Trip to Ciuidad Colon, Costa Rica?

Question

I will be studying at UPeace for three weeks and my main concern is the bug life in the area because when I get bit I tend to blow up like a balloon. Are the mosquitoes and spiders bad in the area? Any suggestions on how to beat the critters?

Also, what is the staple food in the area and where are some good places to eat?

Answer 1

don't worry buddy, that part of costa rica is city, pretty much like any city in the states, but with great view. There aren't really any diffrent or more bugs. Just carry bug spray if you want.. And you will find plenty of food stores and restaurants. Santana and Escazu are actually the nicer, nore upscale places anyway. Good markets are, Hiper Mas (a chain from wal mart), Mas x Menos, and Automercado..

good luck, have fun, and don't worry dude!!

pura vida

Answer 2

Gosh Costa Rica is like so modern, and we have great technology, people think that we live with snakes and spiders and thats not sure, especially in San Jose.

Eat Garlic thats good to scare them off, also buy those mosquito burners, who the ones you can plug into the walls, and get a mosquito spray, or if you want get a mosquito net, you can buy all this on the supermarket, Mas x menos o Hyper Mas. But seriously in Cuidad Colon, Santana its not bad, I sleep there naked, doesnt bother me.

Answer 3

Don´t worry my friend, Costa Rica is not a jungle as so many people think.  This area were this University is located is a little bit hot, but you are not going to face with strange spyders or mosquitos. Now we´re in a rainy season, but if you take the prevention of using an anti-mosquito lotion, you´re going to be protected.

About the food, if you travel to Escazú you´re going to find a lot of nice places to eat... and if you live in Ciudad Colón, i recomend you to eat in Memé Pajarito, this restaurant is between Santa Ana and Ciudad Colón is located in the main road (taste the pork called Chicharrón with a beer ;) ) ... Also in Ciudad Colón there are restaurants, that you can visit =) Enjoy the trip =)