Best time to go is late November till about end of April.
The SE Coast (Cahuita, Limon) are dirty with the most crime.
Rent a car by all means and buy the insurance.
Gunacaste area is best for beaches. Playa Jaco attracts young travelers.
You'll want to visit Manual Antonio, Aernal Volcano, Monteverde.
Many clean and inexpensive hotels and great inexpensive restaurants.
Buy Frommers Guide to Costa Rica. Best travel book for this trip.
We've been to Costa Rica 5 times. Love it!
Pura Vida,
G&G
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> Hello all!
>
> I'm in the beginning phases of planning a trip to Costa Rica along with
> a few friends, we're all in our mid-twenties. Since I'm basically just
> researching the trip at this point, I'm very curious to hear what
> people have to say about traveling to Costa Rica.
>
> - When is the best time to go? (Summer, Winter, etc.)
> - When is the cheapest time to go?
> - Where do you recommend staying?
> - Good places to eat? Avg. prices?
> - Nightlife?
> - Rent a car, yes or no?
> - What are some must see sites/trips?
> - Any warnings, areas to aviod visiting, possible culture shocks, etc.?
>
> Thanks,
>
> - Dave
>
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