www.CostaRicaTicas.com

After many visits to San Jose (and surrounding areas/venues, etc) I was fortunate to find out about this wonderful Salon (thanks to Don Gordo).

After a burning the midnight oil the first two evenings of my Labor Day trip I decided to walk over to this Salon to see what they had to offer. The directions were quite simple,,,walk about a block past Idem and look for a sign on the right side of the street (Peluquirea Maritza/Calle 11 between Ave 10 and 12 on the Wesrt side,,No. 1089).

I was greeted by her young son at the front door,,Maritza had two customers and asked if I could return in 15 minutes,,,no problema!

Upon my return I was greeted by three smiling Ticas (Maritza, Karol, and Lisette). I believe they are all sisters. Maritza is the boss and started this business (on her own) about 6 years ago. I was told to ask for the Don Gordo "Especial" that included the following:

30-45 minute Spa-pedicure and foot massage
Professional Manicure/arm massage (better than any Asian nail salon)
Professional Haircut and style
45 minute Facial,
15 minute neck and shoulder massage
Straight edge barber shave
2 1/2 hours of Pura Vida with three awesome local girls (non-sexual)


I have travelled extensively around the World and have had many "salon" experiences in Thailand, Central America, Europe, and throughout the U.S. This experience was one of the most entertaining and relaxing experiences I have EVER experienced. All three of them were meticulous about their presentation, and more importantly,,their work!

If you have a few hours to kill and want to look nice for your evening date,,,take a walk, spend some time, and enjoy the treatment(s).

Thank you Don Gordo!

Pura Vida!

One last thing,,, the price was only 13,500 Colones....what a bargain. In the USA,,,this would run well over $200 USD.

That does sound like a bargain and a nice way to spend the afternoon. Is she smooth with that razor?

Maritza`s is always my first stop when I arrive in town. I have been going there for several years and the service just keeps getting better. There are at least a half dozen CRT members who also are regulars.
It is truly a great experience for a very small price.
If you have never had a pedicure, you owe it to yourself to stop by.
I will be there again when I arrive for a short trip on Sep 22.

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DG

Location and price?

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I have been using the wonderful service for a couple of years, all thanks to Don Gordo. Sitting in their chairs for over an hour is very relaxing and its a good place to practice my spanish. All the girls are sweet and Carolina is a very cute nica. Well worth the money and very close to several massage parlours

maby she can shave my balls when i arive. i allways hate that project

There is always an asshole in the crowd.

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DG

i've been to thailand a few times and this service is always a pick me up ,,,good find here,,,c ya there thanksgiving

Sounds great! Thanks for the update EL_Jefe!

sounds like a must do as a pickme up

Night Worker showed me this special place,after Don Gordo showed him, a big thanks to both of you. They run a first class business. Will stop in there every time I am in town.

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Oh please, please CrackerAss, please come to MDE with us. You will just love it there.

Crackerass you’re very welcomed.I could use a cut and shave now, I need to get my ass to Costa Rica. Wait until I introduce you to my Dentist.

is this place walkable from HDR or have to take a cab ?

El_Jefe, thanks for the tip! I just put it on my list of things to do when I visit. A guy needs to relax after a hard day of mongering.

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