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Delicias Caribeñas de Mami

Patrick Brunelle — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:23:27 +0000

Staying in Heredia and looking for the flavors of the Caribbean? Than this is the restaurant for you. Located 50 meters north of the Central Park of Heredia, this locally owned restaurant is a popular spot for locals, as well as tourists. Their Rice and Beans are as good as it gets in Heredia. You can expect to pay around $6 a plate here, and the portions are fairly reasonable. The only thing I did not enjoy were the walls which were in need of a good cleaning and the small bathroom tucked away in the back. The kitchen is open for all to see, and is well taken care of (thank goodness for that).

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Saprissa Stadium

info — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:57:02 +0000

Saprissa Stadium is named after the owner of the most famous team in Costa Rica, Saprissa. Saprissa has been by far the most successful team in the country, and has even qualified for the World club championship in Japan back in 2005, finishing third. Saprissa Stadium is also the largest stadium in the country, and is the top choice for major International acts such as Iron maiden, Ricky Martin and Shakira. Saprissa Stadium is located in Tibas, which is about 10 minutes from downtown San Jose.

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Palacio de Los Deportes

info — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 22:21:55 +0000

Located in Heredia, Costa Rica, the Sports Palace is the countries biggest indoor stadium. Home to the Barva basketball team, this stadium resembles a high school gym more than a stadium. A large outdoor Olympic pool is located outside and is a chilly option for those looking to do some laps.

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Camaron Dorado Restaurant - Flamingo Beach

info — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 18:25:23 +0000

The Camaron Dorado restaurant is one of my favorite destinations while in the Flamingo Beach area in Costa Rica. This restaurant is located directly on the beach and is a big hit among seafood lovers. Their specialty, as the name suggests, is shrimp and lobster. Given the location and the quality of the food, the prices are very reasonable. You can order a lobster or steak for less than $16! Another nice touch are the tables that are set literally in the sand. This is one of the last restaurants in all of Costa Rica that is still permitted to be within 50 meters of the Coast line.

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Pizzeria de Johnny Restaurant

Nelson Sanchez — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:57:03 +0000

There is nothing fancy about this pizza shop, it is just your classic pizza join that prepares all of their pizza’s on a fire grill. I enjoyed my pizza thoroughly and thought the vibe was fitting for Monteverde. I have been all over Costa Rica, and no city loves their pizza more than Monteverde. I guess it has something to do with the fact that Monteverde is located high up in the mountain and can be quite cold, almost like an autumn night in Canada.

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Rincon de la vieja National Park

Nelson Sanchez — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 17:58:13 +0000

Rincon de la Vieja is located just 20 minutes from the city of Liberia. This jewel of a national park offers many options to its visitors. While it is true that most national parks in Costa Rica are amazing, very few offer as many unique sites and experiences as Rincon de la Vieja. There you can hike up volcanoes, see magnificent waterfalls, see the unique bubbling mud and sulfur streams coming out of the earth cause by the volcanoes, not to mention all of the wildlife you will see.

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Caño Negro Tour

Nelson Sanchez — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 15:39:42 +0000

The Caño Negro Tour near Arenal Costa Rica is a bird-watchers dream come true. This reserve is located two hours north from the touristic town of La Fortuna. Caño Negro is just south of Nicaragua and from the moment you arrive you realize your somewhere special. You start the tour on a boat, although there is the option of going on a canoe for about three times the price. You guides, experts at spotting animals and birds, will keep you entertained throughout. We strongly suggest bringing your own binoculars, although a set is usually provided by your activity provider. We also suggest asking your guide to take some digital pictures with the binoculars of animals or birds that are too far away to get a shot of.

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Pacuare River Rafting

Patrick Brunelle — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 23:24:53 +0000

Without a doubt my favorite activity in Costa Rica. Rafting is Costa Rica is good all around, but rafting down the Pacuare river is as good as it gets. National Geographic claims this to be the 5th best overall river in the world. Stretching over 30 kms, and offering over 40 rapids, class 3 and four, this river guarantees to keep your adrenaline running. I suggest doing the two day trip, although this option is more than double the price and you do not really get to do more rafting, you just take your time.

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Cafe Britt Coffee Tour

George Ellard — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 21:12:00 +0000

A neat little activity to do if you are near Heredia in the Central Valley. Costa Rica is famous for its coffee and Cafe Britt is the premiere coffee company in Costa Rica. The coffee tour includes a quick visit to a small coffee plantation. This plantation is practically there just for show, but is still a great way to pick some beans yourself. You then go in the mill where they roast the coffee beans. My favorite part however, which was unexpected, was the wonderful historical play they performed for us. It was funny, interactive and educational. I still prefer the Doka Coffee tour, however this tour is probably much better for those with children.

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Blue Lounge

Patrick Brunelle — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 19:00:46 +0000

A simple little hang out spot near the mall Cariari. Blue Lounge is not your typical Costa Rican bar, with its spacey design. The open air concept is nice, except on a chilly night of course. Prices are reasonable. What this place lacks more than anything is some life. Its poor location is probably to blame for the low turnouts. Friday nights are best as the locals go there to celebrate the start of the new weekend.

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