I'm going to Costa Rica!!! Any advice on how to have the best time there?

Question

I'll be going to Costa Rica soon and will stay there for two weeks. What can you tell me about the food, people, security there? I heard that it is rainy season right now, is that true?

Also, I'm thinking about skydiving there but is it safe to skydive in a developing country? Thank you!!!

Answer 1

Its nice if you can go to some beaches and you can get some surf lessons really cheap too from local people at beaches and its nice if you can check out a volcano and the cloud forest and just have fun. Below are some links that can help you do some research for planning your trip and the food here for breakfast its pretty simple but really good rice with black beans with eggs and coffee, really good and lunch and dinner is similar to other Latin foods but not spicy. The people are really nice most people here are catholic or Christians so they are pretty nice, they listen to all types of music. The part that is a little dangerous to walk alone at night is the capitol San Jose the city you don't want to walk alone in some parts of the city at night but in general its a very safe country, millions of visitors come every year and have a great time. Its a democratic country like the states and there is no military no wars no guerrillas so its a very safe place.

Below are some links that can help you do some research, good luck, have fun.

Answer 2

Great coconut shrimp

Great coffee

Great , worlds best , Coconut ice cream  { POPS  Brand }

Great s*x

Security is advisable , be common sense careful .

There are 24 kinds of poisonous snakes, 19 of them live

on the Pacific side .  

It rains every day . mostly in the afternoon .

Answer 3

Unfortunately yes it is rainy season but is doesn't mean you can't have a great time. Try to do most of your activities in the morning there is less chance of rain. For example if your going to Arenal the best time to see the volcano this time of the year is early morning 6ish. On the golden coast,  Guanacaste, it usually doesn't rain on the beach till well in the afternoon.And if your planning on driving take extra precautions the roads aren't like the ones here in the States.

Food is simple but good. Typical breakfast includes Pinto (rice and beans) and fried eggs.... sounds weird but its good. Costa Rica offers some of the best coffee so don't miss out and I love there natural juices... try something new like Cas, Mora or Maracuya. The Caribbean side offers a lot of tasty flavorful food even there rice and beans has a twist to it with coconut flavor and spice.

Most people are great, but remember there is a little of everything in every country. But for the most part their Pura Vida! (which means pure life, very common phrase) Depends on where you go you might find that they lack service.... I don't think they've got the costumer service part down yet.

I always feel safe in Costa Rica. But I always steer clear of downtown San Jose, especially at night. Just take the normal precaution you would take in any place.... try not to look so touristy either.

Ummm I don't know anything about the skydiving but I haven't heard of any accidents yet.

Hope you have fun and enjoy the trip!