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Hello fellas.

I’ve been reading the board for the last couple of days and I’ve gotten a wealth of information - Thanks! I hope to make my first trip this May.

Right now I’m undecided between El Presidente and Sportsman’s Lodge. But this place, the Hotel La Amistad, could be another option. It’s about a block away from the Sportsmen’s Lodge. I did a search but didn’t find much.
Anyone have any info?



#3 = Hotel La Amistad
#11 = Sportsment's Lodge


Thanks!

I stayed at La Amistad on 3 occasions, when I was doing eco-tours. The owner, Wolfgang, is a middle-aged German married to a beautiful young Tica named Marlen, and they are both very nice people. The rooms have air conditioning, cable TV, and refrigerators. You get a free buffet breakfast, and they will book tours for you. This is a great place to make your headquarters for an eco-touring vacation, but not for mongering. Female guests are tolerated, but not encouraged. I believe the chica fee was $12 the last time I was there.

La Amistad caters to tour groups which are frequently church groups, old lady’s civic clubs, or high school student groups. To take a woman to your room, you have to walk through the dining room/lounge area which is usually occupied by old ladies and teenagers—a very uncomfortable situation.

Thanks DonG.