"Paul2001's Costa Rica Page" Costa Rica by Paul2001

Costa Rica Travel Guide: 6,442 reviews and 11,329 photos

For those that have yet to visit the Earth's ever decreasing rain forest Costa Rica is the perfect introduction. It is easy and relatively inexpensive to reach from most place in Europe and North America. The country also has an established and affordable tourist structure. Furthermore besides offering an excellent opportunity to visit the rain forest, Costa Rica has superb beaches where you can relax for a few days. I met whole families coming down to Costa Rica for beach vacations and a little hiking in the rain forest on the side. Also Costa Rica has now even become a major destination for surfers because of the fantastic waves on the Pacific coast. I think with such a combination of fascinating things to see and to do that Costa Rica is an excellent destination that the whole family can enjoy.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Beautiful scenery, beaches. Great wildlife.
Cons:Muggers in San Jose. Food is so-so.
In a nutshell:So much in so small a package

Last visit to Costa Rica: Nov 2001
Intro Updated Dec 19, 2002
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I took this photograph from the bar at Zullymar - Costa Rica

Great Beach Bar to catch the Sunset and... Restaurants (3)

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Boiling mud pot, Rincon de la Verja National Park - Costa Rica

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Nemorino Mar 11, 2008 at 3:40 PM Report Abuse

Interesting tips on the museums and nature walks. I don't mind a bit of mud occasionally, but what I'd really like to do is go on a skywalk up among the tops of the trees in the jungle.
Sininen Nov 25, 2006 at 7:16 AM Report Abuse

Great tips and pictures of Costa Rica. Made me want to go back there.
Stephen-KarenConn Aug 1, 2006 at 4:25 AM Report Abuse

Hi Paul, Thanks for a great overview of Costa Rica. Karen and I are making our first trip there next March.
JessH Jul 22, 2006 at 2:22 AM Report Abuse

Hello Paul. I really enjoyed your tips, especially on the national parks! The spiders made me worry a bit, but I won't let some ugly critters stop me from exploring a new country! Greetings from the desert (where we have scorpions, too) / Jess :-)
deecat May 15, 2005 at 4:16 PM Report Abuse

Paul, a very impressive page on Costa Rica. So informative, helpful, and quite interesting. The hotel tips are outstanding. Great photos and insightful commentary.
LoriPori Feb 24, 2005 at 4:56 AM Report Abuse

Wow Paul, I thoroughly enjoyed your pages on Costa Rica. Your tips were informative and covered most of what people would look for if they went to CR. I will definitely be back to see more of your pages. Lori.
BuickMackane Jan 29, 2005 at 5:46 PM Report Abuse

Great page; I know someone who wants to retire here!
JetlagCity Nov 23, 2004 at 3:30 PM Report Abuse

Another great page! The wildlife here really appeals to me, except for the big spiders, hahaha! I never knew CR had geysers and mudpots and such.
jenn_d Nov 23, 2004 at 1:14 PM Report Abuse

lots of objective info here...nicely done
jag17 Nov 15, 2004 at 9:00 AM Report Abuse

Great page Paul. I loved CR. And very happy to say, "we saw no 8 legged creatures in any of our rooms"!