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Theft and Crime in Costa Rica
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Who’s responsible for the majority of theft problems in Costa Rica. Is it as bad as they say, or do the tourists need to wake up and smell the coffee, or maybe just watch their stuff a little better? Check out this video to find out.
The Costa Rica Travel Channel and Travel Costa Rica Now does not wish to scare you. We are merely reminding you of things you forgot you knew when traveling abroad. The majority of crime as it pertains to travelers (petty theft) in Costa Rica, can pretty much be avoided if you just follow of few simple rules. You will notice that these rules pretty much apply to any tourist destination in the world.
Where ever you are at any given time i.e., your surroundings be- attentive, watchful, aware, vigilant, ready to act, observant, on the alert, and on the ball.
So, a guy that makes about a buck an hour sees this video camera sitting on the passenger seat of this car Never leave valuables in plain sight while in your car, even for an minute.
Pickpockets are mostly found in San Jose and they love to use distraction to relieve you of your valuables. Scam- Someone accidentally spills something on you, and someone else playing the good Samaritan quickly arrives to help. Always keep your wallet and passport in your front pockets if you do have to carry your passport.
If a sketchy person approaches your vehicle while you are stopped at a traffic light or sign, sound the car horn and start foaming at the mouth as its all about perception.
When you can avoid it, never carry your passport with you. Instead, make a copy of the front page AND the page that has your entry stamp from immigration on it. This will usually suffice in a pinch.
Just because a person can speak English does not mean they are your friend.
For more helpful travel information on Costa Rica make sure you check out our website and our blog.
Our Travel Tip Website- http://www.TravelCostaRicaNow.com
michael alan’s blog – http://www.DoingCostaRica.blogspot.com/
Our pictures from around Costa Rica – http://www.flickr.com/photos/travelcostaricanow_com/
Our Gay Travel Tip Webpage – http://travelcostaricanow.com/index.php/Gay
michael alan’s gay blog – http://www.DoinGayCostaRica.blogspot.com
Lots more travel tips on video by us – http://www.youtube.com/user/iCostaRica24
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read comments (13)Hotel El Jardin, Montezuma Costa Rica
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Hotel El Jardin
www.HotelElJardin.net
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Hotel El Jardin in Montezuma Costa Rica is located in the center of the Montezuma Village, less than 100 meters from the beach. Our blissful Hotel El Jardin consists of various independent buildings immersed in the lush tropical gardens, on a hillside with incredible ocean views, overlooking the town of Montezuma Costa Rica.
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http://bit.ly/twkjanson Explore the capital city of Costa Rica, San Jose, whose streets are filled with museums and restaurants offering a good overview of Costa Rica’s history and culture. Next, join the Roberts family as they head by ferry from the mainland to kick back on the Peninsula Nicoya on the Pacific Coast. Kick back at the decades old backpackers village of Montezuma and experience the coastal magic of Costa Rica, one of the world’s most diverse eco-zones, with jungle and ocean encounters with all sorts of creatures.
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Gaia Hotel Reserve Manuel Antonio Costa Rica
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http://TravelCostaRicaNOW.com
Hey Everyone, we got a chance to stay a couple nights at the Gaia Hotel and Reserve in Manuel Antonio Costa Rica. http://GaiaHR.com Folks, this is a 5-Star, ADULT ONLY hotel and resort. Quite funny actually, the night before we were at Tranquilo Backpackers in San Jose- reviewing that and some of the other hostels in the San Jose area. The next night, Gaia in Manuel Antonio. So, does this 5-star hotel live up to its status? I gotta say we were thinking Gaia may be a little pretentious, after all, studio’s and villa’s start at about $220 and go up to about $900. Don’t get me wrong, we appreciate 500,000+ thread count and flat screen tv’s as much as anyone, and they DO have a 12 acre Reserve with rare wildlife and lush vegetation on the property. But what about the pretentiousness? Would they be snooty? Well, Check this video out and see if the Gaia Hotel and Reserve meet OUR standards of 5-Star… without the ATTITUDE.
For more helpful travel information on Costa Rica make sure you check out our website and our blog.
Our Travel Tip Website- http://TravelCostaRicaNow.com/
michael alan’s blog – http://www.DoingCostaRica.blogspot.com/
Our pictures from around Costa Rica – http://www.flickr.com/photos/travelcostaricanow_com/
Our Gay Travel Tip Webpage – http://travelcostaricanow.com/index.php/Gay
michael alan’s gay blog – http://www.DoinGayCostaRica.blogspot.com
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Costa Rica Expat Interviews w/ Tim pt 1 of2
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http://TravelCostaRicaNOW.com I sat down with Tim from Abercam La Fortuna, the towns only, MEN only GAY hotel. But this isn’t about GAY. This is about making a life in Costa Rica. Packing it all up and relocating. We ask Tim all the important questions: How did you decide on Costa Rica? Was it easy to START Up a business? What is Gringo Pricing and Tico Time and did have an effect on building your business? I’ve said it a few times, not the most exciting videos, but much NEEDED for those of you who are attempting to do some homework before making the move. Hope this helps answer some of your questions and don’t forget pt. 2 with Tim. Pura Vida and as always, Hope it HELPS.
