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 for Starters!
Posted by nickyjero
Good! but any update
How to get to Nuevo Arenal in bus? ¿Cómo llegar a Nuevo Arenal en bus?
Posted by turista1
Hi, I need to know how to get to Nuevo Arenal in bus from San José, which bus should I take, where in San José and does it leave me near the Nuevo Arenal area or I should walk? Thank you very much ! Necesito saber cómo puedo llegar a Nuevo ...
John man - Parismina travel question
Posted by photodude51
did anyone meet John Holleran while there??
Weather/Packing
Posted by friendlycisco
Hi, my family will be in CR at the end of April. We will begin on the Caribbean side and end at the Pacific side. I don't want to overpack (9days) but am having difficulty in deciding what to pack (jeans/shorts, etc..). Also, what should ...
costa rica river rafting - Rio Pacuare, Turrialba, Siquirres travel question
Posted by justus3131
Hi We would like to do some river rafting but are first timer and our daughter is 13 years old. Can someone recommend between Pacuare, Reventazon or Sarapiqui ? We'll be based in SJ. Thanks Muriel The Pacuare will probably be too much for a ...
Place to stay in the city of Alajuela - Alajuela travel question
Posted by rjwrosebud
Looking for a nice hotel or B&B within the town of Alajuela (walking distance to Central Park). Can anyone give me any ideas? We want to be able to walk to stores & restaurants. Thank you
Spanish Lessons in Turrialba, Costa Rica
Posted by michelle12345
Hey There, Just wanted to share our experiences with fellowtravellers. We just spent some time in Turrialba and we really enjoyed it. It has kind of lost its image as a tourist destination (which i find really weird), which makes it a not so touristy ...
Weather/Packing
Posted by knrdodd
Hi, my family will be in CR at the end of April. We will begin on the Caribbean side and end at the Pacific side. I don't want to overpack (9days) but am having difficulty in deciding what to pack (jeans/shorts, etc..). Also, what should the ...
el paseo del mar
Posted by melfarb
Did you end up staying at these aparements. We have a room booked their next week and was wondering how it went!
fishing - Garza travel question
Posted by debihep
i will be staying at blue spirit retreat Jan 29 - feb 5th and would like to rent a kayak and fish in back rivers...is that possible? debi
Windsurfing and more: Tambor Bay region
Posted by windowsurfer
Hi, I'm a snowbird in training. I'm also a windsurfer - is Tambor bay sailable? When is it best? Also love swimming and golf. Tambor bay: the beach looks OK for swimming, yes? Any comments or reviews of Los Delfines golf course? Real estate ...
Spiders in CR
Posted by mazzystardust
Are the stories I hear of spiders true. Can there really be that many and can they really be that big?? Im staying in the Cabuya area next year for an extended period of time. I have read about 'spiders galore' and that they climb the walls ...
el paseo del mar
Posted by raymodica
I'm going to spend a week at el paseo del mar apartments outside of quepos. Has anyone ever stayed in one of the apartments and what were they like.
14 days in Costa Rica Mid Oct - End
Posted by midday1200
Hi LIsa! Thanks for the info. You didn't mention directly whether you thought it would be a good idea to rent a car/4x4. Also is it better to rent once we get there or ahead of time? I will check the weather. Your website is really helpful ...
14 days in Costa Rica Mid Oct - End
Posted by midday1200
So I've been researching CR and trying to figure out how to get the most out of the 2 weeks we're there. We land in San Jose. I was considering the Carribbean side for part because supposedly it will be less rainy during the "rainy season& ...
costa rica river rafting - Rio Pacuare, Turrialba, Siquirres travel question
Posted by camias
Hi We would like to do some river rafting but are first timer and our daughter is 13 years old. Can someone recommend between Pacuare, Reventazon or Sarapiqui ? We'll be based in SJ. Thanks Muriel
Corcovado National Park
Posted by crteenamora
Hi According to Corcovado, you can fly above the Park, you can do it with a Ultralight If you want to know about this adventure you can watch this video or if you want information you can write pta.uvita@ultralighttour.com Bye
Tarcoles CR
Posted by buggett55
Hi everyone, We are coming to Taroles in September. Need additional information: bars, restaurants, grocery stores or markets? Any information would be appreciated.
Carate to Sirena and Sirena to Carate - Sirena to Carate Town via La Leona travel question
Posted by hsdgshr
Wow, makes sense. But how did you do that with your gear? Didn't you have a backpack of some sort? I am trying to figure out how to get from Carate to Sirena station and back besides hiking. I understand there is no boat ...
Carate to Sirena and Sirena to Carate - Sirena to Carate Town via La Leona travel question
Posted by hsdgshr
I am trying to figure out how to get from Carate to Sirena station and back besides hiking. I understand there is no boat and only a plane that is something like $400 each way does someone have any other information? I am ...
Carate to Sirena and Sirena to Carate - Sirena to Carate Town via La Leona travel question
Posted by franklesniak
Wow, makes sense. But how did you do that with your gear? Didn't you have a backpack of some sort? I am trying to figure out how to get from Carate to Sirena station and back besides hiking. I understand there is no boat and ...
Carate to Sirena and Sirena to Carate - Sirena to Carate Town via La Leona travel question
Posted by hsdgshr
I am trying to figure out how to get from Carate to Sirena station and back besides hiking. I understand there is no boat and only a plane that is something like $400 each way does someone have any other information? I am ...
Carate to Sirena and Sirena to Carate - Sirena to Carate Town via La Leona travel question
Posted by hsdgshr
I am trying to figure out how to get from Carate to Sirena station and back besides hiking. I understand there is no boat and only a plane that is something like $400 each way does someone have any other information? I am wondering ...
Carate to Sirena and Sirena to Carate - Sirena to Carate Town via La Leona travel question
Posted by franklesniak
I am trying to figure out how to get from Carate to Sirena station and back besides hiking. I understand there is no boat and only a plane that is something like $400 each way does someone have any other information? I am wondering about ...
Road To Dominical - Quepos travel question
Posted by denis159
Glad to know that the road is finally completed!! What about the bridge in Parrita? Thanks Denis
Road To Dominical - Quepos travel question
Posted by hiddenbay
The road is almost finished. All newly paved and in top shape except for the last mile. I traveled this road last week... Check Uvita pretty cool spot. Thanks for your feedback. Is there currently construction on the last mile of ...
Road To Dominical - Quepos travel question
Posted by adventravel
The road is almost finished. All newly paved and in top shape except for the last mile. I traveled this road last week... Check Uvita pretty cool spot. Thanks for your feedback. Is there currently construction on the last mile of road? ...
Road To Dominical - Quepos travel question
Posted by hiddenbay
The road is almost finished. All newly paved and in top shape except for the last mile. I traveled this road last week... Check Uvita pretty cool spot. Thanks for your feedback. Is there currently construction on the last mile of road? Thanks
Road To Dominical - Quepos travel question
Posted by adventravel
The road is almost finished. All newly paved and in top shape except for the last mile. I traveled this road last week... Check Uvita pretty cool spot.