AIRPORTS & AIRLINE INFORMATION - SJO - Juan SantaMaria Airport - San Jose, Costa Rica - Revised

STARTING to UPDATE this March, 13, 2012

Below is a list I've started of information on the Airports in and around Costa Rica, Official Entry Requirements, Departure Tax (which recently has changed), Arrival and Departure Information, Airline Information, Where to Park near or at SJO Airport and LOTS MORE!!!
(this is by NO means THE list of lists! Things change. Just sharin' some info and leads! Share back - please notify us of any changes/additions).

There's FREE WiFi/WIRELESS Internet in the Airport (BUT - not until AFTER you've passed security)!!

ENTRY • EXIT REQUIREMENTS for Costa Rica

LivingLifeInCostaRica.blogspot.com/2013/01/requirements-to-enter-cr.html

LiberiaCostaRicaAirport.net/Entry_Exit_Requirements.html
(easy to read in English)


OFFICIAL

Migracion.go.cr

OFFICIAL AIRPORT WEBSITE

aeris.cr

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DEPARTURE TAX

NOW -  $29

There is a Departure Tax that YOU MUST pay when you are DEPARTING Costa Rica via all flights (currently NOT when departing via bus, car or walking.  MANY countries have it but build it into the airline ticket [making it EASIER for you while in their country]). 

This Departure Tax has increased to $29.

WHERE
TO PAY the $29 Costa Rica DEPARTURE TAX:

IN THE TERMINAL -  Last I checked (ahhh - life in Costa Rica - the land of constant change!) it was as you enter at the FIRST set of doors - IMMEDIATELY take a RIGHT and it's that counter on your RIGHT (NOTE ON THE PROCESS:  In the old days when I was traveling with others, one person would go line up at the airline line while the other went and paid the Exit Tax.  Last time I did it the guard at the airline line would not let us enter the line UNTIL we showed them proof we ALREADY had PAID the Airport Tax and had our Immigration Departure Exit Form so go pay the Exit Tax FIRST.  Only one person NEEDS to go up to the counter with everyone's Passport and the $29 for each passport [so no need to clutter that area any more than it needs to your luggage/bodies].  EVERY time I've done it or been with people that did it, it was a breeze!!  I've never waiting more than 3 people deep.

HOW
TO PAY the $29 Costa Rica DEPARTURE TAX:

The $29 is paid either in US $s or the equivalent in colones (Costa Rican currency) via CASH (this is a good way to get rid of all your coins also since you will NOT be able to convert it into ANY other form of currency once you're outta there [though you could have been nice enough to have left all your coins for the housekeeper where you stayed the night before or the people that helped you!!]).  They DO now take Credit Cards (I believe it's JUST Visa or MasterCard) - BUT - it's processed as a "Cash Advance" which usually YOUR bank charges a hefty fee [many banks I've seen were 20-something percent] for this service [Debit Cards don't normally charge a fee for a Cash Advance so it may not cost anything to do that.  One thing I've get to get confirmation on but I think is true is if they are taking money out of YOUR U.S. dollar account and converting it into colones for THEIR colon bank account - most CREDIT CARDS charge a International Conversion Fee for that [MANY ALSO charge around 3% additionally.  USAA only charges 1%] 

OTHER OPTIONS FOR PAYING THE 
$29 DEPARTURE TAX

•  You can also do it in some of the nacional banks - BUT - they often have LONG lines so why do it that way???  Don't make much sense to me ???).
•  Some major airport hotels and Travel Agencies and Tour Companies will let you pay it at the hotel for a $3-$10+ or so "Convenience Fee".

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AIRPORT NUMBERS IN COSTA RICA:

SAN JOSE - SJO (Juan SantaMaria):  2-437-2400  •  Fly2SanJose.net  aeris.cr (seems to switch to the Fly2SJ one)

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juan_Santamar%C3%ADa_International_Airport

Coordinates - 9° 59′ 38″ N, 84° 12′ 32″ W

According to their website, if one is flying on American Airlines, United Airlines, Jet Blue or Avianca and pre-checked-in online, the airport has a bank of 10 kiosks where you can Self Check-In - without standing in line - EVEN if you have luggage.  WOW - this seems MEGA STRANGE security wise for an international flight where they give you the standard questions.

LIBERIA - Guanacaste (I've seen it called Daniel Oduber as well as Tomas Guardia??):  2-668-1010 (I've also seen 2-666-0695)
LiberiaCostaRicaAirport.net  •  facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002535143356
LOCATION:  http://maps.google.es/maps?q=10.610922,-85.543928&hl=es&ll=10.615731,-85.534058&spn=0.078288,0.109692&sll=10.59338,-85.544643&sspn=0.039147,0.054846&fll=10.610922,-85.543928&fspn=0.039144,0.054846&z=13%20Lives%20in%20Liberia,%20Guanacaste

LIMON:  2-758-1379 (I don't know how much of an airport is really there these days)

PAVAS (Tobias Bolanos):  2-232-2472 (this airport WAS the home to NatureAir.com [my FAVORITE airline!!] but it seems like most NatureAir flights have switched over to a terminal NEXT to SJO airport.  Pavas•Tobias Bolanos Airport is ABOUT 15 minutes from SJO airport [but allow for traffic as it CAN be an issue])

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FLIGHT INFORMATION

ARRIVAL and DEPARTURE INFO  - San Jose - SJO

ARRIVALS:
Fly2SanJose.net/front/pt9.php - OR - 190.10.79.155/fiws/LlegadasPag.aspx

DEPARTURES:
Fly2SanJose.net/front/pt8.php - OR - 190.10.79.155/fiws/SalidasPag.aspx

ARRIVAL and DEPARTURE INFO  - Liberia

http://aeris.cr/vuelos.aspx?id_cat=13

ARRIVALS:  http://190.10.79.155/fiws/LlegadasPag.aspx

DEPARTURES



Here's another interesting international website for flight information:

FlightStats.com/go/FlightStatus/flightStatusByAirport.do;jsessionid=394EBC1209F462F5E3D56F1F84557766.web4:8009?airportCode=SJO&airportQueryType=1

AUTOMATED FLIGHT INFO:

2-437-2626

CODES:  English-9   Arrival-1   Departures-2

(I find it hasn’t worked properly for me MANY times)

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GENERAL AIRPORT INFO

Client Services: 2-443-1737 / 2-443-1244-fax (5am-10pm) (they speak GOOD English and are REALLY helpful with ANY questions you have!! They can NOT page anyone)?????????
NOTE:  For awhile, whenever I call this # - it rings a weird busy and the fax line - no fax comes on.

