San Jose General Reports

[SHK123]

Anyone on the ground want to share their experience with the curfew? I had a trip planned at the end of May.

[StudBucket]

Just got back from a trip there Was visiting a friend and decided to take a night out for myself Hotel del Rey is gone from what I was told.

There is a curfew from 11-5 and all casinos close at this time.

Was told best time to go is between 5 and 7 when they start working at Taormina hotel.

Hot ladies there Was late and one wanted to go to a motel for 150 HR plus 40 for the place.

Passed but there lots of other options.

The new curfew as of today in San Jose and Jaco is 9 pm. I am currently in Jaco and have a friend in San Jose. Both have the same shitty curfew. Not sure how long it is going to last, but I would postpone any trip here for at least a month unless you have contacts lined up. Just my two cents.

[OldSchool318]

That sounds like a great way to travel Sammon. I assume you are fluent in Spanish if you are meeting girls in San Jose and they come with you on day trips. I had a vehicle but traveled on my own. I drove to many places, but it would have been great having a chica with me on some day trips. When I went the Hotel Del Rey was open. I drove to Jaco Beach, Manual San Antonio, to a coffee plantation, Arenal etc. I used a translator on my phone. I speak some Spanish but I am not fluent. Where are you meeting these girls to take on day trips?

In my mind Ticas are some of the sweetest most loving, playful girls you can find. If you put a little effort in to Spanish, and being playful and friendly and kind to them you are so in.

Many will go with you and after a while not ask for any pay they are happy to have a trip somewhere. It helps doing that after a few meetings or dates as they will definitely accompany you anywhere.

Just remember you are always going to flip the bill.

You can really meet them everywhere just smile and talk. I do not speak fluent but try. Some of the places I have met Ticas:

The mall.

The beach.

The bars.

Restaurants.

Sex shop in the mall.

Tinder.

The airport.

Escazu Tiempo.

Downtown SJ.

Jaco Beach.

Tamarindo.

Manuel Antonio.

Sometimes Uber.

Escazu Walmart.

Point is Ticas are everywhere with a smile on their faces.

[Sammon]

That sounds like a great way to travel Sammon. I assume you are fluent in Spanish if you are meeting girls in San Jose and they come with you on day trips. I had a vehicle but traveled on my own. I drove to many places, but it would have been great having a chica with me on some day trips. When I went the Hotel Del Rey was open. I drove to Jaco Beach, Manual San Antonio, to a coffee plantation, Arenal etc. I used a translator on my phone. I speak some Spanish but I am not fluent. Where are you meeting these girls to take on day trips?

When Del Ray was open. I can manage Spanish, not fluent as there are many dialects. I would get a girl for LT and in the morning if she is likable I would suggest. Sometimes they would want a friend come with us which I do not mind. For the trip I bear the expenses for all. But my girl will stay with me another night after we come back and will get another LT.

Couple of times I had gone with a friend of mine and we find two girls and take them and we split the expenses. I am sure you can find a girl to go with you but make sure you both like each other in the morning and there are no money demands for the trip. Usually I will buy them some touristy things and clothes. One time a nica girl asked $50 for day travel. I said only if she likes to see things and enjoy she can come. She changed her mind after I said we will stay together another night and will get the same amount for LT. So in essence you are keeping her for two nights. Maybe they are worried after the daytime travel they will need to go back on the hunt being tired from the trip. As you know very well these girls sleep all day getting ready for the night.

Driving alone must be really boring!

[Markon]

That sounds like a great way to travel Sammon. I assume you are fluent in Spanish if you are meeting girls in San Jose and they come with you on day trips. I had a vehicle but traveled on my own. I drove to many places, but it would have been great having a chica with me on some day trips. When I went the Hotel Del Rey was open. I drove to Jaco Beach, Manual San Antonio, to a coffee plantation, Arenal etc. I used a translator on my phone. I speak some Spanish but I am not fluent. Where are you meeting these girls to take on day trips?

I do not stay in San Jose all the time. Yes, I meet girls there. Usually I like to take them on day trips. I met a very pretty tica with big boobs who lives near puerto limon. She suggested there is a carnival and we went. On the way she had her friend meet us and come with us. Equally pretty but not a working girl. We had a great time all day and night till midnight. We also went to an island nearby in a boat. In the evening there was a big music and dance party. I got to dance and kiss her friend. I suggested she come for a threesome back in San Jose. But she declined.

Met a very pretty Colombian and took her all day trip to Arenal. We had a great time at the hot springs pool all afternoon. People were looking at her and me maybe jealousy.

Took another girl to Jaco and Manuel Antonio, hired a boat and went fishing, island beach, made out on the sand with full view of the boat person who was little far but still could see.

This is the reason why I rent a car. Very adept in driving crowded conditions. Still take full insurance. Helped me couple of times with dings.

One time in Belize somebody smashed the window. I guess they thought of stealing something but I do not keep anything valuable..

[Mahku]

Radisson didn't charge me anything extra for bringing in a girl as long as I had booked the room for 2. Just needed to register the ID at the front desk.

[The Duke]

Just got back from a trip there Was visiting a friend and decided to take a night out for myself Hotel del Rey is gone from what I was told.

There is a curfew from 11-5 and all casinos close at this time.

Was told best time to go is between 5 and 7 when they start working at Taormina hotel.

Hot ladies there Was late and one wanted to go to a motel for 150 HR plus 40 for the place.

Passed but there lots of other options.

