Costa Rica Travel and Vacation

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We’re going early March and to tell you the truth I would have booked on the Caribbean coast as I love the islands. However having never been to Costa Rica I’m wondering if a day trip would work and be worthwhile. Are the roads good/confusing? Is the Caribbean coast different? Thanks so much!

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I am wondering if it’s worth it to rent a car in San Jose and drive to Playa del Coco. I’m mostly worried about getting lost, and getting into an accident. Is it more convenient to rent a car or is it just a hassle. How is public transportation? Are there taxis in smaller beach towns like Coco…just looking for guidance.

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I did CR last march (San Jose, Arenal and monetverde). I will go this summer and am thinking of arenal again/rio de celeste and a 4 day deal in the Playa Nicuesa Lodge. I welcome any opinions from anyone who has been at these places.

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I’m going down to Costa on a surf trip in early October, and am wondering about getting a boat to take me fishing while I’m there.

Most likely I’ll be in Pavones / Matapalo, but might end up in Hermosa or Playa Negra… answers from people with experience in Pavones area would be most helpful.

Does anyone have experience getting a fishing boat? I’d rather not pay a thousand bucks to have some fancy charter boat take me out — I heard that you can haggle with locals to take you out in search of some dolphin or tuna or even bluewater striking fish. As long as we can get out there and do some fishing (maybe some drinking) and have a good time, I’d be happy.

Has anyone done this, and if so, what kind of price should I be aiming for (will be split among myself and two friends)? Also, I’m not familiar with central american fishing and don’t know what kind of fish are in season in October.

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www.MontanaSamaraOceanview.com Montana Samara Estates, a planned community in Playa Samara, Costa Rica. Join us on this short tour. See more videos at: www.MontanaSamaraOceanview.com

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Villas Pepitas …. 4 new luxurious apartments and one villa nestled in beautiful Samara Beach. Villas Pepitas location is both quiet and convenient. You will be only two minutes away from the beach and shops, restaurants, and stores. Both Apartments and Villa are comfortably furnished. The apartments have a fully equipped kitchen, one bedroom, one bathroom and living area with a sofa bed and dining area in the spacious porch. The Villa has a fully equipped kitchen, 2 bedrooms, living room, 1 bathrooms and large terrace. Villa and apartments can accommodate four guests and there is the possibility of 1 extra bed. This brand-new project is tastefully decorated in Spanish style and comes fully equipped with all the comforts of home including microwave, cable television, phone, ceiling fans throughout and air conditioners in both bedrooms, hot and cold water… we have thought about everything! When entering the hotel you walk through the beautiful gardens surrounded with bougainvillea and other tropical flowers and palms trees. There is a nice swimming pool where you can swim and relax and watch the different species of birds, monkeys playing in the trees, and iguanas and squirrels…. We look forward to serving you soon. Visit us on-line at samarabeach.com .

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Costa Rica is a small country yet best for vacations and overseas adventure travel due its rich wildlife reserves and forest as well as Pacific and Caribbean beaches. If you can’t decide where to spend a really great and memorable vacation then traveling to this exotic country is your best destination yet and I’ll tell you why.
There are several travel agencies in Costa Rica that offer the best deals and packages. Most people think that these Costa Rica tours are quite expensive to spend during summer and especially holidays; however, there are still plenty of travel agencies who offer promotions or more affordable packages and deals online. Some packages even include guided tours during your visit. It’ll never hurt to check and it’s always best to read their Costa Rica vacation reviews to gauge whether these travel agencies comply with your expectations and won’t create issues once you travel to your destination.
I can think of a million fun things to do in Costa Rica so you certainly won’t feel out of place or bored once you’ve reached its fabulous tourist attractions. Famous for its beautiful resorts and beaches, you will experience a really cool and exciting surfing experience with several of their unparalleled beaches that’s visited mostly by surfers like the Playa Dominical and the Playa Manzanillo. Costa Rica beaches are notably good places for other water activities like windsurfing, snorkeling, swimming, scuba diving, white water rafting, kayaking and etc. These beaches that lay on the Pacific and Caribbean vary from black to white sands and from isolated to crowded beaches. It’s up to you which of these beaches will suit your mood and style.
Costa Rica is also famous for bird watching. Most tourists visit the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve to get a glimpse of the Quetzal which is a native bird that symbolizes freedom for Costa Ricans. The Quetzal fancies damp places and heavily deforested areas and is prevalent in other parks such as the Volcan Poas National Park, Chirripo National Park and Braulio Carrillo National Park.
Visiting its National Parks in also gives an interesting twist for tourists. The Irazu Volcano National Park, a definite tourist attraction, is the highest volcano in Costa Rica and remains to be active even until present. Watching its crater boil water and shoot steam     geysers may catch your interest. Another volcano called the Poas Volcano is considered to have the second largest active crater in the World.
Lastly, there are several museums that tourists wouldn’t want to miss during their Costa Rica vacations that are located in, San Jose which is its largest and capital city. One is the National Theater which has 1000 stone seats and is where famous artists who visit the country usually perform. The Jade Museum houses the country’s century-old artifacts and perhaps the World’s largest collection of pre-Columbian Jade while the Gold Museum encompasses 2000 pre-Columbian gold artifacts. The Butterfly Farm in Alajuela is another tourist attraction considering that its Latin America’s first and largest exporter of farm-raised butterflies.
These are not all the things that you can experience first hand in Costa Rica. But to find out what else we can do once we’re there, is to actually be there. So let’s not wait and instead start looking for the perfect travel agency and start traveling!