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AIRPORT TAXI

There is a monopoly on the taxi's from the airport with orange taxi's called Taxi Aeropuerto.  They are only allowed to take people FROM the airport and are located as you leave the terminal - to your left.  You can either choose to pay a set fee - or opt to have the Maria/meter on but once you get in - you can not change your mind.  Also, RARELY have I found a driver that speaks English.
NOTE:  I have called there a few times (the last being March 13, '12 where I spoke with an Amelia) and each time they have said that no one spoke English???  Say WHAT????  They're dealing with TOURISTS??  Well, I guess that tells you what their level of "customer service" is!

SAMPLE RATES TO ESCAZU:  (need to be updated)
Airport taxis (the official ones) - $22 one way – 1-4 (though not much luggage as the trunks tend to be smaller so I’ve found they’re really only comfy if it’s 1-2 people if you have 2 pieces of checked luggage per person), $26-van – 1-10 people.

They accept  Colones or U.S. dollars (best not to bring anything over a $20 and the smaller the better [less of a chance of him saying he doesn't have change and hi getting a WAYYYY better tip].  Speaking of tipping - tipping taxis is NOT customary in Costa Rica - except if they actually DO something for you - like help with your luggage, etc.).

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AIRPORT TRANSFERS • GREETS

Which sounds better to you - Exiting the airport terminal with the masses of weary travelers - walking into the hourds of illegal taxi drivers offering to give you a ride some place for a discounted rate (with a few legal ones mixed in there)?

OR

Have someone standing there with a SMILE and a piece of paper with

YOUR NAME on it GREETING you (in ENGLISH if that's important) and helping you to the car with your luggage?  A friendly face that can answer questions for you?  Take you to get your money changed?  Someone to drive you whereEVER in Costa Rica (or Nicaragua or Panama) you need to go?  Or playing tour guide for a couple+++ days?

Someone that IS CUSTOMER SERVICE oriented - who TRULY wants to help you!!!!

If you KNOW you DESERVE all this

contact LivingLifeInCostaRica@gmail.com

and let us help coordinate those details for you!

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AIRPORT PARKING INFORMATION

http://LivingLifeInCostaRica.blogspot.com/2012/03/airport-parking-sjo.html

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INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES

NOTE:  When booking directly with the airlines in their Ticket Offices or on the Phone - they OFTEN have a $20-$25 PER TICKET ADDITIONAL fee!


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CHEAPEST WAY TO GET TICKETS:
LivingLifeInCostaRica.blogspot.com/2012/11/airline-ticket-sites.html


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AIRLINES

AeroMexico
http://AeroMexico.com
2-440-1353  /  2-440-1381
SERVING:  Mexico City


Air Canada
http://AirCanada.ca
CR - AIRPORT COUNTER:  2-441-8025-English-9  (only Mon.-Sat. 8am-1pm)  /  2-243-1860
RESERVATIONS:  CR - 0800-052-1988


Air China (coming)


Air Comet
http://AirComet.com
CR:  2-291-0684 (counter only 8am-noon)
SERVING:  Only Sat. Madrid


Air France (KLM)
http://AirFrance.com/cr
2-220-4111 (only ticket office - no flights to CR)


Air Panama*
http://FlyAirPanama.com
CR  -  2-430-4787  /  2-222-0712 / 2-222-0753-fax / 8-392-4256 / 2-601-1007 / 2-296-8592
Panama  -  507-316-9000 / 507-315-0439
David - Panama City


Air Transat (partnered with CanJet
http://AirTransat.com
2-441-9444
CHARTER - Seasonal - Vancouver, Montreal, Toronto


America West
http://AmericaWest.com  /  http://Facebook.com/USAirways  /  http://Twitter.com/#!/USAirways
CR - Airport:  2-430-6690
RESERVATIONS - CR:  0800-011-0793  /  0800-011-0888
U.S.:  1-800-622-1015


American Airlines
http://AA.com
CR - Airport:  2-442-8800 / 2-257-1266 / 2-248-9010
U.S.:   1-800-433-7300
SERVING:  Dallas/Ft. Worth, Miami (I try to avoid going in/out of Miami as these flights are TOOOO often delayed - sometimes 1-2+ hours!!), New York-JFK (non-stop!!)

TICKET OFFICES:

SAN JOSE - Sabana Este - DIRECTIONS: Centro Cars Building - next to Mas x Meno and across the street of the Hotel Corobici - just at the entrance of the hwy to Alajuela. HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 8:30am-7pm, Sat. 9am-1pm. ADVANCE CHECK IN: Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm
ESCAZU (Guachipelin) - Plaza Roble - in front of MultiPlaza - 1st Floor - Blvd. Camino Real. HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 9am-6pm, Sat. 9am-1pm. ADVANCE CHECK IN: Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm
SAN PEDRO / CURRIDABAT - DIRECTIONS: Edificio Torre del Este - Frente Facultad de Derecho - De La Universidad De Costa Rica. HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 9am-6pm, Sat. 9am-1pm. ADVANCE CHECK IN: Mon.-Fri. 9am-4pm (THANX Daniel)


Avianca
SERVING:  Bogota, Columbia-SFO 4 times week


Can Jet (partners with Transat)
http://CanJet.com
Canada/US  -  1-800-809-7777
CHARTER - Seasonal:  Toronto


Continental Airlines (have now merged with United Airlines)


Condor
http://Condor.com
CR - Airport:  2-441-9444  /  2-430-4787  /  2-243-1818
SERVING:  Frankfurt and Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic


COPA
http://CopaAir.com
CR - Airport:  2-441-4742 / 2-441-8243 / 2-223-2672 / 2-295-7400
US  -  1-800-359-2673
TICKET OFFICE:  SAN JOSE (Paseo Colon) - Plaza Torre Mercedes - Mon.-Fri.-8am-6pm. Sat.-8am-2pm.
SERVING:  Nicaragua - Managua, Panama - Panama City, Honduras - San Pedro Sula and Tegucigalpa, Columbia - Bogota, Guatemala City


Cubana?
http://Cubana.cu
2-430-4787 / 2-221-7625 / 2-221-6918


Delta
http://Delta.com
CR - 2-440-4805 / 2-257-4141 / 0800-056-2002
Atlanta and New York 5 times/week?


