Costa Rica

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: 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: 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 place, delicious food, reasonable prices
Cons: Only that we couldn't have stayed longer and visit more places.

My husband and I went to Costa Rica for our honeymoon. We visited in July, which is considered the rainy season. We flew directly from Atlanta to Liberia in about three to three and one half hours. When we arrived in Liberia, we stepped out of the ...

Pros: Swiss Travel, guides, friendly-people, safe environment, rainforests, adventure, culture, resorts, English-speaking
Cons: I really don't have anything negative to say.

We booked our trip through Vacation Express and stayed at the Occidental Grand Papagayo Resort. It is an all inclusive resort and out first time to stay at one. It is the only way to go! We booked out activities over the internet with Swiss Travel. ...

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: beautiful people and country
Cons: roads, concerns about thieves

Made a whirlwind trip to some of the major destinations in Costa Rica. 1) Don't care what they say, I am glad I rented a car. Ticos take more risks that us yankees but I don't feel they are fundamentally worse drivers. The best roads on our trip were ...

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 ...

Pros: Too awesome. Absolute #1 place to visit, or retire or for dual citizenship
Cons: None that I can think of.

Hello one and all. Yesterday I wrote a review about Intercultura being and excellent school in Costa Rica to attend. I honestly didn't realise until after submitting my review that this was not about any and everything in Costa Rica, but specifically ...

Pros: BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPING AND RAINFOREST
Cons: NOT FOR EVERYONE

My family went to Costa Rica in March. I think Costa Rica is overrated. The first 2 nights we stayed in San Jose. The hotel standards in Costa Rica are alot different than our standards in the United States. The hotel room was horrible. It smelled ...

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: country, weather, native people, country (get out of the resort and see the country.
Cons: The resorts (well, if you stay too long...), the tourists in the resorts.

My wife and I stayed at Fiesta Premiere Resort and Spa on Playa Hermosa for our honeymoon for one week in February '06. I've heard Fiesta Premiere is ranked #2 in Costa Rica behind the Four Seasons. Costa Rica is the most non commercial non "tourist ...

Pros: Whitewater rafting on the Sarapiquis, zip lines, Borinquen resort, Los Suenos Marriott, Arenal Lodge
Cons: Tortuguero, too many people, too little animals

I was lucky to get some great advice from Costa Rican friends, who helped us plan a great trip. We rented a car, which allowed us lots of flexibility. Here's how we did it, and our impressions of each place. Arrived around noon at SJO, and picked up ...

Pros: climate still reasonably cheap people friendly laid back relaxed
Cons: bad roads but improving each year lack of efficient service people in hotels, restaurants

Costa Rica got discovered about 20 years ago and since then has been thru a few cycles but consistently is attracting more visitors from North America each year. In late 2004 and early 2005 this seemed to increase dramatically especially resulting in ...

Pros: cheap if you stay the hostels. great people. lots to do.
Cons: not that many people speak english here.

Highlights: There are so many things to do in Puerto Viejo, as well as things to do from there. The city is a good base camp for day trips. If you're staying here, you should definitely check out these things: - Bike to Mazanillo - Midnight ...