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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Gecko Trail Tours in the Americas - Central America Branch
2 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Driving times ? Reliable rental companies? in the Americas - Central America Branch
The road from San Jose to Manuel Antonio to Dominical is quite good, newly paved two lane. Not much of the staff wiremu has listed was...
3 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Hiring a Naturalist as a tour guide in Guanacaste in the Americas - Central America Branch
We have used Andres Alvarado http://forestalive1.blogspot.com/ twice and were very satisfied with his vast knowledge, excellent English and...
3 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Monteverde or Arenal or neither? Cahuita or Puerto Viejo? Tortuguero? in the Americas - Central America Branch
Less expensive and more off the beaten path then Arenal or Monteverde is Sarapiqui area (Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui). Closer to San Jose,...
4 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Itenerary help for a birthday girl in the Americas - Central America Branch
Although Monteverde is a cool place I would skip it and stick to the Caribbean side. Extend one day in Arenal and add ziplining then head...
4 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Trip Report - costa rica in the Americas - Central America Branch
Indeed a nice and different report. You have made a long trip just to climb Chirripo - and there you found new friends and met friendly...
4 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called sarapiqui or monteverde??? in the Americas - Central America Branch
Sarapiqui area surely has more variety of wildlife to observe. La Selva and Tirimbina are two places to be visited while there, also boat...
4 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Osa with kids on a budget -- how possible? Other animal-laden locations? in the Americas - Central America Branch
Re. transportation options there are several shuttle bus companies that offers shared ride in minivan buses like www.interbusonline.com/ or...
6 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Cano Negro - Canoe vs. Boat in the Americas - Central America Branch
If you are planning to take photos then larger boat is better since it is much more stable and you can move around to take best shots.
6 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Living in Ljubljana in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
Late autumn as second half of November and first half of December Ljubljana usually has quite a lot of fog and grey days. But only 30 min...
6 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Living in Ljubljana in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
You have surely checked the geographical data of Slovenia and Ljubljana already so here is my knowledge (55 year old resident of...
6 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Itinerary HELP for Costa Rica Carribean side in the Americas - Central America Branch
Definitively skip Manuel Antonio, and, based on your short stay in Costa Rica, just enjoy the Puerto Viejo and/or Cahuita. Plenty to do...
6 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Options for overnight in/near Puerto Jimenez/Osa/Golfito areas in the Americas - Central America Branch
You might also take a trip to Drake Bay and check that area.
6 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called where to stay night before flight from SJO? in the Americas - Central America Branch
Another option is Adventure Inn some 15 min driving between SJO airport and San Jose. They pay for your taxi to airport. There is a big...
6 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Wich 4x4/SUV ??? in the Americas - Central America Branch
Toyota RAV4 is more comfortable car then both Jimny and Terios/Bego. It does have an open trunk. I have solved this by using a bike chain...
7 months ago







