Costa Rica

We are considering taking an inexpensive vacation to Costa Rica in late March. Being rather independent and valuing our privacy at times, should we avoid the package deals and rent a car? We recently returned from Crete, where we stayed in a historical villa in a small village, and were able to explore as needed once we got use to the roads/stick shift,ect.. We want to hike in the rainforest and see the best of Costa Rica for $2000- $3000 including airfare, but not necessarily meals.. Two meals a day are more than adequate, and 7-10 days would be about right. We don't particularly care about the beaches but want to see the volcano, butterflies and exotic flora/fauna/animals. It will be our 7th anniversary, and we are in our mid-50's , so nothing TOO strenuous. Any suggestions, itineries, recommendations towards places to stay, tour, or eat, will be very much appreciated. We LOVE nature, natives, walking, coffee and chocolate!

2006-10-06 15:15:18 · 5 answers · asked by Pearl2 1

2006-10-05 08:02:02 · 6 answers · asked by billysimas 3

Boyfriend and I going to Nosara region,Costa Rica in Feb, he plans to stay there for 3 weeks to surf but I want 2 explore!

2006-10-03 10:10:32 · 8 answers · asked by badcat 2

My spanish is marginal, at best. i am a commercial diver. what can i expect to pay for a house, rent, daily living expenses, etc.

2006-10-02 04:12:11 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-30 06:33:30 · 10 answers · asked by retyull 2

2006-09-28 14:17:30 · 3 answers · asked by mackdaddy_mc 2

I'm studying community health study in costa rica, but i don't know a word of spanish ( unfortunately i took over 5 yrs of french). Can anyone give me an idea of what to expect or just share ur experience of your visit or your life there.

2006-09-27 11:46:44 · 5 answers · asked by KissmeQT 2

2006-09-24 10:19:26 · 1 answers · asked by whoissupermanme 1

I am very flexible with the dates, extremely flexable. I hear people getting great rates but I cant seem to find them.

2006-09-23 12:10:30 · 9 answers · asked by jonester 2

Everywhere i look you got girls showing their cleavage or very low cut shirt or t shirt and very tight pants. Not if i am complainging. I like them very nice.

2006-09-22 15:53:02 · 9 answers · asked by Tal Rasha 2

I'm going to Costa Rica in a few months and want the ultimate vacation. Any recommendations on the best places to stay? Fishing, rainforest, volcanoes, beaches and hot springs are all on the agenda. Any suggestions from frequent travelers?

2006-09-19 18:07:47 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

My boyfriend and I are planning a vacation to Costa Rica. We plan on doing all the outdoors things such surfing, jungle trekking, horse back riding..etc. We think we a general idea on what and where we are going to go and do. But would appreciate any input from thos who have visited the area as well. We will be flying into san Jose and renting a car and driving to Tamarindo. We also want to visit the Arenal volcano. Any ideas on car rentals and hotel would really help. Thanks in advance!

2006-09-17 01:56:49 · 8 answers · asked by knufflebunny 2

k so if your a Costa rica whiz great, if not and yuo searched the web plezz give me a site so i can make sure the info is correct!! thanx!

2006-09-12 16:05:39 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-12 03:26:21 · 12 answers · asked by magpie 1

2006-09-05 15:29:40 · 7 answers · asked by J P 1

I want to stay one star hotels w/cold shower only and eat rice and beans and maybe 5 beers per day. I will ride public buses only. how much will I need per day? I was thinking $25???

Im just there to DECOMPRESS and hike in the wilderness...

2006-09-04 12:12:24 · 4 answers · asked by blinky doodles 4

2006-09-03 08:13:07 · 6 answers · asked by ppsutt 3

I have been told that if you have some kind of annuity or regular check coming in that is at least 1,000-1,200/month that you can live pretty well there?

2006-09-02 05:11:51 · 5 answers · asked by pierson1953 3

2006-09-01 09:03:06 · 8 answers · asked by Saprisa-Campeon 1

I read that many tourists have a break-in in their cars.
I read that we should not walk in the cities by nights.
As I rent a car for 5 weeks ... what is my chance to be victim of stealing?

I don't want to stick in hotels by nights and be stolen when I don't watch the car.

Note: Many nights ... I will even not stay in an hotel ... just in the car.

Disappointed-worry for the moment!!!!!!!

2006-09-01 05:15:56 · 5 answers · asked by speakoutpierre 6

Should I go there with U.S. $ instead?

(I will be there for 5 weeks)

2006-08-31 09:37:10 · 3 answers · asked by speakoutpierre 6

my cousins live in costa rica n one time i visited them n they had this drink called "Noni" n i drank sum n it was the nastiest crappiest sh*t i ever tasted. it was bitter n sour n the flavor stayed in ur mouth. it was brown n lumpy n smelled sooooo bad, it looked like diarreah, n tasted like it too. supposely its supposed to make u healthier n live longer, but i think it just kills u quicker. anyone know wat im talkin about? they sell it in costa rica

2006-08-30 03:11:17 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Air fare is the same. I want to do some kayaking, scuba, and surfing. And I wouldn't mind saving a buck or ten. Which is the better choice and why?

2006-08-17 16:29:56 · 33 answers · asked by Johnny C 2

Hi, i have a friend who wants to live in Costa Rica, can u tell me a webpage in which he can find information of real estate? and also, how is the life in there, in general?

Thanks

2006-08-10 17:19:38 · 5 answers · asked by Finy 6

It is such a beautiful city and we know the hotels are great and could hold a great reception but we want to know if it easy to find a wedding planner to do everything from A-Z involved in a wedding

2006-08-09 13:31:31 · 4 answers · asked by traveller 3

2006-08-08 01:31:53 · 5 answers · asked by watts2ask 2

2006-08-03 20:44:19 · 5 answers · asked by Yobi 1

2006-07-28 07:48:21 · 7 answers · asked by wsommer1983 2

2006-07-27 12:03:18 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

but all my friends are in school and don't want to take that kind of time off the only friend that i have that wants to go is pretty irresponsible should i go by myself or should i risk it and go with him?

2006-07-25 09:20:12 · 9 answers · asked by raul b 2