Frontier
http://FrontierAirlines.com
CR - 2-440-1353 / 2-440-1381
U.S.-1-800-432-1359 / 1-303-371-7000
Denver-SJO - 12:10am - 6:25am
SJO - Denver - 6:30am-12:15pm
(only Dec. 18-Sept. 4)


Iberia
http://Iberia.com
2-441-2591  /  2-441-5635  /  2-257-8266
Madrid


JetAirFly
http://JetAirFly.com
Brussels


JetBlue
http://JetBlue.com  /  http://Facebook.com/JetBlue  /  http://Twitter.com/#!/jetblue
CR - 2-441-6849  /  0800-012-1666
US - 1-800-538-2583  /  TTY•TDD - 1-800-336-5530
Orlando to SJO and Liberia
Where else they go:  http://JetBlue.com/wherewejet/?intcmp=hd_wherewejet


KLM (Air France) - in partnership with COPA
http://KLM.com/travel/pa_en/index.htm
2-220-4111 (only ticket office - no flights to CR - just to Panama City and they can code-share)
Offering flights from various European destinations with a stop in Panama (so not having to go through the U.S!!!) and Schiphol, Amsterdam.  Rome, Italy
Flights  -  Sun., Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri.


LACSA (see "TACA")
http://TACA.com
2-443-3555


MartinAir
http://MartinAir.com
Amsterdam
2-440-8848 / 2-232-3246


Nature Air 
NatureAir.com  •  facebook.com/NatureAir
CR  -  2-299-6000  •  8-682-0791 (counter at SJO)
US  -  1-800-235-9272
LOCAL AIRLINES WITHIN COSTA RICA and who I'd take (they have TWIN ENGINE planes - vs the other one which is just single engine planes) (plus Bocas del Toro, Panama and Managua, Nicaragua)
LOCATION:  Nature Air NOW flies out of SJO Airport in the MAIN TERMINAL (EXCEPT the 7am flight to Liberia which is still out of Pavas/Rhomoser Airport).
 
NorthWest
2-668-1078
Liberia Airport ?


SANSA - located next door (West) of the terminal
http://FlySansa.com
CR  -  Airport - 2-442-9385 / Ticket Offices - 2-223-4179 / 2-221-9414 / 2-290-4400-office
US  -  1-877-767-2672-


Sky Services
(charter out of Canada into Liberia only [I think])


SouthWest
Will announced they will start flying into SJO from Baltimore/Washington DC March 7, 2015


Spirit Airlines
http://SpiritAir.com
2-441-2052   /  0-800-011-1103
US:  1-800-772-7117-English  /  1-800-772-7117-Spanish
Baggage Claim - 2-430-7815
OFFICE: Heredia-Ultrapark Business Centre
SERVING:  Ft. Lauderdale - SJO:  10:41am - 11:35am.  11:31pm-12:20am (next day)

          SJO - Ft. Lauderdale - 1:06am - 5:50am.  12:30pm - 5:18pm (Wed, Thurs., Fri., Sun.)

PROMOTIONS:  http://Spirit.com/EMailNotifySignIn.aspx (fyi  - I don't know many people - especially lately - that have found that $9 fare deal)
WHERE THEY FLY:  http://Spirit.com/RouteMaps.aspx
(NOTE: Spirit goes to MANY other Countries BUT you will ALWAYS have to go via Ft. Lauderdale [and sometimes overnight]. They fly to ARUBA, BAHAMAS - Nassau, San Salvador, CAYMEN ISLANDS - Grand Cayman, COLUMBIA - Armenia, Bogata, Cartagena, Medellin, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - Santo Domingo, Punta Cana, EL SALVADOR - San Salvador, GUATAMALA - Guatamala City, HAITI - Port au Prince, HONDURAS - San Pedro Sula, JAMAICA - Kingston, Montego Bay, MEXICO - Cancun, NICARAGUA - Managua, PANAMA - Panama City, PERU - Lima, PUERTO RICO - San Juan, Aguadilla, TURKS and CAICOS ISLANDS - Providenciales, USVI - US VIRGIN ISLAND - St. Thomas, St. Maarten


TACA (with SANSA, AeroPerlas and LACSA)
http://TACA.com
CR - Airport Counter - 2-437-2664  /  2-437-1000  /  Call Center (though I think it's in like Ecuador) - (HOURS - Monday-Friday - 4am-9pm)2-242-1000 • 2-443-3555  /  2-257-9444  /  2-296-9533 / 2-299-8222-CR res. - 2-English
US - 1-800-400-8222 (24/7)

OFFICES:

Curridabat - DIRECTIONS:  75 metros al oeste del Colegio Federado de Ingenieros y
              Arquitectos. Centro Comercial Plaza Freses Local #7.
       HOURS: Monday-Friday - 9am-7pm.  Saturday - 9am-5pm. 

Escazu (San Rafael) - DIRECTIONS:  Centro Comercial Plaza Los Laureles.
       HOURS: Monday-Friday - 9am-7pm.  Saturday - 9am-5pm. 

San Jose (La Sabana) - DIRECTIONS:  Diagonal Noreste al parque metropolitano La Sabana.
       HOURS: Monday-Friday - 9am-7pm.  Saturday - 9am-5pm.  Sunday - 9am-2pm

(starting May '12 - SJO to Brasilia, Brazil and Bogota, Columbia.  Starting June '12 - SJO to Monterrey, Mexico.  Other flights - Havana, Cuba; David, Panama)
Peru - Lima.


United
http://United.com
2-441-8025 (only on Mon, Wed. Sat. 10:30am-2pm)  /  2-234-3434  /  2-220-4844
My contacts under Continental (I'm verifying this)
Continental - CR  -  2-440-0580 (ask for Cristian Porras to help you, he speaks REALLY GOOD English, is VERY service orientated [and a cutie!!])  /  2-442-1904  /  2-286-4911 /  Reservations - 0800-044-0005
US  -  1-800-396-1751
Cargo in Houston - 1-800-421-2456 / 2 / 2
Liberia Airport - 2-668-1194 - Sat. and Sun.
Houston and Newark (Neward mainly in season)


USAir
http://USAirways.com
2-430-6690 / 2-520-0593 / 0800-011-0793
Charlotte, North Carolina (CLT), Philadelphia (Phl), Phoenix (PHX)

(the numbers that start with a “2-4” are for the counter AT the airport. The 800 type numbers and those that start with a 2 are mainly ticket offices NOT at the airport)

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CHARTERS

Aerobell 

2-290-0000 / http://Aerobell.com  /  soporte@aerobell.com

Small planes and helicopters for Air Charters, Executive Flights, Aerial Photography, Emergency Flights, Parachuting and International Flights

From Pavas-Tobias BolanosAirport (Hanger 14) to:

Quepos

Nicoya

Tortuguero

Managua, Nicaragua

Bocas del Toro, Panama

Guatamala

(or wherever you want to go)

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SENIORS

Seniors are WELL respected in Costa Rica! In most instances, you get to go to the head of the line including for security, immigration and customs. Each airline has a different starting age for what constitutes a “senior”.

