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Reviews from VirtualTourist Members

Sculptures

by Helga67

You will find all kinds of tropical wood sculptures, mostly of animals that live in the rainforest.

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Currency converter

by BEETLE_VERTE

When we were there (2004), 1$ US was worth between 421 and 423 colones. They adjust it every day in most touristic places. It's going to be closer to 480 this year (2005).Bring your calculator!

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Pareo

by BEETLE_VERTE

Real hard to resist those colorful pareo nicely hang along the Manuel Antonio beach...

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Buy souvenirs in Sarchi

by Srechko

Buy souvenirs in Sarchi if you get there. Prices are the same wherever you go but in other towns selections are smaller and most sales people don't want to negotiate the price.

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everywhere: shop local supermarkets

by anduril

when looking for gifts souveniers and takehome stuff, even cheap food for the hotel room munchies / snacks. find a local market supermarket you pay less, get more and the selection may suprise you.

mercdo centrale: buy strang thing

by akilam

This is a very big mercado where you can buy almost every thing, food, shoes, arts etc Located in middle of the town of San José Almost every thing you want it is very cheap

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  Can anyone recommend something, moderately priced, w/ pool & a/c? 

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A: Banana Azul is wonderful. You should wait until September and October for the best weather there. Samasati is also very nice, a wellness center. 

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