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02-01-2011, 06:33 AM
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I lived in CR for 2 1/2 years. There are a ton of great things to do:
1. Manuel Antonio National Park. Gorgeous rain forest and goes right up to a beautiful beach
2. Tabacon Hot Springs. At the base of Arenal Volcano. Hot springs turned into beautiful warm pools and falls
3. Sportfishing in Tamarindo: Dorado, Marlin, Tuna, Sailfish, etc.
4. Monteverde Cloud Forest: treks, etc.
5. Ziplining on Skytrek near Arenal. Lines 1/2 a mile long and 600 ft. high in places.
6. Whitewater rafting the El Toro river - Class 3 and 4 rapids
Best just to rent a car and drive around to these things. Rentals are pretty cheap for a tourist place.
Well, these are a few things to do. Let me know if you need other info.
I lived in CR for 2 1/2 years. There are a ton of great things to do:
1. Manuel Antonio National Park. Gorgeous rain forest and goes right up to a beautiful beach
2. Tabacon Hot Springs. At the base of Arenal Volcano. Hot springs turned into beautiful warm pools and falls
3. Sportfishing in Tamarindo: Dorado, Marlin, Tuna, Sailfish, etc.
4. Monteverde Cloud Forest: treks, etc.
5. Ziplining on Skytrek near Arenal. Lines 1/2 a mile long and 600 ft. high in places.
6. Whitewater rafting the El Toro river - Class 3 and 4 rapids
Best just to rent a car and drive around to these things. Rentals are pretty cheap for a tourist place.
Well, these are a few things to do. Let me know if you need other info.
02-02-2011, 06:27 PM
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Thanks for your passing this along. You are a gentleman! Must hit St. Louis, San Diego and Manhattan before 16 Feb when I head down to San Jose and Jaco. Regards.
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Just wanted to thank you again for your recommendations. Returned today from Costa Rica. Stayed at the Los Suenos Marriott. Got in the Zip Line (fantastic); sport fishing; golf; ATV-ing; Rain Forest; surfing (trying); night bar scene. The dining was fantastic and the people warm and friendly. A great trip. Felt badly about th ecurrency exchange rate- about 533 colones to $1.00. Yikees! Earthquake knocked mud onto two major bridges destroying the bridges. Road to the airport closed so took the 3 hour back road. Saw some interesting villages. So many people so incredibly poor but so happy! Now to New Orleans- another country, too. Thanks again.
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Just wanted to thank you again for your recommendations. Returned today from Costa Rica. Stayed at the Los Suenos Marriott. Got in the Zip Line (fantastic); sport fishing; golf; ATV-ing; Rain Forest; surfing (trying); night bar scene. The dining was fantastic and the people warm and friendly. A great trip. Felt badly about th ecurrency exchange rate- about 533 colones to $1.00. Yikees! Earthquake knocked mud onto two major bridges destroying the bridges. Road to the airport closed so took the 3 hour back road. Saw some interesting villages. So many people so incredibly poor but so happy! Now to New Orleans- another country, too. Thanks again.
At least we're a lovable banana republic! 
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Just wanted to thank you again for your recommendations. Returned today from Costa Rica. Stayed at the Los Suenos Marriott. Got in the Zip Line (fantastic); sport fishing; golf; ATV-ing; Rain Forest; surfing (trying); night bar scene. The dining was fantastic and the people warm and friendly. A great trip. Felt badly about th ecurrency exchange rate- about 533 colones to $1.00. Yikees! Earthquake knocked mud onto two major bridges destroying the bridges. Road to the airport closed so took the 3 hour back road. Saw some interesting villages. So many people so incredibly poor but so happy! Now to New Orleans- another country, too. Thanks again.
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