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IMMIGRATIONS

2-440-0504 / 2-441-5541-fax
Migracion.go.cr

IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW•HAVE BEFORE YOU COME TO COSTA RICA
•  Some sort of Ticket (airline or bus) that shows that you are LEAVING Costa Rica WITHIN 90 days (or 30 days - depending on your rules for your country your passport is in).

     •  Proof of Economic Solvency in the amount equivalent to $100-U.S. per month of tourism (so if you're entering Costa Rica on a 90 day Visa - that would be "proof" that you have at least $

•  Passport MUST be in good condition
(Costa Rica is VERY VERY VERY TIGHT on this rule!!!!  This INCLUDES NO fraying/separation along the edges of the passport [the concern is that the passport might have been tampered with - especially because Costa Rica is #2 in the WORLD for stolen passports], tears+.
I've known some people that were either refused to get on the airplane wherever they were departing from - or WORSE - they LANDED IN Costa Rica and Immigrations REFUSED to let them IN Costa Rica!!!  One was a guest that was refused on a Thursday night and he actually had to sleep overnight in the Immigration area till he could get the next flight out to Panama [the cheapest place to fly to since he could not go outside of the airport to catch a bus] and the next morning he flew to Panama - BUT - their Passport section was NOT open - so he got to spend the weekend in Panama [this was a few years ago so I'm foggy on the exact details at this point on where he stayed, etc. but the bottom line is his airline ticket and accommodations were at HIS expense!!  PLUS, he was traveling with 5 other people and THEIR trip got delayed - so there was a BIG side effect to this

•  Your Passport can NOT be expiring in less than 3-6 months!!!
(Costa Rica's Immigration website says "minimum validity of passports shall be 3 months for nationals of those countries located in the first and second set of income guidelines to Costa Rica and 6 months for those in the third and fourth group" [I'm not clear on what that means at this moment]).

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EVENT - June 12 - Alternative Energetic/ Holistic Healing Practitioner Festival and 5th Ann of Tienda de Armonia

WHAT: A FESTIVAL featuring various Alternative Energetic/ Holistic Healing Practitioners and celebrating the 5th Anniversary of Tienda de Armonia / Wind and Water (Feng Shui / harmony store) (http://TiendaDeArmonia.com / 2-201-8393) is happening on

WHEN: THURS. JUNE 12th from 6:30-9pm

WHERE: MultiPlaza West/Escazu – in front of Tienda de Armonia’s Kiosk (bottom level – East end near Hulligen’s & the ICON Apple store)


The public is welcome to come learn and participate and meet practitioners sharing their service, presenting demonstrations, meditations, healings, etc. for free!

Participants will have a table and many will have a few minutes to share about their service.

Here’s a sample list of participants that have already confirmed:

6:30pm – Flower Therapy with Penelope Bayona (PenelopeBayona@gmail.com / 8-383-4216)
7:30pm - Reiki with the ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL Energy Worker Ramon Martinez (EstrellaPistola@yahoo.com) performing a Cheyenne Reiki ritual with Dragons of Light, for purification and protection of the planet, Costa Rica and yourself. If you would like to participate, bring a candle and a paper with your desires written on the paper. He will spread his Mandala Star of Earth on the floor and you can be blessed also. Reiki treatments are also possible. For me, Ramon is an AMAZING energy worker who has shared his gift with me with WONDERFUL results (including assisting me in re-discovering my violet light!!! Vicki).

The Intention of Feng Shui - Iside Sarmiento (http://LivingSpacesCR.com / 8-851-8899 / contact@LivingSpacesCR.com) - Feng Shui Consultation, Geobiology, Land Analysis, Interior Design and Architecture

Chi en aplicaciones de belleza - Frank Martin (FrankMartinHair@hotmail.com / 8-392-9922) - Frank is an WONDERFUL Hair Stylist that’s uses natural hair products in Desamparados

Bio Bella - Monika Bingen-Hara (http://BioBellaOrganics.com / 8-393-2401 / info@BioBellaOrganics.com)

Ayurveda - Leonardo Cordero (http://DisfruteLaVida.com / 8-302-1428 / 2-228-1350 / DisfruteLaVida@gmail.com)

Yoga with Nityananda (pronounced “Neatee”) Das-Paz (http://NityanandaDas.com / 8-371-0344) (Hatha & Bhakti [23 years doing it – private & group classes in Escazu]), Ayurveda (1st Level), Reiki (Energy Flow 1st), Veda, Massage (Yogassage), Henna Tattoos, I-Ching, Egyptian Tarot, Chef (Vegetarian Indian Food, Asian Food "Sushi", Veggie Food), Cloth Design (Indian Fashion Dress), Meditation (Saguna), Jyotish (Vedic Natal Chart, Indian Astrology). As well as Graphics (business cards, brochures, logo design), Web Design (inquire about his Event Specials!!!), Art & Tools, DJ & English Translation.
Also – Diane Evans – Zen Shiatsu Therapist & Thai Massage (8-832-4325 / Diane.Evans2@gmail.com) Together they’re doing a Thai Massage Class on Sat. June 28 from 9am-5pm at Kapoli http://nityanandadas.com/img/ui/massage.png

Shiatsu - Davide (ilramofiorito88@gmail.com / 2-224-4985)

Meditation del Aura - CasaSana - John Laurent (olympo@yahoo.com / 8-396-5764)

Sal de Himalaya - Il ramo fiorito (IlramoFiorito88@gmail.com / 2-224-4985)

Tai Chi - Ligia Chavaria (TaiChiCR@gmail.com / ligiaisa@gmail.com / 8-829-0237)

