I have never paid more than $20 for a taxi into San Jose. I simply walk up to the departure level and offer the first taxista I see $20 for the ride. I have never been turned down.
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I have never paid more than $20 for a taxi into San Jose. I simply walk up to the departure level and offer the first taxista I see $20 for the ride. I have never been turned down.
I'm headed down next week. Staying at SL hitting Jaco and checking out the clubs and casino. Been reading the forum the past week and have one simple question. Is the dress code more for comfort (tennis shoes, polo shirt, jeans) of is it more for style (loafers, dress slacks, stylish shirt)? I usually over pack and take a variety of clothes, but this trip I'm packing lite because I'm on the move (SL then Marazon then Jaco). Also any hole in the wall strip joints (nude) where I can sit back have a drink and enjoy the show?
I have been quoted "about $5, 000" here in the USA for a dental implant and a crown.
My friend lives 30 minutes outside of Jaco Beach. His dentist is in Jaco Beach, and the dentist says he can do all the work for "under $2, 000."
Has anybody gone to CR for dental work? Not just cavities and cleaning, but something along the lines of root canals, crowns and implants?
I would appreciate any info on this subject. Especially as regarding quality of work.
[QUOTE=Robby Burns; 1115007]I have been quoted "about $5, 000" here in the USA for a dental implant and a crown.
My friend lives 30 minutes outside of Jaco Beach. His dentist is in Jaco Beach, and the dentist says he can do all the work for "under $2, 000."
Has anybody gone to CR for dental work? Not just cavities and cleaning, but something along the lines of root canals, crowns and implants?
I would appreciate any info on this subject. Especially as regarding quality of work. [/QUOTE]Robby,
I would highly recommend you check out Dr. Sergio Chen in San Jose. I had two porcelian crowns done there 2 years ago and they were $ 100. 00 each. He can do the work in one to two days as he has his own dental labortory where they make the crowns, implants, etc. On the top floor of his clinic.
I took a friend there also (buddy from Atlanta) and he had about 8 crowns done for all 8 of his front teeth. He had previously had veneers but did not like them that well (those done in the US) , so he wanted to upgrade to full crowns for his front teeth. They looked great, were done in two days, and I believe his cost was about $ 800. 00 for all of them. That was a year ago, and I know he is very happy with them. As I was with my work.
The only thing I have found that was not up to US standards was that I had a couple of fillings made with epoxy instead of amalagam fillings (the old school way). And those epoxy fillings have come out now after about 1 year. So when I go back I am going to have them refilled with the amalagam by Dr Chen.
He of course can and does implants, and root canals also.
Dr Chen is the son of the original Dr Chen (a Chinaman who married a Tica woman) , so the new Dr Chen. Aged about 50 now is second generation.
He is a very nice gentleman, very courteous and polite, unlike many US doctors. And his prices and the quality of his work can not be beat.
He has a website, and he speaks fluent English. Give him a call or email him and then go there for your work.
His clinic is very clean, and up to US standards. And he is located in the center of San Jose.
It sounds like he could do what you need for a lot less than $ 2, 000. 00. More like around $ 500. 00 I would say.
The porcelain crowns have gone up to about $ 150. 00 now. But that is still dirt cheap compared to what most US dentists charge.
You can search some of my old forum posts for more info on Dr Chen.
If you choose to go to your dentist in Jaco Beach...there is a very good possibility that he will have to send your implants, crowns, etc. to the labs in San Jose...which will take from 5 to 7 days....and you will need to go back to have the work completed after that time.
Doc Chen can get it all done in a couple of days, and he will fit you in around his other local patients so you do not have to hang around and wait for the lab work to be completed those extra days.
Get your dental work done in SJ...then after 2-3 days you can go to Jaco and just chill out and relax at the beach.
[QUOTE=Mr Gogo;1114851]I'm headed down next week. Staying at SL hitting Jaco and checking out the clubs and casino. Been reading the forum the past week and have one simple question. Is the dress code more for comfort (tennis shoes, polo shirt, jeans) of is it more for style (loafers, dress slacks, stylish shirt)? I usually over pack and take a variety of clothes, but this trip I'm packing lite because I'm on the move (SL then Marazon then Jaco). Also any hole in the wall strip joints (nude) where I can sit back have a drink and enjoy the show?[/QUOTE]The dress code in San Jose and Jaco is very casual. Even shorts, t-shirts and flip flops if thats what you like.
