Hey, I am going to Costa Rica for two weeks in July. Please give me as many tips on safety, fun, hostels, etc

Question

Ya so I'm heading to Costa Rica with two friends as a graduation gift to ourselves. Yes, our parents are freaked out, but today we held a "concerned parents meeting" where we tried to calm them down. That aside, I wanted to get as many organized tips on anything you have experienced in Costa Rica. Also, I am pretty paranoid about Sharks so I was wondering if scuba diving would be safe. Most importantly, should we reserve every activity before we head out, if so, with whom. I was this trip to be as spontaneous as possible while also being safe. So go ahead and fill me with knowledge about the beautiful country of Costa Rica. Tkz in advance.

Answer 1

Sharks??????????? ROFLMAO!

You don't have to worry about the sharks there!  You have to be concerned with those 20 foot Salt Water Crocodiles that scare the c**p out of the Surfers on the West Side of CR just south of the Nicaraguan border!  Paddle like h**l!

A must see is Quepos - Quaint fishing village on the West Coast of CR 25 minutes south west of San Jose by Sansa Air with round trip $118.00 with all of the tourist attractions that you would ever want!  Hotel Kamuck is a first class Hotel there and room rates are as low as $50.00 per night with all amenities plus a pool in the lobby!  Quepos offers Fantastic fishing for the Huge Sail Fish and other tournament prize bill fish which is close to Manuel Antonio Nature Reserve/beach/park which is World Famous.

In San Jose don't forget to see the Jade Museum and the Gold Museum and go to the "Blue Marlin" bar at Hotel Del Rey downtown San Jose for a get together with some of the most Beautiful women in the World!  They come up to you and ask you "Hey Baby! You want some company tonight"!

And they will be worth every penny they charge you. $50.00 and up!

Have a good trip!

VIVA LA PURA VIDA!

Answer 2

If you're looking for a fun beach town to hang out and party, I would recommend Jaco or Tamarindo. These have plenty of bars to choose from and you can find cheap "cabinas" or rooms. I'm not sure about scuba diving... especially since its rainy in July...water could be murky... maybe go up north to guanacaste area (tamarindo) to be on the safe side. No worries about sharks, just crocs... but not so much in Guanacaste. As safety tips, if you rent a car, never leave anything in sight or of value..as it might get broken into if left unattended on the beach. In San Jose at night, don't carry too much cash on you and stick to busy streets. Don't wear valuable items or jewelry just to be safe.

Answer 3

For starters  take sharks out of the equation.  As Paul says gators or crocks are a bigger threat, but mostly in rivers.  I'm assuming (a bad thing to do  lol), that you are graduating HS.

Be careful in San Jose, it's dangerous just like any big chity in the world.  There's not a lot of scuba diving here, but it can be found.  The only place I know of is Dolphin Quest near Golfito.  Ckeck out the web site.  Paul likes Quepos , personally I find it pricey and too touristy.  2 hours below Quepos is Playa Dominical.  Smaller, cheaper , good surfing and a younger crowd for partying.  You can take a bus from San Jose at the Coca Cola bus station to Quepos, spend a day or 2  See Manuel Antonio National Park.  Then a bus to Dominical.  June is off season here, so reservations aren't needed.  If you go to Dominnical try COCO'S,  safe clean , affordable rooms but ask for the cabins beach front. Also it's the rainy season so bring an umbrella.  It rains for an hour or 2 most every day at about the same time, so you know it's coming.  Right now we are having lots of rain. Haven't seen much sun for 2 days, but this too shall pass.

In general this country moves by bus.  You can get almost anywhere by bus. Not the most comfy busses and the roads are not good, but you get there, and see the country. June is not a good time to see volcanoes because it's the rainy season and the high mountains are in the clouds.  

I find it easiest not to carry a lot of cash since there are ATM's in banks.  If your card has "PLUS"  or "CIRRUS" it's easier. Travelers Checks are a pain in the butt, you have to stand in line to cash them in banks.

Tico type rooms range from $10 a nite to well the sky's the limit hahaha.

Enjoy you well deserved graduation gift.

Answer 4

hey dude, come over. costa rica is safe. sharks... too much jaws movies for you, he he he... the capital, san jose is like any other city. just be careful. but outside is amazing. go to montezuma, its a great place. there is a lot to do there. but anywhere you want to be just lay back and enjoy the ride. this country is an adventure place...