text stringlengths 1 654k |
|---|
Profile |
Reply with quote |
PostPosted: Mon Jun 03, 2013 2:33 pm |
Joined: Mon Jun 03, 2013 2:27 pm |
Posts: 15 |
Last edited by kmeis002 on Mon Jun 03, 2013 2:43 pm, edited 2 times in total. |
Top |
Profile |
Reply with quote |
PostPosted: Mon Jun 03, 2013 2:33 pm |
Joined: Mon Jun 03, 2013 2:27 pm |
Posts: 15 |
Last edited by kmeis002 on Mon Jun 03, 2013 2:36 pm, edited 1 time in total. |
Top |
Profile |
Reply with quote |
PostPosted: Mon Jun 03, 2013 2:34 pm |
Joined: Mon Jun 03, 2013 2:27 pm |
Posts: 15 |
Last edited by kmeis002 on Mon Jun 03, 2013 2:35 pm, edited 1 time in total. |
Top |
Profile |
Reply with quote |
PostPosted: Mon Jun 03, 2013 2:35 pm |
Joined: Mon Jun 03, 2013 2:27 pm |
Posts: 15 |
Top |
Profile |
Reply with quote |
PostPosted: Mon Jun 03, 2013 2:37 pm |
Joined: Mon Jun 03, 2013 2:27 pm |
Posts: 15 |
Top |
Profile |
Reply with quote |
Display posts from previous: Sort by |
Post new topic Reply to topic [ 33 posts ] Go to page 1, 2, 3, 4 Next |
All times are UTC - 8 hours |
You cannot post new topics in this forum |
You cannot reply to topics in this forum |
You cannot edit your posts in this forum |
You cannot delete your posts in this forum |
You cannot post attachments in this forum |
Search for: |
Jump to: |
cron |
Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group |
[ Time : 0.007s | 10 Queries | GZIP : Off ] |
search |
Free Things to Do in Costa Rica: Craft Beer Tasting and Caribbean Beach Hopping |
Finding free things-to-do in Costa Rica is almost as easy as bypassing the hotel tour desk touts and traveling just a little bit off the beaten track. Save your precious colones for spending on cervezas and souvenirs, there are plenty of things-to-do in Costa Rica that are free. Beyond sunbathing, hiking, and bird-watc... |
A self-guided walking tour of the capital city of San Jose yields plenty of free things to do: check out the exceptional street art that adorns nearly every Avenida, and if it's a Monday, entrance to the Costa Rican Art Museum is free. Browse the vintage stalls and get lost in the aisles at Mercado Central. If it's hol... |
Advertisement |
White sand beaches and clear waters flanked by lush vegetation are hallmarks of Manzanillo, a quintessential Caribbean fishing village where not too much has changed in the past fifty years or so. Small houses are built on stilts and colorful fishing boats dot the shoreline, and the water is usually ideal for swimming ... |
Recommended for Free Things to Do because: This beautiful beach and fishing village offers boatloads of free entertainment. |
Sophia's expert tip: Keep your eyes peeled for dolphins just off the coast- three species inhabit the waters around Manzanillo. |
Read more about Manzanillo → |
Playa Chiquita |
Photo courtesy of Sophia LaMonica |
Playa Chiquita is a small stretch of coast with a narrow white sand beach and calm water that is often ideal for snorkeling in between the coral reef. This is the most hidden beach in the area, due to the dense rainforest that separates the water's edge from the road, and a lack of signage- but that's part of why it st... |
Recommended for Free Things to Do because: Discover the beautiful tide pools and secluded coves just south of town, all free to explore. |
Sophia's expert tip: Pick up snacks at El Duende Gourmet Market on the main road, and ask there how to find a path leading to the coast. |
Read more about Playa Chiquita → |
Cocles Beach |
Photo courtesy of Sophia LaMonica |
Cocles Beach, called "Beach Break" by locals, is the most popular beach in the area among locals and tourists, for its long golden sand beach and for its consistently good surf. A majestic craggy rock sits a few meters off-shore, and legend has it that pirates buried their booty there years ago. Cocles has the only lif... |
Recommended for Free Things to Do because: Sunbathe, swim, and body surf at Puerto Viejo's most popular beach; it's free. |
