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All About Costa Rica
Posted on Dec 21, 2009, 15:07:43 by lisavalencia
... abroad who want to obtain residency in Costa Rica. We serve members both prior to their move to Costa Rica and throughout their years of residency here. They have lots of useful information. - Ask questions and get answers from people who have been ...
 
Fantastic Day in Paradise
Posted on Dec 14, 2009, 19:42:21 by lisavalencia
... friend, getting drenched to the bone and then a ride in the back of a pickup truck. That’s the way it goes here in Costa Rica. Just walk out the door with an adventurous attitude and no plans, You never know what will happen. Read all about my ...
 
Costa Rica - west or east?
Posted on Oct 27, 2009, 19:54:55 by off2thebeach
... , and Guanacaste area's will leave you bored quickly and realizing shorty after you arrive that you made a bad choice in Costa Rica destinations. The West Central coast of Costa Rica is the #1 destination in the country for many great reasons. You ...
 
Night Buses in Costa Rica
Posted on Nov 3, 2008, 16:27:51 by mmbcross
... using regular transport on night runs due to security concerns. Here's an online book you can purchase about travel in Costa Rica if you are really serious about going there. Last but not least, consult our own travelpodders. Skim through these ...
 
Costa rica
Posted on Oct 2, 2007, 01:20:13 by semi-backpacker
... tips that I can use whilst I am there.Am flying with Martin air has anyone flown on them?? Hi Shoestring, I'm in Costa Rica right now. I agree with other travelers that suggest skipping San Jose all together. I would recommend visiting the La Paz ...
 
Weekend trip to San Jose, Costa Rica
Posted on Sep 18, 2009, 15:50:09 by starlagurl
Hey, I moved this to the Costa Rica section, you might get more help here. If I were you, I would read some blogs on the area: Here: And here:
 
Costa Rica - west or east?
Posted on Dec 21, 2009, 21:40:31 by lisavalencia
I adamantly disagree. Check out my Costa Rica Information at the top of this forum. I live in Puerto Viejo and there is SO MUCH to do here. The beaches are fantastic and the people are wonderful. It really depends on what you are looking for. If you ...
 
No hippies allowed in Costa Rica
Posted on Mar 6, 2008, 14:33:26 by mmbcross
... ticket, chances are you will be returned to your point of origin, or even denied boarding. This is not just Costa Rica. Most countries require an onward or return ticket, but few immigration officials actually request to see it unless your appeareance ...
 
Doing business in Costa Rica.
Posted on Jan 15, 2008, 16:29:13 by georgegomez
I want to introduce myself to this community. I've been in Costa Rica since 1969 and I love living here. My family and I have built a nice and large business in banana exportation. I am a very open person for new ideas and creative ways to do business here ...
 
Weekend trip to San Jose, Costa Rica
Posted on Sep 18, 2009, 15:16:15 by hecqs
I am building an itinerary for 3 nights and three 3 days to San Jose, Costa Rica. Has anyone from here, been to Arenal Volcanoes? Which tour company should I go... Can I just pick them right there. We are ariving SJO on friday night, Sept 35, and our ...
 
spanish schools in costa rica
Posted on Aug 31, 2009, 14:06:08 by tyronedjackson
There are lots of great schools in Costa Rica to learn Spanish, and no, it is not that expensive when you compare to other schools in Central America. One of the cheapest I found when I took classes her was Samara Language School that you can find here .
 
single chick going to costa rica in march - but where?
Posted on Aug 31, 2009, 14:02:29 by tyronedjackson
Single women traveling to Costa Rica alone?? Great advice here .
 
single chick going to costa rica in march - but where?
Posted on Dec 8, 2008, 18:10:09 by selini
Hi Guys! I am new here. Am trying to decide where to go in Costa Rica. I like the idea of some of the eco lodges - but am also working at finishing some expensive schooling, so don't want to spend too much. I am planning on travelling alone, and ...
 
Bocas Del Toro Panama
Posted on Apr 21, 2009, 13:34:26 by blakes
... islands off the Panama coast. Where is Bocas Del Toro? Bocas is about as far west as you can go in Panama without being in Costa Rica. That's right, WEST. Look at a map. Panama actually runs E/W not N/S. We are on the Caribe side, not the Pacific ...
 
From: Bocas Del Toro Panama
Posted on Apr 21, 2009, 13:28:50 by blakes
... islands off the Panama coast. Where is Bocas Del Toro? Bocas is about as far west as you can go in Panama without being in Costa Rica. That's right, WEST. Look at a map. Panama actually runs E/W not N/S. We are on the Caribe side, not the Pacific ...
 
Bocas Del Toro Panama
Posted on Mar 24, 2009, 17:38:25 by dankolar
... islands off the Panama coast. Where is Bocas Del Toro? Bocas is about as far west as you can go in Panama without being in Costa Rica. That's right, WEST. Look at a map. Panama actually runs E/W not N/S. We are on the Caribe side, not the Pacific ...
 
