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[QUOTE=Geolopes;1925513]Good points. As you know the train doesn't run late at night but in the early morning it can be a big pain. The grade crossing flagman they hire to keep the noise level down helps out a bit, assuming they still do that. One can try for a room in the back and that dampens the noise. Disposable ear plugs helped me a lot too. My biggest problem with Del Rey is that bullshit $12 joiner fee they charge their guests to bring their pigs up to their room EVERY single time. I just totally disagree with that. I do agree that Del Rey has the best box both in terms of overall quality and quantity. I suggested Sportsman simply out of convenience to the previous posters. Sometimes good talent can be found there and it's easy for them to swing by there and check it out.[/QUOTE]I'm told the train isn't much of a problem anymore.

[QUOTE=Redfield10;1926087]I'm told the train isn't much of a problem anymore.[/QUOTE]Would anyone happen to know if some of the plusher hotels further away from the DR (Hotel Gran Oro, Hilton Garden Inn, Radisson Park Inn) are girl friendly?

[QUOTE=JimmyDi;1928558]Would anyone happen to know if some of the plusher hotels further away from the DR (Hotel Gran Oro, Hilton Garden Inn, Radisson Park Inn) are girl friendly?[/QUOTE]These hotels would not be girl friendly depending on the situation. If you are 40 years old with a 32 year old date, you could probably stroll through to your room if she was conservatively dressed. If you are 60 and she is 20 it would be noticed. Age difference and appearance is what attracts attention and that is what the hotel would be concerned about. I have had several friends visiting town for business who were in their 30's who had no problem bringing in a guest to an upscale hotel.

[QUOTE=Eduardo49;1928597]These hotels would not be girl friendly depending on the situation. If you are 40 years old with a 32 year old date, you could probably stroll through to your room if she was conservatively dressed. If you are 60 and she is 20 it would be noticed. Age difference and appearance is what attracts attention and that is what the hotel would be concerned about. I have had several friends visiting town for business who were in their 30's who had no problem bringing in a guest to an upscale hotel.[/QUOTE]I understand what you mean. One technique my GF and I have been somewhat successful with is to have her and the girl enter the hotel casually and proceed up to the room. I then show up 10 or 15 minutes later and go up.

My GF and I are thinking about arriving in San Jose late September and staying four nights (Sunday thru Wednesday) before moving on to Jaco for four nights (Thursday thru Sunday).

Is there a decent amount of action at the DR typically on Sundays through Thursdays?

Hey man,

Yeah there is usually around 20 during the day and it jumps to 30-40 at night during the week.

[QUOTE=JimmyDi;1931807]My GF and I are thinking about arriving in San Jose late September and staying four nights (Sunday thru Wednesday) before moving on to Jaco for four nights (Thursday thru Sunday).

Is there a decent amount of action at the DR typically on Sundays through Thursdays?[/QUOTE]

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[QUOTE=VegasCrazyGuy;1805517]After a week in Medellin I plan to fly to San Jose for a week before returning home. I notice Costa Rica has some requirements regarding yellow fever vaccination for travelers from Colombia. But I'm not clear if it applies to travelers able to prove (with hotel receipts) they didn't visit infected areas. Anyone can help me on this?[/QUOTE]I actually got denied even getting on the plane from Bogota to San Jose last year. This year I am going from Colombia, to Panama 4 nights, then San Jose. You are supposed to wait in Panama at least 10 days first. The airline person in Colombia this time was trying to be a ***** and not let me leave to Panama, just because she was asking about my Costa Rica ticket. She tried to get the other Avianca guy to agree, but he said it won't be a problem from Panama. She didn't like that, so she called someone else. And they said it wouldn't be a problem either. The ***** at Avianca was doing what she could to make me an unhappy traveler. There are some places that give you the shot, and they will fake the date for you. I just did have enough time to do this before making my flights.

[QUOTE=Ikksman;1799462]I know that attack is the best defence, especially when one has no defence. Man up and admit you are a liar.

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Cheers[/QUOTE]Is she Asian? Very hot!

[QUOTE=VegasCrazyGuy;1805517]After a week in Medellin I plan to fly to San Jose for a week before returning home. I notice Costa Rica has some requirements regarding yellow fever vaccination for travelers from Colombia. But I'm not clear if it applies to travelers able to prove (with hotel receipts) they didn't visit infected areas. Anyone can help me on this?[/QUOTE]You can be denied entry. BUT: As I just got informed here in USA by Kaiser Travel nurse, if you are in your 60's the shot can have deadly effect and may even screw up the nerves system. About 1-20,000 chance, about the the same as getting Yellow Fever in the affected areas. The recommendation is NO shot for people in 60's and get a waiver letter from your Doctor plus the CDC card stamped with the waiver to carry also. That should suffice if immigration requests Yellow Fever shot documentation if you are in that age bracket. Otherwise, get a shot.

