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You asked… Want to get married at la fortuna waterfall – just the two of us. Best way to go about that? wedding planner seems a bit silly; as just us and a commitment ceremony – not even interested in “legal marriage” there, just an …
You asked… I am flying into Liberia (LIR). Is there a bank at the airport or where is the best place to exchange USD? We answered… If you have decided to exchange USD (or your home country’s currency) into Costa Rican colones upon entry into …
You asked… I am a horticulturist, interested in tropical plants, flowers, palm trees, rain forests, jungle hikes, etc. I would think Costa Rica would be an ideal place for that. Do you have any information devoted to this subject? We answered… We agree! Costa Rica …
You asked… We are deciding between Hotel Tangara in town or the Arenal Observatory Lodge. There doesn’t appear a lot in town so we are thinking the rain forest would be cool. We have two kids ages 16 and 14. Could you please provide some …
You asked… My friend and I will be travelling to Costa Rica on November 4th, 2017. We have been hearing there has been a lot of damage from the tropical storm. We are wondering if we will be needing to change any of our plans, …
You asked… I was wondering if you still have car rental discounts available? We answered… Yes! However, over the past year we have made significant changes to our various operations, so the method in which the discounts are obtained has changed. Our free Costa Rica car …
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You asked… Going for 2 weeks at the end of March with a family of 4 (kids age 10 and 8). Flying in and out of San Jose. Looking for adventure, hiking, surfing etc. Want to hit main spots of Arenal, Monteverde, and beaches such …
You asked… A member of our party recently had ACL surgery. Can they participate in Sky Adventures’s Sky Tram aerial tram ride, Sky Trek canopy ziplining tour, and Sky Walk hanging bridges? We answered… This will entirely depend on the traveller’s level of recovery and …
September 2024 edition
