That's wonderful! So glad you find the videos helpful! We are putting the finishing touches on the guide and hoping to have it ready in the Spring. We'll keep you posted! 😀
So glad you find the videos helpful! We are putting the finishing touches on the guide and hoping to have it ready in the Spring. We'll keep you posted! 😀
I could make this comment very long, giving advice, but I'll restrain myself here. The bit of advice I do want to give is regarding rental cars. Yes, rent a vehicle with high clearance, preferably with four wheel drive. You may never need it, but if you do, you'll be so glad for it. A Toyota Yaris may be cheaper, but not a good vehicle for Costa Rica beyond commuting within the greater metro area of San Jose or suburbs. Rental car companies, on their websites are not giving you an honest cost for their vehicles. A few do, and I suggest using them just for that. What the rental car companies don't include in their rates is the mandatory daily insurance charge (not covered by your credit card, it's compulsory). And it's not cheap, averaging $15 a day. I also fully insure any rentals with their coverage, the hazards in Costa Rica are much higher than back home. You never think about parking on the beach, and having a coconut fall on your windshield, shattering it as one of many examples. Take pictures and/or video before you drive off, including as much of the underside as possible. Some companies do very through inspections with you, others try to scam you to pay for previous damage. Waze is very popular in Latin America, and is the recommended navigation tool to use. Get a local SIM card with a lot of data. Availibility is good, any Kolbi, Claro, Liberty sign will have them. Cell phone is relatively cheap here.
This is really great advice. You are spot on. We've paid as much as $25/day for TPL insurance, and they don't tell you about this in advance. We also had a rental car company try to scam us too (said the scratch on the car was our fault and, tried to charge us $1800 for repairs, but I had taken photos and videos of the car showing the damage before we left on day 1-- definitely a close call). AND we had a coconut fall on our windshield while parked on the-- no im just kidding. But you are exactly right about all of this. Thanks for adding in your advice for the community here. It's beneficial to many.
So I am going to Quepos region next year in June whats the best transportation for me to take from the airport In San Jose I don’t wanna rent a car are the taxis reasonable priced ? Guide please Thank you !
Sounds like a great trip you're planning! :-) We are putting the finishing touches on the guide and hoping to have it ready in the Spring. We'll keep you posted! For your trip from San José to the Quepos region, there are a few great transportation options without needing to rent a car: Private Shuttle: Many companies offer private shuttles that will take you directly from the San José airport to Quepos. These are convenient and comfortable, though a bit more expensive than other options. Prices typically range from $150 to $200 for a one-way trip, depending on the provider. Shared Shuttle: If you're looking for a more budget-friendly option, you can take a shared shuttle, which is usually cheaper but can take a bit longer as it makes multiple stops. The cost for a shared shuttle is typically around $50-$60 per person. Public Bus: The most affordable option is to take a public bus from San José to Quepos. It's not as fast, as it can take around 3.5-4 hours, but the fare is very reasonable, around $8-$10 per person. Taxis: Taxis are available, but they can be pricey for longer distances like this one. A taxi ride from the San José airport to Quepos could cost anywhere from $120 to $150, so it’s not the most cost-effective option. If you're not in a rush and want to save some money, the shared shuttle or bus would be your best bet! Have a great trip!
@ thank you so much for the detail info mow I have clear mind which one to choose . May be you can post video on this topic as there is no videos about it on youtube . Thank you 👍
@@michalmisio64 Thanks! So glad to be helpful. We did a video on planning a trip to Costa Rica in which we did talk through the pros and cons or transportation options. Here's that video: ruclips.net/video/3IlaqXu2DTE/видео.html
You can take a bus from the airport or if you plan on going every year get to know a local family ship a $3,000 car over there because renting a vehicle is a pain
So glad you find the videos helpful! We're putting finishing touches on the guide and hoping to have it ready in the Spring. We'll keep you posted! 😀 Thanks!
Hi there! So glad you are enjoying the videos. We are putting the finishing touches on the guide, making it sing, and hope to release it soon. We’ll keep you posted. Much love!
Hey there! We are just getting the guide finished up and want it to be as helpful as possible before we release it. We'll keep you posted. Are there any particular questions you have or things that would be most helpful to you?
