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First time in Costa Rica

Posted by Dangelo 1062 days ago (http://www.tripadvisor.com)

hi.i plan to arrive san jose with my wife for 5 nights on july 1. i want to rent a 4x4 and drive to various places. can you recommend a trip for me? want to see both forests and beaches in this short time.

If you are to stay in CR only 5 nights, you may wanna check the South Caribbean Coast. There you can find very nice beaches (Playa Chiquita, Punta Uva, Manzanillo, Punta Cocles) and very ancient forests.You can get a guided jungle tour (daytime or at night) in Reserva Natural La Ceiba. The trees you will observe there are amazing.

We did it last week and felt very happy after de trek. we repeat at night ot see amphibians and the sounds of the jungle at night (different than during the day). All the package were arranged by the couple managing La Kukula Lodge, a brand new ecolodge in Playa Chiquita.

Curious about the Caribean coast vs the Pacific (Puerto Viejo)

Posted by Dangelo 1062 days ago (http://www.tripadvisor.com)

Hello all, Iv'e visited the Pacific coast of C.R. for several yrs. & would like to sample the Caribean side - Could anyone provide me w/ an overview of the Caribean flavor ?? A nice day at the Caribbean in Costa Rica...is a dream...nice clear water...nice white sand beach...green forest close to you...howlers screaming like crazy...what else can you ask!

But do some homework...the area is not for every body...if you expect to have a beach boy providing you a towel...or offering you a Pina Colada at the beach...Puerto Viejo and other beaches around are possible not for you!

Just buckle up and enjoy the ride in PARADISE!