"an itala-tica..." Costa Rica by pollon

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

whether you are asking the reason of my title or not ;-) I'm telling you because I do really like this nick I have been given by a real tico, <a href=http://www.virtualtourist.com/m/22c08/ target=_blank>franar</a>, when I was back from Costa Rica and I was speaking with him of his lovely country...

hope this doesn't sound as an advertisement - I absolutely don't want it to be - but as an explaination: this is not a summary of my other pages on Costa Rica, it's meant to be a brief look on this country if you don't feel like surfing the other specific pages and here there are more general comments and descriptions, some leftovers of pics but also some kept on purpose for this page ;-)...

Pros and Cons

Cons:not paved roads which draw out moving... & fog ;-)!!!
In a nutshell:animals, nature, sun, seashores, friendly people...

Last visit to Costa Rica: Dec 2002
Intro Updated Jun 26, 2003
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Reviews (20)

4 times... Tourist Traps (1)

the entrance to national parks or other state sightseeings for a tourist costs 4 times the price local people pay... I... more travel advice

banana & coffee paper... Shopping (1)

in San José if you go to the Central Market don't stop into the external ring full of shops for tourist, the inner rings... more travel advice

sunburnt... What to Pack (1)

in spite of the very cheap prices compared to European ones, most of the bath foam or cream or similar toiletries I... more travel advice

there is a cow! Transportation (2)

these never in a hurry guys you can find crossing your way, something which in Italy can happen to you only in the... more travel advice

Local Customs (6)
See All queuing....
Restaurants (4)
See All coconut

Things to Do (4)
See All playa...
Hotels (1)
alojamiento...

Comments (17)

matcrazy1 Feb 25, 2005 at 9:29 AM Report Abuse

Excellent tips decorated by beautiful pictures, Chiara! My congratulations!
Helga67 Oct 11, 2004 at 6:03 AM Report Abuse

Walter saw a travel brochure about Costa Rýca and now he wants to go there next year We wýll see
kazander Jul 27, 2004 at 8:03 AM Report Abuse

great page with lots of very helpful insider tips! Thanks!!!!
evona Jun 19, 2004 at 10:18 AM Report Abuse

Hi! Very nice and informativ page. Lovely pix :)
Wafro May 25, 2004 at 11:00 AM Report Abuse

I think I have to reconcider my next destination. Costa Rica is the Max!
gcmm Apr 23, 2004 at 3:15 AM Report Abuse

nice page and wondeful pics
globetrott Nov 3, 2003 at 6:07 PM Report Abuse

a great page & excellent pics, Itala-tika ! - - & Melone eating coconut ....;-)
micas_pt Oct 31, 2003 at 1:58 PM Report Abuse

Nice page about Costa Rica. It's on my must visit list!!!
Luchonda Sep 25, 2003 at 3:57 AM Report Abuse

Very nice local custom tips !! Coconut experience in CA !!
xaver Jul 1, 2003 at 5:37 AM Report Abuse

ma il ristorante si chiamava !!! ?