How to start a Starbucks in Costa Rica or another country?
Q. A coworker of mine really wants to start a Starbucks in Costa Rica or other business like a Panda Express there or maybe another country. Does anyone know where i may be able to find some information for him? Please and Thank you.
Asked by Cindy-dizzle - Fri Jul 11 13:52:57 2008 - - 7 Answers - 1 Comments

A. Yeah, Starbucks doesnt franchise: I'm pretty sure Panda Express franchises: I suggest Dunkin' Donuts. They're easy to franchise and they're popular cuz they're joined with Baskin Robbins (ice cream shop). Here's some info: :A
Answered by mercedesa - Fri Jul 11 14:07:35 2008

What holiday does Costa Rica Celebrate In December?
Q. I have a spanish project to do and we have to pick a spanish speaking country, and i picked Costa Rica, and we have to find out if they celebrate hanukah, kwanzaa, or christmas Also do they celebrate new years, do thy do something speacial? Wht are some traditions of the culture what activities do families do is there a special day for children to exhange gifts?
Asked by Nadia Lascienega - Wed Dec 15 17:43:33 2010 - - 2 Answers - Comments

A. One need not have winter snow in order to celebrate Christmas. So Christmas is celebrated in tropical countries, too, even if it's more summer-like weather there. (Actually, I have heard that it rains a lot, during most seasons, in Costa Rica.) Given that the population of Costa Rica is primarily Catholic, they would celebrate Christmas. (Remember that the Middle East, where Jesus was born, didn't have snow or Christmas trees or Santa Claus, either! Those are European customs that came later on, and they really don't have a lot to do with Christianity per se.) Side note: Kwanzaa is an African-American holiday, so they wouldn't observe it in Costa Rica. Any Jews living in Costa Rica might celebrate Hanukkah, just like the Jews in… [cont.]
Answered by Cyn - Wed Dec 15 17:50:40 2010

What month is best to marry in costa rica?
Q. My daughter wants to get married in costa rica, but doesn't want it to be rained out.
Asked by cindi - Sun Jan 2 13:43:42 2011 - - 1 Answers - Comments

A. Assuming she's planning a beach wedding (weather is different in the mountains) and if rain is your main concern then I'd order the months as follows. Best (driest) February March April Good (dry and I'd say almost as good as the best) January May Ok June July August December Forget about it September October and usually November
Answered by Costa Rica Guide - Sun Jan 2 14:13:45 2011

How can I volunteer in Costa Rica starting whenever I want and for a good price?
Q. I want to volunteer in Costa Rica but I don't want to pay $1000 for that. Honestly, someone else will make money for me going to volunteer. Also, I would want to start whenever I chose. I really can't find these two things, Please help???
Asked by Air Tom - Fri Oct 2 22:10:03 2009 - - 2 Answers - Comments

A. How about turtle conservation in Costa Rica with Widecast? You can start whenever you want, there are minimal requirements, and the cost is low ($17/day to cover room and board). You'd work hard, but you'd be working for a good cause!
Answered by Susanne - Sat Oct 3 21:58:51 2009

Two week itinerary suggestions for Costa Rica?
Q. I am in the initial planning phase for a 2 week trip to Costa Rica in February 2010. My vacation will start and end in Liberia and I would love to visit both the Caribbean and Pacific sides of the country. Do you think 3 or 4 days on the Caribbean side is doable for a 2 week trip? Any suggestions for itinerary possibilities? Or any recommendations on cities, hotels or restaurants...since I am at the beginning of my research, any recommendations (positive or negative) would be great. Thanks!
Asked by Angela - Mon Aug 17 00:52:18 2009 - - 3 Answers - Comments

A. you are trying to see to much in not enough time...take your time...that is what CR is like ...no hurry...relax...breath deep...don't hurry hurry...you will miss alot...check out Vida Tropical...they can set you up with everything...and english is spoken...airport is in Alajuela...10min-$3 or$4 taxi ride to Vida...talk to Greg(30ish gringo) at Vida...fluient in spanish and he won't steer you wrong
Answered by Steve H - Wed Aug 19 15:52:35 2009

