We are looking for a place that is NOT All Inclusive, away from alot of tourists and somewhat near the ocean. Cheap too. What airline is the best to fly to Costa Rica (from Ohio)?
2006-06-27 05:35:37 · 9 answers · asked by jeannie_brim 3 in Travel ➔ Latin America ➔ Costa Rica
Playa Tamarindo is very nice during the off season; and since it's in what's called a dry rain forest, it's nice even during the rainy season and there are no tourists in town. My wife and I got married on the beach there two years ago.
2006-07-02 07:04:22 · answer #1 · answered by Report Abuse 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Along the pacific coast is a village called Ojochal. It is a community melting pot of folks from all over the world who have made it there home. There are several great beaches nearby and great places to eat as well. There are never a lot of "tourist" but you can find others that speak English and recommend things to do and places to see.
There are waterfalls you can take horse rides to, national parks not far away, zip lines in the forest that are great fun, caves to explore, fish for your own dinner, see ponds full of crocs, and take in local soccer games and kariokee with the local Ticos.
A quaint hotel that is affordable is El Perezoso Hotel, that you can find on the net. When staying in San Jose, check out Brilla Sol (also found on the net)...a GREAT place near the airport, run by a wonderful family. They'll pick you up right at the airport. You'll get a lovely typical breaksfast in the morning and help you arrange further travels.
I would fly Sansa (you can book it online) to Quepos and stay there a night or two, visiting Manuel Antontio national park..it is awesome.
There you can rent a car and just drive down the coast to Ojochal.
It would be a great trip! have fun!
2006-06-27 16:45:14 · answer #2 · answered by PacificDreamer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no best, but Taca is usually nice and cheap, if you can connect. American also has a lot of good connections.
If you want to get away from a LOT of tourists, you could go to the Caribbean coast, and Playa Negra, anywhere south of Puerto Viejo de Limon (tourist hub), there are lovely, remote beaches with low-key accomodations
The Northwest coast is also gorgeous.
Many times, when you get away from the tourists in Costa Rica, you also get away from any amenities, so be prepared for that.
If you're into eco-tourism and the rainforest, go to the Osa Peninsula, though that's not necessarily cheap. Remote and very beautiful.
Be aware that the rainy season is from May/June to about October and you will get very wet.
2006-06-27 12:43:41 · answer #3 · answered by Alex G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's a place in Manuel San Antonio called La Mansion. Google it for a look. A place that luxurious in the US would cost a fortune, but it's roughly the price of a Best Western in the U.S. if you go the right time of year.
In the San Jose area, there's an awesome bed and breakfast called Villa Escazu. One of the most beautiful buildings I've ever been in...
2006-06-27 19:37:44 · answer #4 · answered by Atilla 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Costa Rica is not cheap. If its cheap you want go to Punta Cana, in the DR.
2006-06-27 12:50:34 · answer #5 · answered by skyyn777 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try the following airlines: southwest, continental, united, american airlines and taca.
sometimes I go to expedia and then I go to every single airline to try to see the best far. Also try flexible dates, this helpr too.
For Hotels try:
http://www.saintgermaintours.com/EN/hotels/espadilla.html
or
http://www.saintgermaintours.com/EN/hotels/casitaseclipse.html
This travel agency always helps alot of people, it has done very good for me and my husband
Have a good time there!
2006-06-27 14:32:29 · answer #6 · answered by Batibecky 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should go to the beaches, volcanoes and rain forest and after that you should go Party in the Bus Night Tours.
www.costaricapartybus.com
2006-06-29 20:44:10 · answer #7 · answered by Tico Roots 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my husband and i live in jaco you could find beautiful hotels for not alot of money and jaco is alot of fun ....if you need a friend during your visit give us a call elena 637-8327 or you could email me at efickett2005@yahoo.com
good luck
2006-06-28 08:42:47 · answer #8 · answered by costaricense 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your going to barbados try staying at the ALLAMANDA BEACH RESORT. its a bueatiful place with pools that surrounds the hotel and the beach.
2006-06-27 12:39:21 · answer #9 · answered by hollabak_at_me 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