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

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  adjacent to the national park.  Iguana tours i...

Carara National Park and Scarlet Macaws in Costa Rica

  [caption id="attachment_790" align="alignleft" width="116"] scarlet macaws[/caption] 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 spot a pair, male and f...

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

Travel Costa Rica: Unique Costa Rica Journeys, inc. Costa Rica Travel Experts Travel Costa Rica: Unique Costa Rica Journeys, inc. is  a travel agency that offers unique services,   custom made vacation itineraries  for small group travel to  the beautiful natural paradise of Costa Rica.  Owned and operated by Ann Cabezas Creed. Ann lived in ...

Best Weather to Travel in Costa Rica

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 of Costa Rica you travel.  I'll start with the CENTRAL VALLEY of San Jose, Alajuela, Gr...

Scenic Driving route Alajuela to Poas Volcano by Car

 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 way, walk around the little town squares, watch the children pl...

Traveling to Costa Rica? Cell phone Options In Costa Rica?

Traveling  to Costa Rica?  Cell phone Options In Costa Rica? Are you planning to travel  to Costa Rica and want to know if your cell phone will work there? What are your options for cell phones in Costa Rica? First, check with your  home carrier.  If they say yes your phone will work,  the next thing you should ask is how much are the roami...

Tips for Safe Travel in Costa Rica

Tips for Safe Travel in Costa Rica While working as a travel agent specializing in Costa Rica I always told my clients that there are certain safety tips they should be aware of while traveling in Costa Rica.  And I will share them here: Petty theft is common in Costa Rica so keep the following in mind: 1. Don't wear flashy  jewelry,  especia...

Guide to A Happier Vacation in Costa Rica, Using Credit Cards

Guide to A Happier Vacation in  Costa Rica, Using Credit Cards After working as a travel agent for many years, specializing in Costa Rica,  I gathered  many "little pearls of wisdom" to share with my clients to make for a happier vacation in Costa Rica plus save you time and money.   And I will share these with you: American Express credit ca...

Transportation Options Within Costa Rica

Transportation Options Within Costa Rica Are you planning to travel to Costa Rica  and want to know what are your options for transportation within the country. Public bus transportation within Costa Rica very good, and goes to most towns within the country. Go online for public bus schedules    www.costa-rica-guide.com/costaricabusschedule.p...

Renting a car in Costa Rica – Things you should know

Renting a car in Costa Rica - Things you should know If you are traveling Costa Rica by rental car:  These are things you should know. First: Rent from a reputable rental car agency.  So how do you know if they are reputable?   First  are the well know companies such as Dollar, Avis, Hertz, etc  but then there are the Costa Rican companies m...