List of 100 most recent messages and comments- Sat Nov 25 10:58:19 2006:
What_kind_of_vegetables_and_fruits_grow_in_Costa_Rica CommentSome of the fruits they have are mangoes, papayas, pineapples, melons, and bananas. Maranan is a fruit off of the cashew tree that is famous to Costa... - Sat Nov 25 10:54:42 2006:
Fast_Food CommentSan Andres has no American fast food. I figured somewhere didn't have it. I am surprised that there are that many fast food places. When in London and France a few years ago, all I saw was McDonalds and the prices were... - Sat Nov 25 10:53:06 2006:
Rice_and_Bean CommentBeans and Rice are not authentic to the United States, but we eat them all of the time. I am in Texas so we have TexMex restaurants everywhere. I really probably had nothing that would taste the same as the Costa Rican style, but on the other hand it is... - Sat Nov 25 10:51:19 2006:
Desserts CommentThese deserts just don't sound too appealing. American desserts have a much larger variety, but I suppose that also helps contribute to us being overweight as... - Sat Nov 25 10:48:33 2006:
National_Parks CommentThere are two National Parks off the top of my head that are huge ones:Braulio Carrillo National Park (absolutely gorgeous) and Corcavado National Park (very adventurous, many exotic... - Sat Nov 25 10:45:37 2006:
How_Long CommentThanks Old Grump. I just figured the housing market would be faster. Is there a lot of land available to purchase. Is that why the market for land, can allow room in price and time on the... - Sat Nov 25 10:41:57 2006:
Pick_Pockets_in_the_Bus CommentYou know one of the things I would be worried about losing is my passport. I had an aunt that lost her passport while we were in Paris, France. Just make sure no one can possibly get access to your passport. If you have to hide it in your underwear then... - Sat Nov 25 10:40:11 2006:
28385-holidays CommentThey celebrate these other holidays as well:Mothers Day Independence Day (which for them is September 15th) Labor Day (which for them is May 1st) New Years Day And there are many more holidays that the Americans don't... - Wed Nov 22 00:45:20 2006:
72037-Plastic_Surgery CommentI would like a breast augmentation as well. Does anyone know what a reasonable rate would be. I am also looking for the best doctors there. Any information would be... - Wed Nov 22 00:43:45 2006:
What_is_Jaco_Beach_like CommentJaco Beach is nice. It is a tourist trap. But, it's a blast. The beaches are gorgeous and there are some nice hotels too. I don't know much about the restaurants. The people there were very... - Wed Nov 22 00:42:23 2006:
32921-Favorite_Sports CommentI saw another post that said that they play flag football in Costa Rica. I wonder if that means soccer, or if that is like American... - Wed Nov 22 00:38:54 2006:
Costa_Rica_Olympics CommentI found that they sent two men in archery in the 1980 olympics. They placed in the 30's so I guess they weren't that good. Other than than football seems to be the only other sport I could... - Thu Nov 16 20:13:33 2006:
How Long? MessageDo properties usually get snatched up fairly quick. I saw someone on this site had posted a lot for sale and had tons of responses without even seeing the lot. Is the housing market booming, does it just depend on the area the home is... - Thu Nov 16 20:11:32 2006:
Best_Land_Prices CommentThat is very valuable information if you are looking for a lot in Costa Rica. I never would have figured they would change the price according to where it is posted. It seems smart of the land owner to do that though, Americans don't know any better.... - Thu Nov 16 20:10:02 2006:
Sopa_Negra CommentSo is sopa negra good? I didn't think it had rice in it. I just thought it was a black bean soup.... - Thu Nov 16 20:07:35 2006:
Medical Treatment MessageMost places have a very high medical treatment cost, but Costa Rica is not one of those places. Plus they have a huge variety of pharmaceutical products. Many tourists that go to Costa Rica, visit for medical... - Thu Nov 16 20:05:23 2006:
What_are_they_known_for CommentThey are known for their volcanoes. The volcanoes divide the country down the center. They also have many exotic animals. 25% of the land there is National Parks and Reserves so it is absolutely gorgeous in most areas. They have a winterless climate.... - Thu Nov 16 20:01:35 2006:
golf CommentI found a list of five very great golf courses in Costa Rica:Conchal Hacienda Pinilla Valle de Sol Cariari Los Suenos There is an American owned company that does tours of these 5 golf courses. They are gorgeous courses, some right on... - Tue Nov 14 19:13:02 2006:
Air_Conditioning CommentI would figure air conditioning would not be a huge business in Costa Rica. I am from the United States and have only been to Costa Rica twice, but many places don't have air conditioning. But, on the other hand maybe an AC tech makes good money... - Tue Nov 14 19:10:42 2006:
Arenal_Volcano CommentIt really depends on how much you want to spend. We stayed just one night there and we stayed at Fuego Arenal. Absolutely nothing fancy, more or less like an American Motel 6, it only cost us about 50.00, but you can see the whole volcano from your... - Tue Nov 14 19:06:26 2006:
Rafting MessageI have heard to go rafting in Costa Rica, does anyone have more information on who to get ahold of to do this? When I went, we basically just shopped, drank, partied, and layed on the beach. I will be going again in February and I hope to do more site... - Tue Nov 14 19:04:04 2006:
Camping_in_Costa_Rica CommentCheck out this site:http://www.costaricabackpacker.com/ The site has some great pictures and tells you about different packages they offer. I have heard from a couple I know that they went on the Talamanka Trek and it was amazing and worth every... - Tue Nov 14 19:00:58 2006:
Hotel_Reviews CommentThe timarai bamboo resort is perfect for something like a honeymoon. It is going to be more expensive than most, but it is gorgeous. You will pay anywhere between 200.00 and 500.00 depending on how many bedrooms you want and if you want a suite. The... - Tue Nov 14 18:56:36 2006:
general_opinion_of_americians_who_visit_costa_rica CommentI have been to Costa Rica twice now and it was two of the best experiences I have ever had outside of the United States. I have been to France and it is so expensive that the money issue was always on our minds. In Costa Rica everything is reasonably...
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