Ashtanga Yoga Demonstration de series avanzadas - Mariela Cruz (http://AshtangaYogaCostaRica.com / AshtangaCostaRica@gmail.com / 8-393-1803)

Lumta Yoga Studio - Rocio Hernandez (RHernandezS@bp.fi.cr / 8-369-5295)

Qi kung - Mariano Ardissone (http://AyamaYoga.com / manoyoga@bellsouth.net / 8-375-7354)

Iridology, Tonic Detoxification - Jimena Martinez (jimenamguillen@gmail.com / 8-868-4830)

Organic Food - Lula Catering (http://NinasKitchen.net / 2-281-3060 / mlGarcia@NinasKitchen.net)

Aromatherapy - Aromaflor (sewakCR@gmail.com / 8-833-0253)

Sound Therapy & Mantras - Larisa Coto (LarisaCoto@hotmail.com / 8-817-7873)

Attitude Organic Dead Sea Skin Care Products - Ayama (http://Attitudeline.com / 8-372-0538 / ReinaDelMar7@gmail.com

Hippocampus Bioresonancia Devices (BRT) - Pepe Bayona (http://Hippocampus-brt.com / 8-347-3040 / PepeBayona@gmail.com)

OMMM Yoga Studio - Orit Tarkay (8-332-3534 / Otarkay@gmail.com)

Kapoli Yoga Center - Silvia Monge (http://Kapoli.net / 2-228-1350 / JardinKapoli@gmail.com)

Krama Yoga - Esteban Salazar (http://KramaYoga.com / 8-369-1508 / kio21@hotmail.com, yogi_es@yahoo.com, info@kramayoga.com)

Iridologia - Teresa Martinez (2-288-6112 / IriMex@iname.com)

Noni - Adrian Villalobos (http://CostaRicaNoni.com / Adrian@CostaRicaNoni.com)

Shamanismo - Nora Badilla (http://TejedoraDeUniversos.com / 8-858-6803)

Acupuncture - Martha Vargas Piedra (8-385-4018)

Reiki & Holistic Therapy - Deyanira Perez (http://ManosDeMariposa.blogspot.com / 2-269-6791 / ManosDeMariposa@gmail.com)

A few additional modalities they’re waiting to confirm: Sound Therapy, Mantras and Reflexology.



This festival is going to be an AWESOME way to connect with other like-minded people, learn about various services as well as network (bring your own business cards!!). It's going to be an Energy interchange so please pass on this information to all you think could benefit from it.


MultiPlaza is donating the space and chairs, Radio 911 (http://911LaRadio.com) will donate the sound (microphone, iPod and CD for those that require sound for their presentation) and Wind and Water (http://TiendaDeArmonia.com / 2-201-8393) contributes the tables, refreshments. Living Spaces http://LivingSpacesCR.com


CONTACT INFO: Iside Sarmiento with Living Spaces (8-851-8899 / 2-201-8393 / http://FengShuiCostaRica.com / isar9@yahoo.com)

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RADIO STATIONS in Costa Rica

RADIO STATIONS in Costa Rica

For the LATEST VERSION of this list go to:LivingLifeInCostaRica.blogspot.com/2010/07/radio-stations-in-costa-rica.html

EXCELLENT MOVERS for moves WITHIN Costa Rica

EXCELLENT MOVERS for moves WITHIN Costa Rica!!!

For the updated version go to:

http://LivingLifeInCostaRica.blogspot.com/2010/01/best-movers-moving-company-within-costa.html

Costa Rica Parents First Playgroup, Forum and Other Support

WHAT: We are hosting our first Play Group for kids ages 0-6yrs. We will be holding many different family activities in the future, and even some just for the parents!

WHEN: Wed. May 28th - 2-5pm
WHERE: Santa Ana


At http://CostaRicaParents.com there is a Forum where you can meet new friends, share information about Costa Rica, post upcoming family friendly events and more! There is also a website directory, and
Amazon store for your shopping needs. It is our goal to develop Costa Rica Parents into the #1 parenting resource.

Please visit the website for more information about the Playgroup and CostaRica Parents.

http://CostaRicaParents.com / CostaRicaParents@yahoo.com

An Amusing way to learn Spanish - "Gay Spanish for Love + Hookups" Phrasebook

Have a thing for Spanish lovers/a Latin partner? Visiting a Spanish speaking country?

You HAVE to get a copy of:

"Gay Spanish for Love + Hookups"

http://www.gaybabel.net/zencart/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=2


They also have a combo book in Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, German, Czech, and English. Plus one in Italian. One in German and one in French.


Soon they're coming out with one for hetrosexuals (though I found their gay book QUITE helpful and amusing as did my "friends"!!).


Check out their amusing website http://www.GayBabel.net
(NOTE: This is a VERY SEXUALLY EXPLICIT LANGUAGE site so if you have an issue with it, simply don't go there [or get over it and learn some new things!!])

Where to find the OLD FASHIONED TDMA CELL PHONES in Costa Rica

Where to find the OLD FASHIONED/TDMA CELL PHONES:
I spent DAYS trying to find an old fashioned TDMA cell phones (for rent or sale) which at this point, I find BY FAR WAYYYY better than the GSM phones (CR still does not have enough GSM towers to support all the GSM phones out there so I'd say 60% of the time I call someone with a GSM phone I have to redial it a couple/few times before it connects and/or I call someone and they're "out of range") - only to find that THE place to get them were from my neighbors.

Tutto's Celular (2-289-4036 / 8-391-0604)

A Nokias (from what I hear, they are the sturdiest/best AND cheapest!!) withOUT vibration starts at 25,000-c.


Jorge and his son speak a fair amount of English and are REALLY HELPFUL (he can fix most cells himself also!!).


LOCATION: They are located ON Calle Vieja in Escazu (San Rafael) - 1 1/2 blocks West of the ICE office and 1 block East of Calle Country Club on the Santa Ana/Calle Veija bus line that leaves SJ from the CocaCola Building (215-c) and depending on traffic, an EASY ride (car or taxi) from San Jose).


Tell them Vicki sent you!

