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Red,
IMHO, this topic might fit better under either the "CR Travel Advice" or the "Other Areas" threads. This section, in my view at least, is intended more for announcements of the "I'll be in town the 27th thru the 31st and who wants to meet up?" variety (such as your drink invitation, for example). However, please don't take my "criticism" personally. Other members have gotten on MY case in the past for posting commentary in the Photo Gallery thread. I'd actually be happy to meet up with you for beers some time (if you wouldn't mind listening to all my "gripes"). Unfortunately, I'm probably not looking forward to my next trip until late October or November at the earliest.
As for your rental car link, those DO look like really good prices. I guess that must be one area where prices must be coming down. Rental just be careful. It doesn't always cover as much as you might think. Check out this link [url]www.insurance.com/article.aspx/Should_You_Buy_Rental_Car_Insurance/artid/156[/url]. I called my cc company one time to check and was told that their coverage included CR but only for "regular vehicles" on "regular roads". What constituted "off-road" was a little less clear. Fortunately, I've never personally had to test how good my cc coverage really was, but I have heard horror stories of cc bureacratic foot dragging and other aggravation. Honestly, I've aleays taken the gamble myself that my cc coverage was good enough or that I wouldn't have any major accident, but thought you should be forewarned.
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Paddy from Prague
I will be in San Jose from Sept. 8-16. Although I'm a "newbie" to San Jose, I'm a veteran of EE and Prague in particular. This should be an interesting contrast.
Will be staying at the HDR if anyone wants to join forces and do some major "damage" around town. PM me if interested.
Paddy
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Sportsmens sep 27-30
I'll be staying at the Sportsmens from sep 27-30.
If anyone wants to meet up to hit up the spots, let me know.
This is my first trip to San Jose, second to Costa Rica though. Been to Colombia many times.
I am thinking about going white water rafting one day. Sounds like its a good break from the chicas.
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52 Yr. Old CR Cherry
Been to Thailand a few times and Mexico twice, I wanted to try something different. I was thinking about a short trip - 5 days, to see how I like it. I am looking for a low stress experience and some very friendly ladies. Thanks for the advise about the buses, I'll try them. But I just wanted to ask a few quick questions:
Clean hotel w/ AC in the $40.00-$60.00 range.
Is it worth taking a day trip to the coast just to see it or is there something special on the Pacific or Atlantic side worth seeing. I asked because I lived in Hawaii for three years. To me a beach is a beach.
Any chat rooms that you would suggest visiting to meet locals at?
Please name the three bars that are a must to visit.
Same for places to eat.
Names one woman that you would see again if you could find her.
And where did you meet her.
Everything else I think I can handle. Many thanks in advance guys.
Please let me know if you what any info on Bangkok or Pattaya.
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james 3434
HOTELS
older sectio of Sportsmen lodge
Castillo
Amistad
Resturant
Machu Pichu
Costa Del Sol
Soda Peru
Bars
Blue Marlin
Molino Rojo
Arcadas ?
Raquel@ Sportsmens or several from Jet Set and the pensiones on 6th
I love to explore best advice go out and find new and undiscovered places
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Don't go to Molino Rojo, it's in the red light district. It's dangerous.
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James 3434
LEFT OUT BEACH TRIP NO THE BEACH NOT WORTH THE TIME OR MONEY UNLESS YOU ARE GOING FISHING.
DR MONGER IS CORRECT ABOUT MOLINA ROJO BEING IN THE RED LIGHT DISTRICT, 3 PLACES FOR COMPANSHIP ON THE CORNER Arcadas, Ms Caribe and Molino Rojo plus a decent soda I have been to Molino Rojo several times never found it dangerous. The later you go the better after 12:00 until 3:30 or 4 is best.
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San Jose visit
I will be in San Jose on Tuesday Sept 23rd, anyone around.
Ace
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Anyone in Jaco tonight
If anyone s in Jaco tonight and needs a wingman I will be down for it.
I know its last minute but thats my usual travel plans.
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October
1st x'er in Costa Rica, although season TJ vet. Throwing out the bat signal early. Any one going to be in San Jose during Oct. 20-27?
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Oct 17-18-19
Loving life on my own this trip!
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The Adventure Inn
Has anyone ever used this hotel? Are they GF friendly? I am looking for some place close to downtown, GF friendly, nice rooms and fairly priced. I knew that I'm asking for a lot but if you don't asked, you end up a virgin.
I'll be in CR in mid Febuary
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First Time in SJO
I am headed to SJO on Nov.13th (6 days). I guess I will stay at the Del Ray. How much are rooms going for? I will be traveling alone and would like to meet up with someone that knows the ropes. I am 36 and fun to hang out with (that sounds gay). Any help or suggestions would be much appreciated.
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[QUOTE=James3433]Has anyone ever used this hotel? Are they GF friendly? I am looking for some place close to downtown, GF friendly, nice rooms and fairly priced. I knew that I'm asking for a lot but if you don't asked, you end up a virgin.
I'll be in CR in mid Febuary[/QUOTE]If this is the Adventure Inn that I'm familiar with then it is not particularly close to downtown. In fact that Adventure Inn is located close to the Cariari and actually much closer to the airport than it would be to the Gulch. You'll be spending a lot of time and money on cabs to take you into town and will be harder pressed to talk a chica into going back with you to that hotel.
Also, regarding whether it is "GF friendly", I assume you mean GirlFriend Friendly, in which case I'm sure it is if you want to being your girlfriend with you on your trip. OTOH, if you're a "monger" or want to bring chicas back to your room, then you'll need to find out whether it is "monger-friendly" or "chica-friendly" or possibly even just "girl friendly" although also seems a little inaccurate to me. Sorry to bust your balls, but thought you should know the correct terminology.
I doubt anyone around here can really answer that question for you, since that area is not the usual location where most guys here stay (or maybe someone will), but if you're still interested in staying there your best bet would really be to just ask the hotel. The discreet way to do that would be to casually inquire in a phone call or e-mail (the manager is a gringo) what is their policy on bringing "unregistered guests" back to your room while you're staying there "or visits from local friends". Believe me they'll know what you're talking about and will let you know where they stand. They may discourage it but allow it. They may charge a guest fee or "chica fee". Or they may tell you they simply don't go for that sort of thing at all. Either way, you'll get the idea of their attitudes and if it turns out they seriously look down on it then you've really lost nothing since then you won't be staying there anyway or ever have to see them or talk to them again.
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Adventure Inn
[QUOTE=James3433]Has anyone ever used this hotel? Are they GF friendly? I am looking for some place close to downtown, GF friendly, nice rooms and fairly priced. I knew that I'm asking for a lot but if you don't asked, you end up a virgin.
I'll be in CR in mid Febuary[/QUOTE]James,
I've stayed there - it sucks. Very eco touristy - VERY disappointed in the actual hotel vs the website. The waterpark they tout is nothing more than a free pass to a nearby (another cab ride) small water park which is closed some days of the week, and WAAYYYY too far from ground zero if you want to monger much - the girls and you will not like the long, expensive cab ride.
The rooms were ok, the hotel staff unfriendly, to food acceptable, the location horrible.