Monthly Archives: March 2009

Help! I’m in Culture Shock in Costa Rica, What’s the Cure?

Have you been living in Costa Rica for only a short time, and not feeling so well.  Can’t put your finger on exactly why.  The sun is shining, flowers are blooming,  you love your new little house.  You just returned … Continue reading

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Traveling to Costa Rica, Not Taking a Credit Card, How To Pay

We are planning to travel to Costa Rica but do not have a credit card. But do have a debit card from our hometown bank.  Can I use this debit card in Costa Rica?   Are travelers checks widely accepted? ATM … Continue reading

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Travel tips: I Rented a Car in Costa Rica, Tips for Saving Time and Money

My husband and I are traveling  to Costa Rica was one of exploration so we needed to rent a car in Costa Rica.  I did my homework beforehand and concluded we needed a small 4×4 SUV type vehicle, because we … Continue reading

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Stop the World and Let Me Off In Costa Rica

Live a simple life in Costa Rica. Time is passing faster than the hands of a clock can rotate around its face.  I want to stop the clock, stop the passage of time.  Live in the moment. Yes, live in … Continue reading

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Manuel Antonio National Park, White Face Monkey Steals Backpack!

Manuel Antonio National Park Costa Rica. It’s  July and rainy season in Costa Rica. We’re  in the central Pacific region and have heard so much about this park, and are determined to explore it before the rain starts around 1 … Continue reading

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Carara National Park and Scarlet Macaws in Costa Rica

On a beautiful bright sunny early morning in February, we travel  Costa Rica with Iguana Tours to visit Carara National Park in Costa Rica’s central Pacific region.  This park is known for the scarlet macaws  and we are hoping to … Continue reading

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Costa Rica Spotlight: Iguana Tours, Adventure Tour Company Costa Rica

Headed for Manuel Antonio National Park on your travels to Costa Rica? I have some very good advice for you.  There is a wonderful adventure tour company there called Iguana Tours, located in the little town of Quepos which is  … Continue reading

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Travel Costa Rica: Unique Costa Rica Journeys, inc. Costa Rica Travel Experts

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Scenic Driving route Alajuela to Poas Volcano by Car

Travel Costa Rica by  rental car,  the best way to see the Real Costa Rica, with it’s abounding natural beauty.   Travel  the scenic back roads and experience Costa Rica’s small villages and rural way of life. Stop along the … Continue reading

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Best Weather to Travel in Costa Rica

How does the weather  affect the when and where you travel to   Costa Rica? Costa Rica’s weather is defined as tropical,  which makes  us think hot, but that is not true.  The weather is different  depending on what area … Continue reading

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