The Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport was named after a past Costa Rican President after his wife dedicated the land to construct the airport facilities. It is located in Liberia, the capital Guanacaste, and is credited in large part for the recent influx of tourism development in the area. It is a popular hub for visitors wishing to explore the northern Pacific Coast of Costa Rica.

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Filed under: information on April 16th, 2009 | No Comments »

The brand new JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa in Costa Rica offers the ultimate Costa Rican vacation experience and a lifetime of vivid memories. With 310 luxuriously appointed guest rooms, this luxury Costa Rican resort has quickly become known as one of the most magnificent resorts in Latin America. This beautiful resort is situated on a secluded beach in a prime location within Costa Rica’s renowned central coast. The Resort features a breathtaking free flowing pool covering more than 25,000 square feet which provides a combination of private alcoves for couples and fun filled excitement for families.

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Filed under: Culture, Travel Discounts, Year Round on February 27th, 2009 | No Comments »

The independent minded traveler may find the freedom of renting a car in Costa Rica absolutely necessary to the enjoyment of their trip. Other options for transportation through the country include public buses (economical but time consuming), private shuttles (pricey but fast and gives you the freedom of stopping for pictures, bathroom, etc.) and domestic flights (convenient and less expensive than ground transfers at times!). If you have considered these other options and waded through excessive information on the dangers of the roads in Costa Rica and still decided on renting a car, I commend you and your adventurous soul. Read on for some specifics about the process, costs, requirements and driving dangers in the country.

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Filed under: Travel on February 11th, 2009 | No Comments »

Costa Rica beaches are as varied as they are plentiful, from the volcanic black sands of Playa Hermosa, Jaco to the sparkling white of Punta Leona and Playa Conchal. There are bay side beaches like Tambor on the Gulf of Nicoya and Puerto Jimenez on Golfo Dulce that attract mating whales and offer great marine life viewing opportunities. Then there are beaches offering optimal surf conditions as the ocean beats down on them like Playa Nosara and Santa Teresa.

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Filed under: Culture, General, Travel, information on February 10th, 2009 | No Comments »

Even if Costa Rica is not internationally known in the entertainment and artistic industries, we have amazing talent in all the areas. In the music arena, Costa Rican tendencies and genres vary, so there’s an option for everyone. These are some of the top bands you can go see whenever you decide to come to Costa Rica and enjoy our nightlife to the fullest!

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Filed under: Culture on January 30th, 2009 | No Comments »