When it San Jose you can go and check out DePulifo's Strip Club. Very close to San Pedro Mall (about a $ 5. 00 taxi ride from downtown San Jose. Don't go until about 11 PM as they do not open until then.
Last time I was there about a year ago, it was a very good show with some imported talent from South America, and cost about $ 5. 00. to 6.00 USD for the cover charge but that included two drinks from the bar. The crowd was split between some locals and gringos. But it is a safe place to go.
[QUOTE=Stevewxly; 1115033]The dress code in San Jose and Jaco is very casual. Even shorts, t-shirts and flip flops if thats what you like.
When it San Jose you can go and check out DePulifo's Strip Club. Very close to San Pedro Mall (about a $ 5. 00 taxi ride from downtown San Jose. Don't go until about 11 PM as they do not open until then.
Last time I was there about a year ago, it was a very good show with some imported talent from South America, and cost about $ 5. 00. To 6. 00 USD for the cover charge but that included two drinks from the bar. The crowd was split between some locals and gringos. But it is a safe place to go. [/QUOTE]Much appreciated, I owe you one.
I'll be making my first trip to San Jose on Feb 9. In researching the weather, it appears the weather is mild during the day with a high around 80 generally.
I'll be staying at the Dunn Inn and am trying to figure out what kind of "sleeping clothing" to bring (when I don't have a Tica to keep me warm). Will it be so chilly in the room at night so a's to require warm sleeping clothes?
Thanks for any info.
Red
[QUOTE=Redfield10; 1115382]I'll be making my first trip to San Jose on Feb 9. In researching the weather, it appears the weather is mild during the day with a high around 80 generally.
I'll be staying at the Dunn Inn and am trying to figure out what kind of "sleeping clothing" to bring (when I don't have a Tica to keep me warm). Will it be so chilly in the room at night so a's to require warm sleeping clothes?
Thanks for any info.
Red[/QUOTE]I've been doing my intel and the weather appears to be 80 degrees during the day and about 60 at night. I would take a jacket for night time. Your comment about "sleeping clothes " is funny to me because it never crossed my mind. Are you bringing your Spider man" pajamas? LOL. If it gets chilly just ask the hotel for a blanket. I always keep my room cold because I like the air to be fresh (ac).
[QUOTE=Stevewxly; 1115031]Robby,
I would highly recommend you check out Dr. Sergio Chen in San Jose. I had two porcelian crowns done there 2 years ago and they were $ 100. 00 each. He can do the work in one to two days as he has his own dental labortory where they make the crowns, implants, etc. On the top floor of his clinic.
He of course can and does implants, and root canals also.
Dr Chen is the son of the original Dr Chen (a Chinaman who married a Tica woman) , so the new Dr Chen. Aged about 50 now is second generation.
He is a very nice gentleman, very courteous and polite, unlike many US doctors. And his prices and the quality of his work can not be beat.
He has a website, and he speaks fluent English. Give him a call or email him and then go there for your work.
His clinic is very clean, and up to US standards. And he is located in the center of San Jose. [/QUOTE]Thanks, Steve. I sent you a PM asking for his contact info. $500 sounds too cheap. This is an implant that I am talking about. With a crown. But, if you say so.
Do the girls at HDR or Sportsmans accept US Dollars or should I prepare to pay in Colones? I saw a previous post that basically said dollars are accepted everywhere but was wondering if it was true of the P4P scene.
[QUOTE=Monger X;1115760]Do the girls at HDR or Sportsmans accept US Dollars or should I prepare to pay in Colones? I saw a previous post that basically said dollars are accepted everywhere but was wondering if it was true of the P4P scene.[/QUOTE]Dollars are accepted everywhere. Just know the conversion rate in case they quote in colones.
Most of the MPs will quote their price in colones. I normally try to pay in whatever currency they ask for.
