Costa Rica Vacation Blog January Archive

More Fiestas for Costa Rica

By Website Introductions at 01/08/09 12:08

Costa Ricans love to celebrate. And when they celebrate, they really mean 'celebrate'. They also like to extend their holidays as well, with some of their largest parties and holidays set during the already-festive Christmas and New Year holidays.

One of them is the Zapotes, an annual carnival that starts during Christmas Day and ends up around New Year.

Link: End of Holidays Marked with More Parties in Costa Rica | Costa Rica Travel News

What Can Be Seen in the Pacific Coast?

What does the Pacific coast of Costa Rica (which includes Jaco, Quepos, and Herradura) have to offer the ordinary tourist? Endless opportunities. It cannot be summarized in a 70-word post.

However, you can most definitely tell us, even show us, what the Pacific coast has to offer. Do it and get a chance to have a one-week free accommodation in the Los Suenos Resort and Marina! Details of the vacation video contest can be found here.

Link: Costa Rica Luxury Rentals Announces Vacation Video Contest

Packing Light for that Vacation

Want to save some money on the airport? You have to remember that you should abide by the maximum luggage weight limit, or else pay exorbitant over baggage fees.

If you are a geek on vacation, this is particularly difficult, with a lot of gadgets to come with you. A little sacrifice on your part will help a lot if you really want to cut your costs.

Link: Packing Light For Costa Rica - Jeanne Leblanc | Coach Class

To Kayak! To Costa Rica!

Traveling around the world is an enriching and fulfilling experience that is why it is to experience every great aspect of it. Costa Rica is one of the best tourist destination on the planet which offers a wide variety of activities for families, couples and even individuals. Kayaking is one of the extreme activities one might consider when going to Costa Rica. Here is a glimpse of that action.

Link: Minneapolis Outdoor Recreation Examiner: Kayak Valhalla: Costa Rica 2008

Q&A: Transportation SJO to Playa Hermosa

On 12/15/08 13:07, angela asked the following question:

Wanting to know if we could travel from SJO to our Villa Sol Resort at Playa Hermosa. We heard it would be a four hour trip but we were wanting information on what it would cost us and how comfortable it would be to get shuttled to the resort.

Read more: Q&A: Transportation SJO to Playa Hermosa [click]

Ultimate Travel Guide for Costa Rica

Traveling around the world is a daunting and fulfilling task. You don't go to a country without planning how you will spend your time there or else you will end up wasting your money on unnecessary trips and stuff. Costa Rica is one of the best retirement paradise on the planet and it looks like it will be maintaining its glory as they release their ultimate Costa Rica travel guide which you can find here:

Link: Free Costa Rican Travel Guide a Success! | Costa Rica Travel News