www.CostaRicaTicas.com

Here ya go:

http://www.google.co.cr/imgres?q=touris ... x=18&ty=64

_________________
* These are the "Good Ole Days". Enjoy Them.

* RENT but, "Don't Buy a Home in Costa Rica" until you have lived here for THREE years.

That picture? Mein Gott in Himmel!

_________________
"A man accustomed to hear only the echo of his own sentiments, soon bars all the common avenues of delight, and has no part in the general gratification of mankind"--Dr. Johnson
"Amen, brother"-ED

While dressing down may not get you noticed from a mile away, no matter what you wear, they will know you are a tourist (or local gringo). In both cases, the assumption is that you have money.

Maybe, but I walk through the Dominican section around 6th street multiple times every time in the city and don't get a second look, cept for a what's up every now and then...

I can't believe we are still on this subject. I mean seriously....... Orange has a point by saying you will never truely blend in here even if you change clothes. As I said before I have living here for over twelve years and downtown near or in the gulch it will not matter what you have on really. You are different in most cases. I say if you wanna wear shorts and t-shirts do it. Obviously you choice of clothes should be appropriate for what you are doing, but the general taboo of wearing shorts and sandals during the day in the TROPICS is not taboo at all. So sack it up and be you. If you are walking somewhere that you can be robbed it will not matter if you have on jeans and a button down shirt or shorts and tennis shoes. The only difference is which one you will be able to run away in faster. lol.......

Just my humble opinion....

the DR

<-------OG tryin to hold it down......

_________________
“In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity"

Paco - Most will not know who/the thread to which you are refering! I do - who was the ahem, CRT "member" in question! It was a great thread!

Seriously, lots of good points made lately re blending in - Orange, Pax others are correct - most will not be mistaken for a tico, and thats really not the intent - if guys would dress a little more appropriately, whether walking on the street, or dining out, most of the problems would be solved ( a fish shirt, shorts, ugly sandles - just screams asshole) - if they acted better - oh wait - one issue at a time

JULY 10 I posted about "blending in" as far as being mistaken for a tico I'm too tall ,maybe a cuban, it was my point that being less conspicious lessens you as target when walking around downtown particularly at night. I remember someone was robbed at knife point in front of the NY Bar several years ago? He was wearing a gold chain and hawian style shirt?
When I started travelling to CR about 20 years ago I was given a lot advise by my friend who lived down there, one bit of advise was "look how the men dress then you try and dress in the same manner, " don't stick out as a tourist. You'll be selected as a target for pickpockets ,,,robberies.
SO Far other then getting the gringo price I've been lucky as far as crime goes. However most of my friends have been victims of pickpockets and snatch and grabb type robberies, along with the police shake down.
Every one has the right to dress as they choose, I feel more comfortable following my deceased friends advise, he never lead me wrong.

Flaco in Ft Lauderdale

That's my point. I will never be able to blend in and look like a local, but I can avoid sticking out like a sore thumb. Plus the longer I am here the darker my skin is getting (lots of sun when it's not raining).....

_________________
Man I'm living life like a great white shark swimming with minnows! It's all about panocha, great scotch, fine cigars, loud-ass rock music and speed, speed, speed - plus spending as much time as possible in paradise on earth, Costa Rica!

Want to try that in something approaching standard english

I've read other posts you have made, and asked you before, nicely, where you are from - because you get somewhat of a pass if you are not a native english speaker; if its your 2nd language - but you have not answered - have no reason why not - do you want everyone to think you are just dopey

(We have one Greengo - we truly don't need another)

I got to remember this one
Flaco in Ft.Lauderdale

I agree with SRLM: always a low profile, it will increase your longevity. Let the roosters show off their plumage.

_________________
" Omit no happy hour that may give furtherance to our expedition."

You need lots of schooling, Rob

"Greengo" (not "gringo" you putz ) is a very famous poster here on CRT known for his somewhat whimsical, inscrutable - sometimes weird and annoying - posts in often nothing approaching standard English. Do a search; he posts frequently.

PS While I love CR, I never claimed to be a tico - but I suspect you may be one, which is fine - you get a pass for the poor english; while I speak more Spanish than likely 90% of the board (I'm not close to fluent) , I respect and admire anyone who tackles English - and we don't discriminate on this board; all are welcome, even those who do not financially support the board

PS I have a better chance of seeing Jesus than you living in Manalapan

The guys that never went to sunday school will never understand, flip flops and shorts are gay, (sorry Spanky), I wear slacks and a polo or dress shirt, or a nice Polo or something like it, alot of times a sport jacket also, there are times to CR I have worn jeans and Polo boots.

I want to get upgraded,..the nicer you dress the better the odds.

Whether I get upgraded or not, I have pride in my appearance.

_________________
"If you dont think women are explosive,....drop one."

Me too man. My family seems to think I'm hanging with druglords and moving tons of cocaine when I go down there. Not the case at all; totally wrong concept of Costa Rica. That's the brainwashing machine of America for you. Not to mention they can't even show me where Costa Rica is on a map. Their response: "I know where Mexico is." And when they do that stupid crap I wanna smack um. Family friends it makes no difference. I just wanna smack um for their stupidity!!!