Archive for March, 2008
@ E’s Restaurant
@ E’s Restaurant - Inside of Rocking J’s
Over the years Rocking J’s has doubled in size and added a load of new stuff to the hostels grounds. One such addition is the bar/restaurant, @ E’s (Pronounced, At E’s). This restaurant is quite a win for the weary traveler. Suffering from a late night out by the camp fire and don’t want to stumble into town for breakfast? No worries, make your way to @ E’s for some five star dining on a two star budget.
Date: March 31st, 2008 |
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Costa Rica Phone Numbers to Change
As of March 20, 2008, all phone number in Costa Rica will be 8 digits long instead of 7. This change will include both land lines and cell phones. the only numbers that will be unaffected by this change are 911 and 800 numbers.
The following changes will be taking place:
Land line numbers starting with a 2, 4, 5, 6 and 7 will be given an extra ‘2’ at the beginning of their number.
Mobile phone numbers starting with 3, 8 and 9 will be given an extra ‘8’ at the beginning of their number.
ICE, the Costa Rica Electrical Institute …
Date: March 20th, 2008 |
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Tranquillo Backpackers - Mal Pais
Tranquillo Backpackers - Mal Pais - Check Dates
The Tranquillo Backpackers hostel in Mal Pais is by far the best place to stay in this small beach town. I don’t know if id go so far as to call Tranquillo Backpackers a party hostel, but there is usually a heavy amount of drinking going on every night. The hostel is pretty well known as a surf hostel and as such, half of the guests are usually surfers. For those of you who wish to retire early or aren’t into the party scene, security guards try to do their best to enforce the “quiet time” rule.
Date: March 14th, 2008 |
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Rafting with Exploradores Outdoors
Next to zip lines and canopy tours, whitewater rafting is one of the most popular adventure travel activities in Costa Rica. With a number of world class rivers ranging from easy to hardcore, theres a river here for everyone. No matter if you are looking for a relaxing float trip so you can take in the sights or and adrenaline pumping class V river, you’ll find it in Costa Rica.
Date: March 13th, 2008 |
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Arenal Backpackers Resort
Arenal Backpackers Resort - Check Dates
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Backpackers and resort, theres two words that you don’t usually put together. Dont let the name full you, Arenal Backpackers Resort is definitely priced for budget travelers. As the name would suggest though, the hostel is filled with luxuries that most backpackers will find quite exotic.
Date: March 12th, 2008 |
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Volcano and Hot Springs Budget Tour
Walk anywhere in La Fortuna and you’ll see and abundance of tours available. Anything from guided waterfall hikes to lava flow tours. One of the most popular tours in the area is some sort of lava and hot springs combination tour. Since there are a number of hot spring parks in the area, these tours can range in price from moderate to expensive.
Date: March 24th, 2008 |
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Pension Santa Elena
Pension Santa Elena
There are a number of decent budget accommodation’s in the mountain town of Santa Elena, Pension Santa Elena is by far my favorite. They may not have the nicest rooms or a wealth of amenities, but what they do have is an outstanding staff and a great atmosphere.
Date: March 17th, 2008 |
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Hostel Pangea
Hostel Pangea - Check Dates
If ever there were a party hostel, Hostel Pangea would be it. How you can you not be party hostel when you have a roof top bar and a dance club? Party hostel it may be, but it is probably one of the most efficiently run hostels in Costa Rica. A well educated and very bi-lingual staff run the hostel like a well oiled machine (most of the time, anyways). Better still, they have a reservation system that actually works and not some poorly designed email reservation system or pen and pad system.
Date: March 13th, 2008 |
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Costa Rica Backpackers
Costa Rica Backpackers - Check Dates
Truly a chill hostel, Costa Rica Backpackers is a great stop in San Jose for first time travelers to Costa Rica. The hostel has a very laid back vibe, but is popular and large enough to attract a large and mixed crowd of travelers. Make Costa Rica Backpackers your first stop from the airport and you are sure to meet other travelers with tons of helpful hints and great travel suggestions.
Date: March 13th, 2008 |
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Monetzuma
Quick Facts
Average costs of stuff in Montezuma
Hostels $12 - $30
Hotels $20 and up
Beer $2 a bottle at bars
Food $7 and up
Internet $2 a hour (dial up internet café)
Money Exchange – No banks or strictly money exchange businesses in town. Your best bet is to visit the ATM in your departing city.
Date: March 10th, 2008 |
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