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| Author: | sactophotog [ Mon Jan 20, 2014 12:00 am ] |
| Post subject: | I Need Recommendation . . . |
On my trip to C.R. in late April, I will be staying in San Jose at the La Amistad. I'd like to do a day trip to a Rainforest. I am interested in a Boat ride as well as a Canopy walk . . . and maybe a Zip line. Any recommendations for a fairly close site? Can it be a one day or must I stay overnight? Also, can you recommend transportation. If anybody is up for sharing a van, I'd be interested in that. I'll be there from April 28th for about a week and a half. . . Sactophotog |
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| Author: | Ninetyniner [ Mon Jan 20, 2014 11:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I Need Recommendation . . . |
Arenal has all of the above plus hot springs and the volcano. Overnight would be necessary at a minimum. |
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| Author: | JazzboCR [ Mon Jan 20, 2014 2:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I Need Recommendation . . . |
Ninetyniner wrote: Arenal has all of the above plus hot springs and the volcano. Overnight would be necessary at a minimum. Agree with all this, particularly the overnight part. Especially as you are coming a long distance, you don't want to cheat yourself. Get in touch directly with Bros PuraVida transport (PVT) or One Lucky Dogg for all manner of advice and transport. Your flying the flag (paid membership) gets you personal attention and discounts. Rock on! |
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| Author: | Puravidatransport [ Wed Jan 29, 2014 2:18 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I Need Recommendation . . . |
sactophotog wrote: On my trip to C.R. in late April, I will be staying in San Jose at the La Amistad. I'd like to do a day trip to a Rainforest. I am interested in a Boat ride as well as a Canopy walk . . . and maybe a Zip line. Any recommendations for a fairly close site? Can it be a one day or must I stay overnight? Also, can you recommend transportation. If anybody is up for sharing a van, I'd be interested in that. I'll be there from April 28th for about a week and a half. . . Sactophotog Sactophotog, You could do most of that in a day trip to Jaco. We could stop off and do the Tarcoles River cruise which is about 2 hours and really a neat trip (http://crocodilerivertour.com/). Then on to Los Suenos Canopy Tour which will take a couple of hours (http://www.canopyvistalossuenos.com/). Then on to Jaco for a look around Cocal and the beach then back to San Jose. Could probably even squeeze in a 2-3 hour ATV tour if we left early enough (http://axrjaco.net/). If you want a better experience, Arenal or Manuel Antonio would be my suggestions but both you'd need to stay at least one night. Arenal has some great zip lines including a really good one on the way there (http://www.sanluiscanopytour.com/). Best boat ride in the country (IMHO) is the Canoe Negro Wildlife Preserve tour (http://www.arenal.net/tour/Cano-Negro-w ... refuge.htm) but it's an almost all day thing. For a real rainforest experience, do the tour from Arenal to Monteverde by boat/car or on horseback (http://www.arenal.net/tour/monteverde.htm). I personally like Arenal the best because it 1) isn't that hot and 2) the hot springs. There are also other things to do like: ATV Tour: http://www.arenal.net/tour/la-pradera-atv-tour/ White water rafting on the Toro (http://www.arenal.net/tour/toro-river/) or Balsa Rivers (http://www.arenal.net/tour/balsa-river/) Canyon rappelling: http://www.arenal.net/tour/pure-trek-costa-rica.htm For just a boat ride from San Jose, always suggest the catamaran tour to Tortuga Island with Calypso Cruises. http://www.calypsocruises.com/ And of course, I'd be more than happy to provide any transportation needs you might have... Steve |
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| Author: | JazzboCR [ Wed Jan 29, 2014 12:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I Need Recommendation . . . |
Bro PVT's Post is an excellent example of the kind of informed commentary w/ click-thrus that Bro Prolijo used to provide. Don't miss the vid w/stills of the San Luis zipline offerings--puts you right in the picture. This Post will be consulted/used/quoted for years to come. And don't forget: Bro PVT provides his own comments and general convo on the journeys. Hooray for us! |
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| Author: | drDave [ Wed Jan 29, 2014 2:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I Need Recommendation . . . |
If you want to get that in quick try the Aerial Tram Atlantic side. It's like a hundred bucks for everything and they will pick you up at a hotel and bring you back. Not cheap but quick and well run. You get it all done and stay close to the main attraction. http://www.rainforestadventure.com/cost ... rial_tram/ |
