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Images of flora and fauna fill Pacific journey - News-Gazette

Fifty years ago, the viewing of the Miraflores Locks of the Panama Canal launched our tour of the capitals of South America, including Brasilia under construction. In February, I joined a Lindblad Expeditions cruise on the 62-passenger National ...

Travel: Family fun in California - Daily Mirror

I've only been in Los Angeles for two hours and I'm already talking like a Valley Girl. The view from my hotel is so spectacular it deserves the "Oh my gods" I start saying as soon as I look out across Hollywood. When my cousin decided to get married ...

Xplorer: Q&A with Lisa Evans - Coloradoan

I moved to Summit County in 1977 right after college to ski then moved to Fort Collins in 1980 to attend grad school at CSU. After working for the DOW in Fruita for four years, I moved back to Fort Collins in 1988 and have been here ever since ...

Managing your firm from afar - InvestmentNews

When Scott Leonard is sailing the crystal-clear waters of the Caribbean next year on a three-year trip around the world with his family, he plans to have one hand on the tiller of his 50-foot catamaran and the other on his cell phone, talking to ...

Neil Pearlberg, The Perfect Write: C.J. Nelson, world champion ... - Santa Cruz Sentinel

Yet, it can only boast one world champion in the sport of surfing -- a man who recently returned to ... We all felt it needed an injection of youth, so we all set out to be in every contest, surf every beach, and do it in front of as many people as ...

Wedding: Hawthorne - Morris - Record Searchlight

Bridesmaids were Anna Hunter, Kerriann Morris, Anni Ala and Phil Kotzan. The best man was Aaron Morris. Groomsmen were William Hawthorne, Zak Donnici, Matty Kittleson and Paul Hodgson. The couple honeymooned in Costa Rica and Panama. They plan to ...

ROGER KOSKELA: Where the Milieu Is Green and Living Is 'Pure' - Kitsap Sun

... demand for seashore recreational property in Costa Rica is said to have waned a bit during the recent softening of real estate markets, but acquiring good properties at a decent price is thought to be still doable. We spent most of our time ...

Vail Travel: A taste of Costa Rica's vast diversity - Vail Daily News

VAIL, Colorado — Pity those who know nothing of Costa Rica but the beaches. These people fly into the Alahuela or Liberia airports, rent a car and immediately drive to the beach. After a week or two, they return to the airport, flying home with the ...

Lee County businesses look out of town for work - News-Press

Those locales include Jamaica, Costa Rica, Anguilla, Barbados and St. Martens to name a few. Do your homework before trying to work in another country, Lubner advised. For example, he said, "Prior to any job, we send our lead delivery technician and ...

Beach shorts: News in brief from Beaches area - Florida Times-Union

in Jacksonville Beach, will include fried fish, baked beans, coleslaw, dessert and a drink for ... silent auction for a trip to Costa Rica, a Persian rug, four passes for Amelia Island Plantation golf, dinners at numerous Beaches restaurants and ...

Open Question: Need info on FIA 2010 in Costa Rica -- ticket prices, availability etc. (esp Ballet Nacional de España)?

Hola... We (my wife and I) are going to Costa Rica on March 15-21. We want to rent a car (4X4) and visit a few places in the country, but are VERY interested in seeing the Ballet Nacional de España at the Teatro Nacional in San Jose on the 18th-20th. I have found a web-site with details on the FIA and it appears that the tickets are 3,000 colones. This is also the admission price for visiting the Teatro. Does anyone know if that means the performance is 'free', or is there an additional fee? If there is, can one order/buy tickets in advance or are they only first come first served/general admission? The web site says tickets are not yet available. I have been looking at the FIA 2010 website and there are several performances/venues we may be interested in visiting, but many of the rest all seem to be 'gratuito' (free). We are terribly excited about our upcoming visit, so if you want to give any other info/suggestions/warnings etc we would be happy to hear them as well. I know that we will not be able to do justice to the entire country in just a week, so we are planning to hit just one or two areas and San Jose. Currently we are leaning towards a few days in the Arenal/Monteverde area and a couple on the beach (Nicoya peninsula or possibly Manual Antonio area?) with the rest in San Jose and surrounding areas. If you have other thoughts we will be happy to hear them.Brian... read it again, it says FIA NOT FIFA... They are NOT the same thing... more

Open Question: Where should we stay in Costa Rica?

