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[QUOTE=Weebles;1122961]I'm heading to SJ on Saturday. This information will come in handy. Thanks![/QUOTE]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.
Hello,
I am looking for sites proposes packages as alexisclub in caribbean but at Costa rica.
Thank you for giving sites adresses please.
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.
[QUOTE=JayHighFive;1116691]Where is the bes place to exchange USD?[/QUOTE]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.
[url]http://www.costaricasmtravel.com/2011/03/holy-week-2011/[/url]
Curious of the authenticity of this report. Anyone able to verify?
Thank You,
Dionissius
[QUOTE=Dionissius; 1146628][url]http://www.costaricasmtravel.com/2011/03/holy-week-2011/[/url]
Curious of the authenticity of this report. Anyone able to verify?
Thank You,
Dionissius[/QUOTE]I don't know, but it's generally a good policy to avoid travel to any Latin country during Santa Semana.
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.
[QUOTE=Deori; 1146311]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. [/QUOTE]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!
[QUOTE=Nixonbd;1147273]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![/QUOTE]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.
[QUOTE=Lorenzo;1146632]I don't know, but it's generally a good policy to avoid travel to any Latin country during Santa Semana.[/QUOTE]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
For those that have driven in both Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic, how do they compare? For my needs, a rental car shouldn't be necessary in San Jose; however, a car may be necessary if I plan to explore some of the sites between Jaco and Dominical.
For those that have driven in the capital and campo of both countries, I would really appreciate your comparative assessment of road quality, drivers, traffic cops, signage, crime, and street/highway lighting.
BTW, if someone can recommend a car rental company in Jaco, I would really appreciate it.
Thanks,
Helpmann :)
[QUOTE=Helpmann; 1151558]For those that have driven in both Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic, how do they compare? For my needs, a rental car shouldn't be necessary in San Jose; however, a car may be necessary if I plan to explore some of the sites between Jaco and Dominical.
For those that have driven in the capital and campo of both countries, I would really appreciate your comparative assessment of road quality, drivers, traffic cops, signage, crime, and street / highway lighting.
BTW, if someone can recommend a car rental company in Jaco, I would really appreciate it.
Thanks,
Helpmann[/QUOTE]Driving in CR is a BREEZE compared to DR! I'm even scared of DR drivers.
i wouldn't rent in jaco most everything is more expensive at the beach in costa rica, and i have never been to dr, but i do live in costa rica. thrifty has good rates and an office in san jose and another near the airport. lighting is crap outside of san jose, so are a lot of the roads. don't park anywhere you shouldn't and don't leave anything laying out in the car and crime shouldn't be an issue. wear your seat belt and don't speed and make sure you have all your paper work in order and the police won't be an issue for you. it's definitely not as bad as a lot of people make it out to be, i have been all over the country.
[quote=helpmann; 1151558]for those that have driven in both costa rica and the dominican republic, how do they compare? for my needs, a rental car shouldn't be necessary in san jose; however, a car may be necessary if i plan to explore some of the sites between jaco and dominical.
for those that have driven in the capital and campo of both countries, i would really appreciate your comparative assessment of road quality, drivers, traffic cops, signage, crime, and street / highway lighting.
btw, if someone can recommend a car rental company in jaco, i would really appreciate it.
thanks,
helpmann. [/quote]
[quote=the dirty pirate;1151661]i wouldn't rent in jaco most everything is more expensive at the beach in costa rica, and i have never been to dr, but i do live in costa rica. thrifty has good rates and an office in san jose and another near the airport. lighting is crap outside of san jose, so are a lot of the roads. don't park anywhere you shouldn't and don't leave anything laying out in the car and crime shouldn't be an issue. wear your seat belt and don't speed and make sure you have all your paper work in order and the police won't be an issue for you. it's definitely not as bad as a lot of people make it out to be, i have been all over the country.[/quote][quote=kitie carson]driving in cr is a breeze compared to dr! i'm even scared of dr drivers.[/quote]thanks. i appreciate the help.
-helpmann :)
[QUOTE=Helpmann; 1151786]Thanks. I appreciate the help.
Helpmann[/QUOTE]I've owned a condo in Punta Cana DR for a couple of years now and have driven extensively in DR. To include numerous trips between Santo Domingo and Punta Cana. The DR drivers are some of the most careless and inexperienced I've seen. You really have to pay attention to their driving actions. But the worst are the young kids on motorcycles.