Arenal Trips

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Java, Lava, and Wat(er) | May 26 07'

by Marc s Watson Year a 24 year old male, on vacation in Arenal

It's been a great (and quick) few days with my father here in San Jose. We signed up for a few day tours that left from here at the Marriott,... Continue reading »
Hotsprings, Horseback, river float | Jun 30 05'

by riverrat a female from Kernville, on vacation in Arenal

Here we did a lot of things, we went horseback riding, climbing trees, floating down the rio negro, and canyoneering down a 130' waterfall. Continue reading »
Costa Rica: The Eisensteins Entire | Dec 28 08'

by T.J. a 24 year old male from St Louis, on vacation in Arenal

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I was looking forward to seeing my parents, but I think, naturally, they were more excited to see me. My mom, totally unsurprisingly, teared up imm... Continue reading »

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A couple days in the Capitol | Dec 18 08'

by waterbarry a male from Scottsdale, on vacation in San Jose

"San Jose is the city of random connections!"

I randomly decided to get away from Santa Teresa for a little while and see some more of Costa Rica. With no surf in sight until New Years, I... Continue reading »
Welcome To My Secret Volcano Lair | May 29 07'

by The Hallgrens a 36 year old female traveling as a couple from Belle Plaine, on vacation in La Fortuna

"ample opportunity for a free falling death."

As any rationale person would do when arriving in San Jose, Costa Rica, they look for the first opportunity to get out. Such is the case when... Continue reading »
A Little Part of Me Died That Day | Nov 09 06'

by Pamela a female from Edmonton, on vacation in La Fortuna

Well, we finally made it out of the city of San Jose into a little town in the mountains called La Fortuna. So glad to have finally arrived and set... Continue reading »
Day 2: San José | Sep 18 04'

by The Fly a 37 year old male from Utrecht, on vacation in San Jose

"Unfortunately, before the Spanish came, nothing much happened in Costa Rica"

After taking a shower me and my roommate checked the hotel to find breakfast. Found the dining room, took something to eat and found out that break... Continue reading »
Volcano Arenal | May 24 06'

by jahworld a 32 year old male, on vacation in La Fortuna

"We really enjoyed our stay in the area despite the inconsistent weather. This was only the beginning of our expedition through the beautiful country of Costa Rica."

La Fortuna was a good place to kick it off.The drive from San Jose to La Fortuna was beautiful and the roads were in good shape. We... Continue reading »
San José and more | Jan 30 07'

by mjmorley a 23 year old female from Ann Arbor, on vacation in San Jose

"They don't have any addresses or street names."

So, since I last blogged, our class visited the center of San José for a day to check out the Centro Mercado, museums, and other things to see ther... Continue reading »
Santa Elena, Costa Rica- Cables, Canopies, and Mullets | Aug 04 08'

by texas nomads a 28 year old female traveling as a couple from Dallas, on vacation in Santa Elena

"we did see a couple tarantulas, a family of owls, and at the end of the tour, a silver fox, who seemed more interested in us than vice versa"

So Lyndi and I were able to catch the 5:30am ferry off of Isla de Ometepe, and as I sat in the upstairs area watching the t.v. they had on, I start... Continue reading »
Which Country am I in ? | May 08 07'

by Ciccia* a 25 year old female from Peterborough, on vacation in San Jose

I don't know what to make of Costa Rica. So far, I have been spoilt by some of the most beautiful places in Latin America. What I have loved about... Continue reading »
San Jose and all it´s crazyness! | Jan 07 07'

by Scarlet Hoy a 22 year old female from Toronto, on vacation in San Jose

"the skyline is full of luscious green mountains and beautiful coast lines."

Flying into San Jose was GREAT! the skyline is full of luscious green mountains and beautiful coast lines. I had a wicked window seat (nowhere near... Continue reading »
Attempted volcano viewing | Feb 09 07'

by alex f a 31 year old from Cambridge, on vacation in La Fortuna

"lava viewing capital of central america"

We took a few buses and got to the san jose car rental place in super quick time (not sure i should take this as a typical example of south and cen... Continue reading »