| Costa Rica 12:31 - Feb 21 with 1630 views | Snipper |
Has anybody on here been?
Looking for somewhere different. |  | | |  |
| Costa Rica on 12:36 - Feb 21 with 1620 views | BazzaInTheLoft |
I have. Can’t recommend enough.
Something for everyone.
Stayed near Samara (Pacific Coast) after driving from San Jose overnight.
By luck, I was there during the Football League Play Off Semi final and watched the heavy favourites (Saprissa) knocked out at home. Sat next to the away fans and they were mental so recommend trying to get some football in.
If you like wildlife you can’t move for iguanas which seem to be as common as pigeons over here.
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| Costa Rica on 12:41 - Feb 21 with 1594 views | Boston |
Go, you’ll enjoy it. |  |
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| Costa Rica on 13:33 - Feb 21 with 1509 views | Harbour |
Yes it’s brilliant did a tour covered the Caribbean coast the pacific coast the rain forest and mountains fantastic country but very much about the wildlife crocs iguanas monkeys sloth and many exotic birds. The people very friendly food good but quite expensive on the pacific coast where the yanks head for. If you go visit the rain forest and mountains fantastic zip wires through the tree canapés. | | | |
| Costa Rica on 13:52 - Feb 21 with 1479 views | supahoopsa |
Went in 2019 family holiday.
Started with 5 days in Tortuguero, river trips, forest tours, Go Ape, etc
Moved on to Arenal, just below the volcano - brilliant rain forest tour with rope bridges through the forest
Next to Monteverde with the cloud forest - great night tour and horse back tour
Next to the south Pacific coast with a chalet on the beach for 3 nights - amazing beach and sea
Finally last night in San Jose - markets and town great
All arranged with imagine travel who create a personalised itinerary for you.
Not cheap, but a fantastic trip. I'll try and find the itinerary with a bit more detail, thoroughly recommend going |  |
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| Costa Rica on 14:31 - Feb 21 with 1404 views | PlanetHonneywood |
20 years since, but just check when you’re going with which side - Caribbean or Pacific- as the weather can vary some what.
Loved it, good trekking, natural site, friendly locals…lot of Yanks
Yes from me also. |  |
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| Costa Rica on 14:54 - Feb 21 with 1367 views | Boston |
Costa Rica has a large expat American population, mainly retirees who in the last decade have been joined by a steady number of Europeans also attracted to spending their retirement in a relatively inexpensive, warm, sunny climate. I had a business interest down there with an American, Italian and a German guy and my take was a great place in the tourist / retirement centred areas, friendly people, decent healthcare, etc etc. Though I noticed the more populated cities / towns were becoming slightly edgy, though this is just in comparison to the relaxed nature of twenty years ago. | |
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| Costa Rica on 22:37 - Feb 21 with 1217 views | barbicanranger |
Highly recommend. My wife lived there when she was a child and I've been there many times, most recent trip was last thanksgiving with our kids in tow. It's great - tourist friendly and safe but still has the authenticity of a developing lat am country. The wildlife and geography are probably the best in the world.
Hit me up if you want any suggestions. |  | | |
| Costa Rica on 23:16 - Feb 21 with 1181 views | SonofNorfolt |
I’ve been to worse places. There in October 2019.
Was backstage at the Foo Fighters gig.
Saw the biggest game, Deportivo Saprissa v Alajeuense(Sic) 2-5
(See new book back cover)
Took a trip up a dormant volcano where you can see, on a clear day,
both the Pacific and Caribbean Seas.
Very safe, friendly but
South America is much better…… |  | | |
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| Costa Rica on 01:06 - Feb 22 with 1105 views | CiderwithRsie |
| Costa Rica on 12:36 - Feb 21 by BazzaInTheLoft |
I have. Can’t recommend enough.
Something for everyone.
Stayed near Samara (Pacific Coast) after driving from San Jose overnight.
By luck, I was there during the Football League Play Off Semi final and watched the heavy favourites (Saprissa) knocked out at home. Sat next to the away fans and they were mental so recommend trying to get some football in.
If you like wildlife you can’t move for iguanas which seem to be as common as pigeons over here.
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Not for me.
I was once in the Walkabout before a game and I went to the loo, and when I came back some bastard iguana had nicked my pint and was trying to chat up my girlfriend. The sods get everywhere.
Don't mind an axolotl, they're usually a good laugh. | | | |
| Costa Rica on 05:26 - Feb 22 with 1048 views | DylanP |
Beautiful country. Fantastic culture -- very outdoors, jungle, beach, natural beauty.
Go to Arenal volcano and go zip lining. The ziplines come out of the treetops across the valley, looking down on the beautiful rainforest and deep blue lake. If you can stay ant Tabacon, it is gorgeous. If you can't stay there, spend the day there. The pools and hot springs are gorgeous.
Also, go to Manuel Antonio National Park. The rain forest comes right down to the beautiful beautiful beach. The monkeys are so funny. Try the coconuts on the beach. The soft pulp is amazing.
Pro-Tip: The roads are terrible. You do not want to be caught on a windy unpaved mountain road in a rainstorm in a wimpy car. If you rent a car (which you probably will have to), make sure it is four wheel drive and has a strong engine -- V6 at least, V8 if you can.
Everywhere you go will offer the same kind of outdoor fun: ziplines, horse rides, canyonning... Its all great fun, around some of the most beautiful nature you will ever see -- rain forests, volcanos, and beaches. They call it the Pure Life or Pura Vida in Spanish. Its sort-of their slogan and a way of life. |  |
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