We are going there on our honeymoon. We want to zipline, four wheel throught the rain forest, see beautiful beaches, and see the volcano.One more thing, besides ziplining, four wheeling through the rain forest, beautiful beaches, n seeing the volcano we wanted an all inclusive resort. Any ideas? more

Open Question: Very Important decision..cant decide which has better beaches overall Costa Rica or Belize?

I have been researching to go to either Belize or Costa Rica. I love the beauty of both countries very much. The 1 deciding factor is really the beach, My family (11 and up) love the beach, specifically walking into the ocean with no stones and being safe to swim. We want to see jungles, explore, swim in ocean close to where we stay and have no murky waters so we can swim daily while we are there. Any clues which one would be better (wish I could do both) Thanks more

Open Question: Which destination would you recommend?

My boyfriend and I are planning on going on vacation at the end of March. We want something different from the "popular spots" like Jamaica, Dominican, Cuba and Mexico. We are looking into St. Lucia, St. Martin, Bahamas, Costa Rica, Barbados, etc. We want beachfront and a very nice resort. Preferably all inclusive. I'd like somewhere that has nice scenery and isn't just beach, although the beach is most important. We are planning for this to be a "romantic" vacation. Could anyone compare these or have any inside advice on details to do with these destinations? Thanks! more

Resolved Question: I'm planning a 5 day trip to Costa Rica. What is the best tourist beach to visit there?

I am bringing 500USD will that be enough to cover my trip? I'm looking for a central location where I don't have to travel far on a cab etc.. more

Voting Question: Costa Rica questions ?

What are there accomplishments ? What kind of foods they have ? Hotels ? Beaches ? more

Resolved Question: What region should I stay in in costa rica?

We want to be on the beach, but have excursions into the jungle. more

Resolved Question: Ocho Rios or Puerto Vallarta?

I am trying to figure out where my fiance and I should go on our honeymoon. It is basically between Couples Tower Isle in Ocho Rios and Dreams Puerto Vallarta. We are looking for an "adventurous" honeymoon, where we can do more than just lay on the beach. We both really love the mountains and hiking, waterfalls, etc. (But also want the beach element, hence why we don't want to stay inland) We are having difficulty deciding because I have actually already visited Ocho Rios once on a cruise and did the Dunn's River Falls tour, and I didn't know if there are any other outdoorsy things to do in Jamaica. We were originally looking at Costa Rica, but couldn't find the type of hotel we wanted in our budget, if that helps give you an idea of what we like. Where do you think would be our best option? more

Resolved Question: What is the best beach to swim at in Seattle or Washington in spring break?

Im from Costa Rica and I know im not gonna find a beach in Seattle like CR but what beach do you recommend in Seattle or Washington to enjoy the ocean on a sunny day? more

Voting Question: Need Advice about Central America.?

Me and 4 of my friends (all 20 years old) want to go to Central America this July for two weeks and I want to know which country would be the best. We would like to see historical sites but also nice beaches and nightlife/party scene is a must; along with adventurous activities. We don't want to be crowded with other tourists and would like to be immersed in the local cultures. 2 of my friends are of spanish decent so communicating will not be a problem. We thought about Costa Rica but are now having second thoughts. Guatemala seems nice but beaches are lacking. Belize has great beaches but I hear it is expensive. Panama is to long and narrow considering we would like to country hop. Thanks for your opinions and any more info would be appreciated. more

Resolved Question: Costa Rica vaccinations?

I'm going to Costa Rica in the summer and i'm wondering if anyone on here has been and has any tips on anything to bring.. its a biology trip so going in to the rain forest and looking at bats and then to the beach and helping the turtles! Also anyone know which vaccinations are needed? Thanks! more

Resolved Question: Beaches in Panama or beaches in Costa Rica? I'll be traveling to Central America and am trying to decide...?

I'll be there in early May, will the weather be better in North Pacific Costa Rica or North Caribbean Panama? Is there a big difference in scenery? more

Resolved Question: My girlfriend and I are going to go to Costa Rica in early May. What are the best beaches on the Pacific side?

We want somewhere that isn't incredibly crowded/overdeveloped. White sand is also a plus. more

Resolved Question: Heading to Costa Rica for 4.5 days, is Monteverde a good option?

