Costa Rica in september 2-3 weeks.

Hello my friend and I are planning a trip in september, possible to CR, we are both 25 years old, into nature, hiking, swimming, would love to learn to surf.. so my question is, is september a good time to travel costa rica?

I've been reading online that the weather is CR varies depending on the region and that the caribbean side is rather dry and a good area to check out? Although it would be rainy, I would still like to check out tamarindo and that region.

Flights that I have looked up indicate that it's more affordable to fly into san jose than liberia

Please let me know what you think?
Any seasoned costa rican travelers out there that could give me the 411 on CR in september would be extremely helpful!

Thank you!

Electricity in Nicaragua

I wonder can somebody let me know the situation with electrical stuff in Nicaragua? I've googled it and I see they use the same two pronged plugs as in the US. However, I've also seen some references to bringing a surge protector- is this necessary? I will only want to charge an iPhone and digital camera. I don't especially want to have to hunt down a surge protector (never used one before), but i would hate to damage my phone in particular. Any advice appreciated!

Many thanks in advance.

Choosing honeymoon destination

Hello fellow travellers,
I'm trying to figure out the best destination for our honeymoon next year in February. I get to choose where we go and prepare the whole shabang, but she imposed the conditions ( to which I agreed). The criteria are few but very precise.:

• see vulcanoes and heavy vulcanic activity (lots of fumaroles, mud pots, volcanoes etc);
• clear skies and good temperatures to have beach time;
• no need to take malaria pills;
• good diving spots
• if possible: see whales (but this is the least important one)

Windsurfing in Nicaragua

Just wondering if anyone has gone windsurfing in Nicaragua, and if so where and were they able to rent the equipment etc. I tried searching online but wasn't able to come up with anything useful.

Cheers

drinking in panama

i have to decide if to go to panama or ecuador . where are the best beachside places to drink outside of the cities in panama please? i like places like taganga in colombia , byron bay , praia de pipa/arriaial de ajuda in brazil. thanks

honeymoon all inclusive affordable remote

hello,
my partner and I are looking for a honeymoon destination. we are really flexible as to where to go: costa rica, mexico, dominican republic etc etc etc....
we are tempted by the idea of having all meals provided, or an affordable restaurant really close (given breakfast is provided) and therefore all-inclusive fits the purpose of this trip (we really only want to be together, not worry about food etc).
We do not like really touristy places and big resorts.
We are rather in nature in a remote place (at least not crowded).
and yes...we are on a budget....meaning those really fancy resorts that are completely in nature but where you pay hundreds of $ a night are out of our league.
basic-nice-nature-all meals provided- affordable. any hints????
thank you soo much
tina

Belize dollars currency exchange antigua

I have recently arrived in antigua, Guatemala and currently have an excess amount of Belize dollars I am looking to exchange. I have been told the only places to exchange are at the Belize / Guatemala border or at the airport. We have tried in the banks near Central Park but it wasn't accepted. Does anyone know where we could exchange in antigua or else where would be the best place I am heading to all the other southern countries from here.

Seeking information on traveling within Central America

Hello everyone! I am going to be doing a trip to Central America (Mexico, Belize, Guatemala) and am in the midst of researching travel/transportation in between the cities I'll be visiting. I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations/advice based on the places that I'm going to. Here is what my itinerary is looking like:

1) Playa del Carmen to Tulum
2) Tulum to Caye Caulker (not sure if I should go through Belize City, San Pedro, etc)
3) Caye Caulker to Ambergris Caye
4) Ambergris Caye to Flores
5) Flores to Guatemala City/Antigua

Any advice would be appreciated!