For more helpful travel information on Costa Rica make sure you check out our website and our blog.
Our Travel Tip Website- http://TravelCostaRicaNow.com/
michael alan’s blog – http://www.DoingCostaRica.blogspot.com/
Our pictures from around Costa Rica – http://www.flickr.com/photos/travelcostaricanow_com/
Our Gay Travel Tip Webpage – http://travelcostaricanow.com/index.php/Gay
michael alan’s gay blog – http://www.DoinGayCostaRica.blogspot.com
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San Jose Costa Rica Sabana Park
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La Sabana Park or Parque La Sabana is easily located on any map of San Jose. It is located at the western end of Paseo Colon. Back in the day this used to be San Jose’s international airport. This is the perfect place to spend the afternoon and immerse yourself in Tico culture as this is the city’s center for active sports and recreation. Here you’ll find everything from jogging trails, soccer fields, basketball courts and even a few public tennis courts. All the facilities in La Sabana are open to the public.
Parque La Sabana is where Tico families gather for picnics, kite flying, fishing and overall socializing with friends and family, and there’s even an outdoor sculpture garden. This is just a GREAT place to experience local culture and maybe even a good reminder on how the simple pleasures in LIFE are often the BEST… there’s not a PlayStation in site.
Check out our video of La Sabana and if you got an hour or two we would recommend a stroll through the park. We would also recommend you leave this park before dusk and AVOID it all together during the night time hours when the sketchier characters of San Jose come out to play… and they don’t seem interested in a pick-up game of soccer.
For more helpful travel information on Costa Rica make sure you check out our website and our blog.
Our Travel Tip Website- http://www.TravelCostaRicaNow.com
michael alan’s blog – http://www.DoingCostaRica.blogspot.com/
Our pictures from around Costa Rica – http://www.flickr.com/photos/travelcostaricanow_com/
Our Gay Travel Tip Webpage – http://travelcostaricanow.com/index.php/Gay
michael alan’s gay blog – http://www.DoinGayCostaRica.blogspot.com
Lots more travel tips on video by us – http://travelcostaricanow.com/index.php/Costa_Rica_Travel_Videos
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GAY Protest- Gran Hotel Costa Rica Discriminates!
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GAY Protest held outside the entrance of the Gran Hotel Costa Rica and next to the National Theater. It appears GRAND Hotel Costa Rica may want to consider providing its Security Staff with Sensitivity Training, or perhaps a Review of the current Costa Rican LAWS on the Books regarding the discrimination of Gays. Basically, two lesbians accuse the Security Staff of the Gran Hotel Costa Rica for harassing and discriminating against them for kissing outside the hotel in the square. The kicker, apparently it wasn’t even a ‘making-out’ type of kissing. How boring is that? Well these lesbians weren’t going to take it, so they got their gay ‘family’ and friends to stage a protest outside the Gran Hotel. It was very nice to see a good turn-out and BEST of all, many ‘younger’ gay Tico’s were present of show their SUPPORT. Now that’s what I call a step in the right direction.
For more helpful travel information on Costa Rica make sure you check out our website and our blog.
Our Travel Tip Website- http://www.TravelCostaRicaNow.com
michael alan’s blog – http://www.DoingCostaRica.blogspot.com/
Our pictures from around Costa Rica – http://www.flickr.com/photos/travelcostaricanow_com/
Our Gay Travel Tip Webpage – http://travelcostaricanow.com/index.php/Gay
michael alan’s gay blog – http://www.DoinGayCostaRica.blogspot.com
Lots more travel tips on video by us – http://travelcostaricanow.com/index.php/Costa_Rica_Travel_Videos
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GAY Protest- Gran Hotel Costa Rica Discriminates!
Author: admin
GAY Protest held outside the entrance of the Gran Hotel Costa Rica and next to the National Theater. It appears GRAND Hotel Costa Rica may want to consider providing its Security Staff with Sensitivity Training, or perhaps a Review of the current Costa Rican LAWS on the Books regarding the discrimination of Gays. Basically, two lesbians accuse the Security Staff of the Gran Hotel Costa Rica for harassing and discriminating against them for kissing outside the hotel in the square. The kicker, apparently it wasn’t even a ‘making-out’ type of kissing. How boring is that? Well these lesbians weren’t going to take it, so they got their gay ‘family’ and friends to stage a protest outside the Gran Hotel. It was very nice to see a good turn-out and BEST of all, many ‘younger’ gay Tico’s were present of show their SUPPORT. Now that’s what I call a step in the right direction.