So my girlfriend and I are heading to Costa Rica in a couple of weeks and we will be there for four and a half days. We are trying to figure out what to do. We were considering Manuel Antonio and maybe heading over to Montezuma for a day or two. But we were also considering Monteverde. The problem is that Monteverde is kinda far, and we want to utilize our time the best we can. Is Monteverde a realistic option? Are there any nice beaches close to Monteverde? Thanks! more

Resolved Question: Study in Chile, Argentina, or costa rica?

Hi, I Am planning a very short 1-2 week trip to either Santiago de Chile, Buenos Aires, or Costa rica to brush up on my spanish and experience something different. I was originally thinking buenos aires but heard you have to be pretty careful about being robbed and there really isn't a beach nearby. All the choices sound amazing just wondering if any more experienced travelers have a recomendation. I would be a single female traveling. And I definately want to catch some good weather and get a tan. more

Resolved Question: Driving from san jose, costa rica to tamarindo.?

Myself and 5 friends are renting a car in San Jose and driving to Tamarindo at the end of April. We will be leaving at like 7am and will have all-day to mosey around along the way. Does anybody have any recommendations for some fun stops? Waterfalls, detours to some other beaches, crocodile ponds, hot-springs, cool bars/ restaurants along the way? Any help would be much appreciated! more

Resolved Question: Why do Americans complain about healthcare costs when costs are far cheaper overseas?

I recently went to the Philippines, to a private hospital, and had surgery to correct a deviated septum. The surgery went very well. The American doctors I talked to wanted an insane $12,000 for the procedure. My insurance only would have covered 80%, which would mean a $2,400 bill dumped on me. Instead, I booked a $950 flight to Manila and had the procedure done for $1000 flat at the hospital. That included my room and board. When you add in my other expenses, I basically got surgery + a fun tropical beach vacation for the price the American hospital would have gouged me just for the surgery - and I'm insured! American doctors are some of the biggest ripoff artists out there. All they care about are their Jaguar payments and country club membership fees. Instead of whining about healthcare prices in America, just go overseas. If you don't want to fly across the Pacific, there are also places in Costa Rica, Panama, and Mexico with good reputations. Seriously; why don't more Americans do this? Why do they just choose to whine? more

Voting Question: Can someone help me with my Spanish assignment?

first off thank you for reading my question i need help translating something into spanish. please do not use the internet translators. My father tells us that we are going on vacation to Costa Rica! I'm so exited because i love to travel. First he speaks to the travel agent by phone. when we go to the travel agency, the travel agent gives my father the itinerary and the round-trip tickets. we need them in order to make the trip. i have to pack the bags and i should include my bathing suit . I need it to swim at the beach. The day before, my father confirms the flight. The following day we arrive at the airport with a lot of baggage. We need to stand in line in order to check it. After showing the identification, they give us the boarding passes. We need them in order to pass through security and get on the plane. My mother looks at the screen in order to know in which gate we should wait. The screen shows the arrivals and departures. During the flight i request orange juice from the flight attendant. I drink it really fast because I'm really thirsty. Also i ask him when we are going to arrive in Costa Rica. He tells me within an hour. When we arrive we get off the plane and we direct ourselves to baggage claim. Then we look for the passports. We need them in order to pass through customs. finally my Mother asks the agent where the bus stop or the train station is located. We decide to take a taxi to the hotel. thank you very much more

Resolved Question: Does Mexico have Coconut Trees?

I'm going to Mexico this summer. I was watching Survivorman the other day, he was in Costa Rica and he was feasting on coconuts of all different ripeness. I'll probably be staying in a resort when I'm in Mexico but I was just wondering if I could find coconuts while I was on the beach? I want to try eating one. more

Voting Question: Costa Rica Vacation Help?

My family is considering going to Costa Rica this year. Anyone know where to visit, what to do, and when to go. We want somewhere where we can see the volcanoes, rain forest, and beaches. We have 4 teens and 4 adults. Are there cruises going there from the United States, or do we just stay at a hotel. Cheap times to go? Are the flights there cheap? Any help is appreciated. Thank you. more

Resolved Question: What to do help Haiti or buy my property by the beach in Costa Rica?

Sorry, not possible to buy property in Haiti ;=) more

Voting Question: I have one week to spend in Costa Rica...PLAN MY TRIP!!!...Please read on........?

