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1yr anniversary trip to Costa Rica?
So we are trying to book our 1 yr anniversary trip and thinking of Costa Rica as a choice. We got such good info on the knot for our HM to Greece I figured I would ask for info on Costa Rica. A few questions?
Where to stay?
Is it safe getting around heard don't rent car to hard to drive?
How did you get around then taxis?
What is the cost of food expenisive?
What excusions did you do or which ones to avoid?
If I'm pregnant and go to Costa rica will I be safe?
Any other info would be appreciated thanks a bunch.
Where to stay?
Is it safe getting around heard don't rent car to hard to drive?
How did you get around then taxis?
What is the cost of food expenisive?
What excusions did you do or which ones to avoid?
If I'm pregnant and go to Costa rica will I be safe?
Any other info would be appreciated thanks a bunch.
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Re: 1yr anniversary trip to Costa Rica?
IMO the roads/drivers are insane and I personally would not rent a car there, though I suppose it might depend on where you wanted to go.
I'd say around 60% of other people who went on the trip ended up getting sick from what I am assuming was the water (not me, thankfully). We were all drinking tap water because we were staying in people's homes and that's what they gave you. I'd make sure that you have access to bottled water and stick with that.
why wouldn't you be ok going there pregnant? if you're concerned the best person to ask that would be your doctor.
Is it safe getting around heard don't rent car to hard to drive? Buses are safe but crowded and the schedules are rarely posted in public and subject to change. If you speak a fair amount of Spanish, it's fine, though. Taxi's are cheap. Be sure to get in a red taxi with a yellow triangle with numbers in the center. Those are the legit cabs throughout the country.
How did you get around then taxis? If the driver isn't using the meter, negotiate ahead of time. Taxi fares are pretty cheap and I've rarely had anyone try to rip me off. They can go by the meter, by a flat rate, or be hired for several hours or the day.
What is the cost of food expenisive? Food is expensive compared to the rest of Central America. It's about the same as the United States (unless you're from NYC like me, in which case it seems cheap haha!)
What excusions did you do or which ones to avoid? Rincon de la Vieja is great. Guachipelin http://www.guachipelin.com/ has a package with horseback riding, tubing, ziplining, canyoning, hot springs and a yummy lunch for $80 which is pretty rad. Palo Verde National Park is worth a visit for iguanas, bats, parots & monkeys... weather-permitting. Monteverde is COLD for Costa Rica, but a really cute town with two lovely national parks.
If I'm pregnant and go to Costa rica will I be safe? Totally. Ticos (Costa Rican) are super baby-friendly and will give up seats on buses for a pregnant lady and tell others to do the same. Food-born diseases aren't too common here, and the water is drinkable. Exercise caution like you would anywhere (stay out of dark streets alone late at night, keep your money out of sight), and skip the excursions that could cause issues.
[QUOTE]Where did you stay? I kind of feel more comfortable also going just to one place . We were looking into the Marriot. Did you only drink bottled water? Yeh not sure if I will be pregnant by the time we go cause we just started trying so alittle nervous if Costa rica is the place for us or better to be safer at aruba or St maarten. Thanks for any info.
Posted by tecah123[/QUOTE]
we stayed at a bavaro all incluisive. no. the waters fine to drink-no need for bottled only. i dont know why you assume you'd be safer in aruba or st maarten. again-speak to your doctor about your concerns.
[QUOTE]I would love to go there for my HM in JUNE.. but im afraid of "rainy season"// i would hate to spend all that money on my special HM and have it rain
Posted by bpell0402[/QUOTE]
<div>Rainy season has been less rainy the past few years, especially in Guanacaste (the Pacific Coast). In June 2011 there was rain, but not every day. I'd say 3-4 times a week for about an hour each time.</div><div>
</div><div>In June 2012 it rained once the whole month... for less than an hour.</div><div>
</div><div>Of course, this is the driest part of the country. I believe other places get more rain.</div>