Archive for February, 2008
Wireless Hotspots in Costa Rica
Believe it or not, Costa Rica actually offers a number of Wireless Hotspots across the country. Most of these Wireless hotspots are located in the central valley. Areas like San Jose, Alajuela, Heredia, and Escazu are the most popular spots for wireless hotspots.
Date: February 25th, 2008 |
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5 Must Haves when Visiting Costa Rica
Everyones packing list for Costa Rica is a little different. While my pack tends to be much lighter than most, there are a few items I consider must haves on any trip. Below is my list of items I always make sure end up in my pack. Find out what some of them are and why I consider them essential.
Date: February 20th, 2008 |
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Making International Calls
Maybe Im just a sheltered American, but until the first time I visited Costa Rica, I had never made an international call. Needless to say, I was baffled by the combination of country codes, area codes, and the pay phones in general in Costa Rica. To make the entire situation even more complicated, standard calling cards wont work in Costa Rica.
Another option is an international cell phones.
Date: February 13th, 2008 |
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Common Spanish Phrases
Planning a trip to Costa Rica but don’t know any Spanish? Have no fear, Im hear to share a few common Spanish phrases, resources, and learning aids. These tools and resources might not make you fluent in Spanish, but they might save you a few headaches down the road. I highly recommend taking the time to at least learn these basic phrases.
Date: February 7th, 2008 |
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Exchanging Money in Costa Rica
Exchanging money in Costa Rica isn’t a hard thing to do, but many travelers are unsure of how they should exchange money when they first enter the country. You have a number of choices; you could use the money exchange service at your departing airport or in the Costa Rica airport, you could wait and exchange money at the bank, carry travelers checks, or any other number of options. the question is, which is best?
Date: February 20th, 2008 |
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Bike Ride to Manzanillo
Types of Activities: Biking, Beaches, Snorkeling, Swimming
Average Cost: $10 for bike rental
Recommendations: Get a bike with gears if you can
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If you are looking for a fun way to spend your day, but don’t have much money to spend, I recommend taking a bike ride down to Manzanillo. For about $20 US you can rent a bike and have a picnic on a secluded beach.
This 14 mile bike ride is a nice way to get out of the touristy part of Puerto Viejo. Once you are about 5 minutes from town, there is nothing but lush green jungles, private …
Date: February 18th, 2008 |
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How to Get Out of the Airport
If you have never been to Costa Rica, or any other second/third world country, you might be in for a surprise when you walk out of the airport. Don’t expect loads of people picking up their friends or loved ones. Instead, be prepared to be bombarded by cabbies, bus drives, homeless people, and the occasional drug dealer.
If you are unprepared for this it’s easy to not only be scared, but get taken advantage of. There are a few things you can do to make sure you get your money’s worth and get to your destination safely.
Date: February 11th, 2008 |
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Cliff Jumping in Puerto Viejo
Types of Activities: Beaches, Swimming, Cliff Jumping
Average Cost: Free
Recommendations: If you aren’t a strong swimmer you may want to rent a kayak.
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There’s a great little “island” to jump off of in Puerto Viejo. It’s probably the most fun thing to do there, and also the least known. We had done it three times in one week, and when we took the owner of Rocking J’s out with us, it was his first time. I think we started a trend.
Date: February 4th, 2008 |
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