Costa Rica Cities
Costa Rica city guide. Information about cities in Costa Rica. Find hidden spots, and know how to stay safe while visiting.
Playa Tamarindo
What was once a tiny and secluded beach where people went to watch turtles nest has become a well to do suburbia of expats from all around the world. Much has changed about the beach town of Playa Tamarindo, but the beautiful beaches that made it so popular years ago are still drawing in the crowds today. Thanks to new airports, bridges, and roads, Playa Tamarindo is becoming one of the most popular up and coming destinations in Costa Rica.
Date: April 30th, 2008 |
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Monteverde
Many consider Monteverde to be the second most popular destination in Costa Rica. This is, no doubt, due to the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. Monteverde is regarded as having the most beautiful cloud forests in all of Costa Rica. Combine the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve with the neighboring Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve and you are blessed with miles and miles of picture perfect scenery.
Date: April 18th, 2008 |
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Santa Elena
Sitting in the Northern areas of the Puntaranas province is the small mountain town of Santa Elena. The town is located only a few kilometers from the Monteverde Cloud Forest and is the closet town to the reserve. Because of its proximity to the cloud forest, Santa Elena is the best location to stay in while planning activities around Monteverde.
Date: April 8th, 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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Manuel Antonio
Quick Facts
Average costs of stuff in Manuel Antonio
Hotels $50 - $100
Food $5 - $10
Internet $1 a hour (dial up internet café)
Money Exchange – There are no banks in Manuel Antonio, but there are plenty of ATMs around. The ATMs will shell out money in Dollars or Colones.
Overview
Manuel Antonio is the original eco-tourist destination in Costa Rica. It still remains to be one of the best adventure/ecotours areas, but its popularity is becoming evident. Prices here aren’t the only thing on the rise.
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Date: October 31st, 2007 |
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San Jose
If you are visiting Costa Rica, odds are you will be flying into the capital city of San Jose. Many people simply stay in San Jose because they have to, not because they want to. However, if you plan to go anywhere in Costa Rica, you will have to make your way to San Jose. San Jose is the central hub for transportation in the country.
Because of this, many travelers use San Jose as a layover city or as base camp of sorts. Its takes between 3 to 5 hours to get anywhere in Costa Rica from San Jose. This makes it hard to cross the country in a single day. Thus, forcing many travelers to spend the night in San Jose and catch a bus or plane in the morning.
Date: April 29th, 2008 |
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La Fortuna
Thanks to the very active Arenal volcano, La Fortuna is a popular stop on any travelers journey in Costa Rica. If you are looking for a wealth of outdoor activities and don’t mind putting up with loads of tourists, La Fortuna is a great place to spend a few days.
La Fortuna is a great place to spend a few days. There are a lot of things to do and something for every budget. the two most popular things that bring people to La Fortuna are the Arenal Volcano and the hot springs. Aside from those activities, you can also ride horses, hike the waterfall, go four wheeling, and much more.
The town doesn’t exactly have a budget backpacker atmosphere, but if you are a seasoned traveler you can find the deals around a town. The key is to wait later in the day, when the smaller tour operators are an hour or so from closing. These guys can’t pass up a buck, so if you wait till the last minute, you will have a lot more barging power. I once got a tour of the volcano and a trip to the hot springs for US$10 when it usually cost US$35.
Money Exchange – There are plenty of banks and money exchange places in La Fortuna. Many places in town also take credit and debit cards as a form of payment.
Date: April 14th, 2008 |
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Mal Pais
Literally translated, Mal Pais means “bad lands.” After spending a week here, I have come to think that the name was made up just to keep people away. In my opinion, Mal Pais is one of the prettiest beaches on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Go visit this beach while you can. Its only a matter of time before it ends up just like the other overpopulated, surf beaches on the coast.
Date: April 7th, 2008 |
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Top 10 Cities in Costa Rica
With so much to see and do and Costa Rica, it’s hard to know where to start. To help you out I have created a list of the top 10 cities in Costa Rica. There are plenty of great towns and destination not on this list, but these are the best. If you are only in the country for a short amount of time, these are some of the must see cities in Costa Rica.
Tamarindo
Playa Tamarindo has become extreamly developed over the years, but still remains to be one of the most popular beach cities in Costa Rica. The city is a popular destination because there is something for every budget and every type of beach bum. There are sections of beach ideal for surfing and others calm enough for swimming. Spend your days on the beach and at night you can party it up in one of the liveliest night life scenes in the country.
Date: November 5th, 2007 |
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