Costa Rica Travel Tips

Insider advice for your Costa Rica vacation

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anja78
Globetrotter
Mar 13, 2008
National dishes of Costa Rica 4 stars (1 comment)
Travel Tip: Costa Rica
Part of Topic Highlights of Costa Rica
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If you are going to Costa Rica there are two main dishes you are unlikely not to sample during your stay. First, there is "Gallo Pinto", which is usually served for breakfast. It's a dish made up of fried rice and beans and it is often served with eggs. The qualitiy varies. Sometimes I found it... [more]

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anja78
Globetrotter
Feb 13, 2008
Food: Going out vs. cooking yourself 5 stars (1 comment)
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Part of Topic Highlights of Costa Rica
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Even if you are real budget-minded, in Costa Rica going out for food, if you don't chose the most expensive thing on the menu, does not cost more than preparing your own if you're travelling. We had breakfast and dinner at a small eatery or restaurant every day and the only way to save a little... [more]

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anja78
Globetrotter
Feb 13, 2008
A bus stop anywhere you like 4 stars (1 comment)
Travel Tip: Costa Rica
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Travelling by bus in Costa Rica is a bit different than taking a bus in Europe or other western countries. Sometimes the bus might stop every couple of hundred meters because somebody wants to get on board - you can flag the bus down anywhere and that literally means anywhere. If the driver just... [more]

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anja78
Globetrotter
Feb 12, 2008
Playa Zancudo-Golfito by boat 5 stars
Travel Tip: Playa Zancudo and Golfito
Part of Topic Highlights of Costa Rica
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Between Playa Zancudo and Golfito you have two options to make the trip: by boat or by bus. As almost always in Costa Rica, taking a boat much quicker than going by bus. A small motor boat will... [more]

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anja78
Globetrotter
Feb 12, 2008
Basecamp for Mount Chirripó 4 stars (1 comment)
Travel Tip: Chirripó
Part of Topic Highlights of Costa Rica
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If you're planning to climb Mount Chirripó, your are well-advised to base yourself in one of the small family-run guesthouses on the base of the mountain. Let the owners know that you're planning... [more]

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anja78
Globetrotter
Feb 12, 2008
Hostel high up on the mountain 5 stars (2 comments)
Travel Tip: Chirripó
Part of Topic Highlights of Costa Rica
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The hostel on mount Chirripó is located about four kilometers from the actual summit. This means, that you can do the rest of the trip up the mountain without luggage, which is a huge help! The... [more]

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anja78
Globetrotter
Feb 12, 2008
Costa Rica's hightest mountain 5 stars (2 comments)
Travel Tip: Chirripó
Part of Topic Highlights of Costa Rica
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Climbing the Cerro Chirripó, with 3,819 meters the highest mountain in Costa Rica, was one of hardest and most rewarding experiences in my life. If the weather is good, you can see both the... [more]

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anja78
Globetrotter
Feb 9, 2008
Around Manuel Antonio 4 stars
Travel Tip: Manuel Antonio
Part of Topic Highlights of Costa Rica

If you've come to visit the National Park, it's worth staying the night and spending some time in the small community on the edge of the park. There's a nice sandy beach outside the park, which is... [more]

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anja78
Globetrotter
Feb 9, 2008
The sloths's way of life 5 stars
Travel Tip: Manuel Antonio
Part of Topic Highlights of Costa Rica

The small (but popular - get there early to try to aviod the crowds!) National Park Manuel Antonia is located south of Quepos and offers a variety of wildlife some beautiful beaches and you can... [more]

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anja78
Globetrotter
Feb 8, 2008
Favorite pastime karaoke 4 stars (1 comment)
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If you are going to give the nightlife in Costa Rica a try, you are most definitely going to end up at a karaoke bar at some point or have some sort of other karaoke experience to account for. Costa Ricans seem to love their karaoke at all ages. A small guest house we stayed at just got a new... [more]

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anja78
Globetrotter
Feb 8, 2008
Taking the ferry to Puntarenas 4 stars (1 comment)
Travel Tip: Puntarenas
Part of Topic Highlights of Costa Rica
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Coming from the Península de Nicoya you can take a small ferry from Playa Naranjo to Puntarenas, which not only saves a lot of time in comparison to the road around the golf but is also a really... [more]

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anja78
Globetrotter
Feb 8, 2008
Staying in Sámara 4 stars
Travel Tip: Sámara
Part of Topic Highlights of Costa Rica

Playa Sámara is a small community on the Península de Nicoya on the pacific coast of Costa Rica and appears to be mostly catering to tourism. Quite a few options for affordable accommodation are... [more]

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anja78
Globetrotter
Feb 5, 2008
Across the country by bus 5 stars
Travel Tip: Costa Rica
Part of Topic Highlights of Costa Rica

Getting around Costa Rica by bus is easy and efficient. Buses are cheap and tickets available for sale as you are boarding the bus, they are almost always on time and relatively comfortable and some buses even have air conditioning. On some routes, especially on the west coast, a trip of... [more]

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anja78
Globetrotter
Feb 5, 2008