@@JasonDrummOk, I will keep a look out for them! I'm planning for 4/19-27. I am for sure doing la fortuna for the first part, but undecided on if Manuel Antonio is a good second place. Also thinking about taking a day away from La fortuna to see monteverde. I am planning on using a private driver/shuttle service instead of renting a car.
@@TheBoo2116 That's great! April 13-19th will be such a great time to visit because it's right after Semana Santa, so everyone will have JUST taken their vacations and be back to work and school. So things will be less busy. La Fortuna is such a cute little part of the country -- "Organico Fortuna" is our favorite restaurant in town there -- great food and great staff. Tabacon hotel is excellent, with free admission to the hot springs, or their day pass is really worth it for the hot springs if you are staying at another spot. If you look into "Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges" it's right there near La Fortuna, and is widely considered the Monteverde alternative. If Mistico has what you're looking for with rainforest and hanging bridges, it might save you the drive to Monteverde. Hope you have a great trip! Let us know if there is anything else we can do to help or any other questions we can answer for you. 🙂
Hi! Thanks. We're putting the finishing touches on the guide, and want to make sure it's perfect before we release it. We'll let you know as soon as it's available.
Hi there! So glad you are enjoying the videos. We are putting the finishing touches on the guide, making it sing, and hope to release it soon. We’ll keep you posted. Much love!
Hi! :-) SO glad the video was helpful to you. We are putting finishing touches on the guide, and want it to be perfect before we release it, so we will let you know as soon as it's ready. Thanks!
Having lived in Costa Rica for roughly 3 1/2 years, I would guess that 90%+ of tourists will never need a 4x4, but it makes them feel more like they are on safari. Nonetheless, the rest of the tips are good!
Interesting! Thanks for your perspective. When we had to do a river crossing on our first trip, we were really glad we had taken this advice. Glad to hear from you!
Hi there! So glad you are enjoying the videos. We are putting the finishing touches on the guide, making it sing, and hope to release it soon. We’ll keep you posted. Much love!
So glad you find the videos helpful! We are putting the finishing touches on the guide and hoping to have it ready in the Spring. We'll keep you posted! 😀
Hi! Thanks. We're putting the finishing touches on the guide, and want to make sure it's perfect before we release it. We'll let you know as soon as it's available.
Oh not at all! 😃 These few challenges to be aware of are far outweighed by the vast majority of wonderful things about Costa Rica! Every place on earth has pros and cons, so it helps to know what they are before you go.
@@FindingMangosAs a Gringo speaking zero spanish the cons far out weigh any pro's. This should be the main advice to anyone thinking of visiting Costa Rica!
Hi there! So glad you are enjoying the videos. We are putting the finishing touches on the guide, making it sing, and hope to release it soon. We’ll keep you posted. Much love!
So glad you find the videos helpful! We are putting the finishing touches on the guide and hoping to have it ready in the Spring. We'll keep you posted! 😀
Hi there! So glad you are enjoying the videos. We are putting the finishing touches on the guide, making it sing, and hope to release it soon. We’ll keep you posted. Much love!
Hi there! So glad you are enjoying the videos. We are putting the finishing touches on the guide, making it sing, and hope to release it soon. We’ll keep you posted. Much love!
Very accurate! This is my costarican citizen opinion.
Thanks so much Manuel! It's great to hear from you!
Is there any advice you would add to this?
Guide please and thank you!!
I would love a guide, please and thank you ;)
Thanks so much! We’re working hard on making the guide perfect before we release it in the Spring! 😃 we’ll keep you posted!
Planning our first visit would love a copy of your GUIDE please! Thank you
That's wonderful! So glad you find the videos helpful! We are putting the finishing touches on the guide and hoping to have it ready in the Spring. We'll keep you posted! 😀
I am looking forward to the guide. Thank you!
Wonderful! Thanks so much. We are putting the finishing touches on it and hope to release it soon!
Thanks! Would love the guide
Coming soon! We’ll keep you posted.
Guide. Thank you for the info!
