Is costa rica a cool place?

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Vejiga

It is relatively safe, as long as you stay in the nicest parts. One thing that caught my attention was that you said you wanted to come in summer.... if it is so; you have a problem, because while there is summer on the northern hemisphere, we are in the rainy season and vice versa

Tico Roots.

Its very safe! Its like being in Hawaii, New York and Vegas all at the same time and it is very safe !

Your gonna have a awesome time.

Just look up images of it.

FRaNN Strummer (Wise Monkey)

don't believe when people say their country is the safest! I'm costa rican and I love it here but as any part of the world.. there is crime! we aint no paradise or heaven as many costaricans like to say we are...

so just be careful. cell phones, cameras, purses, all that stuff leave it at the hotel if you're going to walk on the streets, or watch over them very well... also don't go downtown san jose at night ... beaches are safer... at any time of day but if u r going to swim leave someone taking care of ur goods...

just telling the truth... I hate it when other ticos say to tourists that we are perfect and we are a paradise.. cause we are not! ... and those photos that guy above sent u.. those are just the tourist parts of the country so don't be surprise if u come here and is not all green and nature everywhere.. we have cities, suburbs.. etc.. some awesome cities, some cool cities, some dangerous cities, some awful cities..as in any where in the world---

I went to NY recently and everyone said it was perfect, safe, sent me pictures of tourists parts of NY... went there and wasn't the paradise locals told me... they have some pretty dangerous places over there.. but still I loved it. so yeah just be realistic... most locals of any place in the world will tell u teir placa ids the safest and the best.. as people from NY told me and as people from costa rica are telling u---

so yeah is a beautiful country.. I've lived here my whole life and never been robbed but 2 friends have.. you know.. sh*t happens.. just be careful... and you'll be fine

Mike B

Costa Rica Garmin GPS Map - Malpais to Tammarindo

A lot of people are asking about where to go in Costa Rica and what car to rent . This is for those who want an out of the way experience. Not for a lot of tourist. If you need to pack a lot of items into your luggage then this is not the trip for you. If you need hot long showers then skip it.

I highly recommend the route from Tamarindo to Malpais then to San Jose via a ferry. Off the beaten path and the most beautiful part of Costa Rica in my book! The stretch from Tamarindo to Malpais is amazing. Check out "little Hawaii"... just a half hour form Tamarindo and along the route to Malpias. Take a horse ride on Playa Guiones. You can make a couple day trip out of the route from Tamarindo to Malpais...but stay in Malpais for off the beaten path. Check out my video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZBRqBmezHQ Rent a car with a few friends and drive this route. I have been to Costa Rica twice. My second trip was from San Jose to Osa Peninsula. The stretch from Tamarindo to Maplais on the back roads... yes the back roads...is an amazing experience. You can find Sodas (bars) in the middle of nowhere. It is along this stretch that you will see beaches and jungles that have gone untouched by the tourist. You will hear Howler Monkey's and see them too! (you will not hear or see the Howler Monkey's in Jaco)You can surf on some of the most desolate beaches in the world. You can sit back and have a meal in such a zenful place. You can find cabinas to stay at for as low as $10. Just make sure you get a good 4x4 and a Costa Rica Garmin Map.

I just returned from the Osa Peninsula. A beautiful and amazing place. Get a 4x4 with a lot of clearance and power. I do not recommend Daihatsu Terios. I had a Suzuki Vitara. This was the second time I have used this vehicle.

My second to Costa Rica was from San Jose to Jaco to the Osa Peninsula. ( I like the Tamarindo to Malpais trip a lot more). The Suzuki Vitara got stuck once after running it through a river in the Osa Peninsula. The 4x4 transfer case got stuck in neutral. We were able to just move it a few feet with the help of some very nice Costa Rican kids. For the most part it is a very nice cheap vehicle to rent, but if you can, try to upgrade to one more up. We also used a Costa Rica Garmin GPS map to drive through the jungle at night. It was a life saver at times!

No need to camp. You can stay at cabinas for $9 to 35 a night.

Do not speed ...cops are looking for an excuse to receive bribes. Do not pay them.

So I recommend - Malpais and Osa Peninsula...for those who want a trip of a lifetime and a low cost.

Pura Vida,

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