Unless you have someone to pick you up, arriving at the Juan Santamaría airport can be a overpowering once you step outside the baggage terminal, moreso when you hit the sidewalk. Immediately you are surrounded by people asking if you need a taxi or private ride in van or shuttle bus. For someone like myself, who always arrives late night, we make arrangements beforehand for a personal driver … [Read more...]
Jaco, Costa Rica, Say, “Get Waco For Jaco”
10/20/2009 by Leave a Comment
When someone mentions Jaco, Costa Rica, the instant thought is the Wacos. Besides probably the most visited beach in Costa Rica, its closest beach to San Jose, great and almost “sinful” night life, surfing, unique shops and an assortment of art galleries make Jaco a must for almost all itineraries that cater to all types of people. In Jaco walking down the street, you will find an … [Read more...]
Exchanging Money In Costa Rica – Hotel and Banks
10/18/2009 by 2 Comments
When exchanging your money, you can either utilize the services at many of the Costa Rica banks, or what we like to suggest, is the services of your hotel - most will exchange your money providing that you are staying there. The rate they offer usually is be a bit below that offered by banks, however, changing money at the local banks requires plenty of time due to bureaucratic handling … [Read more...]
Crime in Costa Rica – Does it Get Reported?
10/10/2009 by 2 Comments
The other day we received an email wondering, why we require a "real name" in the comments part in regards to our post on Armed Robbery on a bus in Costa Rica. The emailer thought that the use of the "real name" would be caused for retaliation, and then asked, Why is there not a website were people who have been victimize can post their tragedy without retaliation? He or she went on … [Read more...]
Required Legal, Rules, Regulation, Documents For A Costa Rica Wedding
09/24/2009 by Leave a Comment
Many engaged couples looking to have their wedding in Costa Rica are not aware of the required documents, rules and regulations pertaining to marriage in this country. For instance, only a Catholic Priest or a Costa Rica Lawyer can marry a couple in Costa Rica, a Protestant Pastor may not. Here is all the up-to-date information needed to have a civil ceremony in Costa Rica. If neither the Bride … [Read more...]
Costa Rica NatureAir – Kids Fly Free – Flying Tips
07/31/2009 by Leave a Comment
Getting around Costa Rica can be a pain in the ass when taking land transportation, like renting a car or any type of bus, either public, shuttle or private. When one vacations, just traveling from San Jose to Jaco (the closest beach) the 1 1/2 hr drive can be a full day of adventure, but more likely, stressful, due to traffic and weather conditions ... so flying is the way to go to allow more … [Read more...]
Underwater MP-3 – A Must For Costa Rica Recreation
06/18/2009 by Leave a Comment
When I find a cool new product especially one that is designed for sports and recreation (ziplinging, surfing, hiking, sportfishing, river rafting etc etc) this is going to be almost a must when traveling to Costa Rica. Unlike ipods (which get damaged easy, expensive, and the waterproof case that one pays extra and leaks all the time) this 2 GB Audio WATERPROOF MP3 Player with arm strap and … [Read more...]
WHO Declares Swine Flu A Pandemic
06/11/2009 by Leave a Comment
The World Health Organization declared the swine flu a pandemic today (Thursday) — the first global flu epidemic in 41 years — as infections climbed in the United States, Europe, Australia, South America and elsewhere. Tico Times editors note: As of this writing there have been ONLY a couple of new reported cases of swine flu in Costa Rica and no reported new deaths. Costa Rica is still a safe … [Read more...]
Rising Costa Rica Credit Card Fraud
05/26/2009 by 1 Comment
With the economy suffering, credit card fraud is higher then it has ever been in Costa Rica. In the last few months, just the Tico Times Directory, the fraud attempts have tripled. A month ago, we received payment for a statewide ad to rent a car, condo and cell phone. Ten days after the ad was placed we were informed by Paypal the card was unauthorized and the money removed from our account. In … [Read more...]
Worst Motorcycles Drivers Are Costa Ricans
05/19/2009 by 2 Comments
I'm in the technology business and own a tech company here in San Jose. My favorite past time is riding my Harley Davidson as it has been for the past 40 + years. I've lived in a number of countries and have ridden in many more but I have to say the worst motorcycle riders I have ever seen are here in Costa Rica. Tico Times Directory Editor's Note: Raising gas prices have caused a surge of … [Read more...]
Traveling To Costa Rica – Common Mistakes
05/16/2009 by 3 Comments
I can not tell you how many times in Yahoo Answers, someone writes, 'Yeah I'm going to Costa Rica ... only have a few days ... What do I do ?' A year and a half ago I took my two 'very active boys' down, and got a hold of friend, who puts together custom Costa Rica travel packages, and we enjoyed a ball-busting trip of two days fishing, white water rafting, zip lining, volcano and hot … [Read more...]
Driving to Costa Rica – Pan American Highway
05/09/2009 by 26 Comments
Okay, so I have heard all the bad stories (carjackings, robberies and even murders) about driving from the US to Costa Rica. However, if you like the adventure (which it is a lifetime experience) it's an expensive (about 3-$5000) trip, and time consuming (about 3-4 weeks). It is not great idea for a couple of hot females or an elderly couple to do this. First the trip is long, the roads are often … [Read more...]
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