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Headed to Costa Rica next month for the first time. Thought I would ask for any advice that will help me navigate the waters and help me not get totally taken advantage of. Also, what are the top spots that I need to try to hit during my trip? I'm staying at the SL and only staying 4 nights, so I know I will need to make the most of my time.

Thanks for you help...

Welcome to the board!

Take a look at this thread: viewtopic.php?f=11&t=16357

It's intended for first time visitors to SJO.

Once you read it, come back and post any specific questions you may have. You'll receive tons of good information and opinions.

mh

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Just got back from a trip. You should have a ball. Stayed at sportsmens for the 5th time. Noticed not quite as crowded or lively as before, but you should still be able to get your fill. Meet a few of the brothers there, as they will be very helpful in giving you the latest lowdown and tips for to see places. Visit New Fantasy, HLH, Mona Lisa as they are within easy walking distance and let us know what you think. Visit the MPs .. use the helpful map available on this site... and of course the Del Rey. Still has lots of ladies available even if diluted somewhat with the Cocal in jaco.

Went Tuesday Thru saturday and always abundance of ladies . Sunday was very slow however.

Have a blast.

HP

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The hits keep on coming.

^ what Hit said. go directly to SL and you can practically count on guys walking you to the spots you want to see. its kind of a thrill to see the new guys face.
plus you can investigate all the other places to see what suits your needs, Amistad, HLH, Castillo, Dunn and Mona Lisa are all quick walking distance. enjoy have fun, rinse, repeat.

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im way deep into nothing special
riding the crest of a wave breaking just west of hollywood

I still think breaking your SJO Cherry should be done at the DR the first couple of trips, then stay at the Barrio Amon Properties.

Hi everybody...

I didnt find a place to say hello here, so i take this way.

Im a "sick" m8 from good old germany and i have planned to go to San Jose at October 24 for the first time.
I found this awesome forum by surfing for informations especially for mongering all over the world.
Im not a real newbie for gringo tourism, but i never was in Costa Rica before. I have some experiences in DR, Cuba and Thailand. In 1999 i lived 2 years in Havana - this was the "hightime" overthere. It was the best time of my life.

After i went 3 times to Thailand, i started to miss the latin way...so i get here and try to get information and a membercard for my big trip. I want stay in HLH and hope that i make a good choice with this place.

Please guys, dont be so cruel with me, because of my "nerd-english" - i will try my best

By the way, im 43 years old - come from Berlin - and i work as a sportsmanager for a soccer-team.

Hasta la victoria siempre...

Welcome, you will have a good time.

If you have any specific questions, post them here, we will try to help.

Hi GermanRipper...greetings from Canada Eh!...
welcome to the site. As a 1st step to SJO, best to buy a membership on the CRT
board. A small price for the vast info from the fellow San Jose travellers. Money well spent.

cheers

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GO Winnipeg JETS!

Thx for the nice welcome here...

Of course i will try to get the member-card - i saw all the nice %%% u get in SJO Hotels - sounds like a memberchip to hell - hehe - i like

But the last comments i have read from "HLH-downswing" makes me a little confus, because i decided to go there on my first-trip in oct....i havent confirmed right now - maybe its better to change the location ?

Welcome to the club! Your first name is not Jack, is it?

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I am NOT a Cien Boy!!