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Re: Need help picking a venue for a wedding in November

by bradreviewscostarica 23 April 2012

I have lived in Guanacaste for 3-1/2 years and I have attended almost 100 weddings throughout Costa Rica. My favorite smaller venues include…
RE: samara vs. northern pacific beaches?

by etsiaras 27 January 2012

Thanks again. Since we are hoping to do day trips, I think we will stick with the coastal towns closer to Liberia. Soooo many nice condos…
Guanacaste

by etsiaras 23 January 2012

I am new to this forum, and I am looking for some help in choosing a place to stay in Guanacaste. We are a family of three - 2 adults…
liberia to san jose 14 days.

by oneandone 19 January 2012

Our group of four, 40-55yr olds are landing in Liberia at end of Feb. 1st night where to stay in Liberia.? Next, Wanting to head to…
RE: Honeymoon in Costa Rica in December

by AntsyAshley 30 November 2011

Thanks everyone for your replies. I have gone back to do some more reading and am thinking of doing things just a little differently,…
RE: cash machine Nicaragua

by 2368 20 November 2011

If I recall correctly, many (if not all) of the machines I've used gave me a choice. At least I'm pretty sure the ones in Esteli, Leon,…
RE: Guatemala Weather

by therewewere 24 October 2011

I'm in Copan, just came up from Costa Rica, 3 days on the road. I went through the Las Menos border (Nica/Honduras) just past Ocotal.…
RE: Nicaragua in one week - is it possible?

by paulschmidtart 07 August 2011

This begs the question. Why not Honduras or El Salvador? If you are set on Nicaragua Ocotal and the Segovias, Miraflor, Esteli in the…
RE: Buses from Tegucigalpa to Managua

by JoseKevo 17 June 2011

I have not taken the 6:20am flight from Roatán to Tegus but it should get you there in time for the Ticabus - provided everything runs…
Cabinas Donde Claudio y Gloria????

by choralone 06 February 2011

Hi! I am traveling to Playa del Coco and am looking for cabins on the beach and heard of Cabinas Donde Claudio y Gloria from a Lonely…
driving around liberia (& at night)

by kerrbear76 15 January 2011

Hello, I've always read not to drive at night but we arrive next week into Liberia at 7pm. I plan on renting a car but we are only driving…
RE: Does TiCA from Tegu stop in Esteli?

by JoseKevo 13 January 2011

Here's a [very recent report|http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?threadID=2005552] that TICA has changed their route to…
Re: Costa Rica Scuba

by peter_pan_ic 28 December 2010

Flamingo or Ocotal is probably the best areas to look at for diving the north pacific. I dive out of Flamingo with either Aquacenter…
Re: 6 days is not enough time!

by crisp009 15 December 2010

Thank you laura15, for rec! Any hotel recs near Ocotal? Am currently booked at Hotel and Villas Nacazcol about 8 miles from there. …
RE: Where else to go in Honduras and Nicaragua?

by paulschmidtart 13 December 2010

Cross to Nicaragua at Las Manos but stop in Ocotal and explore Nueva Segovia Department, Highest altitude and therefore coolest area…
RE: Nicaragua two weeks bike touring & camping

by paulschmidtart 15 November 2010

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2o_ZaJpTDuE/S04OYYwDgtI/AAAAAAAAAew/bapHq79bD9M/s1600-h/IMG_6332.jpg Managua campground. Seriously. Look…
RE: Taking the bus

by JoseKevo 04 November 2010

Always make sure to have small bills and try to pay in exact change. Getting over-quoted the fares (also usually posted on charts in…
Re: Dream Trip Costa Rica - 16 day itinerary. Crazy?

by VBelecky 21 October 2010

Great Scott that is really enthusiastic travel. You must realize you will still be in the rainy season and roads can be nasty and some…
RE: Trip Itinerary suggestions

by paulschmidtart 20 October 2010

I like the city of Ocotal in the far north. Very comfortable town. Lots of places in the Segovias to poke around in nearby by bus. Ciudad…
Re: Costa Rica at Christmas

by VBelecky 17 October 2010

About 6 years ago we also rented a private villa for 1 month in Ocotal. We discovered a beautiful place called The Rainmaker. We went…
RE: Leon to Tegucigalpa Honduras

by JoseKevo 03 October 2010

It really depends on convenience, and if you're looking to save time or money. As that schedule link above indicates, there are a couple…
Re: Retirement gift,looking for advice

by VBelecky 18 August 2010

We also are retired individuals who have spent 14 years travelling and finally purchased a small casa in CR. Being of the older group…
RE: $10 fee to enter Nicaragua.....even if you have a valid visa?

by 2368 12 August 2010

The same thing happened to me (this is the border between Ocotal and Danli, right?). But I don't think it was twelve dollars, more like…
Re: Grocery Stores in El Coco

by VBelecky 26 June 2010

Hi there, We have a place in Ocotal and yes there are now more grocery stores....4 to be exact. There is one at the Plaza, one across…
Grocery Stores in El Coco

by reisen4 25 June 2010

We will be in Ocotal for a month. Are there any other grocery stores in El Coco besides Super Luperon?