[Sammon]

Don't think you need a car in San Jose. I've visited 2 years ago. San Jose is very congested. I took Uber everywhere. Then when I wanted to drive around the country and visit some places I rented a car. The most stressful part was driving out of San Jose. Once out in the country it wasn't a problem. I elected to get full coverage and was glad I did. Someone while I was parked caused some minor damage to the lower rear part of my car prorbably pulling out of a parking spot. Everything was completely covered by the insurance. I won't rent again without electing the full coverage but if you only plan on staying in San Jose, just use Uber or a taxi.

I do not stay in San Jose all the time. Yes, I meet girls there. Usually I like to take them on day trips. I met a very pretty tica with big boobs who lives near puerto limon. She suggested there is a carnival and we went. On the way she had her friend meet us and come with us. Equally pretty but not a working girl. We had a great time all day and night till midnight. We also went to an island nearby in a boat. In the evening there was a big music and dance party. I got to dance and kiss her friend. I suggested she come for a threesome back in San Jose. But she declined.

Met a very pretty Colombian and took her all day trip to Arenal. We had a great time at the hot springs pool all afternoon. People were looking at her and me maybe jealousy.

Took another girl to Jaco and Manuel Antonio, hired a boat and went fishing, island beach, made out on the sand with full view of the boat person who was little far but still could see.

This is the reason why I rent a car. Very adept in driving crowded conditions. Still take full insurance. Helped me couple of times with dings.

One time in Belize somebody smashed the window. I guess they thought of stealing something but I do not keep anything valuable.

People are very nice when driving to out of the way places. Some look at us funny but a smile goes a long way. Having a fully Spanish speaking girl helps. We have been offered drinks in local places by strangers. Only one time a drunk guy wanted to dance with my girl but you should see the fury in my girls face when she threatened him. Spanish girls are feisty.

My thing is wife up, get immersed in culture, drive with abandon.

[JustARub]

You should be able to take a SENSA plane which is the domestic airline of CR usually about $100 each way. 35 min flight.

You can take the bus from the 7-10 station in San Jose but it is not that comfortable and easily a 5-6 hour ride.

3 hour drive to Liberia if you rent a car. A private driver is going to be over $150-200 so I don't recommend. If you need a car just for the drive rent one from Alamo or Budget in San Jose and then drop off in Liberia. You can take Rte. 1 all the way and it is a safe and scenic and pleasant drive. But. It is a bit long.

If you're staying the night in downtown San Jose and decide to fly up (it's a really easy way and cheap) try and book a flight on AEROBEL of the much closer Tobías Bolaños airport the next morning.

[John Clayton]

Is there a bus to Liberia? Would a private car be reasonably cost efficient? I haven't a clue. Thanks.

I've done both car rental and bus. Less than 4 hours by car, 4 hours by bus, but not way more. Buses are convenient, clean and cheap.

[OldSchool318]

Hi folks, I am coming to Costa Rica next month to meet my beautiful lady in Liberia. I will be flying in to San Jose. What is the best and easiest way to get to Liberia from San Jose? I plan on spending the first night in San Jose, then finding my way to Liberia the next morning.

Is there a bus to Liberia? Would a private car be reasonably cost efficient? I haven't a clue. Thanks.

You should be able to take a SENSA plane which is the domestic airline of CR usually about $100 each way. 35 min flight.

You can take the bus from the 7-10 station in San Jose but it is not that comfortable and easily a 5-6 hour ride.

3 hour drive to Liberia if you rent a car. A private driver is going to be over $150-200 so I don't recommend. If you need a car just for the drive rent one from Alamo or Budget in San Jose and then drop off in Liberia. You can take Rte. 1 all the way and it is a safe and scenic and pleasant drive. But. It is a bit long.

[Radical Guy]

Hi folks, I am coming to Costa Rica next month to meet my beautiful lady in Liberia. I will be flying in to San Jose. What is the best and easiest way to get to Liberia from San Jose? I plan on spending the first night in San Jose, then finding my way to Liberia the next morning.

Is there a bus to Liberia? Would a private car be reasonably cost efficient? I haven't a clue. Thanks.

[Paulie97]

Draw your own conclusions.

https://mcj.go.cr/sala-de-prensa/not...lvemos-nuestro

[Mojo Bandit]

Given your willingness to spend freely on a rental car and full insurance, something at least unnecessary if not burdensome for time spent in San Jose around the gringo gulch, I'm surprised the travel insurance and antigen test on return are deal breakers. For the former a lot of guys are using Trawick. The later is a piece of cake, with on demand service and results within hours for about $50. This is only for boarding. By all reports customs doesn't check it.

P.S. You must have made your reservations way in advance. The Covid insurance requirement has been in place since last fall, and the test on return has been in play about three months.

I was trying to send you a PM but your box is full. So I tracked you from Colombia to Costa Rina to let you know.

[Paulie97]

I am used to driving in many countries. I usually get full insurance which covers everything. Yes, it doubles the daily rate....However uncertain rules and regulations forced me to postpone my June trip to August. Hopefully by then USA re-entry testing and Costa Rican health insurance requirements will go away.

Given your willingness to spend freely on a rental car and full insurance, something at least unnecessary if not burdensome for time spent in San Jose around the gringo gulch, I'm surprised the travel insurance and antigen test on return are deal breakers. For the former a lot of guys are using Trawick. The later is a piece of cake, with on demand service and results within hours for about $50. This is only for boarding. By all reports customs doesn't check it.

P.S. You must have made your reservations way in advance. The Covid insurance requirement has been in place since last fall, and the test on return has been in play about three months.