Author Topic: Costa Rica Master Thread (Read 125337 times)

Jm1248 · « **Reply #160 on:** June 11, 2015, 08:45:38 AM »

Quote from: gavhaller on June 11, 2015, 08:42:07 AM

Im also renting a car. For 8 days its $270 including everything. Also driving from sjo to the andaz. I think you take the panamerican highway. Its supposed to be gorgeous.

Why so expensive? I saw rates for like 15 bucks a day for an suv. Is it just on my dates? Or are there certain rental companies I should be avoiding?

Jm1248 · « **Reply #161 on:** June 11, 2015, 08:47:06 AM »

Also is here any specific reason nobody in this thread heads south? The bottom third of the country is supposed to be amazing - untouched rainforest

gavhaller · « **Reply #162 on:** June 11, 2015, 10:00:43 AM »

Quote from: Jm1248 on June 11, 2015, 08:45:38 AM

Why so expensive? I saw rates for like 15 bucks a day for an suv. Is it just on my dates? Or are there certain rental companies I should be avoiding?

Most of the rates don't include SLI, which is mandatory and like an additional $15 a day or something like that.
I got quoted from sixt, and they are pretty reliable. I can't stand the other companies.

And as for going south, not that many points options- that could be your answer

But I also heard its beautiful. Trying to plan my itinerary, but I don't want to be driving for 6-7 hours per day.

Jm1248 · « **Reply #163 on:** June 11, 2015, 10:25:32 AM »

Quote from: gavhaller on June 11, 2015, 10:00:43 AM

Most of the rates don't include SLI, which is mandatory and like an additional $15 a day or something like that.
I got quoted from sixt, and they are pretty reliable. I can't stand the other companies.

And as for going south, not that many points options- that could be your answer But I also heard its beautiful. Trying to plan my itinerary, but I don't want to be driving for 6-7 hours per day.

I got a quote from fox. Idk anything about it but sixt prices at $350 more for my dates. Beware btw if you don't drive manual - most companies rent manual cars.

Jm1248 · « **Reply #164 on:** June 11, 2015, 10:27:08 AM »

I figured that's probably why, but hotels are not that expensive that I would want to base a week & a half trip around the hotel. You could technically sell the points and use the cash to book a hotel elsewhere

Buruch · « **Reply #165 on:** June 11, 2015, 10:06:53 PM »

Well I tripped on some great news. I was checking flights from fll to the caribbean, and noticed LIR on the SW map. Googles SW to LIR, and they apparently announced a month ago that they'll fly there from HOU starting Nov! I also anticipated these intl flights being much more expensive, but they're not - you can get them for 20k.

alpicone · « **Reply #166 on:** June 11, 2015, 10:18:31 PM »

Cool. I wanted to go to Costa Rica is the summer but when I checked LGA - SJO is said route not available until October. Now I checked BWI - SJO and I see they do fly to SJO already. Hmmm

alpicone · « **Reply #167 on:** June 11, 2015, 10:21:42 PM »

WTH... They actually fly ISP - SJO for only 25k round trip. How did I miss that before. Decisions, decisions.

MAJ · « **Reply #168 on:** June 18, 2015, 02:40:45 PM »

Quote from: alpicone on June 11, 2015, 10:21:42 PM

WTH... They actually fly ISP - SJO for only 25k round trip. How did I miss that before. Decisions, decisions.

who flies isp-sjo?

alpicone · « **Reply #169 on:** June 18, 2015, 02:46:38 PM »

Quote from: MAJ on June 18, 2015, 02:40:45 PM

who flies isp-sjo?

Southwest. Connects in BWI.

Adam101 · « **Reply #170 on:** June 18, 2015, 02:56:11 PM »

Quote from: alpicone on June 11, 2015, 10:18:31 PM

Cool. I wanted to go to Costa Rica is the summer but when I checked LGA - SJO is said route not available until October. Now I checked BWI - SJO and I see they do fly to SJO already. Hmmm

That's got to be like the worst time to go of the year. All hot and sticky

MAJ · « **Reply #171 on:** June 18, 2015, 03:10:58 PM »

Quote from: alpicone on June 18, 2015, 02:46:38 PM

Southwest. Connects in BWI.

cool tx

Jm1248 · « **Reply #172 on:** June 18, 2015, 05:05:16 PM »

Quote from: Adam101 on June 18, 2015, 02:56:11 PM

That's got to be like the worst time to go of the year. All hot and sticky

Like most summer vacation spots

MAJ · « **Reply #173 on:** June 25, 2015, 04:49:57 PM »

Anyone ever in Mal Pais? will be there 7/8-7-13 and looking for tips on activities.

MAJ · « **Reply #174 on:** June 26, 2015, 02:09:26 PM »

one of the local airlines is Sansa air owned by Lasca/Avianca. Miles and More website says miles can be earned and redeemed on all Lasca flights, yet i cant seem to get Sansa. Any way to do it or cant be done? Would love to add it to my United Award Itinerary.

https://www.miles-and-more.com/online/myportal/mam/ch/program/partner/detail?nodeid=216507311&l=en

cherylnlajolla · « **Reply #175 on:** June 26, 2015, 07:43:27 PM »

Quote from: MAJ on June 25, 2015, 04:49:57 PM

Anyone ever in Mal Pais? will be there 7/8-7-13 and looking for tips on activities.

surfing

That is why most people go to that area (we were in Santa Teresa last December). Hike to Montezuma waterfall.

MAJ · « **Reply #176 on:** June 28, 2015, 01:02:03 PM »

Quote from: cherylnlajolla on June 26, 2015, 07:43:27 PM

surfing That is why most people go to that area (we were in Santa Teresa last December). Hike to Montezuma waterfall.

seeing a lot of surfing stuff, never surfed in my life. can i get decent zip lining and other adventure stuff in the area?what about snorkeling?

Jm1248 · « **Reply #177 on:** June 28, 2015, 01:54:11 PM »

Quote from: MAJ on June 28, 2015, 01:02:03 PM

seeing a lot of surfing stuff, never surfed in my life. can i get decent zip lining and other adventure stuff in the area?what about snorkeling?

From what I understand, snorkeling in costa rica is nothing special unless you go out to cano island which is way outta the way. The big watersport theyre famous for is surfing

MAJ · « **Reply #178 on:** June 28, 2015, 04:12:50 PM »

Quote from: Jm1248 on June 28, 2015, 01:54:11 PM

From what I understand, snorkeling in costa rica is nothing special unless you go out to cano island which is way outta the way. The big watersport theyre famous for is surfing

ok will focus on other activities than. Ty

MAJ · « **Reply #179 on:** June 29, 2015, 11:10:23 AM »

Current itinerary:

7/8
JFK-PTY 155am Copa Air J
PTY-SJO 816am Copa Air J 30k United
SJO-TMU 1000am Sansa Air E $95

Staying in Casa Chamelon in Mal Pais till 7/13 for (roughly) $1611 for 5 nights

Will look into regular local tours, looking for ideas, for now all i have is zip lining, horse back riding and ATV. i have 3 full days to do activities.
Will bring food from Chap n Nosh and order from Kosher Center if food gets taken away.

7/13
TMU-SJO 1225pm nature air E $100
SJO-PTY 230pm Copa Air J
PTY-JFK 627pm Copa Air J 30 K United

(JFK-LAX 2/10 6am free leg in J)

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