www.CostaRicaTicas.com

meaning coca cola

Jamaica probably uses real sugar instead of the high fructose corn syrup used in the States.

Im not even a soda drinker but when I find the coca cola made with sugar, I get a tall glass with ice & just enjoy a couple bottles.

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The Coke in Costa Rica is better than the Coke in the U.S.A. because, just like Jamaica, it's real sugar in the drink and not high fructose corn syrup. There is a taste difference and real sugar is the real thing.

There are tons of things for you and the Mrs. to do in San Jose and the surronding areas. As an example, and because it seems that you can "afford", I really do urge you to take her to Villa Blanca outside of San Ramon. Here is the web site: http://www.villablanca-costarica.com/ and get a honeymoon suite. That's only $215 per night. The superior room is only $170. This "joint" is full on five star quality; is private as all get out and you're in the middle of a friggin rain forest in the clouds. There is a spa there, blah, blah, blah. I really enjoy my stays there. It is maybe a 1.5 hour drive to there...tops.

Also, you will be paying a premium for beer at the hotel you're staying at because it is a 5 star place. Really, just call them on the phone and spend a few dimes on the phone. You can get all the prices you need off their menu and know what you're getting into. It's cheap to call Costa Rica 9 times out of 10. I pay less than 6¢ direct dial from my landline. It will really ease your mind to phone them and find out "the details".

As for what to do in San Jose the city itself, if nothing else, go to the Central Market and just wander about. Great place to pick up some trinkets and experience what a regular Tico/Tica does. Coffee to buy....not the same quality as Blue Mountain, but excellent in it's own right; and plenty, plenty more to see. You can cab it to and from the Central Market from the hotel where you're staying. She'll thank you.

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thanks steven, thats the stuff i was hoping to find out. we will def check out the market.
as far as the other resort ,were already booked at martino for the poker tourney. but if they are overbooked ill be at the place you suggested .

thanks bro

any eay way to figure the exchange rate from us to colons.

mexico its easy to do 10-1

I always use 500-1 to keep it easy. The real rate is usualy 550-1 or somewhere close.

$ Colones
1 556
2 1,112
3 1,668
4 2,224
5 2,780
6 3,336
7 3,892
8 4,448
9 5,004
10 5,560
11 6,116
12 6,672
13 7,228
14 7,784
15 8,340
16 8,896
17 9,452
18 10,008
19 10,564
20 11,120
30 16,680
40 22,240
50 27,800
75 41,700
100 55,600
200 111,200
500 278,000
750 417,000
1000 556,000
1500 834,000

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hey steven your talking about the market in alaujua correct?

would it be good to get a cab to san jose and do any shopping?

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thanks jones i might just print that and use as my cash guide

I am not referring to the market around where you're staying. I am referring to THE central market in San Jose. Do your shopping there, in my view, and heck, you might even want to walk around a bit.....the interiro of the central market is very maze-like with hundreds of small vendors selling everything from raw, fresh fish, meat, and poultry to vegetables; belts, clothing, beads and every other manner of trinket you can think of.

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"Actual happiness always looks pretty squalid in comparison with the over-compensations for misery. And, of course, stability isn't nearly so spectacular as instability. And being contented has none of the glamour of a good fight against misfortune, none of the picturesqueness of a struggle with temptation, or a fatal overthrow by passion or doubt. Happiness is never grand."
- Aldous Huxley, Brave New World, Ch. 16

You are most welcome. I put it in a spreadsheet so I could easily update it and also printed it the exact same size as a dollar bill. I now don't really need it any more but it was invaluable for years. My wife still uses hers.

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can i buy a case of beer somewhere near the hotel marino? would like to have beer for room and pool. they have a fridge in room.

also anyone ever do the calypso catamaran to tortuga island?

thanks guys

AS far as trinkets What do you guys think I should take.