Authentic Costa Rica souvenirs in Guanacaste

Chorotega pottery is probably the most authentic "Costa Rican" souvenir one can buy in Guanacaste.

The forms, designs, decorations and methods are of pre-Colombian origin-this stuff is as Costa Rican as it gets! There is absolutely no better thing one could do if you are looking for souvenirs and gifts for the folks at home, if you have a half day to spare, than to drive to Guaitil and San Vincente and walk around the villages. Visit the shops, walk the street and occasionally one of the locals may even invite you to look at pottery they have at their house. This is the most "fair trade" way to buy, because you will be buying directly from the artisans. The larger stores(one-in a corner-in particular) will not offer the best prices though. The smaller shops attached to a house or just their porches are where you will get the best price. Almost everyone in this area works in the ... more »

Where to buy map of Central America in San Jose?

Anyone have any tips/knowledge of where I might find a map of Central America while in San Jose?

Thanks.

SAn Juan de Bautista Fiesta. Chitre 22-24 June,2013

San Juan Fiesta Chitre,22-24 of June

The patron Saint of Chitre is San Juan de Bautista and an annual fiesta is held in his honor.
The 22,and 23 of June a religious procession and some live music in the Park Union,however the real fun starts the 24th with horsemen riding in the streets,food stalls,beers tents,parades,music and more.

Also,the nearby town of La Arena(3 kms from Chitre) will host its own Fiesta on the 28,29 and 30th of June as well-----

CHitre is 3.5 hours from Panama City and 4 hours from David City(via Divisa)

These events are FREE

October crazy time to go?

Were thinking mid Oct-mid Nov. I know its supposed to be hurricane season, is that a dumb time to go to Belize?

Useful apps for tourists

Hi everyone
Just wanna share with you some helpful information
If you have a smartphone, iPhone, iPad or any kind of gadget, I recommend you to look through these applications. That's an awesome collection of apps for travelling: maps, subway and airport schemes, apps which help to find cheap hotel booking or rent a car, various travel guides, translators and so on.

I went to Austria and enjoyed Vienna Travel Guide a lot
There are really good reviews and also I liked that most of all apps are free :)

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In Panama City

Any questions? I am going through the bus station today if anybody has any transportation related questions.

Advices on Guatemala - Belize trip (18 days)

Hi, here is the trip I'm planning to do with my girlfriend. First of all, sorry for my poor English, I'm a french speaker :). I'd like to have advices from some people who've been there to make sure my itinerary is doable and also to make sure I don't miss something I didn't think of. I'd like to receive tips also if and I'm open to change some parts of my planning if I missed something or could simply improve it.

Here it is :

• August 10 : Flight from Montreal to Guatemala City. Arrive at GC @ 11AM. Spend the day in GC and sleep there.

• August 11 : Bus ride to Antigua early in the morning, spending the rest of the day in the old capital.

• August 12 : Early trek to Pacaya during the morning, spending the rest of the day in Antigua.

• August 13 : Day in Antigua

• August 14 : Morning in Antigua, move to Panajachel in the afternoon

• August 15 : Bus to Chichicastan...

Trip Report - Nicaragua

Hi All,

Nicaragua turned out to be one of our favourite places we've visited so far!
We drove up from south to north, passing amongst others Isla de Ometepe, Leon, and Esteli.

Read about it here: http://www.yesmads.com/category/nicaragua/

If you have any questions, feel free to ask!

Thanks,

Wout and Lucy

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