[QUOTE=Robby Burns;1115657]Thanks, Steve. I sent you a PM asking for his contact info. $500 sounds too cheap. This is an implant that I am talking about. With a crown. But, if you say so.[/QUOTE]Robby,
I got your PM and sent you an answer. And I am not sure about the price of his implants. It could run you more than $ 500. 00. But I doubt it. If I were to hazard a guess....I would say $ 350.00 - $ 400.00 - for your implant and one crown
His crowns are now $ 150. 00 - and that is for a stainless steel base with a porcelain exterior. And they used to be only $ 100. 00. When I got two of them in 2008. But I think that price is now at $ 150. 00.
He also does other types. And I believe you can get a gold crown for about $ 200. 00.
For anyone else. Here is a link to his website :
Dental Clinic - Dr Sergio Chen - San Jose, Costa Rica
[url]http://www.bestdentalcarecr.com/information.php?office=21[/url]
For the modest price and high quality of his work. I would not go anyplace else in Central America for dental work.
By the way - I get absolutely nothing for recommending Dr Chen - I just do this to help out anyone here on the forum - who is in need of good dental services at a real good / low price.
Steve
[QUOTE=Redfield10; 1115382]I'll be making my first trip to San Jose on Feb 9. In researching the weather, it appears the weather is mild during the day with a high around 80 generally.
I'll be staying at the Dunn Inn and am trying to figure out what kind of "sleeping clothing" to bring (when I don't have a Tica to keep me warm). Will it be so chilly in the room at night so a's to require warm sleeping clothes?
Thanks for any info.
Red[/QUOTE]San Jose CR sits up at about 4000 feet in elevation. There are two seasons there. Their summer and winter. Summer is called the dry season. From about Dec till May.
The other season is called the wet season. From about June till Nov. Give or take.
In the wet season. Air conditioning is usually not needed. In the summer season. It sometimes is needed.
Most Tico homes in San Jose will not have AC. Some of the richer folks will have it of course in their nicer homes.
Most hotels will have AC. And sometimes you need it. Sometimes not.
When I visited San Jose. I would usually run the AC in my hotel room during the day (summer) but shut it off at night. As it was usually not needed in the PM.
I don't believe you will need your winter-time, warm, snuggly, long john. Type pj's in San Jose at any time.
I do not wear PJ's. But if I did. Then I would take some light weight ones with me to CR.
[QUOTE=Mr Gogo;1114851]I'm headed down next week. Staying at SL hitting Jaco and checking out the clubs and casino. Been reading the forum the past week and have one simple question. Is the dress code more for comfort (tennis shoes, polo shirt, jeans) of is it more for style (loafers, dress slacks, stylish shirt)? I usually over pack and take a variety of clothes, but this trip I'm packing lite because I'm on the move (SL then Marazon then Jaco). Also any hole in the wall strip joints (nude) where I can sit back have a drink and enjoy the show?[/QUOTE]Most of the locals will wear long pants, the younger wear jeans. So if you're a gringo in shorts you will stick out. I do, all the time but only go back and forth between the HDR, Chubbs sports bar and Key Largo. Not that I've encountered any pick pocket problems, if you wear shorts wear cargo types with many pockets and flaps or zippers. It's also a good idea to wear your shirt untucked so you can feel if someone is feeling around (unless you're too fucked up, LOL). Last, don't carry anything valuable in a billfold. Suggest hiding large bills and keeping American money separate from the Colones. I carry a fake wallet with old credit cards and a few small bills if anyone ever wanted my wallet bad enough. Carry a copy of your passport and leave your wallet and credit cards in the room safe.
[QUOTE=Nixonbd;1115964]Most of the locals will wear long pants, the younger wear jeans. So if you're a gringo in shorts you will stick out. I do, all the time but only go back and forth between the HDR, Chubbs sports bar and Key Largo. Not that I've encountered any pick pocket problems, if you wear shorts wear cargo types with many pockets and flaps or zippers. It's also a good idea to wear your shirt untucked so you can feel if someone is feeling around (unless you're too fucked up, LOL). Last, don't carry anything valuable in a billfold. Suggest hiding large bills and keeping American money separate from the Colones. I carry a fake wallet with old credit cards and a few small bills if anyone ever wanted my wallet bad enough. Carry a copy of your passport and leave your wallet and credit cards in the room safe.[/QUOTE]Yere alles velecamenes enjey yere sted.