Country Info
- San Jose
- Capital
- Costa Rican Colon (CRC)
- Currency
- 3,773,057
- Population
- CR
- Country Code
Costa Rica Slideshow
Forums from Costa Rica
11 day self guided tour of costa rica
Posted by adventravel
... - at the beginning of the hill to the park is a pretty decent option) Also you get to experience practically all the tours that Costa Rica has to offer in one place. One of the nicest Canopy tours of the country is here: CANOPY SAFARI (great fun!), ...
First time traveler to Punta Uva - Punta Uva, Cocles, Cahuita travel question
Posted by andre51
I think they are confused maybe. Have you seen this discussion at TripAdvisor? Thanks I think you are correct. They must be mistaken. just thought I would try to see if I was wrong. Looks like my wife and I will stay at the Lizard King for a ...
First time traveler to Punta Uva - Punta Uva, Cocles, Cahuita travel question
Posted by starlagurl
I think they are confused maybe. Have you seen this discussion at TripAdvisor?
Costa Rica Lodging
Posted by twyla
I will be arriving in Costa Rica on Feb 1, via the Liberia Airport. We are interested in the Guanacaste region, beach areas between Tamarindo and north. Looking for affordable lodging, B&B's, close to or on the beaches. How hard is it to find ...
Uvita, Costa Rica - Uvita travel question
Posted by young.susan
What is the best way to get to Uvita, Costa Rica from San Jose?
On My Way..
Posted by starlagurl
Welcome to the forums, amabilis! I know Costa Rica is awesome, my best friend LOVES it there, I will ask her for recommendations... In the meantime, have you looked through some of the blogs yet? Sometimes they can be very helpful:
On My Way..
Posted by amabilis
Good Afternoon, I will be heading to the northern Pacific side of Costa Rica (specifically the town of Playa Panama) the Saturday after Thanksgiving (28th Nov.) and I thought I would see if there were any recommendations for places to go, things that I ...
Weekend trip to San Jose, Costa Rica
Posted by semi-backpacker
Arenal is nice, especially at night. But I would recommend also trying to go to my favorite part of Costa Rica: Tortuguero on the Caribbean coast. There's so much to see and do there. Check out my blogs for pics and more info :-)
Weekend trip to San Jose, Costa Rica
Posted 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:
Weekend trip to San Jose, Costa Rica
Posted 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 ...
Free trip to Costa Rica
Posted by starlagurl
Ahhhhhhhhhh too bad. I don't think anybody from TravelPod got to go though. What are you going to be doing in Costa Rica?
Looking for others to join me in Costa Rica for the holidays
Posted by srpokluda
Hello! I'm planning a trip to Costa Rica Dec. 18-27 and I'm looking for some fellow adventurers to join me. The trip is a 10 day all-inclusive expedition and includes: * Whitewater rafting - 2 rivers * Rainforest backpacking/horseback ride ...
Flight from san jose - rio de janiro
Posted by kiwi_surfer
... 33;!) with a massive stop over in panama, does someone know of a better international airline thats cheaper. Maybe one from costa rica or brazil? i also had a look at despagar which compares airlines within the area, copa coming out the cheapest.. at ...
11 day self guided tour of costa rica
Posted by starlagurl
Welcome to the forums, keepitmovin, I'll ask my friend who LOVES Costa Rica, we'll see what she says. In the meantime, check out the rest of the forum topics on CR if you haven't already.
single chick going to costa rica in march - but where?
Posted 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 ...
Honeymoon with my Brother
Posted by starlagurl
This man got dumped too close to the wedding to cancel it, so instead, he had the wedding anyway, and then went to Costa Rica with his brother. Interesting story...
Night Buses in Costa Rica
Posted by starlagurl
I don't know much about Costa Rica, but I found some amusing blogs about bus travel there: I didn't see anybody taking a night bus, however, but I'm sure they must exist...all of them seem very negative.
Night Buses in Costa Rica
Posted by hoffler
Hi, Can anyone give me anymore info on bus travel in costa rica. Are there overnight buses? Thanks
Volunteering in the Caribbean
Posted by sarahfm
... place to live there - tropical, hot and beautiful beaches. The school I taught at only had 3 teachers for 150 children. In Costa Rica a huge proportion of children don't stay in school after primary school so I felt my presence in the school was ...
Rio Celeste in Costa Rica
Posted by chema777
I was just wondering if anyone has ever been to Rio Celeste in Costa Rica. Read my blog about it and let me know what you think. If you are planning on doing something wild and relaxing at the same time, yo should definetlly try this.
No hippies allowed in Costa Rica
Posted by barovia
... is the exact wording in my most current training module. The Entry into SJO (Juan Santamarķa International Airport in San Jose, Costa Rica) is refused to gypsies and to those with a "hippie appearance." Persons with long and unkempt hair and beards or ...
Traveling to Playa Guiones INFO PLEASE!!
Posted by dinanintherough
Hey, I am looking for some local info on Playa Guiones, Nosara, Costa Rica. i will be attending nosara yoga school in january and I am trying to find a place to stay for 1 month. I can't seem to find a place under$750!! Any advice? ...
No hippies allowed in Costa Rica
Posted by mmbcross
... or return 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 ...
Doing business in Costa Rica.
Posted 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 ...
Weather in Costa Rica?
Posted by stlblew
I was in Costa Rica for almost three weeks from the end of Sept into Oct two years ago. Our flight was diverted to El Salvator where we sat for almost two hours on the tarmack because of rain and mudslides in Guatemala (our first stop). They finally let us ...
Costa rica
Posted by shoestring
Hi, has anyone out there been to Costa Rica? I am going on the 28th of September flying in to San Jose and am looking for any handy tips that I can use whilst I am there.Am flying with Martin air has anyone flown on them??
spanish schools in costa rica
Posted by Jessica_CDN
From what I've heard, Costa Rica is likely to be an expensive place to learn Spanish, and lots of people are likely to speak English because of the tourism industry. I'd try a place like Guatemala or Nicaragua. However, I have NOT been to these ...
Weather in Costa Rica?
Posted by D
Costa Rica in September is pretty much hit or miss --- rainy season it is. The best time to visit are the months of December thru March, "our" winter season. Good luck!
driving through mexico alone????
Posted by progreen
... to Puerto Escondido! (Also the northern stretches are endless, but due to lack of scenery/trees) Border Crossings: Panama-Costa Rica: Paso Canoas. Nearly unavoidable - especially with a vehicle and a dog. Noisy, chaotic, dirty. Tramitadores in ...