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Costa Rica Has anyone stayed in Porto Viejo?
March 2nd, 2010 | 
Author: What is the town like? Restaurants? Rental car? Best way to get there?
I just got back from 2 weeks in Puerto Viejo
Read about it here http://sean-costarica2007.blogspot.com/
San Jose Airport Costa Rica UPDATED
Hey Everyone, this is an UPDATED version of another video we did about flying into the Juan Santamaria International Airport (San Jose Airport). This video combines the old footage with some NEW changes that needed to be added. Check OUT this video to have an understanding of what you can expect when arriving into Costa Rica via the San Jose Airport. pura vida.
here’s the video –
Hey guys Im Michael Alan for http://TravelCostaRicaNow.com hey, last year about this same time we made a video tape about flying into the San Jose airport (airport is really in Alajuela not San Jose). Well the information is still strong, and youre going to see it couple of minor changes that we need to tell you about So, this is the new video about flying in to the San Jose airport. Ill see you I a couple of minutes with the changers take a look.
Welcome to Juan Santa Maria International Airport better known as the San Jose airport (again, the airport is in Alajuela not in San Jose its just known all over as the San Jose Airport.). ah, were just going to show you uhm what you can expect when you arrive here in to uhmm Costa Rica. Maybe give you a couple of tips on make this a little better transitions on where ever it is youre going okay, so well be right back
Hey guys, when you get off the plain youll go through baggage claim and customs and all that stuff. When you come out youll get inundated with a lot of people, a lot of signs, people yelling taxi, people trying to get your attention.. and that kind of thing. If youre set up on a tour thats good. Theyll uhm. Theyll pick you up here. If you got uhhh if you need a rental car all the rental car places are inside and theyll bring a shuttle around and take you to the rental car places which are about 5 minutes away. If youre coming in and you have nothing youre just coming to Costa Rica, but you have nothing set up I would highly recommend you get a taxi and go where ever it is you need to go outside the airport whether its another bus transfer type of thing, and you can get the taxi service inside you dont have to come out because youll get inundated with people saying Ill take you here for $25 or Ill take you here for $50, but inside its all official.
So the other thing is. This is the place youll want to watch your luggage. The only people you want touching your luggage possibly are the people that work here you know the guys out here in the front the (official) taxi people. Other then that people that say oh, Ill help you to the bus station that kind of thing NO. Alright, so hope it helps just know when you get outside the airport youre going to be inundated with a lot of people. A lot of people kind of swarming you.. sometimes theyre worst then others . But, You can really feel a little intimidated sometimes coming off the plain here so Hope it helps hope your ready see you in Costa Rica.
Okay guys, you heard me mentions something about a taxi boot. Well, If youve ever flown into San Jose before or youre a regular coming into the airport you know about the orange taxies whom basically had a monopoly on the airport service for a lot of years. Well, it looks like thats not going to apply any more. But if youve never been to Costa Rica before it doesnt even matter all you have to know is that if there is a taxi booth of any kind inside the airport that you can pre-pay for your San Jose destination or close Just know that youre going to pay a little more for the convenience if theres no booth dont worry about it
Now, another thing you go out and get into a taxi Just make sure they TURN THE METER ON thats all, thats basic information. And the other thing is DO NOT exchange your money in the San Jose airport theres much better places DONT DO IT THERE! Uhm I dont want to say ripped off, but you know.
Alright guys, hope it helps Welcome to Costa Rica enjoy your stay Im Michael Alan for http://TravelCostaRicaNow.com PEACE. Hope it helps.
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what is a good hotel to stay in near the airport in Liberia Costa Rica?
I am arriving near 7 at night and have a car rental and reservations at Hotel Borinquen but it occurs to me that I probably don’t want to make that drive at night.
Correct..you dont! But..not really many options in Liberia – there are 2 Best Westerns – …budget at best.
My favorite hotel closest to airport is El Ocotal – awesome views!! It’s about 22km from airport – good roads….
http://www.ocotalresort.com/
If its just for 1nt…not sure if i’d do it…since best, best thing about Ocotal is the sunset – but if you could do 2nts? Yes, yes…do it….definitely.
Or…just know that if you decide Best Western, just understand it’s going to be basic.
Have a great trip – Borinquen is awesome!
Costa Rica rental car abuse
Beating on the rental car near Playa Negra Costa Rica
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Is it worth it to get a gps system while driving in Costa Rica?
We are looking into getting a GPS rental with our rental car. Do you think it is necessary
GPS may be "somewhat" accurate in position, but not in direction if you know what I mean. You should be Okay if you are traveling on the main highways.
Driving in CR is a experience by itself. Due to neverending changing roads, narrow streets and man-made conditions (like changing road signs) it is not uncommon for the GPS to tell you to turn right, and the next thing you know you are heading the wrong way down a one-way street. Or it tells you, you are on a road/trail, where in fact you are standing in the middle of a stream. Road conditions change what seems like daily, moreso when it rains. The recent earthquake made many detours that are and will not be programmed in the GPS.
And there are many country roads that are a must to take to get to point A to B that are also not programmed in the GPS.
Keep to the main roads and you should not have problems and yes it is worth it because it give you a sense of security, and tells you about where you are if you do get lost.
I live in Fl; I will be traveling to Costa Rica in March. Any advice on both traveling and airfares?
I will be staying with my sister so I don’t have to pay for food or hotel or a rental car.
I do not speak the language nor have I ever been out of the country
I know that I have to get my visa first.
I had someone tell me that I should fly to Mexico and than take a Charter plane to Costa Rica.
Any advice would be well appreciated as this is so new to me.
Also if I can get cheap airfare than I’ll be able to take my two kids with me.
First off you do not need a visa in order to go to Costa Rica as a USA citizen. You do need a passport that is valid for at least 6 months from the time you step foot in to Costa Rica. As far as getting to Costa Rica there are many direct flights via Miami to San Jose Costa Rica. TACA Airlines http://www.taca.com has good fares but there are many of the major airlines who fly there like: Delta, American, Continental, US Airways, etc…. So in short you do not need to fly via Mexico.
How much fun did you have in Costa Rica…
Trip to costa, 2007. Courtesy of Ed, Cory, and Ernie. Enjoy.
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montezuma costa rica monthly four wheeler rental?
Hello I am traveling to montezuma costa rica for a month in march
i may need a car or four wheeler to get around…..
does anyone know of a place i can rent quads four wheeler for a month down there or how much they are to rent?
thanks
http://www.4x4rentacar.com/
they should be able to help you, have a great time
from Condo Rental to UCR Universidad Costa Rica 5 minute street car ride
http://www.ticorent.com/apartment/
from Furnished Apartment Condo Rental with rent by week or month to the Universidad Costa Rica UCR campus. 5 minute car ride. Complete info at: www.ticorent.com/apartment
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What is the best company to rent a car from in Costa Rica?
And is the additional rental insurance really necessary? We are going from San Jose to Tamarindo and then to Arenal and then back to San Jose. DO WE NEED A 4X4 for this? Or would an economy car be ok.
Alamo
http://www.alamocostarica.com/