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In example, GDJ. I will be so loaded for the 2 week Memorial Day jaunt. My work laptop (which allows me to make billable hours while on vacation) is at least $500. I have a cell phone that cost me $200. I typically bring my US phone and leave it in the safe, but it is in the bag upon arrival, and the replacement value is $400. I may or may not bring a camera, depending upon what I have planned for a trip. I also carry a 8" tablet if I plan on visiting the novia in Cartago (pain in the ass to translate off of a cell phone screen).

A laptop, cell phone and tablet aren't out-of-scope for modern travelers. For me, it is the suitcase (checked or carry-on) that gives me the most trouble. If all I had was a normal daily-sized backpack, I'd use the bus. It isn't theft per se, but my own incompetence that worries me.

Also, if you fly in late, the bus isn't an option. I seldom carry colones on me upon arrival.

Oh, and as for the cash, I can burn 2k in less than a week if I am with my usual wingmen. I do not trust debit cards, and prefer to bring USD.

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that's about what, 10-15 dollars? I can't get a cab ride for that cheap. So unless yer buddy's willing to pick me up for the same fare, this isn't much of an option for me.

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Soooo, I land on a Saturday night at 9pm. Haven't booked a hotel yet( and it's only a few days away). Just spending the one night in San Jose. 2 questions?
1. Do I bother with the Del Rey arriving so late or just skip SJ fun that night? Oh, and where do I stay?(I want to sleep late without being woken)
2. Do I just hire a taxi or call PVT at this hour to get me to a hotel?
You guys are awesome with the info, I am loving this site!!
Thank you!!

Call the delrey right now and book a room , you will be at the rey by 10:30 and things are just getting good....you have at least 4 hours of good action to pick from...delrey, key largo, a few mp type bars ....by no means call it a night ....you should be able to get a room for 55 .....any other questions pm me.....take a taxi straight to the delrey ( try to get a seat on the plane near the front ....get your passport stamped , grab your bag and get that taxi....

Roger that Chili! My only reservation booking there was that I know it's groin zero and I have no idea how loud it is. I want to get some shut eye for all the daytime fun I have planned!

Go Big or Go Home !!!
That time of night go straight to DR. Take a pair of ear plugs to knock out the sound of high heels in the hallway.

My stays at the delrey have been nothing short of peaceful, ,,,, vs the other mongering hotels we have to choose from ( at least for me ) I hear nothing during the night and zero in the morning ....could be lucky ,,, just the facts for me ( last 4 trips stayed on floor 4 and 5 ,,,,, no problems

Haha you guys are great! Can I get food that late?!! I'm gonna call them and see if they have any rooms on the upper floors.

And guys have called me out for getting a thread off subject - the topic is cheapest way from SJO to downtown - not where to stay..........but I seldom mind the twists and turns a topic makes; sometimes the off topic posts are more interesting than the <original> subject at hand........

See, I don't care; its the nature of a message board - I just don't think when a topic goes off subject, its a big deal - some of you others do, or are looking for a bull shit way to call out someone else

Is that you Ted?

Touché! My bad! Should have just pm'd someone, this kinda spiraled. Can't wait to get down there so I can do some reporting instead of asking a bunch of silly questions like I'm on my first camp sleepover. Thanks again for sharing, friends.

Yes, I called you out for taking the thread about collecting for the ex-employees of Scores off topic. Contrary to what you posted in that thread, there was not a question asked of you, and your name was not mentioned in the other post you said you were responding to.

But we can all see that you did not have any interest in helping those ex-employees.

You nailed him righteously, Bro GDJ. At least this Thread's "hijacking" was on a closely related subject, not a totally left-field, mean-spirited thingie.

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funny story I enjoyed the bus ride you were great company

Hey Sanantonio didn't see you the rest of that trip, hope you had a smooth time travelling the country. I've been checking out TJ, Curacao and Aruba these couple years, but will be heading back to CR this year, hope to see you down there.