29-04-2005 17:15									#1
	I'm going to Costa Rica. Full PM-box? Change here!

At the end of May and there will be 8 of us which are all friends or friends of friends. No tours or anything just us, a large rented SUV (so everyone fits) and a week to do what ever we want. Do any of you have any suggestions as to must see attractions in Costa Rica or have any of you ever been to Costa Rica? I haven't been to central America in seven or eight years so I'm really excited.

	29-04-2005 19:06									#2
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Hey, it's one place in S America where Reagan isn't responsible for thousands of deaths.

I'm sure they'll love you. Have a great time and post pics!!!

	30-04-2005 02:56									#3
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quote: Originally posted by Agathon Hey, it's one place in S America where Reagan isn't responsible for thousands of deaths.

Yeah, merely hundreds. Recently.

have a good time anyway.

	30-04-2005 03:05									#4
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My wife was down their about 6 months ago on business but I dont think she saw much of the country (so she couldnt provide any info on "sights to see". Friends from Sweden used to go regularly, IIRC the east side was "untouristy" but hard to get to cos at that time the roads were primitive on that side of the mountains (I've seen many pics of totally untouched beaches and beautiful sunsets). The Pacific side is more developed but still very nice, they even have McDonalds for the americans.

	30-04-2005 03:23									#5
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CR is tight. go see the cloud forests and do a canopy tour if possible.

	30-04-2005 03:44									#6
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quote: Originally posted by Oerdin At the end of May and there will be 8 of us which are all friends or friends of friends. No tours or anything just us, a large rented SUV (so everyone fits) and a week to do what ever we want. Do any of you have any suggestions as to must see attractions in Costa Rica or have any of you ever been to Costa Rica? I haven't been to central America in seven or eight years so I'm really excited.

and you think the rental company will be okay with you taking the vehicle out of the country? You may have to get special insurance.

and don't those mexicans tend to pull you over and ask for "fees"? I'd drive through baja california if it weren't for that.

	30-04-2005 03:45									#7
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and what the hell is there to see in Costa Rica?

	30-04-2005 05:10									#8
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"and don't those mexicans tend to pull you over and ask for "fees"? I'd drive through baja california if it weren't for that."

A friend of mine that drove every winter to Belize told me this is very common. He got to where he drove a junker so he wouldn't be bothered.

	30-04-2005 06:24									#9
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Awhile back, my travel agent was trying to talk me going into going to Coasta Rica because there was a special deal she could get me in on. I didn't actually go, but I looked into the attractions.

IIRC, in the center of the country, there's a really big volcano that lots of people like to go see.

On the southwest coast, there's a large ~ animal preserve? rainforest? ...er some kind of eco-tourism thingie.

	30-04-2005 20:01									#10
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quote: Originally posted by Agathon Hey, it's one place in S America where Reagan isn't responsible for thousands of deaths. I'm sure they'll love you. Have a great time and post pics!!!

You'd sound a lot more intelligent if you knew what continent the country is on...

	30-04-2005 20:08									#11
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@Aggie

Have a nice time, Oerdin.


I suppose this is as good a place as any to mention I'm going to Greece tomorrow.

	30-04-2005 23:56									#12
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you like it greek style eh?

I've been to Rhodes, Greece. It's alright.

	01-05-2005 01:27									#13
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Not exactly up my alley, Oerdin, but I am sure you people will have lots of fun.

My recommendations:

1) secluded beaches.
2) bring protection.

	01-05-2005 02:44									#14
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errr, what kind of protection were you referring to?

	01-05-2005 02:49									#15
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In central america - both kinds.

	01-05-2005 08:33									#16
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quote: Originally posted by Dissident and you think the rental company will be okay with you taking the vehicle out of the country? You may have to get special insurance.

We're flying in to San Jose and renting a car there.

	01-05-2005 08:44									#17
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Buy Ming and rah some racially insensitive souvenirs!!

	01-05-2005 08:52									#18
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Keep Driving and go to Panama- we still have more than the Ticos ever did, and things have changed since the last time you were there.