| ASK THE COSTA RICA
TOUR EXPERT
<< Previous page -- Next page>>
My husband , an avid birder, uses crutches and would
love to "bird" C.R. Can you recommend a person or site that would enable
him to do this? Thank you. |
| There are many different micro climates to "bird"
in. Tortuguerro (Great Curacao), Arenal (toucans, fly catchers,
trogons,) Osa (Scarlet Macaws, Fire Billed aracarie), and Cerro de la
Muerte (Quetzals) all have great birding opportunities and each has a
different variety of species to choose from. You can then easily find
local guides from most hotels in the area |
| We are starting to plan for a trip in 2 years
time. We would like to take our children to Costa Rica for 10 - 14 days.
They will be 7 and 10 at that time. We would like to see volcanoes,
zipline through the rain forest, see some local culture and spend some
time at the beach.
Can you suggest some other activities and a possible
itinerary that will be family friendly? Would we be better off on a
tour, based at a resort (and go on day trips) or a self-drive trip? Our
kids are good travelers and are very curious. My husband and I both like
adventurous travel (we backpacked through Turkey) and resort vacations.
Also - When should we go? We are teachers and can only go at Christmas
or July/Aug. Thank you very much. |
| I will take the last part first. Please avoid
Christmas and New years wherever possible. Its vacation time in Costa
Rica too and the beaches are very crowded with tourists and locals.
Restaurants take forever, rooms are going for a premium, and its just
not what you came to Costa Rica for.
The self drive is the way to go.
Costa Rica is safe and friendly and you will discover "hidden gems" on
your own. I prefer the southwest part of the country as the most
authentic and untouched. Go to Drake's Bay or the south side of the Osa
Penninsula. Maybe the kids will want to learn to surf or go on a night
tour of the jungle with miner lamps? |
| We are two families, 4 adults, 2-6 yr olds, 1-3 yr
old and an infant that are trying to plan a trip to Costa Rica in late
February '07 for 10 days. We want to see more than a beach and an
all-inclusive hotel, but at the same time realize long days of traveling
from A to B are out of the question. Any suggestions on where to stay
and things to do with the kids? |
| I have a small write up on hotels and hotels for
families. Check it out at http://www.ticotravel.com/index/toursmain.htm. If you have anymore
questions let me know.
|
| My wife and I are planning a trip to
Costa Rica in December. We are interested in body boarding, not surfing,
so we'd like to find a place with medium size waves --not tsunami size
waves the surfers are chasing. Also we would like to stay in an upscale,
not a budget hotel/resort. Any recommendations of accommodations that
meet our two needs? John |
| It's a little late for Christmas but I
would first try http://www.ticotravel.com/hotels/florblanca.htm It's fantastic and
right on a nice break. |
| How difficult is it for a US citizen
to get married in Costa Rica? What are the requirements, and where are
some of the best spots for a wedding? |
| It's a little tricky but very
possible. The experts at the peace Lodge do the best job. The have been
written up on the Travel Channel and the place is perfect for a
honeymoon. They handle everything including the legalize. http://www.ticotravel.com/hotels/peace.htm |
| Weather-wise, when is the best time to
visit Costa Rica? I've heard answers of all sorts. Is there a time of
year when there is less rainfall? |
| I was just in Austin, the greatest
town for live music (and food) in the world for the Rolling Stones
concert. Anyway, absolutely, the driest time in Costa Rica is January
through March, although they only time I would say weather is a true
factor is September and October |
| My wife and I are going to travel to
Costa Rica a year from now. How much trouble is it to rent a car and
drive from San Jose to Los Suenos Marriott Ocean and Golf Resort?
Both
of us are directionally challenged when it comes to driving in new cites
or countries. What are our options? We are 55, and like new adventures.
Thank you |
| If you like adventures than a drive to
Los Suenos is just what you need! Make sure to stop at Steve and Lisa's
restaurant on the beach for the world's best ceviche and a cold drink.
Chances are you may see me there. Its only one or two turns from the
airport to the coast so you should be just fine. Use Europcar, Adobe or Mapache for your car rental. |
| I will be in San Jose, Costa Rica Oct.
25 to 30 on business. What would you recommend I see if I have 4 or 5
spare hours? |
| Well it depends on your interests but
one place could be the Gold Musuem in downtown San Jose. Its a huge
vault with a breath taking collection of pre Colombian gold treasures,
you may have time to get to waterfall gardens if you pay a cab ($50 each
way) or less if he waits.
Otherwise you could head over to Sabana Sur in
San Jose to Mac's American Bar, a classic ex pat hang out with Tico and
Gringo food and sports. Tell Pipo I sent you. |
<< Previous page -- Next page>>
|