What part of Costa Rica is best for family travel?
Q. Have you been to Costa Rica? My family is planning a trip - we have two teenagers who love the rainforest, animals, riding quadrunners, snorkeling. We would ideally like to rent a home there as we may be joined by another family. Any suggestions would be appreciated and thank you!
Asked by Debbie A - Wed Aug 19 16:24:52 2009 - - 6 Answers - 1 Comments

A. i live in Costa Rica...from Montana...if you email me i will tell you the best place fo advice...even where and whom may have a house for rent...i don't want to post it here...
Answered by rararoo2 - Wed Aug 19 20:26:13 2009

I would like to get dual citizenship for Costa Rica. Where do I start?
Q. I know i can have dual citizenship for the US AND Costa Rica. I always thought about moving to Costa Rica one day or whatever. Where would I start to apply for citizenship? No I want citizenship!
Asked by Mo' Nee Quah! loves Newark, - Thu May 14 15:25:07 2009 - - 2 Answers - Comments

A. I have dual citizenship for the UK & the USA. My mum did it for me though. Ask your mom for help. I think your best hope would be to contact the Costa Rican embassy and ask them.
Answered by Penguin - Thu May 14 16:07:23 2009

What is the best time of year to visit Costa Rica?
Q. My sister and I would like to visit Costa Rica sometime in 2008. Does anybody know what the best month is to visit in terms of avoiding a lot of rain? I know it's tropical and varied, but I heard some parts of the year are best avoided. What are those times to avoid? Thanks!
Asked by traveler - Thu Dec 27 16:27:45 2007 - - 4 Answers - 2 Comments

A. For most of Costa Rica, I would go with the early dry season starting in mid- December or so, its still very green but it won't rain on you and it'll be sunny. Late dry season (up to March/April) ain't bad either but in NW Costa Rica (Guanacaste, Nicoya) many trees have lost their leaves and its not as lush. May to Sept. is wet season but not too bad, it'll rain once a day for maybe 2-3 hours but will be nice the rest of the day. In NW CR this is quite nice, the rain is short and just enough to cut the heat. The late wet season is very very wet and I would avoid it. The Caribbean coast has a different climate, my impression is that its pretty rainy there year-round.
Answered by Tony Camonte - Fri Dec 28 18:38:26 2007

what is the best beach in Costa Rica for beginner to intermediate surfers with accommodations?
Q. I am looking to plan a trip this summer to Costa Rica and wanted to spend it surfing with a few friends and stay at a cheap/safe place. Where is a good area for that, that is also conducive to surfing conditions for beginner to intermediate surfers?
Asked by John - Wed Feb 3 14:33:01 2010 - - 5 Answers - Comments

A. Dominical has cheap accomodations and great surf lessons. Dominical sometimes has BIG waves but you can go further out and ride smaller waves as you get proficient. Playa Hermosa, just after Jaco is full of surf camps and hotels just devoted to surfers. There's not a lot else to do there especially if you don't have a car. You can get lessons and cheap places to stay in Manuel Antonio but the waves aren't great there. There is more to do in Manuel Antonio but less emphasis on surfing. Jaco has a surfing scene as well and again plenty of cheap accomodations. The emphasis in Jaco is more about drugs and prosititution but there is a good surf scene albeit more crime. If you were my kid, I'd spend the money and send you to either… [cont.]
Answered by pacificlots - Thu Feb 4 09:50:29 2010

what are the poisonous spiders and snake in Costa Rica?
Q. I'm planning a trip to Costa Rica for the summers, but I got a issue with animals, insects, and reptiles that can kill me in one bite. So I want to know how many there are and how many medicines there are for the bites.
Asked by Isaiah - Fri Nov 5 23:23:11 2010 - - 2 Answers - Comments

