Articles tagged ‘Cities’
Playa Tamarindo
By Daved Brosche | April 30th, 2008 |
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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 [...]
San Jose
By Daved Brosche | April 29th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
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 [...]
Monteverde
By Daved Brosche | April 18th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
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 [...]
La Fortuna
By Daved Brosche | April 14th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
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 [...]
Santa Elena
By Daved Brosche | April 8th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
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 [...]
Mal Pais
By Daved Brosche | April 7th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
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 [...]
Monetzuma
By Daved Brosche | March 10th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
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.
What To Do in Puerto Viejo
By Daved Brosche | January 4th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
If I mention Puerto Viejo a lot its because I absolutly love this Costa Rica city. So much so that I will be moving there in March 2008! A while back I wrote a basic city guide about Puerto Viejo de Limon. The guide covers the basics of where to eat, sleep, [...]
Top 10 Cities in Costa Rica
By Daved Brosche | November 5th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
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 [...]
Manuel Antonio
By Daved Brosche | October 31st, 2007 | Add a Comment »
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 [...]