So glad you find the videos helpful! We are putting the finishing touches on the guide and hoping to have it ready in the Spring. We'll keep you posted! 😀
I could make this comment very long, giving advice, but I'll restrain myself here. The bit of advice I do want to give is regarding rental cars. Yes, rent a vehicle with high clearance, preferably with four wheel drive. You may never need it, but if you do, you'll be so glad for it. A Toyota Yaris may be cheaper, but not a good vehicle for Costa Rica beyond commuting within the greater metro area of San Jose or suburbs.
Rental car companies, on their websites are not giving you an honest cost for their vehicles. A few do, and I suggest using them just for that. What the rental car companies don't include in their rates is the mandatory daily insurance charge (not covered by your credit card, it's compulsory). And it's not cheap, averaging $15 a day. I also fully insure any rentals with their coverage, the hazards in Costa Rica are much higher than back home. You never think about parking on the beach, and having a coconut fall on your windshield, shattering it as one of many examples.
Take pictures and/or video before you drive off, including as much of the underside as possible. Some companies do very through inspections with you, others try to scam you to pay for previous damage.
Waze is very popular in Latin America, and is the recommended navigation tool to use. Get a local SIM card with a lot of data. Availibility is good, any Kolbi, Claro, Liberty sign will have them. Cell phone is relatively cheap here.
This is really great advice. You are spot on. We've paid as much as $25/day for TPL insurance, and they don't tell you about this in advance.
We also had a rental car company try to scam us too (said the scratch on the car was our fault and, tried to charge us $1800 for repairs, but I had taken photos and videos of the car showing the damage before we left on day 1-- definitely a close call).
AND we had a coconut fall on our windshield while parked on the-- no im just kidding. But you are exactly right about all of this. Thanks for adding in your advice for the community here. It's beneficial to many.
Thanks!
So I am going to Quepos region next year in June whats the best transportation for me to take from the airport In San Jose I don’t wanna rent a car are the taxis reasonable priced ? Guide please
Thank you !
Sounds like a great trip you're planning! :-) We are putting the finishing touches on the guide and hoping to have it ready in the Spring. We'll keep you posted!
For your trip from San José to the Quepos region, there are a few great transportation options without needing to rent a car:
Private Shuttle: Many companies offer private shuttles that will take you directly from the San José airport to Quepos. These are convenient and comfortable, though a bit more expensive than other options. Prices typically range from $150 to $200 for a one-way trip, depending on the provider.
Shared Shuttle: If you're looking for a more budget-friendly option, you can take a shared shuttle, which is usually cheaper but can take a bit longer as it makes multiple stops. The cost for a shared shuttle is typically around $50-$60 per person.
Public Bus: The most affordable option is to take a public bus from San José to Quepos. It's not as fast, as it can take around 3.5-4 hours, but the fare is very reasonable, around $8-$10 per person.
Taxis: Taxis are available, but they can be pricey for longer distances like this one. A taxi ride from the San José airport to Quepos could cost anywhere from $120 to $150, so it’s not the most cost-effective option.
If you're not in a rush and want to save some money, the shared shuttle or bus would be your best bet! Have a great trip!
@ thank you so much for the detail info mow I have clear mind which one to choose . May be you can post video on this topic as there is no videos about it on youtube . Thank you 👍
@@michalmisio64 Thanks! So glad to be helpful. We did a video on planning a trip to Costa Rica in which we did talk through the pros and cons or transportation options. Here's that video: ruclips.net/video/3IlaqXu2DTE/видео.html
You can take a bus from the airport or if you plan on going every year get to know a local family ship a $3,000 car over there because renting a vehicle is a pain
@@davidpeters3846 That's a really interesting option!
we'd love a guide!
So glad you find the videos helpful! We're putting finishing touches on the guide and hoping to have it ready in the Spring. We'll keep you posted! 😀 Thanks!
Guide. ¡Gracias!
Hi there! So glad you are enjoying the videos. We are putting the finishing touches on the guide, making it sing, and hope to release it soon. We’ll keep you posted. Much love!
Guide please. Thank you
Hey there! We are just getting the guide finished up and want it to be as helpful as possible before we release it. We'll keep you posted. Are there any particular questions you have or things that would be most helpful to you?