Here is what I'm looking for- I'm on a mission to find a great place to spend 9 months out of the year (rent or own ) I love small beach towns but can live in larger cities as well as long as it's close to a beach / mountain / forest..pref beach though! I'm laid back and just want to be around fresh air/ clean water great food & good people. So if you can recommend any places that are amazing/ unique and off the beaten path as well as a future place to stay for 9 months I'd appreciate your input and advice!! Thanks in advance! more

Resolved Question: Visiting Barbados in late Feb-where to stay for best access to variety of activities/beaches?

Hi! I'm a late 30-something female who's traveling alone (recently spent 2 weeks in Costa Rica/Bocas del Toro); itching for next adventure. Thinking Barbados due to variety of activity (sometimes I like to do nothing - sit in a hamock on a beach with a book) or hike, or swim, or explore. Looks like Barbados offers it all. Trying to figure out what part of the island to stay on to have serenity, but also be able to walk to 'town'. Open to recommnedaitons of places to stay, too! Appreciate your help/advice/experience. S. more

Resolved Question: famous costa rica places to visit?

i was wondering where are some famous places to go to visit in costa rica but idk where to start.if u can give me websites with museums of plants and wildlife or nude beaches and famous restaurants and just overall places that tyake ur breath away.thank youand if you list a place can u give me a brief summary of what it is more

Resolved Question: what is the best beach in Costa Rica for beginner to intermediate surfers with accommodations?

I am looking to plan a trip this summer to Costa Rica and wanted to spend it surfing with a few friends and stay at a cheap/safe place. Where is a good area for that, that is also conducive to surfing conditions for beginner to intermediate surfers? more

Resolved Question: Where should I have my wedding? Costa Rica or Mexico?

I want a beach wedding and it is cheaper to do it out of the country. I heard that they are a lot nicer in Costa Rica and the wedding is nicer too. I am wondering what the price difference would be between the two locations and if anyone has had any good/bad experiences? Thank you!! :) more

Resolved Question: Where to stay in Costa Rica?

Hey everyone! This summer, my family and I are travelling to Costa Rica and we're in search of a nice resort. We want to stay somewhere not too far from the San Jose airport, and we DEFINITELY want something with really nice pools and a really nice beach. We're already staying at the Tabacon Hot Springs Resort, but during our last few days we want to stay somewhere closer to the airport. Any suggestions? Please let me know, thank you! :) more

Resolved Question: What is your favorite vacation destination you have ever been that is out of the country?

My family and I are planning to go on a vacation soon and we are very adventurous so we are the types of people who treks through jungles and visits ancient sites of culture and all, not the ones where you lay on a beach eating crabs and drinking beer. We have already been to Costa Rica, Mexico, Ukraine, Russia.Please dont recommend the Carribean area, South America maybe but the islands there are getting old. If you can please include some phone numbers of tours and any other useful info, thx! more

Resolved Question: What color is the beach water in Costa Rica?

Hi everyone! So my family and I are going on a Caribbean vacation this summer, and we wanted to go to a place with white sand beaches, turquoise colored water, and great snorkeling. Is Costa Rica a good choice? Are there beaches there that fit this description? Please let me know, thanks! more

Resolved Question: How long is the drive from San Jose Costa Rica to the nearest beach?

Resolved Question: Where to vacation in Costa Rica?

Hi! So me, my mom, and my brother are most likely going on vacation to Costa Rica this June. We want to stay in an area with really nice rain forests, waterfall areas we can swim in, and beautiful beaches (those three area must!) Something moderately priced, or even a little expensive would be okay, but nothing crazy high priced please! Any suggestions? Any help would be great, thank you! :) more

Voting Question: An amazing tropical vacation?

Hey everyone! This June, me, my mom, and my brother are going on vacation but we don't know where to go. We want to go somewhere exotic and beautiful (a place with an amazing beach, rainforests, waterfalls) BUT we don't want to it to be some touristy, commercialized place. We want it to be like a hidden gem that not many people know about, maybe somewhere sort of private and secluded. Also, we would rather it NOT be a kid-friendly place. We're all over 21 so we kinda don't wanna deal with little ones running around all over the place. Any ideas and suggestions? We were thinking of somewhere in Costa Rica, but anything would be great, thanks! :) more

Resolved Question: Best spots in Costa Rica?

Where are the best beach towns in Costa Rica? We are looking to visit extensively or maybe even move there. Prefer small towns. Thanks! more

Resolved Question: How to get great toned legs in a few months?

