Advantages: The resort was a base for the wildlife experience
Disadvantages: The resort was basic

Laguna Lodge Tortuguera National Park How to get there: We spent two nights at this rainforest, river and beachside lodge on the fringes of the 47,000 acre Tortuguera National Park. The lodge was on the river front on one side and the Caribbean Sea was ... Read review

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This I like the look of. Lx by hiker

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Advantages: an ecological wonderland
Disadvantages: if you don't like nature - it's not your thing

The Monteverde Cloud Forest in Costa Rica - even the mention of it takes me away to a beautiful place, I adored it and would go back in the drop of a hat. I am not alone apparently National Geographic quoted it to be "the natural jewel in the crown of clo ... Read review

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Bravo on this superb review! So much interesting info, love the background notes on the history of this wonderful forest. I love Sloths, such endearingly funny creatures :~) E from me xXx by Deesrev

It is on the to-do list! by Essexgirl2006

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I See Trees of Green, A Quetzal or Two...
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Monteverde Costa Rica cloud forest
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Advantages: Pretty town, not too far from San Jose, with good weather
Disadvantages: Not a lot to see in town, and tours can be pricy

La Fortuna is a town about 80 miles from the Costa Rican capital of San Jose. You can visit as a day trip, but many people chose to stay a night or two, to take advantage of the many activities on offer in the area. We spent 2 days and 2 nights there, hav ... Read review

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Great Review. An E from Me :o) by becky_tredget

Some lovel pics there, great review. Faye x : ) by Fazel

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Arenal Volcano Costa Rica
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Advantages: Unusual Cloud Forest & Quaker ice cream to boot...
Disadvantages: Time spent on rickety roads in rickety minibusses

In 2007, Costa Ricans voted Monteverde (literally 'Green mountain') one of Costa Rica's Seven Wonders, though to be fair there's not all that much to choose from in such a tiny country. That said, I have visited this place as well as two of the other entr ... Read review

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fab review by TheChosen1

Another excellent review, and it does sound like a wonderful place. Carol x by matthewsmum

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Monteverde Cloud Forest - an ecological paradise in Costa Rica
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Monteverde Costa Rica cloud forest
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Advantages: Good weather. And some different ice creams.
Disadvantages: Not much else

...tag a few days in San Jose onto the beginning and end of my Costa Rican tour. In total I spent 6 nights there, but only really 4 days due to flight tim ... Read review

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Great review, C x by CezaWeza

Brilliant review and very entertaining! Hmm, the penis bowl - not exactly something you could put in the middle of the dining room table is it lol! Carol x by matthewsmum

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Get out of here and discover beautiful Costa Rica
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a small city but a lively city
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San Jose
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Advantages: Central location, choice for hotels, food, clubs, and activities and surfing for all levels
Disadvantages: Crime, Pollution, Drugs are a problem in all of Costa Rica which is a shame.

Surfing in Costa Rica is an international destination. The previous review was dated very much. Today, Jaco is a thriving city located on the central pacific coast of Costa Rica. You can find hotels, hostels, bars, nightclubs, and adventure. You can fi ... Read review

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go to Jaco for a good small surf
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Advantages: Sun, sea, sand, shopping, nightlife, beautiful scenery, friendly people
Disadvantages: Sunburn, variation in hostel quality, travel is hard work, dengue fever

First of all, Tamarindo and Montezuma could not be more different. Montezuma is a tiny little place that's totally laid back and has a really "hiipY" vibe to it. I loved it. Tamarindo is a bustling, set to be the 'next big destination' town with loads of ... Read review

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good to know the differences in the towns for future reference! :) x by fabfrog5

I visited Tamarindo in January this year - fabulous! elaina x by Elaina18

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Advantages: Scenery, friendliness of people, public transport, beaches!
Disadvantages: Cold showers, more expensive than rest of S.America, mosquitoes

I spent a couple of weeks backpacking in Costa Rica during the rainy season (specifically, August - September). I had a fabulous time and learnt a lot about living on a budget. It is possible to live on around $15-17 dollars a day if you don't mind cuttin ... Read review

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It really DOES sound wonderful! What made you choose Costa Rico though? Did you need to learn any Spanish / Costa Rican? M x by bandcamp

Welcome to Ciao! It sounds lovely. A great first review, well done x by funphobic2

