Comments for Costa Rica http://www.farmlandcostarica.com Everthing you need when you visit Costa Rica Thu, 03 Jun 2010 21:45:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 Comment on Where to go if I want to visit Costa Rica 6 days ? by Orange http://www.farmlandcostarica.com/adventure-costa-rica/where-to-go-if-i-want-to-visit-costa-rica-6-days/comment-page-1#comment-3365 Orange Thu, 03 Jun 2010 21:45:59 +0000 http://www.farmlandcostarica.com/adventure-costa-rica/where-to-go-if-i-want-to-visit-costa-rica-6-days#comment-3365 Colombia may begreat, as long as you don't step foot outside of the big cities, or you might get killed by a Narco (drug cartel). And you can't travel from city to city by land, or you may get killed. So basically, you can go to Medellin, Cali, Bogota, or Cartegena and stay there your whole vacation you should be ok. Pretty bored, but ok. Costa Rica is NOT 100% safe by any means, but Colombia still has a ways to go to compete for tourism, that whole cocaine thing would be a good start. Btw, there are so singles resorts in CR. There are over-priced singles tours that offer guys a chnace to meet beautiful local girls. They cost like $1500-2000 for a week, but what they don't tell you is that these girls are/were at some point prostitutes. There's nothing wrong with that, but they make them out to be virgins waiting for an American to sweep them off their feet. Come to San Jose, there are a few clubs to find local women (Vertigo, Castro's, and one other I can't remember). You aren't far from the volcano, rain forests, and other activities (zip lines). You can take a day tour (they pick you up) and you'll be back for dinner. Enjoy.<br><b>References : </b><br> Colombia may begreat, as long as you don’t step foot outside of the big cities, or you might get killed by a Narco (drug cartel). And you can’t travel from city to city by land, or you may get killed. So basically, you can go to Medellin, Cali, Bogota, or Cartegena and stay there your whole vacation you should be ok. Pretty bored, but ok.

Costa Rica is NOT 100% safe by any means, but Colombia still has a ways to go to compete for tourism, that whole cocaine thing would be a good start.

Btw, there are so singles resorts in CR. There are over-priced singles tours that offer guys a chnace to meet beautiful local girls. They cost like $1500-2000 for a week, but what they don’t tell you is that these girls are/were at some point prostitutes. There’s nothing wrong with that, but they make them out to be virgins waiting for an American to sweep them off their feet.

Come to San Jose, there are a few clubs to find local women (Vertigo, Castro’s, and one other I can’t remember). You aren’t far from the volcano, rain forests, and other activities (zip lines). You can take a day tour (they pick you up) and you’ll be back for dinner.

Enjoy.
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]]> Comment on Where to go if I want to visit Costa Rica 6 days ? by C0lOMBiiAN-BABee http://www.farmlandcostarica.com/adventure-costa-rica/where-to-go-if-i-want-to-visit-costa-rica-6-days/comment-page-1#comment-3364 C0lOMBiiAN-BABee Thu, 03 Jun 2010 21:02:59 +0000 http://www.farmlandcostarica.com/adventure-costa-rica/where-to-go-if-i-want-to-visit-costa-rica-6-days#comment-3364 Well Hello there =D Go to Colombia and you will have much more fun. 1) Visit Coastal caribbean cities like Cartagena (UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE), Santa Marta (OLDEST CITY IN THE CARIBBEAN and once ONE OF THE RICHEST), San Andres which is a city in an Colombian island near Nicaragua (it's beautiful), visit beautiful cities in the mountains like Medellin or Colombia's capital, Bogota (known as the Athens of South America for its culture and education)--- BTW Medellin is known for its beautiful girls. 2)There are tons I mean TONS of excellent resorts to choose from. Colombia is putting lots and lots of effort and money in improving its tourism. 3) Santa Marta is not only located next to the caribbean sea, it is also located next to a Sierra Nevada Mountain, which means you have a snow mountain next to the sea, and it is also located near the Natural Park "Parque Nacional Tayrona" in which you willl find gorgeous natural, urban-free beaches, and one of the most beautiful forests in the country. In Bogota, Medellin and other central cities there are many mountains so you can go hiking biking etc. Colombia is beautiful. I am Colombian and if I knew it wasnt true I wouldnt say it. We are very festive and love to party. We are among the world's happiest countries (it's a fact, look it up), we have amazing people and incredible delicious food. The music is great also. Not to make any other countries look down, but Colombias economy is better than that of Costa Rica, we have the 4th largest economy in Latin America. GO to youtube and type colombia is passion, colombia would you take the risk, Colombia no reservations, Cartagena Colombia, there are tons of videos.<br><b>References : </b><br>COLOMBIA IS PASSIOn! Well Hello there =D
Go to Colombia and you will have much more fun.

