Dominican Republic vs. Costa Rica
Jan 12th, 2011, 11:11 AM
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Dominican Republic vs. Costa Rica
We are looking to travel to either the Dominican Republic or Costa Rica the end of March for 8 nights. We are looking for beach and kayaking, hiking, biking and ziplines. In researching both DR & CR, it seems that CR has more to do in this regard and DR is more geared to sunning. It could very well be that I haven't done enough research. Having said that, is there anyone that has been to both places and which would you recommend based on what we would like to do.
We have a 14 year old daughter so night life is not high on our list. Is one less expensive than the other. Is all-inclusives better on DR? We wouldn't do an AI on Costa Rica.
Thanks for your help,
We have a 14 year old daughter so night life is not high on our list. Is one less expensive than the other. Is all-inclusives better on DR? We wouldn't do an AI on Costa Rica.
Thanks for your help,
Jan 13th, 2011, 04:08 AM
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Been to both
www.visitcostarica.com your best bet
www.skytrek.com best zip
www.desafiocostarica.com for other adventures
www.arenal.net
www.tabacon.com
www.manuelantoniopark.com
www.tulemar.com for beach
www.villacaletas.com around your flights for something special
DR more beachy La Romana area nice for upscale golf beach
North browner beaches ok not great so CR is best for me.
www.ruralcostarica.com Rio Celeste for amazing hike.
Usually rent a car with www.mapache.com save a tonne.
Happy Journey,
www.visitcostarica.com your best bet
www.skytrek.com best zip
www.desafiocostarica.com for other adventures
www.arenal.net
www.tabacon.com
www.manuelantoniopark.com
www.tulemar.com for beach
www.villacaletas.com around your flights for something special
DR more beachy La Romana area nice for upscale golf beach
North browner beaches ok not great so CR is best for me.
www.ruralcostarica.com Rio Celeste for amazing hike.
Usually rent a car with www.mapache.com save a tonne.
Happy Journey,
Jan 17th, 2011, 07:58 PM
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Been to both with pre-teen daughter.
Agree with others - DR is for beach, pool, mega AI resort, have everything there. You will probably stay in the same resort for 8 nights.
CR is for adventure. All things you named can be done in CR very easily. You will probably visit 2-3 different places, No AI but you can go to town & enjoy the local restaurants.
My daughter & I both recommend Costa Rica for what you are looking for.
Agree with others - DR is for beach, pool, mega AI resort, have everything there. You will probably stay in the same resort for 8 nights.
CR is for adventure. All things you named can be done in CR very easily. You will probably visit 2-3 different places, No AI but you can go to town & enjoy the local restaurants.
My daughter & I both recommend Costa Rica for what you are looking for.
Jan 26th, 2011, 04:33 AM
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...beach and kayaking, hiking, biking and ziplines.
Have not been to CR. But all the above are available in Punta Cana, DR area.
I do go there for the BEACH, but others enjoy these and other activities in Punta Cana.
Have not been to CR. But all the above are available in Punta Cana, DR area.
I do go there for the BEACH, but others enjoy these and other activities in Punta Cana.