I'm going to Costa Rica for Spring Break for nine days and we will be visiting beaches. I really want to get my legs in better shape before then. Right now my legs are 21" around the largest point. Any exercises I can do in the next two months to take off one or two inches? I already do a dance cardio workout everday. And I've just started doing 15 lunges a day. So: Any good exercises? Any good DVDs that are a good workout for your legs? ( i have Jillian Michelle workouts but they are so NOT FUN. thats why I switched to dance, but I still want more of a workout in my legs.) thankyou!! :) ps and maybe something for the butt too!! lol :) more

Resolved Question: Where can i find download-able videos of Costa Rica?

I am doing a project in Spanish class, and i have to do something on Costa Rica. I'm really good with videos, so i was gonna put in some videos of like waterfalls and the beach and the president........ Any good websites that let you download videos of Costa Rica? for FREE (or if it's just a website that has lots of things and might have costa rica somewhere in there) Please and Thank you!!! more

Resolved Question: Where is a great overseas place to move with kids?

I can work from home any place in the world as long as I have an internet and a phone connection. Our family is up for an adventure. We have two young kids. Where is a great and safe place for the kids to get a good education and we could live in a nice place by the beach? Any parts of Mexico? Costa Rica? Affordable would be nice too. Any thoughts? more

Resolved Question: Honeymoon destination that is beach and has things to do?

I wanted to go to Costa Rica but its rainy season. I want to go somewhere that has a beach but also has alot more than just laying out everyday. Hawaii is my other thought. Any other ideas? more

Resolved Question: what song do these lyrics belong to "ill put you in a beach house right on the edge of costa rica "?

Resolved Question: Where should we stay in Costa Rica in February?

My boyfriend and I are planning a trip to Costa Rica but we are nothing short of overwhelmed in trying to pick a place to stay. Perhaps we are being picky, but we want to set ourselves down somewhere on the beach that works with an arrival at the Liberia airport - i.e. something on the Pacific coast -someplace safe/clean. And then we'll take day trips from there to get to other places (canopy, sailing, hiking etc.). We've discussed with a travel agent who suggested Tamarindo, but then I've been reading things that suggest it's not safe or the beaches there aren't that clean? Any thought for a location AND a hotel would be great! we don't need anything rustic - just clean, full service and on/very close to the beach. more

Resolved Question: Costa Rica or St Maarten with toddler?

We would like to travel in February for 9-10 days with our 2.5 year old daughter. We would like some adventure (as opposed to sitting on the beach all day), and are used to traveling off the beaten path somewhat (read: not Hilton, but also not hostels. Somewhere in between). Can anyone recommend one destination over the other? Any reason why we shouldn't go to one or either of them? Any suggested itineraries? Thank you all! more

Resolved Question: Where is the best place (city) to stay at in Costa Rica?

My friend and I are 18 and we are going to vacation in Costa Rica for 2 weeks at the end of May and I was just wondering where the best place to stay is (city, hotels, etc.)? We would like to try some surfing, snorkelling, scuba diving, laying on the beach, etc. We would also like to go somewhere that is relatively safe and that has a pretty good nightlife. We both know Spanish pretty well so that is not really an issue for us. Any suggestions as to where we should go and/or stay in Costa Rica? also, we would like to stay somewhere that has some other activities or that is within driving distance of other sites or activities (ziplining, hiking, shopping--- those sorts of things) if possible. more

Resolved Question: Costa Rica taxi...San Jose Airport to Hermosa beach/Jaco?

How much approximately, should a taxi cost for 2 people from San Jose Airport in Costa Rica to Jaco/Hermosa beach?We do not have much time...only there for 3 days after...quick trip for sibling's wedding. more

Resolved Question: Where is the best Caribbean vacation spot, bang-for-the-buck-wise?

Looking to escape the brutal Chicago winter and head somewhere warm. Interested in all inclusive packages, but want to make sure we end up in the right spot and don't get ripped off. We are 31 and 26, interested in outdoor activities, beautiful beaches/landscapes and some fun nightlife—but not in the spring break, dancing-on-a-bar kinda way. So where to? Already done Cancun. Somewhere else in Mexico? Dominican Republic? Bahamas? Costa Rica? ??? Anyone have any recommendations? Trying to keep the entire trip under $2400 for the 2 of us. Thanks in advance! more

Resolved Question: Which Caribbean island should we visit? Or should it be Costa Rica? Or?