1) Visit Coastal caribbean cities like Cartagena (UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE), Santa Marta (OLDEST CITY IN THE CARIBBEAN and once ONE OF THE RICHEST), San Andres which is a city in an Colombian island near Nicaragua (it’s beautiful), visit beautiful cities in the mountains like Medellin or Colombia’s capital, Bogota (known as the Athens of South America for its culture and education)— BTW Medellin is known for its beautiful girls.
2)There are tons I mean TONS of excellent resorts to choose from. Colombia is putting lots and lots of effort and money in improving its tourism.
3) Santa Marta is not only located next to the caribbean sea, it is also located next to a Sierra Nevada Mountain, which means you have a snow mountain next to the sea, and it is also located near the Natural Park "Parque Nacional Tayrona" in which you willl find gorgeous natural, urban-free beaches, and one of the most beautiful forests in the country. In Bogota, Medellin and other central cities there are many mountains so you can go hiking biking etc.

Colombia is beautiful. I am Colombian and if I knew it wasnt true I wouldnt say it. We are very festive and love to party. We are among the world’s happiest countries (it’s a fact, look it up), we have amazing people and incredible delicious food. The music is great also. Not to make any other countries look down, but Colombias economy is better than that of Costa Rica, we have the 4th largest economy in Latin America.

GO to youtube and type colombia is passion, colombia would you take the risk, Colombia no reservations, Cartagena Colombia, there are tons of videos.
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COLOMBIA IS PASSIOn!

]]> Comment on Where to go if I want to visit Costa Rica 6 days ? by Mittim http://www.farmlandcostarica.com/adventure-costa-rica/where-to-go-if-i-want-to-visit-costa-rica-6-days/comment-page-1#comment-3363 Mittim Thu, 03 Jun 2010 20:32:59 +0000 http://www.farmlandcostarica.com/adventure-costa-rica/where-to-go-if-i-want-to-visit-costa-rica-6-days#comment-3363 COSTA RICA/Manuel Antonio- Ten minutes away by car from Quepos Airport and twenty minutes by air from San Jose Int’l. You should check out one of the most beautiful and bio-diverse locations in the world. (about Cities I am not sure). A 1, 700 acres of forest reserve of Manuel Antonio makes solace the home of countless uncommon species, made reachable by ground and treetop canopy stalks ... As jungle abruptly meets the pacific, the adventure persists: elegant falcate beach, offshore islands, coral reefs, lagoons and exotic marine wildlife. Major attractions are Dolphin watching, butterfly gardens, Manuel Antonio and Carara National park... Top Resorts GAIA Reserve, Hotel PUNTA ISLITA try this exclusive site of more featured hotels and adjustable bookings online with the help of Google map @ http://www.TopHotels4U.com<br><b>References : </b><br>http://www.TopHotels4U.com COSTA RICA/Manuel Antonio- Ten minutes away by car from Quepos Airport and twenty minutes by air from San Jose Int’l. You should check out one of the most beautiful and bio-diverse locations in the world. (about Cities I am not sure).

