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| Author: | Shadowman [ Mon May 14, 2007 2:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Airport transfers to Sportsman's |
I know that sportsmans always has a "house" taxi there, but can you pre-arrange for an airport pickup from them as well? What do they charge for it? It might be easier to arrange through them, but if not then I will call my regular taxista to pick me up. |
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| Author: | El Silencioso [ Mon May 14, 2007 2:10 pm ] |
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Better off just making a private deal with one of the drivers hanging out in front of the SL...You will get a better (if you are a negotiator) price |
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| Author: | Irish Drifter [ Mon May 14, 2007 2:15 pm ] |
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El Silencioso wrote: Better off just making a private deal with one of the drivers hanging out in front of the SL...You will get a better (if you are a negotiator) price
Unless you have their cell phone numbers it would be difficult to arrange what he is looking for, Airport Pickup. |
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| Author: | Mucho Gusto [ Mon May 14, 2007 2:31 pm ] |
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Here's a couple of the regular SL drivers, and their info: Jimmy Diaz (506) 263-0137 (506) 380-8132 email: jimmylara2@hotmail.com Juan Carlos (506) 358-3194 email: juancvega63@hotmail.com They're both good guys. Either call them direct, or email them with your flight arrival info. Good luck, MG 
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| Author: | Orange [ Mon May 14, 2007 3:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Airport transfers to Sportsman's |
Shadowman wrote: I know that sportsmans always has a "house" taxi there, but can you pre-arrange for an airport pickup from them as well? What do they charge for it?
$20 |
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| Author: | BrownCow [ Mon May 14, 2007 3:21 pm ] |
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Are we truly squabbling over $4??? IF you want a deal, arrive, get out of the airport, and talk to any cabbie looking to give rides. I'm POSITIVE you can get one to take you for $16... If you TRULY want to go on the cheap, you can always bus, or use the shuttle that has been posted numerous times. Bus is CHEAP, shuttle is still cheap. Neither is convenient... I for one want to get out of the airport as fast as possible, so I want someone who has a car right there, not in the lot... usually get a cab for $16, and go straight... It's worth $10 for me not to screw around, and to get phuking sooner... |
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| Author: | Shadowman [ Mon May 14, 2007 3:59 pm ] |
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Thanks for the info. As for taking the cabs from the airport,yes, that's easy to do, but the problem is that most of the taxi drivers have never even heard of Sportsmans (at least the last time I was there) never mind knowing where it is, and getting fresh off the place I don't want to have to guide the damn drivers nor do I want to have to put up with their trying to either get me to go to clubs or have to explain to them why I don't need a local guide for the next few days. It annoys the shit out of me. I either want someone to take me straight where I'm going with no chit chat or I want someone I know. |
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| Author: | Mucho Gusto [ Mon May 14, 2007 4:01 pm ] |
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Shadowman wrote: I either want someone to take me straight where I'm going with no chit chat or I want someone I know.
Just tell the taxi driver: Sportsmens Lodge se encuentra a 200 metros oeste de la rampa del hospital Calderon Guardia y 25 sur, calle 13 entre Av.9 y Av.11 casa 949 en barrio Otyoa, San Jose |
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| Author: | BrownCow [ Mon May 14, 2007 4:24 pm ] |
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Mucho Gusto wrote: Shadowman wrote: I either want someone to take me straight where I'm going with no chit chat or I want someone I know. Just tell the taxi driver: Sportsmens Lodge se encuentra a 200 metros oeste de la rampa del hospital Calderon Guardia y 25 sur, calle 13 entre Av.9 y Av.11 casa 949 en barrio Otyoa, San Jose Damn MG, if you have to give them all that information, they should pay you... All you SHOULD have to give them, AFTER you've negotiated $16, is: calle 13 entre Av.9 y Av.11 casa 949 en barrio Otoya |
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| Author: | Irish Drifter [ Mon May 14, 2007 4:45 pm ] |
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QuickBlueFox wrote: All you SHOULD have to give them, AFTER you've negotiated $16, is:
calle 13 entre Av.9 y Av.11 casa 949 en barrio Otoya The average San Jose cab driver would have no clue how to get to the SL using those directions. They operate using landmarks much more than street and avenue directions. Adding this information: se encuentra a 200 metros oeste de la rampa del hospital Calderon Guardia y 25 sur will give them the landmark they need. |
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| Author: | Shadowman [ Mon May 14, 2007 4:52 pm ] |
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alright, now that we've got that settled how do we stop them from trying to sell you on goods or services on the way in? |
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| Author: | Shadowman [ Mon May 14, 2007 4:53 pm ] |
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Just as an aside, because this will be the first time I stay at Sportsmans, and I forgot to ask before, do the rooms in the new wing have a safe? |
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| Author: | Mucho Gusto [ Mon May 14, 2007 5:12 pm ] |
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Shadowman wrote: alright, now that we've got that settled how do we stop them from trying to sell you on goods or services on the way in? Just say "NO"! Shadowman wrote: do the rooms in the new wing have a safe?
Yes |
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| Author: | Irish Drifter [ Mon May 14, 2007 6:33 pm ] |
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Shadowman wrote: alright, now that we've got that settled how do we stop them from trying to sell you on goods or services on the way in? Not sure anything really got settled after reading this in Inside Costa Rica. Quote: With the enactment of Decreto 29408-MOPT-MSP "gavilanes" or "hustlers" are no longer present at the arrival levels of the Juan SantamarÃa (San José) airport. In short, the regulation prohibits the sale and promotion of unsolicited goods and services, including the distribution of promotional materials, like pamphlets, bringing in an end to a long standing problem of visitors being hassled and hustled, as they arrived in Costa Rica, especially from those offering rides or taxi services.
Sounds like it may be hard to find a taxi driver to negotiate with and you either will have to have made previous arrangements with a driver or take an orange cab. Will have to see how this plays out as sometimes the crack down lasts only a few days and then it is business as usual.. |
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| Author: | Ciaociao32001 [ Mon May 14, 2007 6:52 pm ] |
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Shadowman, I have had problems with taxi drivers finding Sportmens even if I tell them "se encuentra a 200 metros oeste de la rampa del hospital Calderon Guardia y 25 sur, calle 13 entre Av.9 y Av.11 casa 949 en barrio Otyoa, San Jose." This is true whether I am catching a cab at the Airport or in the gulch. Last time, I printed out the map available on the Sportmens web page prior to the flight and gave it to the taxi driver at the airport: http://www.sportsmenscr.com/map.html As you can see, it is detailed and should assist any taxi driver. Once you arrive at SL, grab a few business cards which have maps printed on the back. They will guide even the most inept taxista to the proper location. Plus, on your first visit, it is easy to become disoriented, and the map provides some context if you get lost. Ciaociao |
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