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If you are interested in taking a look around a coffee farm on a horseback, you should go to Parramos. Type in Posada de me abuelito, Guatemala on Google. You will find some information about this german country farmhouse converted to a BB. Get a weekend package that includes bed, brekky and horse riding for Q.300 or something(apprx. $40) Take a chicken bus to Chichicastenango at Antigua bus terminal and get off in Parramos it cost like 3 Q's p/p. Then get a local taxi to the hotel...it takes around 5 minutes from town center. I loved everything about this place - its coffee(fresh coffee from the owner's finca), its food(authentic guatemalan), its atmosphere(green, fresh, cool and quiet), unforgettable horse riding(though it hurt my unprepared arse bit too much) and the hospitality of the hotel owner couple! Bet you'll have a great time.

Bring a flashlight for the sunrise tour, eat breakfast at their restaurant (best pina and plantains ever), and watch for soldier ants!

There are cooler places to stay than the Best Western...we stayed at a hotel closer to the action. It had a pool, a bar and a parrot in the courtyard, and we got free vouchers for the casino.

Puerto Viejo is a beautiful place to stay. You can lay in the beach or drink a Ron with Cola at night. Don't forget to visit Maxi's at Manzanillo to have lunch!!

jaco is a surfer hub in southern costa rica. Much better off going to Hermosa or Estillos Este to catch good waves. Jaco is a party town; lots of alcohol, drugs and hookers.

Walk thru the National Park next to the beach and follow the path a while to get to a big lonely beach. Be aware of the Monkeys-if u eat something they come and get agressive

Be sure to visit the Waterfalls

Hotel Las Olas de la Madrugada in Bocas del Toro is the place to be if you like surfing.. and they serve great breakfast! great atmosphere... http://www.hotelolas.com/

If you are just en route to the airport stay in Alajuela on your way out of CR, the city is cleaner, more affordable, and closer to the airport.