A 1, 700 acres of forest reserve of Manuel Antonio makes solace the home of countless uncommon species, made reachable by ground and treetop canopy stalks … As jungle abruptly meets the pacific, the adventure persists: elegant falcate beach, offshore islands, coral reefs, lagoons and exotic marine wildlife. Major attractions are Dolphin watching, butterfly gardens, Manuel Antonio and Carara National park…

Top Resorts GAIA Reserve, Hotel PUNTA ISLITA try this exclusive site of more featured hotels and adjustable bookings online with the help of Google map @

http://www.TopHotels4U.com
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]]> Comment on Where to go if I want to visit Costa Rica 6 days ? by Paradise http://www.farmlandcostarica.com/adventure-costa-rica/where-to-go-if-i-want-to-visit-costa-rica-6-days/comment-page-1#comment-3362 Paradise Thu, 03 Jun 2010 20:19:59 +0000 http://www.farmlandcostarica.com/adventure-costa-rica/where-to-go-if-i-want-to-visit-costa-rica-6-days#comment-3362 Hey Joe, here is a quick answer, but we have a tremendous amount of information on our website about Costa Rica. We have things to do and see, accommodations, calender of events, nightlife, dining, beaches. Basically everything you will need to read to have a great time in Costa Rica.<br><b>References : </b><br>www.paradisehunter.com Hey Joe, here is a quick answer, but we have a tremendous amount of information on our website about Costa Rica. We have things to do and see, accommodations, calender of events, nightlife, dining, beaches. Basically everything you will need to read to have a great time in Costa Rica.
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]]> Comment on Where to go if I want to visit Costa Rica 6 days ? by Unique Services Costa Rica http://www.farmlandcostarica.com/adventure-costa-rica/where-to-go-if-i-want-to-visit-costa-rica-6-days/comment-page-1#comment-3361 Unique Services Costa Rica Thu, 03 Jun 2010 20:08:59 +0000 http://www.farmlandcostarica.com/adventure-costa-rica/where-to-go-if-i-want-to-visit-costa-rica-6-days#comment-3361 Interesting, I'm also from Houston been down here for 20 years now and I'm currently living in Los Suenos Resort and Marina, located on the central pacific coastline. 1- I enjoy the central pacific since it has a bit of everything, luxury to laid back and its now a short driving distance to nearly everything you need while in Costa Rica. 2- If you're looking for a good time for single guys, you will find it in Jaco Beach or Manuel Antonio area. 3- Zipline Canopy, Sport Fishing, Golfing, White water rafting just to name a few. 4- The Rainforests are what you are talking about and Monteverde is the most popular, there are also cloud and dry forest which you will find on the coast. Hope this helps<br><b>References : </b><br>http://www.UniqueServicesCR.com Interesting, I’m also from Houston been down here for 20 years now and I’m currently living in Los Suenos Resort and Marina, located on the central pacific coastline.

1- I enjoy the central pacific since it has a bit of everything, luxury to laid back and its now a short driving distance to nearly everything you need while in Costa Rica.

2- If you’re looking for a good time for single guys, you will find it in Jaco Beach or Manuel Antonio area.

3- Zipline Canopy, Sport Fishing, Golfing, White water rafting just to name a few.

4- The Rainforests are what you are talking about and Monteverde is the most popular, there are also cloud and dry forest which you will find on the coast.