In about 2 weeks I'm taking a long weekend and am having trouble deciding between Tijuana and Costa Rica. I'm sure I'll enjoy either one but was looking for advice from some of you that may of done both.

From the limited research I've done here are my main concerns.

It seems to me my money will go quite a bit further in Tijuana with the average bar girl in the $70-$80 range, and street girls $20-$30.

I'm also reading a lot of reports of us dollars with creases, marks, tears, etc not being accepted in Costa Rica, this could be a huge pain in the ass for me if I bring $1000 and only $800 of it is accepted there.

Also looking at bars to just hang out in and enjoy myself between girls, I'm not the dancing type I just want to sit have a beer and watch the girls around me, it seems like Tijuana's clubs are more like a strip bar and CR is more like a dance night club.

[QUOTE=HoS321;2054383]In about 2 weeks I'm taking a long weekend and am having trouble deciding between Tijuana and Costa Rica. I'm sure I'll enjoy either one but was looking for advice from some of you that may of done both.

From the limited research I've done here are my main concerns.

It seems to me my money will go quite a bit further in Tijuana with the average bar girl in the $70-$80 range, and street girls $20-$30.

I'm also reading a lot of reports of us dollars with creases, marks, tears, etc not being accepted in Costa Rica, this could be a huge pain in the ass for me if I bring $1000 and only $800 of it is accepted there.

Also looking at bars to just hang out in and enjoy myself between girls, I'm not the dancing type I just want to sit have a beer and watch the girls around me, it seems like Tijuana's clubs are more like a strip bar and CR is more like a dance night club.[/QUOTE]Tijuana is a fucked up third world shit hole and Costa Rica is a beautiful country. Don't worry about ripped dollars in Costa Rica. Don't [B]use[/B] dollars in Costa Rica. Get local currency from an ATM. By the time you get done buying "ficha drinks" Tijuana will not be cheaper, if you have any idea what you are doing. CR scene is definitely NOT like a night club with a few exceptions. By the time you pay your "street girl" and pay for the room, you can go to the [I]pensiones[/I] in San José just as cheaply and it's much nicer and safer that way.

CR all the way, to my way of thinking.

[QUOTE=CaliLuv10;1841691]Anyone here been to massage in Heredia? I saw they advertise a lot on backpage but can't locate the exact location or the name of the place. Kinda want to try out the new territory other than around San Jose.[/QUOTE]There are some good MPs in Heredia though they tend to call them Salas. If you call from BP or CL they won't give you exact locations until you are in the area. Best deal is get to Heredia then use a taxi.

[QUOTE=Gagoo;1963296]I actually got denied even getting on the plane from Bogota to San Jose last year. This year I am going from Colombia, to Panama 4 nights, then San Jose. You are supposed to wait in Panama at least 10 days first. The airline person in Colombia this time was trying to be a ***** and not let me leave to Panama, just because she was asking about my Costa Rica ticket. She tried to get the other Avianca guy to agree, but he said it won't be a problem from Panama. She didn't like that, so she called someone else. And they said it wouldn't be a problem either. The ***** at Avianca was doing what she could to make me an unhappy traveler. There are some places that give you the shot, and they will fake the date for you. I just did have enough time to do this before making my flights.[/QUOTE]I flew with Avianca from Bogota to San Jose but was initially denied boarding as well. The airline states they have a 'requirement' to see this before boarding, but then nobody from Costa Rica checked upon arrival either in Migracion or customs.

The Red Cross office in the Bogota airport charged in COP approx 77.000 ($28?) or alternatively, given proper notice, I could have had a free shot from the airports' vaccination office but they took last patients into their waiting room at 6 pm. In either case the requirement wasn't technically met because I was vaccinated on the day of my flight, and 10 day lead time is allegedly what the airline is supposed to look for.

Newbie here. I've read through dozens of pages but still have a few questions. I had stumbled on this site for a trip to Dominican a few years ago, but unfortunately that fell through. As a result I have finally been able to book a flight to Costa Rica, but do not know where to start. I will be there for exactly 1 week and flying into San Jose. In reading some reports, some people seem to advise Jaco for the weekend, then return to SJ? I'm just wondering if that seems to be the consensus? Also I am looking to do a bit of sight seeing and take in the culture, ofcourse while having this hobby as well. I was hoping you guys could point me in the right direction as to where I should go for some action, while also being able to chat up some lovely women? I should also ask that everyone seems to be booking hotels as opposed to an Airbnb. I'm on a tight budget for accommodation so just wondering if this makes a big difference or if it can be similar? I really appreciate any feedback.