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| Author: | Juan Es [ Sun May 25, 2014 12:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I Need Recommendation . . . |
There are a lot of choices in Costa Rica, almost too many choices. I've spent a lot of time just researching La Fortuna & Monterverde! Re: the Arenal to Monteverde by boat/car or on horseback on the arenal.net site, I can see the "By Horseback, Boat and 4x4 Car" combination tour on the arenal.net site. When I click the Rates & Booking link it shows the booking through Anywhere Costa Rica. Are they a reputable outfit with competitive rates? And in general, does it pay to shop around, or are the booking prices pretty standard among the agencies? (for the same activity) The monteverde.info site indicates that the Monteverde to La Fortuna horseback route is descending and the reverse is ascending but "possible to arrange". How challenging is the La Fortuna to Monteverde horseback route? Is that he same route shown on the arenal.net site? It looks like the route on both sites runs parallel to Lake Arenal. And any issues with rain in July? thanks |
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| Author: | JazzboCR [ Sun May 25, 2014 2:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I Need Recommendation . . . |
After months being dormant, didn't this Thread lively up! Juan Es's mentions as click-throughs: http://www.monteverdeinfo.com/ and http://www.arenal.net/ |
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| Author: | Flyboy [ Tue May 27, 2014 12:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I Need Recommendation . . . |
For a day trip, I have to recommend the La Paz Waterfall Gardens, up near the Poas Volcano. Excellent nature walk, decent restaurant on premises, well cared for and attended. See wild cats, wild birds in captivity as well as snakes, butterfly house is interesting and then a walk past a couple waterfalls. At the end of the walk you can hike up back up or take a bus back to the main entrance. |
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| Author: | JazzboCR [ Tue May 27, 2014 1:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I Need Recommendation . . . |
Flyboy wrote: For a day trip, I have to recommend the La Paz Waterfall Gardens, up near the Poas Volcano. Excellent nature walk, decent restaurant on premises, well cared for and attended. See wild cats, wild birds in captivity as well as snakes, butterfly house is interesting and then a walk past a couple waterfalls. At the end of the walk you can hike up back up or take a bus back to the main entrance. Excellent choice. For a more up close and personal look: http://www.waterfallgardens.com/ |
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| Author: | Puravidatransport [ Tue May 27, 2014 6:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I Need Recommendation . . . |
Recently went to La Paz Waterfall Garden's for the first time since the big earthquake almost destroyed the place a few years back and it was GREAT. Lots of animals, birds, butterflies, snakes, orchids and some great views and scenery make this place a fantastic day trip out of the gulch. Be sure the tour also includes Poas Volcano as the two aren't 15 minutes apart. If anyone is interested, I can post some pictures in the VIP section. |
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| Author: | Rolleratnight [ Tue Jul 01, 2014 10:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I Need Recommendation . . . |
Puravidatransport wrote: Recently went to La Paz Waterfall Garden's for the first time since the big earthquake almost destroyed the place a few years back and it was GREAT. Lots of animals, birds, butterflies, snakes, orchids and some great views and scenery make this place a fantastic day trip out of the gulch. Be sure the tour also includes Poas Volcano as the two aren't 15 minutes apart. If anyone is interested, I can post some pictures in the VIP section. I can't believe you didn't recommend La Selva! I still show pics you took on that tour you took me on. http://www.ots.ac.cr/index.php?option=c ... Itemid=348 He did say "rain forests." I highly recommend this tour |
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| Author: | Whitecat [ Wed Jul 02, 2014 5:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I Need Recommendation . . . |
Can you do a day trip to La Selva? If so, who did you use? Thanks |
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| Author: | Rolleratnight [ Wed Jul 02, 2014 5:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I Need Recommendation . . . |
Whitecat wrote: Can you do a day trip to La Selva? If so, who did you use? Thanks I used PuraVidaTransport. He was excellent and even took pictures for me. http://www.puravidatransport.com It is a world famous biological research station!! Yes, you can do a day trip easy. |
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