- From Playa Samara to Mal Pais using public transportYou would think that in a country as developed as Costa Rica getting from tourist destination A to tourist destination B would be a breeze. In a way you would be right, if you’re willing to spend $45 per person, Posted by dariusz in Indulging the Wanderlust | Jan 15, 2012
- Wheels up....Wheels downA 7:02am departure from Denver, CO with a tempurature of 13 degrees F. Arrived in San Jose, CR six hours later (brief layover in Houston) to a very nice 82 degrees F and blue skies. We had an interesting ride Posted by rhislop in Living the Daily Adventure | Jan 14, 2012
- Costa Rica - Playa del Coco - Pictures[[https://plus.google.com/photos/104681812399881454623/albums/5696886848136487153|Click here to see the Pictures]] Posted by krisses in Indulging the Wanderlust | Jan 12, 2012
- Crossing into Costa Rica -- A Side StoryDerek, Chad, Patrick, Alexandra, and I were elated about being on a nice, ghetto-free bus from the border to Liberia, Costa Rica.
But when we got off the bus in Liberia, there were 5 buses ready to leave the bus station Posted by krisses in Indulging the Wanderlust | Jan 12, 2012
- Crossing into Costa RicaWe got to the Nicaragua/Costa Rica border in our cramped taxi and immediately we were greeted with more money grabbing. The city on the Nicaraguan side of the border figured out it can charge tourists a tax to enter the Posted by dariusz in Indulging the Wanderlust | Jan 12, 2012
- A Taste of Costa Rica
It seems I have to cast myself way back in time to catch up on this story about Costa Rica. Island life in the Pacific is sl Posted by barbla in Barbla and Dave's Carnet de Voyage | Jan 11, 2012
- Moving along the Pacific Coast of Costa RicaAfter an unforgettable Christmas with Mariana, Teo, Thomas and their family we had to decide where we were going to next. We were very excited for the upcoming days as our friends; Liz and Ian were coming down to visit Posted by Leerika in PERMACATION IN LATIN AMERICA | Jan 8, 2012
- Costa Rica Trip , Dec 2011Costa Rica - An experience not to be forgotten, an experience to be cherised and remembered for life, an experience to be passed down for generations...The place was soooo beautiful that I got inspired to write my first ever Posted by LakshmiE in Costa Rica Trip ,Dec 2011 | Jan 5, 2012
- FELIZ NAVIDAD!After an amazing 5 days of sailing through the beautiful palm tree filled Islands of San Blas, we arrived to our first Central American destination; Panama.
We headed straig Posted by Leerika in PERMACATION IN LATIN AMERICA | Jan 3, 2012
- Costa Rica!Quick stop in San Jose before we head to the Oso Peninsula! Posted by skibum14 in Adventures of SW | Jan 1, 2012
- Traveling back to AlejuelaYesterday I spent a long day in the bus traveling back to Alejuela where the airport is located. I decided to go the semi-private route again, as who wants to spend an extra 2 hours on top of the 6 Posted by KristinQ in Kristin in Costa Rica | Dec 27, 2011
- Feliz Navidad on the Marlin del ReyIt was quite strange to wake up in Costa Rica on Christmas and not carry out the traditions of opening up presents with the family, eating strawberry waffles, and later seeing the family for a Christmas dinner.
[img=http://photos.travellerspoint.com/4414 Posted by KristinQ in Kristin in Costa Rica | Dec 26, 2011
- Puerto Viejo & San Jose. Henry and I are now FREE!
We´ve woken up and had breakfast and jumped on the first collectivo to the bus terminal. We cannot wait to get out and go to the little beach town of Puerto Viejo! When we arrive Posted by neekspencer in Dom takes on the Americas! | Dec 25, 2011
- Costa Rica.So here we are at the Costa Rican border, sitting on our bags under a dozen hornet’s nests with hornets flying around everywhere, waiting for Quique to bring our passports back from immigration. We’ve been doing this the whole trip, Posted by neekspencer in Dom takes on the Americas! | Dec 25, 2011
- La Noche Antes de Navidad
Today has been a little sad, it is hard to be in the Christmas spirit when nothing around you resembles Christmas. There are a few Posted by KristinQ in Kristin in Costa Rica | Dec 24, 2011
- Rodeo in VillarealOn Saturday night my three roommates and I headed to Villareal to check out the "Rodeo". It reminded me a lot of a fair because once we arrived there were a few rides, vendors selling food, and a large arena Posted by KristinQ in Kristin in Costa Rica | Dec 20, 2011
- Palo Verde and Rio TempsiqueA tour bus picked me up at 7:30 a.m. and we drove about an hour and a half to the town of Palo Verde. For a while I was the only one in the tour bus, but about half an Posted by KristinQ in Kristin in Costa Rica | Dec 18, 2011
- Horseback Riding and Overcast Weather
After waiting and waiting, I finally went horseback riding yesterday! Rafael picked me up with the horse at the school a Posted by KristinQ in Kristin in Costa Rica | Dec 14, 2011
- Fin de SemanaFriday was my last day of Spanish school and I finished four long, but wonderful weeks of Spanish. There were good and bad things about both schools, but overall I have to say I am very happy with the experience Posted by KristinQ in Kristin in Costa Rica | Dec 12, 2011
- Playa Langosta[img=http://photos.travellerspoint.com/441407/90_langostawalk2.jpg thumb=http://photos.travellerspoint.com/441407/thumb_90 Posted by KristinQ in Kristin in Costa Rica | Dec 11, 2011
- Toes in the waterThings are much better now and I am truly enjoying my new living situation. It was a little overwhelming to move in with four other girls since I have never lived with more than two other people, but at least Posted by KristinQ in Kristin in Costa Rica | Dec 8, 2011
- In a much better place...Today was a bit nerve wracking since I knew that after school I was going to be moving into an apartment above the school. After school the Director Sonia and I headed over to the house to pick up my Posted by KristinQ in Kristin in Costa Rica | Dec 6, 2011
- Change is in the works!Today was the beginning of a much better week and I have a feeling the rest of my trip has taken a turn for the better. Today there were a few new students and most of the seem a lot Posted by KristinQ in Kristin in Costa Rica | Dec 5, 2011
- Day Twelve RevistedSo in the last post, I showed a lovely bruise that had been caused by a board-to-face incident and mentioned a video that I'd had problems getting to work. Well, I've decided to revisit the bruise and the video.
Bruise first. Posted by Exitalterego in The Rarely Insightful View From Here | Dec 5, 2011
- No Bienvenido My purpose of living with a host family in Costa Rica was so that my Spanish skills would increase fast and I would have an opportunity to interact and experience a different culture. Unfortunately this family in Tamarindo isn't quite Posted by KristinQ in Kristin in Costa Rica | Dec 4, 2011