My husband and I are looking to go to the Caribbean next month. Neither of us are much for just lounging in the sun and I will be about 3 month pregnant by then so partying is out as is diving, zip lines, and other such activities. We are laid back outdoorsy camping types, into photography and want both beach and rainforest. I am leaning toward St Lucia (and have looked into Guadalupe and Dominica but they don't seem as easy to get to). We don't want to go to a fancy, big money spending place or like a Spring Break or Hollywood vacation spot- just normal. I would like to avoid places I have been already (USVI, Bahamas, Jamaica) and Puerto Rico is probably too American. We are also looking into Costa Rica. We would like to keep it reasonably priced and aren't sure all inclusive is necessarily worth it for us (it seems it costs about $100 per person per day and I just cant see eating $100 worth per day- you almost have to drink your money's worth). Also we don't want to spend the whole trip at a resort- we want to get out and explore!Okay, I am being sold on PR a bit now... plus it's a lot cheaper to fly to and get good nonstop flights, or early arrivals...but would love to hear more from people... more

Resolved Question: Transportation from Airport in Costa Rica?

My wife and I are flying into San Jose Costa Rica at 815pm and need to get to Hermosa Beach (near Jaco) and then back to the Airport when the vacation is over. Does anyone know of any safe and affordable ways to do this?I guess we would only need a ride FROM the airport to Hermosa Beach, that night because of already exsisting hotel accomidations. Then we would take the bus from Jaco back to the Airport. more

Resolved Question: Costa Rica vacation spots?

My girlfriends and I are trying to plan a trip to costa rica sometime in the summer. What are some good vacation spots? I know there's a variety of different types of places to go in Costa Rica but we're all a group of college aged girls and we want something with beautiful beaches and activities to do. If anyone has stayed at certain hotels please let me know what your reviews were on them and anything you'd recommend to help me plan a trip there! Thank you! more

Voting Question: Honeymoon this September?

My fiance and I are planning our honeymoon for September 19th-26th of 2010. We have been to Cancun together, Fort Lauderdale and San Diego. We love to travel. We LOVED Cancun. We spent out days laying on the beach and swimming in the ocean. We want to do exactly that on our honeymoon. Lay by a pool and beach...and be on a beach that is warm and swimmable. We would like some advenure....as we did do Isle Muerjas when we went to Cancun and loved that. But being September we don't want to have the possibility of having our trip ruined by a hurricane. So here are the places we have found as possibles. Cabo, Aruba, Costa Rica, Bonaire, or Curacao. We want to do an all inclusive....because we loved that in Cancun. The only problem is we have no experience with any of this locales. Please help! If can choose a location and suggest a hotel...that would be great! Thanks! more

Voting Question: whats this song? please help!(#2)?

okay.. so i heard this song in a video a while ago, and i don't know the name, or who it's by.. please help!! :D i think it's a hip hop song.. idk.. lol.. this is all i know: i can put you in a condo... way up in toronto... i can put'ya in a beach house... on the edge of costa rica(fuego) cuz ya look so goooooooooooooooodddd!!!! thats all i know :) more

Resolved Question: Where is the most beautiful place to go in Costa Rica?

My family is planning on going to Costa Rica in February. We would like a city with a sandy beach with white sand and beautiful palm trees also a little tropical not to cityish. Thanks so much <3 more

Resolved Question: I'm planning a trip to Costa Rica with friends and we're worried about a few things...?

Basically, my friends and I (four of us in total) are planning a trip. We have planned to use a tour package, because we feel that it will allow us to see the most scenic spots in the state, and that it will be the cheapest alternative to staying at hostels and avoiding the more unpleasant routes. We've taken a 'beach' trip, that, for the price of roughly 800 for double occupancy, gives us free car rental, all dinners paid, and all hotels paid. This is a pretty good deal. My friend has recently talked to a family member that had visited Costa Rica a few summers ago. She said that the summer-time season was the worst time of the year to go to Costa Rica due to a few issues. Summer-time, as in, the wet season, between May and September. We would be going during July. She said that the heat, the mosquitoes (which carry malaria and other diseases) as well as the common dysentery are problems associated with going to Costa Rica during the month of July, and that while there, she became ill a number of times. While she had fun going, her worry is that the month of July will provide us with bad experiences. So what's the deal with this? Point taken, what's the best month to see Costa Rica? We understand that Costa Rica is the most beautiful during the wet season, but we are worried about illness and the present mosquito issue that is occurring in Costa Rica during this season. more