Costa Rica Q & A
I get a bunch of random people stumbling over my blog and I recently received an email with some questions regarding Costa Rica. So, here are some answers!
1. Is it pretty safe to travel around by yourself, renting a car, bicycle, scooter and just exploring?
It is safe to travel alone in Costa Rica. Just get out of San Jose as soon as possible. San Jose is sketchy with a lot of crime and drugs (Good club scene though). We had a hotel broken into once and a camera stolen, but you have to keep alert when traveling in any foreign country. Tourists are always a target, but Costa Rican are some of the most genuinely nice people that I have come across. I've rented a car every time because there is SO much good stuff to explore (car rentals are very expensive in Costa Rica).
2. We are beginner surfers. Will we be able to find waves that will not kill us and people to help us learn?
There is surf for everyone from beginning surfers to pros and there are surf schools EVERYWHERE. There are two very popular surf schools in Tamarindo.
3. Going topless or nude. Is it a major no no or can you get away with it?
I don't recall seeing more then one or two topless women, so it's not common, but you can get away with it. There are plenty of secluded beaches too.
4. What is the area known for as far as booze? Rum, Tequila, ??
Costa Rica is known for Guaro. It is cheap, strong and rough, but you have to try a shot with tabasco. All of their tropical rum drinks are delicious since all the fruit used to make them is fresh off the trees. Yum!
5. The 5th one is iffy. We don’t want to offend.
I'm unoffendable, so ask whatever you'd like ;).
Any one else have any question for me?! =)
Rambled by Vicious Summer @ 12:48 AM
1 Shenanigans:
The 5th question ended up being: "How hard is it to score weed in Costa Rica?"
Well, it's not hard at all, just make friends with the locals ;). I don't smoke myself, but the guys I was with last trip do and they didn't have a problem. Although it definately wasn't chromic...haha
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