Costa Rica

Pros: So many activities in a beautiful little country
Cons: Despite its small size, it takes a bit of planning to see and do everything.

My first stint in Costa Rica came as an exchange student back in the early 80's. Back then most people didn't seem to know where it was, as it was barely a blip on the travel radar screen. Nowadays it seems everyone knows someone who's been there or ...

Pros: Safe, beaches, rainforests, volcanoes, lots to do, inexpensive, friendly, not a lot of poverty.
Cons: Nicaraguan refugees are poor. Toilet paper typically does not go in the toilet.

On June 12 my son and I flew from Dallas, Texas, to San Jose in Costa Rica with his Spanish Teachers, a number of kids, and a few other parents. The purpose of the trip was to combine language immersion with a vacation (lasting two and a half weeks). The ...

Pros: Nicely appointed luxury hotel near San Jose
Cons: No real local color, expensive

Last summer I visited Costa Rica for a few days while my wife was attending a business function. The training conference she was attending was held at the Hotel Herradura Convention Center, which is also where we stayed. The Hotel Herradura is located a...

Pros: Beautiful country, lots to see, inexpensive.
Cons: Driving is a whole different ball game, hire a professional.

Just yesterday, my family and I returned from a week's vacation in Costa Rica, most of which was planned online.

I'll be writing about many aspects of the trip, but decided to start with the matter that caused the most pressing concerns:...

Pros: Friendly, Beautiful, Inexpensive
Cons: Tico Time, Bad Roads

Costa Rica
Costa Rica : I had the time of my life. I learned so much about the culture, the Spanish language, and myself.

Spanish
First of all, I found the Spanish there was a lot easier to understand than the Spanish...

Pros: Lots to do, great weather, variety of fun activities.
Cons: Some places can be touristy.

Here is a little synopsis of my recent trip to Costa Rica, including what I liked, what I didn’t and what I’d do differently next time around. Our trip was during the last week of March, which is an excellent time to visit. The weather was ...

Pros: Costa Rica is abundant with diverse wildlife, vegetation and unspoiled beauty.
Cons: The port was a little simple, with limited shopping opportunity. No dinosaurs. hehe.

Costa Rica was at the top of the list for my last Caribbean vacation. long known for its diversity of animal and plant life, fruit production, and exotic jungles, this country has always interested me. Literally named Costa Rica by Christopher ...

Pros: very organized, lots of activities
Cons: hummm? can't really think of any

Looking for a fun and fast way to learn Spanish? Want to enjoy the beautiful beaches, friendly people, and salsa and meringue dancing in Costa Rica? Come study at Intercultura: Centro de Idiomas in Heredia, Costa Rica.

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Pros: Beauty. The unexpected at every turn. A wake-up call to the intellect.
Cons: Crime, at lest in the city. Tropical climate in the lowlands.

Setting the Stage

I hesitated to write another review of Costa Rica. After all, there are already 75 posted for Costa Rica in general and 52 others on specific destinations within the country. The more I considered just moving on to...

Pros: Adventure Value, Friendly People, Wealth of Biodiversity
Cons: Booming Tourism, Rising Costs, $26 USD Departure Tax Per Person

Over the course of three years, four trips, and nearly forty days in country I've traveled via light aircraft landing on impoverished runways, paddled along vibrant rivers in leaking canoes, motored along in a rental car, and taken the common Turismo ...

Pros: Diverse scenery, wildlife and culture
Cons: Having to travel from the UK via Miami and not direct

Costa Rica said ‘the hubs’ in one of those rare moments when I allow him to suggest a holiday destination. I did some research and finally booked us to join an escorted small group with Jules Verne Travel called ‘Central America – Garden of Eden’ which ...

Pros: Stunning scenery throughout the country and in any weather; friendly people; varied wildlife; great beaches.
Cons: Bumpy dirt roads in the countryside; scarcity of ATMs; bureaucracy at provincial banks.

At the outset, I must say that I really, really recommend Costa Rica. I hasten to add that if your preference in traveling to far-away lands gravitates towards lounging on an overdeveloped, extra-safe beach with a diluted local flavor, Costa Rica is...

Pros: Pleasant weather & nice people
Cons: Nothing to see in San Jose, stick to the coast!

  February of 2008 and my daughter had a nasty flu. Do we fly to Costa Rica or not? Too many reservation to cancel, so we just went. I apologize in advance for my writing style. I know it's not what they want, but if you keep reading, you may want ...

Pros: Beautiful County, lots to experience,
Cons: You eventually have to leave....

January 2004 Trip Report for Costa Rica. Guanacaste Region. 6 of us traveling together. Husband and myself are 26& 24 years old. Both sets of parents are around 50 years old. All stayed at the Allegro Papagayo Jan 14th - 21st 2004. Via Apple ...

Pros: Warm and welcoming people. Beautiful country!
Cons: Hubby picked up some kind of bug and has been sick.

Costa Rica Belated Honeymoon & Trip Review (April 26, 2007 - May 8, 2007) First let me preface by saying this trip was fabulous! Everything was fantastic and we can't wait to go back. Even my husband is up for another trip (although not right ...