MOON guidebook for getting off the…

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    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.…

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    RE: Costa Rica 25 Days

    by SoloHobo 22 May 2012

    With 25 days, you not having listed any interest, lifestyle, age, I will stab at it. The main focus of the country in regards to the…

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    RE: 10 day trip to the Osa

    by SoloHobo 22 May 2012

    The closet place to snorkel would be around Isla Cano off Drake Bay, though this is closed at present due to a issue with the bathrooms…

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    RE: Best day trips

    by SoloHobo 17 May 2012

    In Drake Bay, get a boat to Drake Bay, to some all way to the Osa and not go to the park is a big miss..do a day trip to San Pedrillo,…

  7. cybergal avatar

    Best day trips

    by cybergal 15 May 2012

    Have I picked the best day trips in my destinations? I like countryside/landscapes and animals and being left alone (except for knowledgable…

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    Looking for a great guide in Drake Bay or Corcovado NP Costa Rica?

    by dwingo 09 May 2012

    I have been to Drake Bay 4 times over the years and the area is one of my favorite places on the planet. If you need a guide to take you…

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    RE: Need help planning Costa Rica Trip

    by hikeaway 07 May 2012

    You are so helpful SoloHobo. Thank you. I'm going to read through that. One last thing you can help me decide as this is based on people'…

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    Re: Corcovado: guide recommendations

    by gocnl 01 May 2012

    Hi cybergal, I assume you are referring to looking at doing day trips from the Drake Bay side into Corcovado. The guides who are reco…

  11. AinsleyCanada avatar

    Fishing Drake Bay

    by AinsleyCanada 30 April 2012

    Hey guys, Some of you wanted to hear how fishing in drake bay is! I went on a fishing trip in drake bay with hotel Ojala, the fishing…

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    Questions on Costa Rica

    by roremc 25 April 2012

    Hi guys, I have a few questions on different areas. 1) Looking for a hotel for the night before and after our guided corcovado hike.…

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    RE: san jose to corcovado dilemma

    by SoloHobo 22 April 2012

    I didnt know about that bus, but thats a long day of travel in itself, 10 hours from SJ to Pt Jimenez. You could maybe get a car car and…

  14. anticable avatar

    Costa Rica in 5 days!!! do i need to make any reservations???

    by anticable 22 April 2012

    Moon guidebook has a ton of info...but with so many diff options I'm kind of stuck planning my intinerary. sample suggested by 'travel…

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    RE: Starting planning for Costa Rica trip- Have a few questions...

    by SoloHobo 20 April 2012

    With a family of 6 people, transport will be a issue, as most the rentals cars and suvs are are for 4 people, 5 max. Unless you get a…

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    RE: Puerto Jimenez and / or Drake Bay?

    by scoot 10 April 2012

    I was at playa San Josecito not long ago. All the tour boats are going there because Cano island is closed to tourists for the time being.…

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    RE: Puerto Jimenez and / or Drake Bay?

    by jaguarman_corcovado 09 April 2012

    When you say a camping tour of Corcovado, I assume you mean camp at Sirena Station. I suggest three days, two nights for Corcovado as…

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    Puerto Jimenez and / or Drake Bay?

    by tropical_storm 09 April 2012

    Hi All, So, we're planning a trip to Osa for NEXT WEEK! We've emailed the ranger station in Corcovado, although we know it's pretty last…

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    RE: Leaving Drake Bay

    by smudge3491 08 April 2012

    we have stayed at the Hotel Ojala two times - the last about 10 years ago. Fred, the owner, is great and will be a big help for you.…

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    RE: Leaving Drake Bay

    by AinsleyCanada 07 April 2012

    Thanks Solo, Are these easy connections, or are they hit and miss. Do you have any prices, or links to sites where i can find out con…

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    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…

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    RE: Family time

    by SoloHobo 03 April 2012

    Xmas time is HIGH season for the airfares, lodging, car rentals etc, compared to summer which is mid season depending where you are, some…

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    RE: Costa Rica Honeymoon

    by SoloHobo 27 March 2012

    Wiremu, its never ends.... With 7 days, and backpacking, meaning public transport, you need to go to a area that offers a combo of nature…

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    RE: Itinerary assistance for 9 Days in Costa Rica - hoping to hit Osa

    by SoloHobo 22 March 2012

    If you are going to Drake Bay, the fun way to go is from Palmar Norte/Sur via taxi to Sierrpe, then catch a boat down the Rio Sierrpe…

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    RE: Need itinerary help for Costa Rica honeymoon

    by SoloHobo 19 March 2012

    *Whitewater Rafting* The Rio Paquare is a blast. [https://www.exploradoresoutdoors.com/] -------------------------------- *Canyoning*…

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