Country Info
- San Jose
- Capital
- Costa Rican Colon (CRC)
- Currency
- 3,773,057
- Population
- CR
- Country Code
Costa Rica Slideshow
Forums from Costa Rica
Manuel Antonio
Posted by crtravler
... trip. I am open to any questions and suggestions about its main attractions, best tours to take, nightlife, lodging options... I will be coming back with reviews of my favorite spots and activities to do in this amazing corner of Pura Vida Costa Rica.
Little Corn Island starter kit
Posted by jackdrury
... is now being refurbished. Colonial Leon in the north is smaller and close to the Pacific beaches. If you'd like to get a better sense on my personal feel for Nicaragua versus Costa Rica give my recent entries 85 thru 94 a read. Best wishes. Jack.
Volunteer work in the Carribean
Posted by sarahfm
... volunteer organisation that places volunteers in several different projects around the Carribean resort area of Puerto Viejo in Costa Rica, helping under-resourced communities. There are opportunities to teach English in the Cocles Beach school, help ...
Volunteer work in the Carribean
Posted by sarahfm
... volunteer organisation that places volunteers in several different projects around the Carribean resort area of Puerto Viejo in Costa Rica, helping under-resourced communities. There are opportunities to teach English in the Cocles Beach school, help ...
Mexico to Brazil
Posted by mindcontrol
Hi, I'm planning to go from mexico to brazil passing through Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Peru, Bolivia and Argentina. has anyone done anything remotely similar and do you have any advice on it. mostly i would ...
Tim from Ft Lauderdale
Posted by timsofla
... went for their honeymoon and they STILL talk about it! Where does your cruise in December stop? It leaves Ft Lauderdale so no flight involved, it goes to Grand Cayman, Cartegena in Columbia, Panama Canal, Costa Rica and Cozumel. I cannot wait.
Mexico to Brazil
Posted by tomfishertom
Hi, I'm planning to go from mexico to brazil passing through Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Peru, Bolivia and Argentina. has anyone done anything remotely similar and do you have any advice on it. mostly i would like to ...
If you came into a huge inheritance or a big windfall..
Posted by mmbcross
Deal Or No Deal is also shown in Albania, Armenia, Austria, Bulgaria, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Germany, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Japan, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Peru, the ...
Panama or Guatamala?
Posted by semi-backpacker
I would recommend Guatemala. I originally had a trip to Guatemala and a trip to Panama planned (I was living in Costa Rica at the time) and I loved Guatemala so much, that I canceled my Panama trip and went back to Guatemala a second time! I would ...
Road Trip from San Diego to Brazil
Posted by marinenomad
... middle of Mexico where our paths cross, and caravan all the way to Panama. Then we could at least drive the Central American portion together. I also am in contact with another guy who may be driving his truck with me up to Costa Rica. Just let me know.
TravelPod California meetup, 2010
Posted by cheli
... , Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, The rest of France, Sweden, Norway, Croatia, Greece, Malta, Turkey, Russia South America: Cuba, Argentinia, Costa Rica, Brazil (this list can only get larger) US: East Coast, Chicago, Colorado, Seattle India, Japan, Egypt, ...
9 best street markets, worldwide
Posted by starlagurl
Nah, they're just regular ones, with food and farm-related stuff...maple syrup, honey, fresh flowers, fruit, vegetables. Oh and there's also junky jewelry and clothes made in Costa Rica and stuff. MMmmmMMmmMMMmMMmmmMMMM Kettle corn
Barbados
Posted by mmbcross
To my knowledge there is no surfing in Jamaica, but the suggestion for Costa Rica is brilliant. Just take a look at this web site to make your mouth water: Surprisingly enough, Guatemala: And of course all up the Pacific coast of Mexico. Keep in ...
A, B, C or D!!!
Posted by kitkatgo
... it. Los Angeles is not really very homey. San Fran, San Diego, and Los Angeles are all VERY expensive. I don't like the desert or Las Vegas, so that's out. What country would you rather live in? a. United States b. France c. Costa Rica d. Japan
Barbados
Posted by kris
... in negril, and you could play with dolphins and stingrays at dolphin cove in ocho rios.. im not there yet, but you could consider costa rica, as it has great surfing and scuba diving, i just spoke to a traveller who came up from there who had dolphins ...
Bussing it around Central America?
Posted by mmbcross
... on the roof. Make sure they are not unloaded by mistake (or on purpose) at the wrong stop. In Guatemala and Costa Rica there are companies that run shared shuttle services to most tourist destinations, much more comfortable, and much more expensive: ...
Bussing it around Central America?
Posted by hairbair
... . So yeah basically I'm planning a gap year in Central America and was wondering how easy it is to get from say San Jose, Costa Rica to Guatemala City by Bus? Or train or air (but are these quite expensive)? I've never been there before and any ...
The world's best new hotels
Posted by introducinlyric
... Capri, Capri, Italy Casa dell'Arte, Bodrum, Turkey NORTH AMERICA El Silencio Lodge & Spa, Bajos del Toro, Costa Rica Mandarin Oriental Riviera Maya, Riviera Maya, Mexico La Purificadora, Puebla, Mexico Regent Bal Harbour, Bal Harbour, Florida ...
So now you're home...
Posted by semi-backpacker
... have satisfied my travel fix by starting to engage in local traveling and road trips. Not quite the same as hiking a volcano in Costa Rica or getting lost in the Andes mountains, but it is giving me a chance to discover some beautiful places and adventures ...
After 30 countries..WANT to go to South America!!!
Posted by semi-backpacker
... it's on my list, but the Latin American countries I've been to have been amazing (Chile, Bolivia, Argentina, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, and Uruguay). There are still so many countries left to see: Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia are ...
Driving to SA, vehicle shipping
Posted by angryrectangle
Hello all, My boyfriend and I have succesfully shipped our vehicle RORO from Costa Rica to Ecuador, and have met another overlander who shipped container from Panama to Colombia. Our story is on www.vwvagabonds.com which is also a great resource for ...
Just short of four months....
Posted by semi-backpacker
... and felt I was able to see and do everything I wanted to. I enjoy the rush of packing it in and must say after 2 months in Costa Rica, I've become very restless (dare I say bored!). And in these 8 weeks, I've been to Guatemala two times (which ...
what annoys you in guide books
Posted by semi-backpacker
... of pictures!! The only downside is that they don't have a very comprehensive Latin America collection. I bought one for Costa Rica which was worth every penny, but was frustrated that they didn't have any for Chile, Argentina, or Bolivia. ...
What are you reading now?
Posted by surftraveler
'The Search for Captain Zero' - Surf based solo roadtrip from Montauk, New York to Costa Rica. This book has it all, and the sequel is great as well, 'Cosmic Banditos'. 'The Sex life of Cannibals' & 'Getting Stoned with ...
Driving to SA, vehicle shipping
Posted by angryrectangle
... will be driving down to SA in a few weeks, and while we've pretty much figured out shipping the vehicle from Costa Rica to Ecuador, I can't find any information on shipping the vehicle back up.. either from Venezuela or Northern Colombia (Cartagena ...
The ultimate travel packing list
Posted by worldwanderer05
... gel, the good stuff, really. Toothpaste, toothbrush, deoderant. Note: nearly all my products are all natural, organic products of Costa Rica. Me essentials: MP3 player, portable speakers (not so small, may I add), travel candles, incense, 2 small photo ...
Brit wants to Travel USA
Posted by radsolv
... , Check out greentortoise.com it may be just what you are looking for. I have been on three of their trips. NYC to SFO. Costa Rica and Alaska. The east to west or west to east trips stop at some of our beautiful National Parks as well as Las ...