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Last updated on May 2nd, 2020 at 11:31 am GMT-6 (Costa Rica time)You asked… We want to go on a trip to Costa Rica in Nov/Dec with our 1 year old son. We want to go to La Fortuna, Monteverde and Manuel Antonio to have …

Last updated on May 2nd, 2020 at 11:31 am GMT-6 (Costa Rica time)You asked… Which Spanish language/phrase book/dictionary is the best? We answered… This question is a tricky one to answer with one overarching response. Depending on the interest of the reader, we could pick …

Last updated on May 2nd, 2020 at 11:31 am GMT-6 (Costa Rica time)YOU ASKED… I inquired with Mapache Car Rental and am pleased with the quote. However, in their response (and I have seen this mentioned elsewhere) they require a credit card that is “printable”. …

Last updated on May 2nd, 2020 at 11:31 am GMT-6 (Costa Rica time)You asked… LOVE YOUR BLOG! We are all trying to settle on which white water rafting trip to take. Some don’t mind class 3 and 4, and none of us really want a class …

Last updated on April 17th, 2021 at 11:35 am GMT-6 (Costa Rica time)Need to know the meaning of a particular English or Spanish word that isn’t already included in our glossary below? Leave a comment for us at the bottom of the glossary and we’ll …

Last updated on May 2nd, 2020 at 11:31 am GMT-6 (Costa Rica time)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 …

Last updated on May 2nd, 2020 at 11:31 am GMT-6 (Costa Rica time)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 …

Last updated on May 2nd, 2020 at 11:31 am GMT-6 (Costa Rica time)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 …

Last updated on May 2nd, 2020 at 11:31 am GMT-6 (Costa Rica time)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 …

Last updated on April 10th, 2022 at 04:42 pm GMT-6 (Costa Rica time)You asked… I am afraid of heights; I would be frightened of windy/high roads, or even roads that are not exceptionally high but do not have guard rails and are bumpy. I love …

Last updated on May 2nd, 2020 at 11:31 am GMT-6 (Costa Rica time)You asked… Thank you for the site, I have also joined the DIY portion. We are independent travelers who rarely take a tour. Your site seems to be geared more to those who …

Last updated on May 2nd, 2020 at 11:31 am GMT-6 (Costa Rica time)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 …

Last updated on May 2nd, 2020 at 11:31 am GMT-6 (Costa Rica time)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 …

Last updated on April 10th, 2022 at 04:41 pm GMT-6 (Costa Rica time)You asked… We are a family of 5 travelling to Costa Rica. It is amazing how hotels will only allow a maximum of 4 people per room. Any advice? We answered… Yes! We …

Last updated on May 2nd, 2020 at 11:15 am GMT-6 (Costa Rica time)You asked… We were just in Costa Rica in December and were in the Jaco area. We are now coming back the last week of April and are going to Arenal Lodge for …

Last updated on May 2nd, 2020 at 11:15 am GMT-6 (Costa Rica time)You asked… What is there to do (in La Fortuna/Arenal and Manuel Antonio) if it rains? We answered… Given that Costa Rica is part rainforest, rain is inevitable (please see our answer to: What …

Last updated on May 2nd, 2020 at 11:15 am GMT-6 (Costa Rica time)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 …

Last updated on May 2nd, 2020 at 11:15 am GMT-6 (Costa Rica time)You asked… I am landing in San Jose around 1 pm and will then be heading to La Fortuna. Is it possible to find transportation to La Fortuna that afternoon or evening, or …

Last updated on May 2nd, 2020 at 11:15 am GMT-6 (Costa Rica time)You asked… I am lactose intolerant. I am allergic to milk/cheese. How do I inform restaurant staff of my allergy in Spanish? We answered… Allergy-ridden travellers, we hear you! I have a strange …

Last updated on May 2nd, 2020 at 11:15 am GMT-6 (Costa Rica time)You asked… How can I raft the Pacuare River to/from Manuel Antonio? How can I raft the Pacuare River between Manuel Antonio and another location, such as La Fortuna/Arenal or Puerto Viejo? How …

Last updated on May 2nd, 2020 at 11:15 am GMT-6 (Costa Rica time)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 …

Last updated on May 2nd, 2020 at 11:15 am GMT-6 (Costa Rica time)You asked… What is the lunch or dinner included with the Springs Resort Hot Springs Pass? We answered… The Springs Resort hot springs pass (whether it be the 1-day pass including transportation or …