Costa Rica Advice
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Costa Rica Advice
HI All
I am trying to plan a 20th Anniversary trip next Spring, in April. The most recent suggestion is Costa Rica.
Things that interest us:
1) Oceanfront with great beaches
2) Near nightlife with quaint, safe, dive bars
3) Near the "jungle" as we want to do a zip line trip, atv etc etc
I have some questions:
1) What is the best all inclusive resort to stay at?
2) What is the best town / area to stay in given what we like to do?
All thoughts on where to go, or where NOT to go are welcome.
Thanks
I am trying to plan a 20th Anniversary trip next Spring, in April. The most recent suggestion is Costa Rica.
Things that interest us:
1) Oceanfront with great beaches
2) Near nightlife with quaint, safe, dive bars
3) Near the "jungle" as we want to do a zip line trip, atv etc etc
I have some questions:
1) What is the best all inclusive resort to stay at?
2) What is the best town / area to stay in given what we like to do?
All thoughts on where to go, or where NOT to go are welcome.
Thanks
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I'd go with Tulemar Bungalows in Manuel Antonio. I'd pass on the all inclusives. They aren't that common in CR, and there are tons of cute restaurants with good food that are walkable from Tulemar. They also have kitchens and a frig, so you can keep food and cold drinks on hand which is nice and convenient. They have their own beach with free kayaking, boogie boarding, etc. And a beach cafe that serves breakfast and lunch. Tons of activities in the area and lots of wildlife like monkeys and sloths.
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I'd probably point you in the direction of Samara or Nosara, on the Nicoya Peninsula. They are quieter, authentic beach towns, none of the shiny resort type places you get further north. The "jungle" is a bit of a drive, but it's feasible for example to visit Monteverde or Arenal on a (long) day trip, where there are adventure options aplenty. Even better, combine time at the beach with a couple of nights somewhere inland if possible!
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I'd recommend not staying at an All-Inclusive, the best options in Costa Rica are non-AI.
Nicoya peninsula (Montezuma, Nosara etc) would probably be your best bet.
The only caveat is that there aren't that many beaches that measure up to what you find in the Caribbean or Mexico.
Maybe look at Ylang Ylang beach resort in Montezuma
Nicoya peninsula (Montezuma, Nosara etc) would probably be your best bet.
The only caveat is that there aren't that many beaches that measure up to what you find in the Caribbean or Mexico.
Maybe look at Ylang Ylang beach resort in Montezuma
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I agree with both RAC and Volcanogirl. If your primary wishes are great beaches, nightlife, jungle, all-inclusive resort... rather than Costa Rica, why don't you go to Playa del Carmen? This should suit you better!
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There are all kinds of places up and down the coast between Cancun and Sian Kaan.
It's been my experience anywhere I've seen all inclusives that they're not walking distance to anywhere--they're their own self-contained mini city. The safe dive bar scene is usually not located anywhere near an all inclusive.
I would probably look at one of the boutique beachfront places near Tulum or maybe even renting a condo on one of Akumal's bays.
It's been my experience anywhere I've seen all inclusives that they're not walking distance to anywhere--they're their own self-contained mini city. The safe dive bar scene is usually not located anywhere near an all inclusive.
I would probably look at one of the boutique beachfront places near Tulum or maybe even renting a condo on one of Akumal's bays.
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I'm sorry twm1969, as I am not really an all-inclusive traveller I can't recommend you one. I had a wonderful experience in one of the Mahekal Beach Resort's ocean view penthouse, last year, but isn't an all-inclusive hotel. However, most of the hotels in PDC are safe, comfortable and offer very helpful, friendly staff, plus good food. If you want to be sure not being to far from the town center of Playa, search from the hotel I've mentioned to the dock (there are some all-inclusive hotels there!) ;-)
Hopefully this will help you!
Dave
Hopefully this will help you!
Dave
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