For more helpful travel information on Costa Rica make sure you check out our website and our blog.
Our Travel Tip Website- http://www.TravelCostaRicaNow.com
michael alan’s blog – http://www.DoingCostaRica.blogspot.com/
Our pictures from around Costa Rica – http://www.flickr.com/photos/travelcostaricanow_com/
Our Gay Travel Tip Webpage – http://travelcostaricanow.com/index.php/Gay
michael alan’s gay blog – http://www.DoinGayCostaRica.blogspot.com
Lots more travel tips on video by us – http://travelcostaricanow.com/index.php/Costa_Rica_Travel_Videos
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Costa Rica Expat Interviews- Kinga pt 1 of 2
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http://TravelCostaRicaNow.com Hey everyone. Not always the most exciting videos, but usually some good information if you’re thinking about making the move to Costa Rica. Here, we’re talking to Kinga, born in Poland but lived the States for about 18 years before deciding to make the move to Costa Rica with her husband Danny. Kinga discusses making the move to Costa Rica, buying property in Costa Rica, starting a business in Costa Rica and even how they manage to keep their grocery bill low, along with other must know info. If you’re thinking about re-locating, then you should definitely check this video out. At first, Kinga may be difficult to understand, just give it a minute. Hope it helps.
For more helpful travel information on Costa Rica make sure you check out our website and our blog.
Our Travel Tip Website- http://TravelCostaRicaNow.com/
michael alan’s blog – http://www.DoingCostaRica.blogspot.com/
Our pictures from around Costa Rica – http://www.flickr.com/photos/travelcostaricanow_com/
Our Gay Travel Tip Webpage – http://travelcostaricanow.com/index.php/Gay
michael alan’s gay blog – http://www.DoinGayCostaRica.blogspot.com
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Montezuma Beach Houses – Montezuma Costa Rica
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Montezuma Beach Villa
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Amazing 2-story Beach Villa, only a 3 minutes beach-walk away from the center of Montezuma.
3 Master bedrooms with bathrooms one of them with AC, fully equipped kitchen and bar, spacious living-room area, fitness area, telephone.
The swimming-pool with huge outdoor-barbecue with refrigerator, computer-office, maid-service, lots of extras.
Everything you Need for the Ultimate Getaway
Montezuma Vacation Rental Beach Villa MontezumaThe second floor of the Villa features two large bedrooms with queen beds and vaulted ceilings.
These bedrooms each have it’s own bathroom and private entrances. Wide garden doors open to a large, exotic wood balcony overlooking the beach, pool and ocean.
Here you can choose to relax in hammocks, or wicker chaise lounge, and afterward, take advantage of Montezumas expert masseuses on your own private massage table.
The first floor features a living area that includes Direct TV, DVD, and a music speaker system inside and out.
The fully equipped kitchen has a refrigerator with filtered water and ice maker with extra portable ice machine for entertaining larger groups.
Montezuma Vacation Rental Beach Villa MontezumaThere is a stainless steel gas range and oven. Small appliances include toaster, blender, microwave, and coffee maker. Dishes, glassware, cookware and quality linens are all provided. House has hot water throughout.
Montezuma Vacation Rental Beach Villa MontezumaThe air conditioned first floor bedroom has it’s own private bathroom.
Also air conditioned is the den with computer and internet connection.
Additional air circulation is provided inside and out by 10 ceiling fans.
The Villa is surrounded by a 14 foot wide veranda. Outside dining area includes a 4 by 10 foot dining table that accommodates 10 Costa Rican leather rocking chairs.
Montezuma Vacation Rental Beach Villa MontezumaThe front veranda features lounge chairs and hammock for reading and relaxing. The side patio, that faces swimming pool and waterfall have comfortable wicker chairs and ottomans.Rear patio provides laundry and pool changing area with half bath.
The outdoor kitchen includes bar, with 6 bar stools, a five burner, stainless steal gas BBQ, sink and refrigerator. This area is shaded with a 20 by 24 foot sun roof.
The tile, 2 level swimming pool, fed by a waterfall features a center island with shady palm tree.
Rates & Conditions:
* Please email us in order to get a quote for your travel dates. Thanks!!
Email: reservations@montezumavacationrentals.com
* All Rates includes a rental from 1 to 8 clients max. (3 bedrooms total)
* Rates plus mandatory government tax
* Payment made by credit card: VISA or MASTER CARD
* Rates in US dollars
* Special 15% discount in any tours or transportation booked with us.
* Special 10% discount in car rental with Budget Car Rental Costa Rica
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