Check out Hotel Costa Verde in Quepos. Quepos is near Manual Antonio
National Park, so there is much to see.
You'll want to see some of the volcanoes too, i.e. Manuel Antonio.
I'd fly into Liberia and skip San Jose. Yes, rent a car. It is a small
country.
Stay away from the East Coast!
Pura Vida,
G
"james" wrote in message
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> The sig other wants a beach vacation, but I prefer cities/towns with
> local culture, and perhaps some river/inland exploration (biking, bird
> watching, etc)?
>
> Are there any good beaches near a small/medium size town or village
> that this could be done? I've been researching and there's a lot of
> good information on Puerto Viejo, people seem to like it a lot
>
> Any recommendations on family run hotels, hostels, or bed and
> breakfasts? And how to people usually travel from San Jose to the
> beaches? Bus, rent a car? or fly?
>
> Spending about 4-5 days total - thanks in advance!
>
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