Sophia's expert tip: To get to Cocles from Puerto Viejo on foot, find the unmarked path that leads through the forest, starting at Salsa Brava. |
Read more about Cocles Beach → |
Advertisement |
Tope |
Photo courtesy of Sophia LaMonica |
Let there be no mistake, Costa Ricans take their horses very seriously. As much as they like to have fun, showing off their steeds is both a theatrical and dramatic show that leaves a lasting impression. Held the day after Christmas, downtown San Jos�'s distinguished horse parade is one of the country's finest. Guests ... |
Read more about Tope → |
An otherwise quiet place the rest of the year, Zapote is transformed into the hottest place in the country for the last week of December. To ensure that the New Year is ushered in with appropriate applause and the old year is sent packing with just the right amount of respect, Josefinos celebrate with Festejos Populare... |
Read more about Festejos Populares → |
Las Ruinas de la Parroquia, or Las Ruinas as they are commonly called, are one of Cartago's greatest calling cards; only the skeleton of a Romanesque church including some walls and staircases remain, but ever since its inception Las Ruinas has been an attraction to all who know about it. Originally, the church was int... |
Recommended for Free Things to Do because: This free site is part of Costa Rica's rich cultural heritage. |
Sophia's expert tip: Bring your camera to this highly photogenic historical site. |
Read more about Las Ruinas de la Parroquia → |
The Basilica de Nuestra Senora de Los Angeles is a Roman Catholic church in classic Byzantine style, located in the heart of Cartago, Costa Rica. Built in 1639, this basilica is officially sanctified to the Virgin of Nuestra Senora de los --ngeles, a small statue of the Virgin Mary holding the baby Jesus. Soon after it... |
Recommended for Free Things to Do because: If you've come to Cartago, it would be silly not to visit this basilica. |
Sophia's expert tip: If you have a health problem, bring a silver medallion in the shape of the body part to leave in front of "La Negrita"- legend has it she can cure it. |
Read more about The Basílica de Nuestra Senora de los Ángeles → |
Once upon a time, El Museo de Arte Costarricense (MAC) was Costa Rica's main airport terminal. Now it is home to a diverse collection of works by some of the country's most revered artists and serves as a celebration of national talent. Upstairs, a bas-relief on the walls of a conference room tells the story of Costa R... |
Read more about Costa Rican Art Museum → |
In an newly refurbished factory in Ciudad Colon, a neighborhood of San Jose, a couple of beer afficionados are going against the grain, crafting artisanal beer using only whole grains, hops, yeast, and water. The concept is novel in a country that loves its national beers, Imperial and Pilsen, but CRCBC's beers stand u... |
Recommended for Free Things to Do because: Not only free, but craft beer samples are par for the course. |
Sophia's expert tip: CRCBC's first beers, Libertas Golden Ale and Segua Red Ale can be tasted on a tour of the brewery. |
Read more about Costa Rica's Craft Brewing Company → |
Mercado Central |
Photo courtesy of Sophia LaMonica |
Since 1880, the Central Market has been a staple shopping hub in San Jose, providing for a unique shopping experience in the country's capital city. Prices are relatively reasonable, and the goods are varied, with everything from fresh flowers and produce to clothing and smoke shops. Knick-knacks, souvenirs and t-shirt... |
Read more about Mercado Central → |
Map |
Meet Sophia LaMonica |
On Sophia's first trip to Costa Rica, she came face to face with white-faced monkeys, gasped at the sight of giant purple crabs, and rode horseback through plunging waterfalls. Costa Rica... More About Sophia |
× |
Advertisement |
California |
Subsets and Splits
No community queries yet
The top public SQL queries from the community will appear here once available.