Jules profile

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• Sat Nov 25 11:17:15 2006:
  Health Insurance Message

  What is the health insurance like in Costa Rica? Does the government offer everyone free Insurance. When you are born, do you automatically get insurance? Do you have to work to get...

• Sat Nov 25 11:15:36 2006:
  Best_Land_Prices Comment

  I just hope I don't fall for any stupid gringo prices. As an American, I just wouldn't even know the difference. I suppose it is smartest to make friends with some locals before buying property so they can help you in the...

• Sat Nov 25 11:13:56 2006:
  weather_during_winter Comment

  I suppose it has never snowed in Costa Rica. What would be the lowest temperature in Costa Rica? When it rains, is it usually warm and...

• Sat Nov 25 11:11:34 2006:
  Drugs Message

  Is there a large amount of drug usage and trafficing in Costa Rica. I know there is crime, but I haven't heard too much about drugs. What kinds of drugs are widely...

• Sat Nov 25 11:10:00 2006:
  Brand Names Message

  What are the Costa Rican brands? Like Americans toothpaste is Crest, Colgate, etc. Do Costa Rican's use these brands, or are the Costa Rican brands? I am sure some are the same, but what brands are just Costa...

• Sat Nov 25 11:05:11 2006:
  good_art_courses_at_schools Comment

  I don't know of any University courses, but I am sure they have some great ones. I am sure they have pottery, ceramics, and the same variety as in America. The coolest one I have seen is glassblowing, do they have that in Costa...

• Sat Nov 25 11:03:16 2006:
  Did_they_release_the_PS3_in_Costa_Rica Comment

  I saw the Wii in a store yesterday and it has no appeal to me. I won't buy either of them until I hear some really positive reviews. The 360 started out very rocky. They had so many system problems, I just can't see why people would jump all over the PS3...

• Sat Nov 25 11:00:55 2006:
  What_kind_of_vegetables_and_fruits_grow_in_Costa_Rica Comment

  I don't really like vegetables too much, but Costa Rica has quite a few to choose from like cabbage and tomato. They also have an assortment of plantains. Really they have much better fruit than vegetables if you ask me. They have some really exotic...

• Sun Nov 19 02:45:34 2006:
  Wealthy area Message

  Is Escazu where many of the more wealthy families live in Costa Rica? What is the crime rate like in this area? I have a buddy from work that was talking about Escazu because he has some family from there....

• Sun Nov 19 02:42:27 2006:
  Religion Message

  What is the dominate religion in Costa Rica? It may be a dumb question, but I really don't know and I am interested in knowing more about the life there....

• Sun Nov 19 02:39:53 2006:
  Birds Message

  I have read that Costa Rica has some of the most beautiful birds? What kind of birds could I expect to see on a canopy tour? I would love to see some gorgeous birds. In the United States I mostly see Blue Birds and Robins. Nothing...

• Sun Nov 19 02:35:40 2006:
  Costa Rica Olympics Message

  What is Costa Rica known for in the Olympics? What sports do they send the most people for? I figure they have more Olympic summer atheletes than winter....

• Sun Nov 19 02:34:22 2006:
  32921-Favorite_Sports Comment

  There are many sports in Costa Rica, of course soccer/football being one of the largest. There is also sports like surfing. I would figure they play many of the same sports as...

• Sun Nov 19 02:30:34 2006:
  Sportfishing Message

  I have heard from many that Costa Rica is a perfect spot for sportfishing since on either side is water. I have read that the fish are plentiful and large. How do you get the fish back to the U.S. though? It may sound stupid to ask this question, but I...

• Sat Nov 18 02:21:54 2006:
  Mixed_Drinks_to_request Comment

  Tourist photos seem to always have mixed drinks in them. Usually drinks like margaritas and coladas. I went and we had beer most of the time, but many people we were with would order mixed drinks from the hotel bar....