When will the planning video be out?
Hola! :-) We'll be releasing several upcoming videos on this. The first of these will go live next Monday the 4th.
When are you planning your trip? Any particular challenges or questions?
@@JasonDrummOk, I will keep a look out for them! I'm planning for 4/19-27. I am for sure doing la fortuna for the first part, but undecided on if Manuel Antonio is a good second place. Also thinking about taking a day away from La fortuna to see monteverde. I am planning on using a private driver/shuttle service instead of renting a car.
@@TheBoo2116 That's great! April 13-19th will be such a great time to visit because it's right after Semana Santa, so everyone will have JUST taken their vacations and be back to work and school. So things will be less busy.
La Fortuna is such a cute little part of the country -- "Organico Fortuna" is our favorite restaurant in town there -- great food and great staff. Tabacon hotel is excellent, with free admission to the hot springs, or their day pass is really worth it for the hot springs if you are staying at another spot.
If you look into "Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges" it's right there near La Fortuna, and is widely considered the Monteverde alternative. If Mistico has what you're looking for with rainforest and hanging bridges, it might save you the drive to Monteverde.
Hope you have a great trip! Let us know if there is anything else we can do to help or any other questions we can answer for you. 🙂
Is the guide available
Hi! Thanks. We're putting the finishing touches on the guide, and want to make sure it's perfect before we release it. We'll let you know as soon as it's available.
I really love Costa Rica and the people but nowadays even if you live like a Costa Rican it is not cheap
Thanks for watching David, and good to hear from you. It can be definitely pricey in some places.
Guide please
Hi there! So glad you are enjoying the videos. We are putting the finishing touches on the guide, making it sing, and hope to release it soon. We’ll keep you posted. Much love!
Guide please
Hi! :-) SO glad the video was helpful to you. We are putting finishing touches on the guide, and want it to be perfect before we release it, so we will let you know as soon as it's ready. Thanks!
Having lived in Costa Rica for roughly 3 1/2 years, I would guess that 90%+ of tourists will never need a 4x4, but it makes them feel more like they are on safari. Nonetheless, the rest of the tips are good!
Interesting! Thanks for your perspective. When we had to do a river crossing on our first trip, we were really glad we had taken this advice. Glad to hear from you!
We're curious -- what tip would you add in place of this one?
guide, please
Hi there! So glad you are enjoying the videos. We are putting the finishing touches on the guide, making it sing, and hope to release it soon. We’ll keep you posted. Much love!
Guide
So glad you find the videos helpful! We are putting the finishing touches on the guide and hoping to have it ready in the Spring. We'll keep you posted! 😀
Guide
Hi! Thanks. We're putting the finishing touches on the guide, and want to make sure it's perfect before we release it. We'll let you know as soon as it's available.
Another long RUclips video solved with a one minute PowerPoint
Thanks. You seem lovely. 🥰
The more I check into this place it sounds like nothing but hassles and problems right from the get go.
Oh not at all! 😃 These few challenges to be aware of are far outweighed by the vast majority of wonderful things about Costa Rica! Every place on earth has pros and cons, so it helps to know what they are before you go.
@@FindingMangosAs a Gringo speaking zero spanish the cons far out weigh any pro's. This should be the main advice to anyone thinking of visiting Costa Rica!
@@swan77a That's helpful. Do you mean people should learn to speak some Spanish? Like just some basics?
Guide please
Guide please
Hi there! So glad you are enjoying the videos. We are putting the finishing touches on the guide, making it sing, and hope to release it soon. We’ll keep you posted. Much love!
Guide
So glad you find the videos helpful! We are putting the finishing touches on the guide and hoping to have it ready in the Spring. We'll keep you posted! 😀
Guide
Hi there! So glad you are enjoying the videos. We are putting the finishing touches on the guide, making it sing, and hope to release it soon. We’ll keep you posted. Much love!
Guide please
Hi there! So glad you are enjoying the videos. We are putting the finishing touches on the guide, making it sing, and hope to release it soon. We’ll keep you posted. Much love!
Guide
Hey there! Thanks! We’re going to have the guide ready in the Spring and we’ll keep you posted!