Quick run down of cool stuff to do in El Savador? ATV tours? Beaches? Jungle tours?
Posted on Feb 4, 2009, 20:14:33 by fishmongerdave
... to an El Salvadorian we met on the beach in Costa Rica who was selling cigars. He said El Salvador & Guatemala have everything Costa Rica does, but at a MUCH cheaper price (which, the economy as it is means something). He's right at least as far ...
 
Bocas Del Toro Panama
Posted on Oct 16, 2008, 21:59:26 by gringoloco
... islands off the Panama coast. Where is Bocas Del Toro? Bocas is about as far west as you can go in Panama without being in Costa Rica. That's right, WEST. Look at a map. Panama actually runs E/W not N/S. We are on the Caribe side, not the Pacific ...
 
From Texas
Posted on Aug 15, 2008, 23:45:45 by jim12
... and the proliferation of crime Wednesday, July 23, 2008, Vol. 8, No. 145 Fake barcodes said to be a new wrinkle in property theft Costa Rica, Monday, July 21, 2008, Vol. 8, No. 143 Escazú expat just fed up with rise in violent crime here If you want to ...
 
Testing the Power of Intention
Posted on Sep 27, 2009, 16:49:53 by lisavalencia
Some of you have been following my Costa Rica Travel Journals: Well, I have started a new blog that I thought you might be interested in. It is not about Costa Rica, it is about my getting back to Costa Rica. It is called, "Life on the Edge - Testing ...
 
Costa Rica Vacation Planning
Posted on Apr 11, 2009, 16:01:03 by phoyman
... There is so much to do and see, but you have to do it logically and sensibly. We have been customizing vacations to Costa Rica exclusively since 1992 and would be happy to help. We have arranged thousands of Costa Rica vacations. We've found ...
 
Question
Posted on Nov 9, 2009, 15:28:01 by camryn
... in Peru. She'd just come down from Ecuador, and ridden the roof of a train!! I can't help you specifically with Costa Rica I'm afraid, but there's lots of people on the forums here that will be able to chip in there, but I just ...
 
Tortuguero to Cahuita - Cahuita, Moin, Tortuguero, Barro Del Colorado travel question
Posted on Dec 2, 2009, 21:20:07 by mmbcross
... 's a blog on a travelpodder who did the reverse. Pretty complicated, but seems can be done: Since the bus network in Costa Rica is centralised in San Jose, going to Tortuguero from the Carribean was a lot more complicated despite it being both in the ...
 
10 Best Places to Surf?
Posted on Nov 4, 2009, 11:23:47 by manzara
... along the bay, around 700km from Cape Town, boasts a whole host of shops for surf gear and clothes. Playa Naranjo, Costa Rica Costa Rica is a serious surfer's Mecca, famed for its consistent waves all year round. Playa Naranjo, on the northern ...
 
The Happiest Countries in the World
Posted on Sep 23, 2009, 18:11:21 by rakovict
... to calculate happy life years) are achieved per unit of environmental impact." Pretty straightforward right? Here is the top 10: 1. Costa Rica 2. Dominican Republic 3. Jamaica 4. Guatemala 5. Vietnam 6. Colombia 7. Cuba 8. El Salvador 9. Brazil ...
 
The Happiest Countries in the World
Posted on Sep 23, 2009, 17:02:48 by starlagurl
... to calculate happy life years) are achieved per unit of environmental impact." Pretty straightforward right? Here is the top 10: 1. Costa Rica 2. Dominican Republic 3. Jamaica 4. Guatemala 5. Vietnam 6. Colombia 7. Cuba 8. El Salvador 9. Brazil ...
 
Help me decide on a destination!
Posted on Sep 13, 2009, 19:54:57 by durnadupa
... I recently read and article in the NY Times about El Salvador...seems it is soon to be the "next Costa Rica" type of destination. Here is the link... The article made me interested in El Salvador for a possible future trip, let me know what ...
 
Surfing Schools
Posted on Jun 26, 2008, 13:04:04 by mmbcross
... are the most developed surf destinations in S. America, with some lesser places in Guatemala and Ecuador. Here are some links: Peru: Costa Rica: Ecuador: Guatemala: Mexico: Keep in mind that the Pacific coast is good for surf, not so ...
 
Manuel Antonio Beach in November. Stuck in your head!
Posted on Nov 13, 2008, 19:49:56 by crtravler
... in the Costa Rican province of Puntarenas no other place is more visited and more beautiful. I have been to many beaches in Costa Rica, from the long, hot and fun beaches like Playa Tamarindo, to the black volcanic serious beach Cahuita on the Caribbean ...
 
What countries have you visited?
Posted on Dec 20, 2009, 23:55:22 by papayaprincess
... count is 62: Albania, Austria, The Bahamas, Belgium, Belize, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Botswana, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada (Live here), Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt (spent a month here), Estonia, France, Finland, Germany, Greece, ...