MOVIE / DVD RENTAL SERVICES that DELIVER in Costa Rica

MOVIE / DVD RENTAL & DELIVERY SERVICES

The 2 services below deliver in many areas within the Central Valley (San Jose, Escazu and more!!):

CIN EXPRESS
(http://CinExpress.cc / 2-290-7927)
FREE DELIVERY and Pick Up. You have them for 7 days. NO Late Fees.
Check for their Promotions: SAMPLE:
SPECIALS:
Rent 3 get 2 free = 5 movies for 3900 colones
Rent 5 get 3 free = 8 movies for 6500 colones
HOURS: 8am-8pm. San Jose
Create an account, order online and then they call you to confirm your order (thanx Kazzrie!)


CR MOVIE
(http://CRMovie.com / 2-234-9504 / 2-288-4837 / info@crmovie.com) (Carlos speaks English)
They deliver it within 45-60 min. if you live within their "area." I have heard they are not up on the latest flicks as much as some.
2 Types of Service:
Express – 1,200-c per video for newer release or 1,000-c for older ones
OR the
VIP Service (an AWESOME value!!) - $25/month for up to 45 dvd’s a month BUT you can only get 3 at a time (within a 24 hour period) & it doesn’t matter when you bring this back (I’m basing the “awesome value” statement on
Register - http://CRMovie.com/crmovie/renta/registrodatospersonales.aspx
Service Area: http://CRMovie.com/crmovie/renta/areasdeservicio.aspx
HOURS: Tues.-Sun. 10am-9pm


VIDEO LINEA DE ESTRELLAS
(http://Rentale.com)
Escazu (San Rafael) - Paco Plaza (2-289-4790 / 2-289-4435) - Mauricio speaks English (all day - Mon., Wed, & Thurs, & Sat. & Sun. 6:30-10:30pm. Tell him Vicki sent ya!)
Escazu (San Rafael) - Centro Comercial Trejos Montealegre (next to KFC) (2-289-4435 / Escazu@rentale.com) - (Be careful at this location as no one speaks English & though I had someone help me translate – they charged me 5,000-colones for membership – even though I’d had a membership for over a year at the Paco location. They also charged me a few times late fees on all 4 of the dvds I’d checked out even though I already returned 2 of them on time)
Curridabat - 100 mts. East of Pinares, de la Bomba La Galera (2-271-4102 / Curridabat@rentale.com)
Belen (San Antonio de) - La Ribera – Centro Comerical La Ribera (2-289-4435 / belen@rentale.com)
Santa Ana - Centro Comercial Santa Ana (2-289-4435 / staana@rentale.com)
Parque de la Paz - 100 mts. South of the Rotonda – Centro Comercial La Paz – Local 5 (2-286-4423 / lapaz@rentale.com)
Aserri - Costado Noresete of the catholic church (2-230-2445 / aserri@rentale.com)
Desamparados - Centro Comercial San Miguel, locals 4-5 – catholic church (2-270-4329 / desamparados@rentale.com)

HOURS: DAILY - 10:30am-10:30pm .

PRICE – Rent for: 1 day -1,000 –c, 7 days -1,200–c, 10 days-1,500–c (looks like they've had to adjust/lower their prices!!!). A day means if you rent it any time on a Mon. – you MUST have it in BEFORE they open on Wed.

DELIVERY – 600-c. Rent 4 & get FREE Delivery (only – not return).

LATE FEES: 500-c/day (no matter what anyone tells you – it’s ONLY on the dvd’s that are late – NOT on your total ones including those that were returned on time).

TO JOIN/MEMBERSHIP: ID & 5,000 colones (no matter what anyone tells you - if you join at one it IS good at ALL of them!).

CASINOS • GAMBLING • GAMING in Costa Rica

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NEW LAW:

Smoking is ILLEGAL in public places/buildings now in Costa Rica
LivingLifeInCostaRica.blogspot.com/2012/12/smoking-laws-cr.html

so ALL Casinos are SMOKE-FREE!!!

Visiting Costa Rica or live here and gotta blow off some steam/blow that wade? Here’s the start of a list of some of many of the CASINOS in the San Jose - Central Valley (with more outside of the Valley coming soon!).

NOTE: As in the States, casinos give free drinks as long as you are play. Minimum bid in most casinos for Blackjack are $5 on average. Most casinos stay open till around 3am.

SAN JOSE:

COLONIAL Casino, Restaurant and Hotel

(2-258-2807 / http://CasinoClubColonial.com)

I CONSISTENTLY here REALLY GOOD THINGS about this Casino!!!
GAMES: 100 Slot Machines (start at buy 2,000-c - 100-c/25 cents), Rummy / Blackjack / 21 ($5 min.), Roulette, Texas Hold 'em, Craps (1,000-c or $5 in dollars min.), Pai Gow Poker (2,000-c min.-$300), Caribbean Stud / Tute (1,000-min., 3-Card Stud (1,000-c-min.), Sports Betting (upstairs). Odds were x2 on 4, 5, 9,and 10, and I think x3 on the 6, 8). FREE Parking.

LOCATION: Avenida 1 between Calle 9 and 11 - next to the Del Rey in front of Juan Bombach Musical Instrument store.

HOURS:  11am-5am

Fiesta Casino in their NEW Downtown location in the Hotel Presidente

(2-221-3832 / http://Thunderbirdresorts.com/info/en/destinations.costarica.aspx)

A REALLY GOOD Casino!!!
GAMES: 300 Slots, Rummy / Blackjack / 21, Craps, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud / Tute. They’re the only casino in San Jose that has Player Tracking and the only one in Costa Rica that has it on the machines.

LOCATION: San Jose-Downtown - Avenida Central between Calle 7 and 9

Horseshoe Casino

(2-233-4383 / http://HSCasino.com)

Low minimums, not real noisy/crazy, not crowded.
GAMES: Slot Machines (50, Slot Club Comp), Rummy (500-c min.), Blackjack ($5 min.), Craps ($5 min.), Texas Hold’em Poker, Tute, 21, Pai Gow Poker, Pai Gow Tiles, Race and Sports Book, Sports Tournaments. No hookers per-say but I’ve heard of a few guys getting “hit up” by some of the “hostesses”. Much of their staff speaks English. BUFFET. Valet Parking, LIVE ENTERTAINMENT. Qualified players may get free air and hotel. Highest Limits in Latin America.

