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Costa Rica for Newbies--LAST UPDATE IN 2017
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Author:  pepinga [ Thu Jun 08, 2017 11:06 am ]
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Hey whats up guys first time in Costa rica i'm super excited to go and experience the adventures it has to offer. I am going to be there for a while working but ill be out in the jungle for the most of the visit. But at he end of the trip I have a short two day window where ill actually be in Alajuela instead of the jungle so ill be able to experience what San Jose has to offer. I am 23 and a complete newbie to this but I figure why not try it out my girl just dumped me so now I can Phuck all the chicks I want on this trip. So if you guys have any advice let me know id be happy to hear it thanks. :)

June 30th - July 1st in the city
Author:  hotdogg [ Fri Jun 09, 2017 11:04 pm ]
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You are on the right track by being on the forum. Keep reading.

There's not much to be added for a 1st timer beyond the copious info sitting in this section and others. And I wager that's why you don't have replies here.

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Author:  Orange [ Sat Jun 10, 2017 8:52 am ]
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pepinga wrote:
Hey whats up guys first time in Costa rica i'm super excited to go and experience the adventures it has to offer. I am going to be there for a while working but ill be out in the jungle for the most of the visit. But at he end of the trip I have a short two day window where ill actually be in Alajuela instead of the jungle so ill be able to experience what San Jose has to offer. I am 23 and a complete newbie to this but I figure why not try it out my girl just dumped me so now I can Phuck all the chicks I want on this trip. So if you guys have any advice let me know id be happy to hear it thanks. :)

June 30th - July 1st in the city

Forget Alajuela, there's nothing there. Get your ass to San Jose, and get a room at Sportsmens Lodge or Hotel Del Rey. You will be in the middle of the action. For a first timer, I'd go with Sportsmens. Book ASAP, they fill up fast. The women aren't all sharks like Del Rey. That's better since you will be chum with the "deer in the headlights" look.

Read from the beginning of this thread for helpful info.
Author:  pepinga [ Sat Jun 10, 2017 1:45 pm ]
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Man I wish I could skip Alajuela and just be in san jose but my job has booked me out there, but no worries a quick ride to the city and a one night hotel is a easy price to pay for some pu*sy :lol: . And thanks for the advice guys I know theres not much else to say that already hasn't been said here but i'm just dying from the anticipation and I have read everything I can now so now its just time to get there. :mrgreen:
Author:  bambam8541 [ Sat Jun 17, 2017 5:54 pm ]
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Head to the Del Rey, Key Largo, Sportsman are the main attractions
Author:  Ilv4play [ Sat Jun 17, 2017 6:18 pm ]
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Where do they have you booked to stay (what town) I might have some ideas for you.
Author:  Stinger [ Fri Jul 14, 2017 12:24 pm ]
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Puta does not = tica.

Only got this after a few trips,
Author:  scoutman [ Fri Jul 14, 2017 2:56 pm ]
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first timer staying at SL next weekend. pretty excited
Author:  Stinger [ Tue Jul 18, 2017 11:01 pm ]
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Best thing about Costa Rica lots of gringos to hang out with

Worst thing about Costa Rica- lots of gringos inflated prices
Author:  Jfoot [ Tue Jul 18, 2017 11:29 pm ]
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Stinger wrote:
Best thing about Costa Rica lots of gringos to hang out with

Worst thing about Costa Rica- lots of gringos inflated prices

Wouldnt say the best part is the gringos, thats secondary 8) But definitely a plus
Author:  gdeffer [ Thu Feb 15, 2018 4:02 pm ]
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Hey everyone,

An absolute newbie here but thankful for you all and your wealth of information. In reading over the posts I've come across one major problem. I'll be coming to SJ and Jaco in March for the first time but having issues with currency. I'll be coming from Canada. I know many of you mentioned exchanging at the airport or at the Casino/Bank etc. My only issue is that my bank won't guarantee I can withdraw from the ATM's in Costa Rica. I also don't want to bring Canadian currency if I'm going to get ripped off. I chatted with the owner of La Amistad who advised me that it would be difficult to exchange Canadian. So my question is whether my only action is to then convert my Canadian into American dollars before going? Also do you guys generally pay in American or Colones? What would you do in this case? I really appreciate the help.
Author:  nosejelly [ Thu Feb 15, 2018 5:02 pm ]
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ask your bank to get you some CRC colones before you fly out. That way you don't get hit twice with an exchange fee.
Author:  Attila [ Thu Feb 15, 2018 5:52 pm ]
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gdeffer wrote:
Hey everyone,

An absolute newbie here but thankful for you all and your wealth of information. In reading over the posts I've come across one major problem. I'll be coming to SJ and Jaco in March for the first time but having issues with currency. I'll be coming from Canada. I know many of you mentioned exchanging at the airport or at the Casino/Bank etc. My only issue is that my bank won't guarantee I can withdraw from the ATM's in Costa Rica. I also don't want to bring Canadian currency if I'm going to get ripped off. I chatted with the owner of La Amistad who advised me that it would be difficult to exchange Canadian. So my question is whether my only action is to then convert my Canadian into American dollars before going? Also do you guys generally pay in American or Colones? What would you do in this case? I really appreciate the help.

Never had a problem using my canuck debit card at the CR atm. Think your canuck bank is trying to earn money from service charges.

Fellow canuck told me Scotiabank CR will exchange your loonies for colones. Have to show your passport. Never tried so don't know if that's possible.
Author:  Isra123 [ Thu Feb 15, 2018 6:44 pm ]
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Ask your bank what rate they will give you if you buy colones. If it is a rip off low rate and service fees too, do not change any.
You should be safe with American dollars.
I think Scotia bank is Canadian or operates in Canada. Talk to them Ask if they will give you colones with your ATM card in Costa Rica.
I think your bank is talking shit. But you will be paying foreign transation fees and exchange rate fees using your ATM bank card.
For traveling abroad you need to look into getting a card that does not charge fees.
In the US you can get a Charles Schawab card or Capital one 360 card. Maybe American Express too.
Hope another Canadian will chime in with advice.
Author:  gdeffer [ Thu Feb 15, 2018 11:27 pm ]
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I unfortunately don't use scotiabank, but i use TD bank. This came directly from them. i also asked them about changing to colones and they gave me a quote of minimum $5000 canadian to do so which is out of my range. i also went to calforex which is an exchange spot that is popular here, but they only had large denominations of colones. not sure what to do here guys. do you guys suggest paying in american dollars? or is colones still preferred? i can exchange to american easily from here, but i don't want to have to exchange again and get screwed. looking for the best bang for my buck!
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