General Info

[Mellowg]

I don't know, but it's generally a good policy to avoid travel to any Latin country during Santa Semana.

Semana santa is the worst.

Thursday and Friday are DRY days. No liquor anywhere for sale.

And the girls are home with the family.

Saturday will be a slow restart.

Enjoy.

Mellow

[Stevewxly]

If it's a reputable hotel, I'd at least go there to let them know you've arrived early. Some flights, like Spirit, leave at 2 a. M. So you may luck out and have a vacant room. Take a padlock and lock your suit case and leave it at the hotel desk (again, I said if a reputable hotel. Some of the die-hard girls will still be on HDR (casino and Blue Marlin are open 24-hours) , you can always get a short-time room at the Hotel Morazan, or just drink your stress away at the bar. Enjoy!

There is a good hotel with a casino (located next to a Denny's restaurant) about 1/2 mile from the airport. I think the casino is open 24 hours a day, and so is the Denny's.

Ask any taxi driver when you arrive at the airport. It should only be $ 3. 00. 4.00 for a cab ride to the casino. Kill a few hours between breakfast and the casino, then take another taxi to your hotel in town.

[Nixonbd]

Hey guys,

I've got a newbie question here. I'll be flying into San Jose in a few weeks, but my flight gets in at like 5:30 AM San Jose time. What should I do with myself in those wee hours of the morning? Doubt that I can go straight to a hotel as it's too early, right? Any input on this would be greatly appreciated.

If it's a reputable hotel, I'd at least go there to let them know you've arrived early. Some flights, like Spirit, leave at 2 a. M. So you may luck out and have a vacant room. Take a padlock and lock your suit case and leave it at the hotel desk (again, I said if a reputable hotel. Some of the die-hard girls will still be on HDR (casino and Blue Marlin are open 24-hours) , you can always get a short-time room at the Hotel Morazan, or just drink your stress away at the bar. Enjoy!

[MrWeebist]

For the record its semana santa, and yes this would probably be the worst time for a monger to be in a latin country outside of Christmas. Its all about family.

[Lorenzo]

http://www.costaricasmtravel.com/201...oly-week-2011/

Curious of the authenticity of this report. Anyone able to verify?

Thank You,

Dionissius

I don't know, but it's generally a good policy to avoid travel to any Latin country during Santa Semana.

[Dionissius]

http://www.costaricasmtravel.com/201...oly-week-2011/

Curious of the authenticity of this report. Anyone able to verify?

Thank You,

Dionissius

[MrWeebist]

Where is the bes place to exchange USD?

Just go to SL or LA. You are saving a couple of dollars going to the bank and there is a more laid back action at these locations. If you don't like it take the exchanged currency and a cab 60 seconds away.

[Deori]

Hey guys,

I've got a newbie question here. I'll be flying into San Jose in a few weeks, but my flight gets in at like 5:30 AM San Jose time. What should I do with myself in those wee hours of the morning? Doubt that I can go straight to a hotel as it's too early, right? Any input on this would be greatly appreciated.

[Azertiefou]

Hello,

I am looking for sites proposes packages as alexisclub in caribbean but at Costa rica.

Thank you for giving sites adresses please.

[Franky77]

I'm heading to SJ on Saturday. This information will come in handy. Thanks!

Hey there I'm flying into CR this Saturday as well. Its my first visit so I'd definately appreciate meeting up with somebody who has been there before.

Going to be in San jose for 9 days, maybe hit Jaco beach as well.

[Stevewxly]

Stevewxly,

Thank you for your reply. However, I should have clarified in my post that I was looking for an English speaking medical doctor in San Jose for a business venture and not for personal medical attention. I'm really not sure how to go about locating one so I thought I would just give it a try on ISG.

Bijou

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OK. I thought you wanted to find a doctor in San Jose for medical treatment for yourself.

Now for your other venture. I would try searching on Craigslist. Costa Rica for medical doctors. Find all you can. Then send them info on your business venture.

I have used Craigslist. CR in the past for finding apartments and also found a great 90 day house-sitting job in Oct. 2009 by doing that too. Good luck.

Steve

[Bijou]

I asked around and found out that you could go to the local hospitals in San Jose to see a doctor. Sort of like going in to the emergency room here in the US, and it only cost me about a $ 30-40. 00 doctors fee.

Stevewxly,

Thank you for your reply. However, I should have clarified in my post that I was looking for an English speaking medical doctor in San Jose for a business venture and not for personal medical attention. I'm really not sure how to go about locating one so I thought I would just give it a try on ISG.

Bijou

[Stevewxly]

Can anyone recommend an English speaking general medical doctor in San Jose, preferably walking distance from Del Ray?

Thanks,

Bijou

Hello, Amigo,

I have been in San Jose many times over the last 10 years. And about two years ago while I was on a 90 day trip there I got sick with stomach aches, vomit, etc.

I asked around and found out that you could go to the local hospitals in San Jose to see a doctor. Sort of like going in to the emergency room here in the US, and it only cost me about a $ 30-40. 00 doctors fee.

I went to the Hospital Mexico. Downtown, saw a doctor, who checked me out and then prescribed some medication for me. I went to the pharmacy got the pills, took then and the stomach problems cleared up in about 3-4 days. He said that I probably had a intestinal virus. But anyway the pills worked and I was OK after taking them for a few days.

I can not remember the name of the doctor though. But I suppose any of them would do, to give you an exam, then perhaps they (the doctor) could recommend a specialist for you, if you needed further treatment.

[Bijou]

Can anyone recommend an English speaking general medical doctor in San Jose, preferably walking distance from Del Ray?

Thanks,

Bijou

[Weebles]

I'm heading to SJ on Saturday. This information will come in handy. Thanks!

What I normally do is as I get to the airport I go to the departures area and buy my exit tax voucher and about 100 ft from the tax place there is a bank with minimun waiting that you get the best exchange rate. This bank is not the exchange house in the baggage claim area (rip off) you have to exit the baggage area and go upstairs to the departures. You will be killing two birds with one stone. Exchanging money and obtaining your exit tax voucher with minimun delay.

Happy huntings,

Coquí