LOCATION: San Jose-Downtown - Avenida Uno between Calle 7 and 9 (caddy corner to the Del Rey)

Hotel Mona Lisa (former Paradisio Casino - Clarion Hotel)
http://facebook.com/MonaLisaHotelCostaRica  •  2-256-3833)
NEW – January 31, 2013.
LOCATION:  San Jose-Barrio Amon – Avenida 11 and Calle 3
in the Clarion Hotel

(http://casino-paradiso.com)

This is a nicer, quieter, classier place with underground parking (thanx Steve).
GAMES: Blackjack (1 table, $5 min.), Craps (though I hear it’s not often open but request it of the Pit Boss and I hear they will open! (500-c or $5 in dollars min.

LOCATION: San Jose - Bario Amon

Aurola Holiday Inn’s Casino

(2-222-2424 / 2-233-9490 / http://1costaricalink.com/eng/hotels/hots/hots-aurola-4.htm)

The NICEST as it’s on the top floor - 17 floors above the city with spectacular views!!

GAMES: Slots, Game Tables.

LOCATION: San Jose - Avenido Quinto and Calle Quinto

Casino Europa - Tropical Hotel - Morazan

(2-222-1222  •  http://CasinoEuropa.net  •  http://1costaricalink.com/eng/hotels/hots/crmorazan/home.htm)  

GAMES: 25 Slot Machines, Gaming Tables, 3 Card Tute, Canasta, Pai Gow.

LOCATION: Calle 7 between Avenida 1 and 3 - in front of Parque Morazan. (owned Casinos Europa?)

Gran Hotel’s Casino

(2-221-4000 / 2-222-6126)

GAMES: Slots and 6 Gaming Tables.

LOCATION: San Jose - Calle 3 between Avenida Central and 2

Grand Hotel’s Casino

(2-223-2573)

Del Rey’s Casino

(2-257-7800)

The most famous casino in the because it’s THE "working girls" spot.
GAMES: Video Poker Machines mixed within the Slot Machines, Craps. Often the minimum bets are MUCH higher (OFTEN $25 min.). Most guys that go to here are looking for the “action” (fyi - I hear the girls here are around $80/hour [PLUS you HAVE to pay for a room there or somewhere else] and VERY “Give me your money - what do you want!!” = cold! VERY smokey.

LOCATION: San Jose-Downtown - Calle 9 and Avenida 1

Cheetahs Casino

(2-233-4383)

GAMES:

LOCATION: Avenida Primero between Calle 7 and 9 San Jose.

Krystal Casino in the Sheraton Herradura Hotel

(2-239-0033)

GAMES: 20 Slots, 4 Game Tables. Daily.
LOCATION: San Jose

Confort Casino (232-8122)

LOCATION: San Jose - Sabana Norte

Hotel M Casino

(http://HotelMCostaRica.com / 2-253-8345)

They are a Priavte Club/Card Room featuring Texas Hold’em Poker in their courtyard. Daily games of no limit along with their Sunday tournaments. This is actually a Texas Hold’M Club that will benefit players. LOCATION: San Jose - Bario Dent

Casino Europa - Raddisson Hotel

(2-256-4949 / http://CasinoEuropa.net  •  http://radisson.com/sanjosecr)

GAMES: 30 Slots, 3 Card Poker, Baccarat, Canasta/Roulette, Caribbean Stud Poker, Craps, Pai Gow Poker, Rommy Blackjack, Tute.

LOCATION: San Jose - Barrio Tournon, Goicoechea - Calle Central between Avenida 3-15

Jungle Casino/Casino Central

(2-221-4994)

LOCATION: San Jose - San Jose - Avenida Central between Calle 7 and 9.

Casino Europa - Hotel Royal Dutch

(2-222-1414 • http://CasinoEuropa.net  •  http://1costaricalink.com/eng/hotels/hots/hots-royaldu-3.htm)

GAMES: 50 Slots, 6 Gaming Tables.

LOCATION: San Jose - Calle Central and Calle 4 and Avenida 2

Crowne Plaza Hotel - Corobici Casino

Club Triangulo Casino

Fiesta Casino Cacique

(2-261-9447 / http://ThunderbirdResorts.com/info/en/destinations.costarica.aspx)

GAMES: 100 Slots (expanding soon to 200), Rummy / Blackjack / 21, Craps, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud / Tute.

LOCATION: Heredia - Centro - southside of the park

Condesa Casino

(2-267-6000/2-267-6290)

LOCATION: Heredia (San Rafael)

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NEAR THE AIRPORT - ALAJUELA:

FIESTA CASINO

(2-431-1455 / http://ThunderBirdResorts.com/info/en/destinations.costarica.aspx)  

I CONSISTENTLY hear this is the BEST Casino around and it’s BY FAR the BIGGEST in Central America (excluding Panama City)!!!  It’s nice, has high ceilings, GOOD Air flow, LIVE MUSIC and a dance floor (9pm-2am Mon, Tues., Wed., Fri., and Sat.) in their Pirates Bar and Grill!
GAMES: 400 Slot Machines, 21 Gaming Tables with limits from $1-$2,000 including Rummy / Blackjack / 21, Craps, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud / Tute, 3-Card Stud. VIP Room with 5 tables. They’re the only casino in Alajuela that has Player Tracking.

LOCATION: Alajuela by the airport in the same compound as the Hampton Inn, Denny’s (fyi - prices are WAYYYY MORE than in the States!!!) and the Garden Court Hotel.

Ramada Hotel Herradura Fiesta Casino

(2-293-5437 / http://Thunderbirdresorts.com/info/en/destinations.costarica.aspx)

GAMES: 60 Slots, 6 Texas Hold ‘em Tables, Rummy / Blackjack / 21, Craps, Pai Gow Poker, Poker (3 tournaments a week, $20 buy in, about 40-50 players. You have to get there at 7:30pm to sign up and it usually starts around 8:30pm. Fridays and 2 other nights - THANX Preston!), Caribbean Stud / Tute.

LOCATION: 6 km from the airport towards San Jose. Belen (San Antonio) off the Autopista General Canas

Doubletree (formerly the Melia) Cariari’s Casino and Hotel

(2-239-0406)

GAMES: 25 Slots, Rummy / Blackjack, Caribbean Poker, Pai Gow Poker, 3-Card Stud, Roulette / Canasta with a wheel, Caribbean Stud Poker, Craps, Let it Ride, Mini-Baccarat.

LOCATION: Belen (San Antonio) off the Autopista General Canas

Best Western Hotel Irazu and Balmoral  -  Dominio / Concorde Casino

(2-231-0664 / 2-232-7910)

GAMES: 83 Slots, Canasta/Roulette, Caribbean Stud Poker, Pai Gow Poker, Rommy Blackjack (6 tables), Tute. Gaming chips in US$ and Colones.

