What's your favorite way to spend a day in/near San Jose?
May 6th, 2009, 07:36 AM
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What's your favorite way to spend a day in/near San Jose?
Just curious about what your favorite things to do in and near San Jose are - We've already done Poas Volcano, the La Paz Waterfall Gardens, and Doka Coffee Estate tour. Any other ideas? Has anyone visited the Else Kientzler Botanical Gardens? Thanks for your help!
May 6th, 2009, 08:28 AM
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VG,
If you are interested in Else Kientzler, I would just stop on the way up to Arenal, wouldn't make a separate trip. They get very few visitors, aren't well known, were surprised to see us although we had contacted them beforehand. There are some interesting plants, but honestly, I enjoyed the lush landscaping at many of our hotels more.
Have you thought about the Cachi/Orosi Valley area/Irazu Volcano or even a trip up to Tirimbina or La Selva around the Sarapiqui region?
If you are interested in Else Kientzler, I would just stop on the way up to Arenal, wouldn't make a separate trip. They get very few visitors, aren't well known, were surprised to see us although we had contacted them beforehand. There are some interesting plants, but honestly, I enjoyed the lush landscaping at many of our hotels more.
Have you thought about the Cachi/Orosi Valley area/Irazu Volcano or even a trip up to Tirimbina or La Selva around the Sarapiqui region?
May 6th, 2009, 09:19 AM
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Looks like great minds think alike! Did you guys drive yourselves or go with a tour? We never rent a car, so I'd love recommendations on who to tour with. I've seen Irazu pics, and it looks similar to Poas and very pretty.
May 6th, 2009, 09:38 AM
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Hi, I've actually written a post about 5 fun things to do in San Jose. Since you've done so many fun stuff you can try these.
http://www.travelexperta.com/2009/04...-san-jose.html
I've been to Else Kientzler Botanical Gardens. They're nice. However, they are about 1 hour drive out. And there is nothing around them, so you can't take a bus or walk from anywhere in particular.
Hope this helps,
Marina K. Villatoro
http://www.travelexperta.com/2009/04...-san-jose.html
I've been to Else Kientzler Botanical Gardens. They're nice. However, they are about 1 hour drive out. And there is nothing around them, so you can't take a bus or walk from anywhere in particular.
Hope this helps,
Marina K. Villatoro
May 6th, 2009, 09:50 AM
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VG,
We were with our Tico friends, so we weren't driving on this part of our trip. You would probably be best off hiring your driver for one additional day or seeing if your hotel has daytrips that go to this area.
We were with our Tico friends, so we weren't driving on this part of our trip. You would probably be best off hiring your driver for one additional day or seeing if your hotel has daytrips that go to this area.
May 6th, 2009, 01:13 PM
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Hey vgirl,
I've also done the Orosi/Irazu/Lankester day trip and enjoyed it.
On my to-do list:
The Serpentarium in Alajuela
The Rainforest Aerial Tram on either the Pacific or Atlantic side
San Lorenzo Canopy Tour (I heard it has some of the longest cables among the operators.)
Las Pumas Rescue Shelter in Canas (Although Las Pumas might be a bit of haul from San Jose.)
I also meant to visit INBioparque but ran out of time but I will the next time I'm in CR.
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I've also done the Orosi/Irazu/Lankester day trip and enjoyed it.
On my to-do list:
The Serpentarium in Alajuela
The Rainforest Aerial Tram on either the Pacific or Atlantic side
San Lorenzo Canopy Tour (I heard it has some of the longest cables among the operators.)
Las Pumas Rescue Shelter in Canas (Although Las Pumas might be a bit of haul from San Jose.)
I also meant to visit INBioparque but ran out of time but I will the next time I'm in CR.
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May 6th, 2009, 06:07 PM
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vgirl, any hotel you choose in the SJ area will offer a tour to Orosi with the other things included. It's a full day. I would think if you'd prefer a private driver, the hotel would arrange that for you as well. I know Orquideas would, bet Grano de Oro would as well. I think you'd enjoy it. It's just a matter of looking and enjoying, certainly nothing adventurous, but such a nice part of the country.
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