Yeah, that place was pretty far from the beaten path. I've never been in a hotel with showers as invigorating as that one. The power lines outside my room kind of looked like this, so I should have known better.
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hermosajoe
I can't believe they still have some of those death showers around. I never did get the hang of them, water first then power on, wait till it gets warm, adjust water flow and zap. Did get you awake in the morning.
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oceanpeace
Some part are safer then others like anywhere, my daughter, i am a single mom, and i walked alone in some areas at night perfectly safe, and other areas, which we should not have and we had a close call. listen to what the locals tell you about safe areas to walk, if you meet some you trust.
Overall we had a great experience in 2009. WE are looking for another place to go this winter this is safe to learn spanish, any suggestions besides CR?
Also don't take any cabs that are not the official cabs. YOu may be okay, but you may not be.
lots of nice people there the Tico's.
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christhomas11
Costa Rica is not safe! I have been living in Costa Rica on and off for 20 years and I can tell you for a fact that is one of the most expensive country in central america and one of the most expensive in latin america and there is alot of crime see this article http://www.ticotimes.net/Current-Edition/Top-Story/News/WikiLeaks-As-crime-rises-Costa-Rica-no-longer-safe-_Friday-March-25-2011 the Costa Rican government does alot of propaganda to give Costa Rica a great image when you live here you find out otherwise everything is fake and phony and extremely corrupt, they do not protect the tourists or investors
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