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Advantages: Friendly, small, interesting museums
Disadvantages: There are FAR better places in Costa Rica

...lot of time recently in San Jose, Costa Rica - what with spending time there on my gap year and going back to visit. This review will be about San Jose itself , but in my opinion, any tourist would be well advised to visit other plac ... Read review

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Great review! I got back from Costa Rica a couple of weeks ago and miss it loads already! Perhaps its worth mentioning how bad the weather can be in San Jose, especially in the wet season. Kat x by kittykatty31

This is somewhere else I have always wanted to visit. If you are interested in travel (which I presume you are!!) you should check out some of my reviews: NewZealand, Samoa, Cambodia and a few others!! Good review. Nicky by nickyct

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The Beautiful Girl and the Penis Bowl
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a small city but a lively city
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San Jose
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Advantages: restaurant, views
Disadvantages: crime

San Jose is a wonderful place, great scenery and lots of colour. There are many attractions. My personal favourite was the La Paz Waterfall gardens. It’s a series of trails through the forest to the waterfall. Lots of greenery, and very refreshing wa ... Read review

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Would love to visit.... J x by Jordon

I want to go..... in my dreams, good review. Sue by solamarie

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The Beautiful Girl and the Penis Bowl
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Get out of here and discover beautiful Costa Rica
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San Jose
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Advantages: Fantastic wildlife, gorgeous scenery, friendly people
Disadvantages: Rain, spiders, heat

My boyfriend and I were watching TV and trying to decide about our first holiday together. We were going to a wedding in America in the November but wanted to do something else too. The quiz we were watching asked "Which is the only country in the world ... Read review

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Yup. this is one place I'd love to visit! Cheers. Christina ;-) x by fantasybeliever

The canal ride sounds awesome. I enjoyed reading your review., Maureen by MAFARRIMOND

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Costa Rica - Caribbean Coast
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Advantages: Spectacular lava eruptions at night
Disadvantages: Cloudy at times

A volcano is like a candle, one year the lava drips on one side, the next year it drips on the other. We visited in March 2004, and stayed at the Hotel Arenal Los Lagos on the north face and could see the lava from our bed! You can find more info on th ... Read review

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Hello. As below, you really need to leave more detail. Tell us all about your experiences on it so we don't have to look at another site to make a decision about whether this is right for us. if you edit, leave me a message and I'll re-read. C XX by Christina666

Hi, I thought your review needed a little more info to get higher ratings. if you add to it ill be more than happy to re-read it for you. leave me a msge in my guestbook. Tanya by btco

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The Fortunate Few
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Advantages: Lush, green & refreshing!
Disadvantages: Ca be wet at times

...and a half for the Monteverde cloud forest and ended up staying a week. There is a lot to do, and the area is very safe and comfortable. I've been in Nicaragua and Honduras (I liked these places too), but there is no way you can wa ... Read review

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Sounds fascinating. :O) Chris x by Fruity_Tart

Let me know if you put in a little more detail on such things as how you booked the Pension accommodation and the bus. What are zip lines? Luci by elkiedee

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Monteverde Cloud Forest - an ecological paradise in Costa Rica
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I See Trees of Green, A Quetzal or Two...
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Advantages: Lush jungle, beautfiul beaches & surf
Disadvantages: No nightlife...

...me Costa Rica was the Nicoya Peninsula. After making the journey up from San Jose via bus & ferry then bus again arriving in Montezuma at sunset was a sight for sore eyes. Lush jungle lines the long sandy beach. The sea here is rough with a heavy, du ... Read review

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A good review, Adam. by scumfrogs

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Advantages: Good night life, relaxed.
Disadvantages: Crime, not much culture.

...my time in the capital, San jose, which is what I am writing about now. The city itslef is quite small for a capital city but it makes it easyto navigate (up to a point!!). San Jose is located right i ... Read review

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Great review, I loved reading it. I often wondered how I'd get on in Costa Rica if I'd been driving instead of relying on taxis and buses. I reckon with the lack of addresses and road signs I'd have been 100% lost all the time! Kat x by kittykatty31

Hi, very interestingop, and I found the address problem quite funny :) by Rosemary1

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The Beautiful Girl and the Penis Bowl
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Get out of here and discover beautiful Costa Rica
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a small city but a lively city
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