Lollypop54 wrote:
Glad that you got a room with balcony. I couldn't get one because there was none available to suit my schedule.
I have no experience with all inclusive even though I used to stay at Amistad. Is it better than going to the central ave and trying different restaurants, eateries etc.?
The way I look at it, at $10 a day, it's a no brainer. That's four beers (at 1500 colones) or a burger (with a tip) in the Sportsmens. You can still justify eating out when you want to venture out but dining in San Jose centro is quite expensive (for Latin America) unless you go to the sodas. Add in the free laundry, phones calls and airport transport it's a great deal.
I used to love going to the Central Market for lunch. I have no idea what it is like with the Covid restrictions.
I will still go over to Bar Poas for some of their specials for a late lunch. I also really like the burger at Selinas Hostel (right by the Sportsmens). I will get ceviches at the Sportsmens, Bar Poas and the Taormina bar for afternoon snacks.
I know a lot of good places have shut down for good. My favorite restaurant. Soda Peru (Delicias del Peru) just recently closed. So did Chelles, just down from the Presidente.