Hope this helps
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]]> Comment on Where to go if I want to visit Costa Rica 6 days ? by yellowstone http://www.farmlandcostarica.com/adventure-costa-rica/where-to-go-if-i-want-to-visit-costa-rica-6-days/comment-page-1#comment-3360 yellowstone Thu, 03 Jun 2010 19:27:59 +0000 http://www.farmlandcostarica.com/adventure-costa-rica/where-to-go-if-i-want-to-visit-costa-rica-6-days#comment-3360 Although I like San Jose, I would not spend any time there on a 6 day trip. However, the best and most economical white water rafting is out of there. There is good rafting and canyoning out of La Fortuna (and of course La Fortuna has the Arenal volcano and hotsprings). I think you are probably talking about the Monteverde Cloud Forest (Monteverde also has some of Costa Rica's best zip lines. I would avoid the Pacific resorts if possible and try either Manuel Antonio or if you like somewhere more laid back either Samara or Montezuma for beach. So I would go first to La Fortuna (2 nights?) , canyon and raft there, then cross the lake to Monteverde spend 1-2 nights there and then head for the Pacific Beach of your choice. The three beaches above are my favorities but there are many others--Tamarindo has a good party scene. If you really want a resort I would suggest one in Guanacaste near Tamarindo.<br><b>References : </b><br>Have brought student groups to Costa Rica for 10 years. Although I like San Jose, I would not spend any time there on a 6 day trip. However, the best and most economical white water rafting is out of there. There is good rafting and canyoning out of La Fortuna (and of course La Fortuna has the Arenal volcano and hotsprings). I think you are probably talking about the Monteverde Cloud Forest (Monteverde also has some of Costa Rica’s best zip lines. I would avoid the Pacific resorts if possible and try either Manuel Antonio or if you like somewhere more laid back either Samara or Montezuma for beach. So I would go first to La Fortuna (2 nights?) , canyon and raft there, then cross the lake to Monteverde spend 1-2 nights there and then head for the Pacific Beach of your choice. The three beaches above are my favorities but there are many others–Tamarindo has a good party scene. If you really want a resort I would suggest one in Guanacaste near Tamarindo.
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]]> Comment on Backpacking from Costa Rica to Peru.? by Tico Roots http://www.farmlandcostarica.com/adventure-costa-rica/backpacking-from-costa-rica-to-peru/comment-page-1#comment-3288 Tico Roots Sun, 23 May 2010 07:09:59 +0000 http://www.farmlandcostarica.com/adventure-costa-rica/backpacking-from-costa-rica-to-peru#comment-3288 That's a great plan. Ive made it to Panama but not no more south than there. I backed packed from Mexico To Panama. In Cr Manuel Antonio is beautiful and in Panama San Blaas is great. I recomend when you go to Panama to stay at this Hostel http://www.lunascastlehostel.com/ You will meet back packers from Europe and North America, mostly college students in there 20's but also people in there 30's and up. Its a great place there, the people are very friendly and its really fun. That Hostel is in Casco Viejo Panama which is a historical part of Panama City, its a colonial style old city and very close to Panama Canal and other clubs and the taxis are very cheap there to get around. From the hostel you can get transportation to San Blaas and also they offer transportation by boat to Colombia. I know you dont plan on going to Colombia but a lot of people take the boat ride from Panama cause its supposed to be fun but I think its between $200 to $300 bucks so its kind of expensive. Costa Rica is nicer in my opinion than Panama because it has high mountains and beaches and different climates, Panama is just very hot and a little more flat but Panama is also beautiful and it is a little cheaper than CR. Have Fun and good luck.<br><b>References : </b><br>http://nicoyapeninsula.com/ Costa Rican ! That’s a great plan. Ive made it to Panama but not no more south than there.
I backed packed from Mexico To Panama.

In Cr Manuel Antonio is beautiful and in Panama San Blaas is great.

I recomend when you go to Panama to stay at this Hostel http://www.lunascastlehostel.com/
You will meet back packers from Europe and North America, mostly college students in there 20′s but also people in there 30′s and up. Its a great place there, the people are very friendly and its really fun. That Hostel is in Casco Viejo Panama which is a historical part of Panama City, its a colonial style old city and very close to Panama Canal and other clubs and the taxis are very cheap there to get around. From the hostel you can get transportation to San Blaas and also they offer transportation by boat to Colombia. I know you dont plan on going to Colombia but a lot of people take the boat ride from Panama cause its supposed to be fun but I think its between $200 to $300 bucks so its kind of expensive.

Costa Rica is nicer in my opinion than Panama because it has high mountains and beaches and different climates, Panama is just very hot and a little more flat but Panama is also beautiful and it is a little cheaper than CR.

Have Fun and good luck.
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Costa Rican !