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Of all the places one could think about, why do we have to go on a Costa Rica vacation? What’s really so important that of all the places, one would go all the way to this tiny country in Central America?Checking out Costa Rica vacation reviews may not be a bad idea to start with. At least you’ll find out about first hand information from travelers or people who already went on this route. This may or may not build the confidence you need to make a final decision but I know this will surely help you a lot. Learning through other people’s experience is another way of making the right decision. Anyways going back to why this article even exists, Costa Rica simply means Paradise that’s why many tourists or travelers prefer to visit this country instead of someplace else.   Costa Rica is definitely a dream come true to those who just love to go on an exciting nature or wildlife excursion or for those who seek adrenaline rushing adventures like bungee jumping and zip lining. If you’re interested in spending just a quiet and subtle vacation with your loved ones then you can experience its spectacular beaches and resorts. This is simply a good place to strengthen your bond while you enjoy the laidback lifestyle of Costa Rica. Some of the best beaches and resorts in the world are found in Costa Rica, so there’s no reason why anyone wouldn’t want to travel to this place. There are gazillions of beaches in Costa Rica so it’s up to you which one suits your fancy. There are plenty of beautiful beaches in the Caribbean and Pacific coasts. There are even various sand colors to choose from. From white sand beaches to golden and even black sand beaches, Costa Rica beaches are amazingly breathtaking. Many travel agencies in Costa Rica offer all sorts of packages so you’ll have more options to choose from. Most of the developed beaches are found along the Guanacaste coast. However, for those who want to experience the night lights in Costa Rica then you can visit the beaches along the Caribbean coast because of its “Rasta” or Jamaican influence and lush vegetation. Widely known beaches in Costa Rica are Manuel Antonio, Playa Dominica, Montezuma, Playa Tamarindo, Corcovado, Tambor, Jaco among others. Visiting this country also means going on an overseas adventure travel since there are many fun things to do in Costa Rica. For those sports enthusiasts you can select between water sports activities or nature sports activities. Popular water activities include swimming, surfing, deep sea fishing, snorkeling, kayaking, scuba diving, yachting and many more. Famous Costa Rica tours allow you visit famous tourist destinations other than the country’s beaches. This country also gained worldwide popularity because of its magnificent rainforests and national parks where outdoor activities like hiking, horseback riding, butterfly watching, bird watching and other wildlife tours, canyoning or waterfalls rappelling, canopy tours and volcano watching are mostly done. Really famous parks include the Arenal National Park where the popular perfectly shaped cone volcano, the Arenal volcano can also be viewed. Others include the Corcovado National Park, Guanacaste National Park, Irazu Volcano National Park, Manuel Antonio National Park, Poas Volcano National Park and Tortuguero National Park. Famous rainforests reserves including the Monteverde Costa Rica Cloud Forest, Arenal Rainforest Reserve, Cabo Blanco Absolute National Reserve, Caño Negro National Wildlife Refuge and are another tourist favorite. So it’s time to grab the best Costa Rica tours that you can find and experience a perfect getaway in the fabulous country of Costa Rica.

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ZODIAC PARTY JANUARY 11th, 2010 ON THE BEACH AND AT THE COPACABANA HOTEL & SUITES IN JACO, COSTA RICA!Capricorn rules on January 11th at the exclusive Copacabana Hotel & Suites located on the beach in Jaco, Costa Rica. Join us for our monthly Zodiac Party starting at 8:00PM. Live music, fun, dance, drinks, food and more on the beach and under the stars!Everyone knows the Copacabana Hotel & Suites is Jaco Beach’s premier party central and there is no cover charge!Delight yourself with the Copacabana’s Ocean Waves restaurant serving International and Latin American cuisine. Watch sporting events on the big screen and take advantage of our two pools with one being clothing optional,clothing optional Jacuzzis and swim up bar in the clothing pool. The party continues late, so start the witching hour with us and stay at the Copacabana Hotel & Suites on the beach and in Jaco, Costa Rica. Check out: www. copacabanahotel. com for more information. Celebrate Capricorn during our first of many Zodiac Parties on January 11th, 2010GRAN FIESTA ZODIACO 11 de ENERO, 2010 EN LA PLAYA Y EN COPACABANA HOTEL & SUITES LOCALIZADO EN JACO, COSTA RICA!Venga y disfrute con nosotros de la gran Fiesta Zodiaco 11 de Enero, 2010 en la playa de Jaco, Costa Rica y en Copacabana Hotel & Suites. El primero de muchos eventos Zodiacos comienza a las 8:00PM, honorando a Capricornio y no se cobra entrada. Musica en vivo, baile, bebidas, comidas y mucha alegria debajo de las estrellas, en la playa y alrededor de nuestro bar. Puede escojer de comidas Internacionales y tipicas en el famoso restaurante Ocean Waves localizado dentro de nuestro establesimiento. No se pierdan los eventos deportivos en nuestra pantalla grande. Goce de las dos piscinas, una es dirigida a nuestra clientela adulta, Jacuzzi y mucho mas. Preparece para este gran evento y fiesta Zodiaco aqui en la playa de Jaco 11 de Enero, 2010 en Copacabana Hotel & SuitesVisiten a: www. copacabanahotel. com para mas informacion. Copacabana Hotel & Suites se conoce como el local central de la fiesta en la playa de Jaco, Costa Rica. Los esperamos!

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