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Robbery

Robbery, San José

 8 Reviews  When you are walking trough the streets dont look at your map were you have to... step into a restaurant or shop and look at your map there... keep some change in your pockets I was watching the map... 

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Coca Cola Station

Coca Cola Station, San José

 BEETLE_VERTE Says:  We were more than warn about the danger of this bus stop. And dreading it. But it's an outdoor kind, with bus parking on each side of boarding sidewalk under a... 

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Hail official taxi & taxi arranged by hotel

Hail official taxi & taxi arranged by hotel, San José

 risse73 Says:  It is best to take the official airport taxi upon arrival in San Jose if you have not arranged an airport pick up through your hotel. When in the city, always... 

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Costa Rica Crime Epidemic

Costa Rica Crime Epidemic, San José

 DucMan Says:  e just returned from a much anticipated visit to Costa Rica.Sadly; the experience left us never wanting to return. We've travelled extensively in the third... 

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Road signs - what road signs?

Road signs - what road signs?, San José

 pkj090966 Says:  There are pretty close to zero road signs in San Jose. OK, there are some but you almost certainly cannot find to your destination with them. The few road signs... 

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Don't Be Fooled

Don't Be Fooled, San José

 Snipernurse Says:  If you have the appearance of a tourist you will be approached by many people in San Jose, and all of them will have a sob story for you in hopes that you will... 

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Police Warning

Police Warning, San José

 boltonian Says:  We were on the walking tour up by Park National.2 cops on bikes came over and asked for our ID. They said this is a dangerous area, many drugs and crime.We felt... 

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Airport money exchange

Airport money exchange, San José

 easterntrekker Says:  The airport exchange is a real rip off . You see them as soon as you get through arrivals ...they gave us 461.00 per hundred and at the bank it is... 

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Watch where you're going

Watch where you're going, San José

 penumbra Says:  Pay attention to where you’re putting your feet. Many of the sidewalks are showing their age and have uneven pavement or even gapping holes to underground... 

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Be careful near bus stations

Be careful near bus stations, San José

 Kindra Says:  San Jose has many different bus stations, depending on where you are planning to travel to next. Exercise extreme caution when hanging out near the following... 

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Not Safe after Dark

Not Safe after Dark, San José

 ahouse2003 Says:  Our tour guide told us San Jose is safe to explore during the day, but he advised us not to venture out after dark, unless we were taking a taxi. Basically, as... 

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DON'T CARRY VALUABLES IN YOUR DAY BAG EVER!

DON'T CARRY VALUABLES IN YOUR DAY BAG EVER!, San José

 Sininen Says:  On the morning of the day I was going to leave for Volcan Poas my wrist watch decided to stop working, the battery went flat. I had no other choice than take my... 

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Crime on the rise

Crime on the rise, San José

 mim95 Says:  There are certain areas of San Jose that are not safe to walk around, day and night. Known areas include Barrio Coca Cola and many of the parks at night. Check... 

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Speed traps

Speed traps, San José

 dlparker Says:  There are speed traps all along the highway to Manuel Antonio if you are planning on going there.The cops will try to give you a ticket for like $120 dollars... 

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Taxes at Juan Santamaria Airport

Taxes at Juan Santamaria Airport, San José

 besbel Says:  This airport collects a fee of US$16 or 17 (don't remember exactly) for leaving the country, which you have to pay at the entrance of the airport. PLEASE, DON'T... 

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I dont know why, but I thought...

I dont know why, but I thought..., San José

 markymark Says:  I dont know why, but I thought Costa Rica didnt have corrupt police. Although it would seem to have worked in my favour, Ive had to deal with the police twice... 

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Look out for any girl who...

Look out for any girl who..., San José

 gmcnee Says:  Look out for any girl who approaches you in a bar, she is most likely a prostitute, a legal occupation in Costa Rica. Regular girls just walk by you constantly,... 

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Entering Costa Rica you might not want to leave

Entering Costa Rica you might not want to leave, San José

 darkange1 Says:  A beautiful country with beautifiul people.nuff said 

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Avoid to be alone walking...

Avoid to be alone walking..., San José

 isolanthui Says:  Avoid to be alone walking around the Bus Station Area which is known as 'La Coca Cola'!! Especially at night! 

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Grano De Oro Hotel

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Adventure Inn

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 Avoid to be alone walking around the Bus Station Area which is known as 'La Coca Cola'!! Especially at night! 

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Q:  My Delta flight leaves at 2:15PM on Tuesday, January 2nd going to Atlanta. It is flying out of San Jose, Costa Rica. The tour I... 

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San Jose, Costa Rica

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 Most travelers arriving in Costa Rica head for the beaches or the jungles. When you do run across tourists in downtown San Jose, it’s in small groups quickly engulfed by local pedestrians. However,...... 

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Three (Green) Weeks in San José

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 The city of San José is the capital of Costa Rica. Located in the Central Valley, it is a place surrounded by the most variated forms of wildlife as well as volcanos (Poás and Irazú) and nature. It is... 

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San Jose, Capital City of Costa Rica

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 I've got some interesting experiences in San José. I'd love to share with you the 18 tips I've written, the 46 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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San Jose

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 I've got some interesting experiences in San José. I'd love to share with you the 16 tips I've written, the 60 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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Pleasant, but don't dawdle here

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 By default most visitors to Costa Rica will spend some time in San Jose since it is home to the one major airport in the country. It has very pleasant weather due to its relatively high elevation... 

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