Temperatures (based on history)

February 18th, 2012

Fodor’s: Top Attractions in Costa Rica

February 18th, 2012

Arenal Volcano

Costa Rica has half a dozen active volcanoes, but none put on a show like the Arenal Volcano. During the day you’re likely to see smoke billowing from the crater. This doesn’t compare with what you’ll see at night, when orangey red lava oozes down the perfectly shaped cone. If you’re very lucky, the clouds will part long enough for you to spot glowing rocks shooting into the air.

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Frommer’s – San José restaurants

February 18th, 2012

San Jose, Costa Rica Restaurants

Below is a list of restaurants evaluated by Frommer’s.

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San José – regular city map

February 16th, 2012

Click here to see a city map.
Click here to see a map around the Mercado Central.

Click here for the PDF of the hotel’s map.

San José – tourist map

February 16th, 2012

Below is a tourist map showing the main sectors of the city.  The red dot is the location of the Bougainvillea.

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Fodor’s Restaurant Choices

February 16th, 2012

Fodor’s Restaurant “choices”

Casa Luisa and Tin Jo  (bel0w)
Full List (also below)
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The Springs Resort and Spa

February 16th, 2012

http://springscostarica.com/

Lodging

February 16th, 2012

Click here for official website.

New York Times recommendations

February 8th, 2012

CLICK HERE to see the New York Times Travel section page on Costa Rica.

The “fast facts” section is pasted below.

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Cerveza

February 1st, 2012

Cerveceria Costa Rica (link and info below)

Cerveceria K&S (info below) – CR’s only microbrew

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