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Leto · 01-16-2007, 01:13 PM

I want to vacation in Costa Rica this March. Does anybody have any recommendations for all-inclusives? Number of travellers would be a family of 5.

I am wondering if all inclusive is the way to go, or renting a cottage.

Thanks in advance.

bendsley · 01-16-2007, 02:30 PM

The company I work for owns a subsidiary in Cartago, Costa Rica. I go down there every three months or so. I like to stay at Hotel Bouganinvillea in Heredia province of San Jose. They have nice rooms and are quite cheap. Easily could fit a family of 5 in two rooms.

I'm not quite sure about all inclusives as my company outsources our travel through a company in Chicago where we're headquartered.

However, I would just make sure that you be careful while driving, as street signs are mere suggestions rather than ones that everyone obeys.

If you have any questions about Costa Rica, I'd be happy to tell you what I know. I also have a gallery of pictures on my personal website that I will give you the address to if you wish to see the pictures I took last time I was down there.

http://www.hb.co.cr/

Leto · 01-28-2007, 05:25 PM

thanks Bendsley ... I am still pursuing the Costa Rica option. I will browse your website too!

My travel agent is trying to push me to Cuba, but while it is fairly reasonable (about $1500 per person for a 5 star all inclusive) I kind of was keen to see the volcano etc. The cost of CR may push it to about 2 grand per person, and I have 5 people in my family!

opus123 · 02-03-2007, 03:06 AM

We went to Costa Rica and certain months the volcanos are covered in clouds. We went to one that shoots red hot stuff daily and it was shrouded, but some brits we met went up to the viewing spot at midnight for some reason and the volcano cleared up for them. We went up the next night at midnight and it did not clear up. Anyway, just thought you should know that.

One thing to do in CR is to go to the steel bridges area park. Worth the trip. We rented a toyota crv while we were there and were glad we did. Some monster potholes on certain roads. You never knew when they would have a lot of potholes, but then other times, the roads would be awesome.

San Jose had a heat wave when I was there and I got a fever. Fun times to have your wife put ice on your forehead for 5 hours straight. LOL

Oh yeah, the bat caves were incredible to hike into. You have to have a guide or you will get lost. 3 types of bats. Very muddy and creeks in the caves, but so cool to be there. Guides all know english.

We stayed at one resort near the volcano and it had long slide rides for the kids, but us adults had fun with it as well. That resort also had a butterfly area and a crocodile zone. Worth the price ! Good fresh food as well.

I really wanted to see soccer games in San Jose, but I had that fever so I missed them. After the fever was over, the next day was sunday and no soccer could be found by me.

Another good San Jose lunch trip is to grab a taxi and tell them that you want to go to the restaurant where you catch the fish before they cook it. They might know where it is. If they don't then go to the next taxi. It was an amazing lunch I tell you !

Jonathan

01-16-2007, 01:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
Leto Junkie Location: The Danforth	Costa Rica Recommendations I want to vacation in Costa Rica this March. Does anybody have any recommendations for all-inclusives? Number of travellers would be a family of 5. I am wondering if all inclusive is the way to go, or renting a cottage. Thanks in advance.

01-16-2007, 02:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
bendsley Professional Loafer Location: texas	The company I work for owns a subsidiary in Cartago, Costa Rica. I go down there every three months or so. I like to stay at Hotel Bouganinvillea in Heredia province of San Jose. They have nice rooms and are quite cheap. Easily could fit a family of 5 in two rooms. I'm not quite sure about all inclusives as my company outsources our travel through a company in Chicago where we're headquartered. However, I would just make sure that you be careful while driving, as street signs are mere suggestions rather than ones that everyone obeys. If you have any questions about Costa Rica, I'd be happy to tell you what I know. I also have a gallery of pictures on my personal website that I will give you the address to if you wish to see the pictures I took last time I was down there. http://www.hb.co.cr/ __________________ "You hear the one about the fella who died, went to the pearly gates? St. Peter let him in. Sees a guy in a suit making a closing argument. Says, "Who's that?" St. Peter says, "Oh, that's God. Thinks he's Denny Crane."

02-03-2007, 03:06 AM	#4 (permalink)
opus123 Crazy Location: Shoreline, WA, USA	We went to Costa Rica and certain months the volcanos are covered in clouds. We went to one that shoots red hot stuff daily and it was shrouded, but some brits we met went up to the viewing spot at midnight for some reason and the volcano cleared up for them. We went up the next night at midnight and it did not clear up. Anyway, just thought you should know that. One thing to do in CR is to go to the steel bridges area park. Worth the trip. We rented a toyota crv while we were there and were glad we did. Some monster potholes on certain roads. You never knew when they would have a lot of potholes, but then other times, the roads would be awesome. San Jose had a heat wave when I was there and I got a fever. Fun times to have your wife put ice on your forehead for 5 hours straight. LOL Oh yeah, the bat caves were incredible to hike into. You have to have a guide or you will get lost. 3 types of bats. Very muddy and creeks in the caves, but so cool to be there. Guides all know english. We stayed at one resort near the volcano and it had long slide rides for the kids, but us adults had fun with it as well. That resort also had a butterfly area and a crocodile zone. Worth the price ! Good fresh food as well. I really wanted to see soccer games in San Jose, but I had that fever so I missed them. After the fever was over, the next day was sunday and no soccer could be found by me. Another good San Jose lunch trip is to grab a taxi and tell them that you want to go to the restaurant where you catch the fish before they cook it. They might know where it is. If they don't then go to the next taxi. It was an amazing lunch I tell you ! Jonathan __________________ "We are sure to be losers when we quarrel with ourselves. It is a civil war, and in all such contentions, triumphs are defeats." Mr Colton ==================================

01-28-2007, 05:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
Leto Junkie Location: The Danforth	thanks Bendsley ... I am still pursuing the Costa Rica option. I will browse your website too! My travel agent is trying to push me to Cuba, but while it is fairly reasonable (about $1500 per person for a 5 star all inclusive) I kind of was keen to see the volcano etc. The cost of CR may push it to about 2 grand per person, and I have 5 people in my family!