]]> Comment on Question about Costa Rica Tours? by Orange http://www.farmlandcostarica.com/adventure-costa-rica/question-about-costa-rica-tours/comment-page-1#comment-3275 Orange Thu, 20 May 2010 09:36:59 +0000 http://www.farmlandcostarica.com/adventure-costa-rica/question-about-costa-rica-tours#comment-3275 There is no reason to pre-book any activities in June. The pre-book prices are usually higher and you don't really know what you are paying for. When you get there and see it and don't like it, you can bail. Do each one individually, not a package deal. Your hotel can book anything you want for you.<br><b>References : </b><br> There is no reason to pre-book any activities in June. The pre-book prices are usually higher and you don’t really know what you are paying for. When you get there and see it and don’t like it, you can bail.

Do each one individually, not a package deal. Your hotel can book anything you want for you.
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]]> Comment on Question about Costa Rica Tours? by Trevor http://www.farmlandcostarica.com/adventure-costa-rica/question-about-costa-rica-tours/comment-page-1#comment-3274 Trevor Thu, 20 May 2010 09:07:59 +0000 http://www.farmlandcostarica.com/adventure-costa-rica/question-about-costa-rica-tours#comment-3274 When I was in Costa Rica, we went Zip Lining, White Water Rafting, Hiking, and a lot of other stuff. I think it is best to do them separately, just because some can take a little longer to get to and from, you need food, and its nice to get out early, do your activity and then go to the beach and dinner later. I strongly recommend Zip lining and Rafting, even though the rafting can be extreme depending on where you are. We were in manuel antonio, and as for biking, it seems that the roads are too poor in most of the country to really get into the biking... the jungle is dense too, that is why I liked hiking.<br><b>References : </b><br> When I was in Costa Rica, we went Zip Lining, White Water Rafting, Hiking, and a lot of other stuff. I think it is best to do them separately, just because some can take a little longer to get to and from, you need food, and its nice to get out early, do your activity and then go to the beach and dinner later. I strongly recommend Zip lining and Rafting, even though the rafting can be extreme depending on where you are. We were in manuel antonio, and as for biking, it seems that the roads are too poor in most of the country to really get into the biking… the jungle is dense too, that is why I liked hiking.
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]]> Comment on Question about Costa Rica Tours? by Jason http://www.farmlandcostarica.com/adventure-costa-rica/question-about-costa-rica-tours/comment-page-1#comment-3273 Jason Thu, 20 May 2010 08:56:59 +0000 http://www.farmlandcostarica.com/adventure-costa-rica/question-about-costa-rica-tours#comment-3273 I went to Costa Rica a few years back around Spring time (just before the rainy season). I had no problems booking a day or two in advance or even on the spot (as opposed to booking way ahead of time) but it really depends on HOW you are traveling. If you go by your own car (i.e. rental car) than you have a lot more flexibility. If you don't have transportation, booking ahead might save you the trouble of getting there and finding there is no room. Zip-lining was BY FAR, one of the coolest experiences of my life!!! The day started off cloudy which actually made the whole adventure more interesting as it really puts things in prescriptive (i.e. how high you are). Don't forget about a night walk in the jungle and the hot springs to relax after your adventure :D Don't forget to ask the locals! I found them to be pretty knowledgeable in the best way of getting somewhere, booking something, or even recommendations on where to stay. Cheers and safe travels!<br><b>References : </b><br> I went to Costa Rica a few years back around Spring time (just before the rainy season). I had no problems booking a day or two in advance or even on the spot (as opposed to booking way ahead of time) but it really depends on HOW you are traveling. If you go by your own car (i.e. rental car) than you have a lot more flexibility. If you don’t have transportation, booking ahead might save you the trouble of getting there and finding there is no room.

Zip-lining was BY FAR, one of the coolest experiences of my life!!! The day started off cloudy which actually made the whole adventure more interesting as it really puts things in prescriptive (i.e. how high you are). Don’t forget about a night walk in the jungle and the hot springs to relax after your adventure :D

Don’t forget to ask the locals! I found them to be pretty knowledgeable in the best way of getting somewhere, booking something, or even recommendations on where to stay.

Cheers and safe travels!
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