LOCATION: La Uruca - 3km Autopista Calle General Canas.

Hotel/Spa Barcelo  -  Palacio Casino

(2-220-1310 / 2-220-2034 / http://Barcelo.com)

GAMES: Slot Machines (18 total); Table Games (15 total), Canasta (Roulette), Craps, Dice, Rommy Blackjack, Tute.

LOCATION: La Uruca off the Autopista General Canas, El Robledal

Martino’s Casino and Resort Spa

(2-433 8382 / http://HotelMartino.com)

LOCATION: Alajuela - La Garita - in front of ZooAve.

La Central Hotel and Casino

(2-460-0301)

LOCATION: Alajuela - Ciudad Quesada - on Calle San Carlo

ESCAZU

Tara  (formerly the White House)

(2-288-6365 / 2-228-6992 / http://CasinoJazz.com / http://WhiteHouseCostaRica.com)

VERY Upscale/High-end, GORGEOUS VIEWS, lots of more upscale "girls," Cigar Bar, Jazz Club, GOOD Restaurant with gringo quality meats/STEAKS (USDA Angus). GAMES: Vegas style gambling with they claim the best odds and highest limits in the Central Valley. Blackjack, Craps, Tute, Roulette Wheel, POKER ROOM and Slot Machines. Fri. is LADIES NIGHT with Ladies Texas Hold'em Tournament with only a $25 buy in.

LOCATION: Escazu - San Antonio - DIRECTIONS: WAYYYY up the hill - 600 mts. South of the cemetery. HOURS: 6pm-2am.

Intercontinental Hotel - Camino Real

(2-289-7000)

LOCATION: off the Pista - across from the MultiPlaza West Mall - Escazu

OUTSIDE THE CENTRAL VALLEY:

Kamuk Casino at the Best Western

(2-777-0811 / http://kamuk.co.cr/casino)

GAMES: Tute, Roulette, Romy, Pay Gow Poker, Mini Bacara and of course, slot machines.

LOCATION: Manuel Antonio

Parador Casino

(2-777-1414)

LOCATION: Manuel Antonio

Divisamar Casino

(2-777-0371)

LOCATION: Manuel Antonio

Pacifico

(2-777-0905)

LOCATION: Manuel Antonio

Cocal Casino and Hotel (2-643-3067)

LOCATION: Playa Jaco

Flamingo Casino at the Flamino Beach Resort

(2-654-4011 / 2-654-4350)

LOCATION: Flamingo Beach

Best Western Coco Verde’s Casino

(2-670-049)

LOCATION: Playas del Coco

Playas del Coco’s Casino

(2-670-0110)

LOCATION: Playas del Coco

Los Suenos Mariott Casino and Hotel

(2-298-0000)

LOCATION: Playa Herradura

Maribu Caribe

(2-798-3750)

LOCATION: Limon

Also, here are a few GOOD websites that give more details about gambling in Costa Rica:

http://ildado.com/land_casinos_costa_rica.html  

http://1costaricalink.com/goldendoor/door-costarica-172.htm#gambling

http://govisitcostarica.com/category/entertainment/casinos.asp

http://worldcasinodirectory.com/costa-rica#CASINOLIST

Association overseeing Casinos: Asociacion de Casinos

Living in Costa Rica but desire to travel to other Latin and Caribbean Countries yet the high cost holds you back? Where else Spirit Airlines flies

Hey, though those of us living in Costa Rica LIVE IN PARADISE, sometimes ya just gotta have a change of pace!

Or, sometimes our friends visiting us want to explore other countries/lands as well!

It's not always so easy and it often can be quite costly/expensive!


My Australian friend Suzanne wanted to fly from here/Costa Rica to Peru. Most of the airlines and travel agencies she spoke with in Costa Rica quoted her around $1200!!

I called my friend Rocio (a BEAUTIFUL Spirit!) from Peru and she gave me the hint to look into flying on Spirit Airlines.

Since Spirit's Hub is Ft. Lauderdale, Suzanne had to first fly to Ft. Lauderdale and overnight (she found a room with Free Airport Transfers, Continental Breakfast and WiFi at Holiday Inn Express for under $80 with taxes through http://www.HotelClub.net, she STILL saved around $500 by flying on Spirit Airlines (that savings factors in the hotel for the one night near the airport)!!

She could have saved LOTS more if she could have traveled on a later date to take advantage of those amazing Spirit Air deals you sign up for on their website (https://www.spiritair.com/welcome.aspx?pg=9dfcsignup) as well as if she was not traveling during Samana Santa. If she could have gone 3 weeks later I believe the whole trip would have been around $450 or possibly even less from CR to Peru!!


This is a GOOD hint, especially for those living in Costa Rica needing a change of pace or 90-day Visa run!


Where else Spirit Air flies to (outside the U.S.):
ARUBA
BAHAMAS - Nassau, San Salvador
CAYMEN ISLANDS - Grand Cayman
COLUMBIA - Bogata, Cartagena
COSTA RICA
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - Santo Domingo, Punta Cana
GUATAMALA - Guatamala City
HAITI - Port au Prince
HONDURAS - San Pedro Sula
JAMAICA - Kingston, Montego Bay
MEXICO - Cancun
NICARAGUA - Managua
PANAMA - Panama City
PERU - Lima
PUERTO RICO - San Jan, Aguadilla, Ponce
TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS - Providenciales
USVI - US VIRGIN ISLAND - St. Thomas, St. Maarten


Do you have other cheap travel hints for traveling to/from Costa Rica??? E- me at LivingLifeInCostaRica@gmail.com

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EARTH HOUR - March 29, 2008 - IMPORTANT MESSAGE - Please turn off ALL electricity from 8-9pm wherever you are in the world TONIGHT

DID YOU PARTICIPATE IN THIS? IT'S NEVER TOO LATE!!! How about creating YOUR OWN Earth HourS EVERY DAY or WEEK??? It was kinda nice - a quiet time to go within! I'm going to do this weekly!!



Have you received the email yet about EARTH HOUR?

Please turn off ALL electricity from 8-9pm wherever you are in the world TONIGHT!!! For more info and to show your participation EarthHour.com I signed up for it and am doing it! (note: It's a SLOW site - probably because SOOOO MANY people are logging onto it!).

PLEASE forward this info on to EVERYONE you know!!