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2 3 4 5 6 7 8 [Next] - Hola! Are you going to Costa Rica? It's beautiful there! If you are going to the Pacific side be sure to go to Quepos - Manuel Antonino Park (worth the jungle trek and where the white faced monkeys will come right up in camera range - and beautiful white sand easy beaches, especially the 2nd beach.) I recommend that you bring bug dope, as there are no see-ums that will annoy you in the jungle, especially at night. Be sure to pack your aloe vera gel! It not only cools you off if you get overheated - but it is an excellent moisturizer in the jungle climate. Costa Ricans are very friendly - remember these Spanish phrases: muchas gracias (thank you) mucho gusto (you're welcome) cervesa (beer) una mass (one more) ban-yo (bathroom) - and don't flush the toilet paper there - it goes in the garbage. Men are ticos and females are ticas ... when asked 'como ested?' (how are you)- say tota bien, which means totally good! ENJOY! 1-Jan-2000 Margie Bahr ID1061 - If you are going to Costa Rica and are willing to avoid tourist centers like Jaco or Cahuita, try the north side. Just a little north of Limon you will find a village called Moin. It is the point of departure for the boats to Tortuguero, but you will find accommodations as well, and the beach is huge and beautiful. I stayed there the night before and the night after going to Tortuguero and I loved it. I especially recommend a hostel which is called Dos Aguas, which has its own homepage. It is great ... go there. Click on link to visit their web site. 13-Dec-2003 Thomas Krammer ID165 - Costa Rica has over 1,800 beaches. Some are safe and some are not. Always ask your B&B operators of the local conditions and danger. 13-Dec-2003 Casa 429 B&B, San Jose, Costa Rica ID1076 - Dress in Costa Rica is informal. Costa Ricans are aware of fashion, but very seldom go to extremes. It is a good idea to wear lightweight clothing and a jacket or sweater so these can be removed when the temperature rises. An umbrella may also come in handy. Comfortable walking shoes, tennis shoes, or thongs are suggested. You might need a bathrobe for your home stay. During the dry season it usually gets chilly in the evenings, so bring an extra sweater or jacket. Bathing suits are a must. A small knapsack or bag will come in handy. Women: Jeans and T-shirts, slacks and blouses, a jacket. A dress or two for special occasions. Shorts may be worn, but short-shorts may elicit unwanted stares and whistles if worn downtown. Men: Jeans and T-shirts, slacks and sports shirts, and a jacket - walking shorts are also acceptable. A sports jacket and a tie maybe. Toiletries can be bought in San Jose, but bring enough. Drugstores have a good supply of imported goods, but are expensive. IPEE Spanish Language School 1-Jan-2000 IPEE Spanish Language School ID1062 - Costa Rica, in general, is a safe place. It's not a good idea to expose flashy/expensive type jewelry, as is the case in most places in the world. Most crime is the petty type. Don't leave valuables or personal documents unattended or in a parked car. IPEE Spanish Language School 1-Jan-2000 IPEE Spanish Language School ID1065 Would You Like to Add a Travel Tip?We welcome QUALITY travel tips from our users.Note: you will be required to enter the characters from a security image, so please make sure that you have your browser set to view images. (This measure was necessary to reduce spam.) You will be able to provide your URL, if applicable. Submit your travel tips and hints here. |
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