A. There are some seventeen venomous snakes in Central America and Costa Rica but only two are really dangerous. The Rattlesnake and the Fer De Lance are both aggressive and deadly. Most of the others are quite shy and unless you have your face in their little face the odds of you getting bitten, and especially dying from a bite are very slim. While Tarantula bites are quite painful, there has never been a documented case of a human fatality from a bite except in the rare case of the person having an allergic reaction to the venom. There are Black Widow spiders as well, but again they are not generally deadly. Relax. The odds of you getting run over by a taxi are far greater than dying from the bite of a vicious animal.
Answered by Hondu - Sat Nov 6 11:56:27 2010

How much money does an engineer living in Costa Rica make if he is certified by the CFIA?
Q. I'm going to the Columbia engineering school, and when I graduate I would like to move to Costa Rica, gain citizenship and work there. How much would you expect an engineer with my credentials (BE from Columbia University, and a couple years experience) to make? Would moving there even be a reasonable goal?
Asked by will v - Wed Feb 17 13:16:07 2010 - - 1 Answers - Comments

A. A whole lot less than here. Keep this in mind... the average income there is $5,000/year. I would say no more than $40-50K with a lot of luck. And you better have a good security system because the better your lifestyle, the more they will try to rob you (whether you're home or out). There's a reson there are bars in the windows, high fences, and barbed-wire on almost every single house in CR, even the ones made of mud. Okay, I haven't seen any mud houses, that was a joke. But even the crappy looking houses that nobody would ever burgalrize have tight "security". My question is why? You could live like royalty in the US with those credentials. And if you like CR so much, spend a couple months a year there. But… [cont.]
Answered by Orange - Wed Feb 17 16:33:58 2010

What are the best places to visit in Costa Rica with only 6 days in the country?
Q. My husband and I will be flying into SJO airport in Costa Rica in May. We fly in Thursday afternoon and leave the following Tuesday morning. With such limited time in the country, what area should we travel to (on the Pacific) and what should we see?
Asked by nicoletippin - Tue Mar 30 15:31:04 2010 - - 4 Answers - Comments

A. Really depends on you and what you like. You arrive at an elevation of 1000 m above sea level and need to go down, to get to any beach. SJO is worth one day, if you must, the rest I would spend on a coast. Perhaps a drive down to Manuel Antonio might work for you, especially if you stop at least in one place on the way down: For lots of good info and discussions on particular places, check here:
Answered by amphitryon - Tue Mar 30 19:07:27 2010

How has a growing industry affected costa rica's national resources?
Q. I have 2 questions about Costa rica: How has a growing industry affected costa rica's national resouerces? what draws tourists to costa rica? the most accurate answer i will choose as the best answer, thanks :A
Asked by Avril L - Wed May 26 22:53:59 2010 - - 1 Answers - Comments

A. Something like 70% of Costa Rica is protected. They are a very small country and they have many National Parks and other preserved areas. So for the most part, their national resources are well protected. However, the tourist industry around the protected areas has done some damage. Hotels being built tear up the land. Additional traffic in the area (and not all tourist are responsible tourists) puts stress on trash management, sewage issues, etc. Tourists are drawn to Costa Rica primarily for Eco-tourism, but also because of the fantastic weather and stunningly beautiful landscapes. It is a fantastic place to relax, whether its on a beach at a 5 star hotel, or in a cabin in Tortugero National Park. Its beautiful, the temperature… [cont.]
Answered by Kristina L - Sat May 29 03:33:56 2010

How late does it stay light out in Costa Rica?
Q. We're going to Costa Rica and are going to rent a car, but I'd prefer not to drive at night since we've never been there before. So when planning our trip, I'm trying to figure out how far we can drive before it gets dark. We're going in about a week (mid-July). Anyone know when it gets dark out? Thank you.
Asked by garbagetime000 - Fri Jul 4 20:01:10 2008 - - 5 Answers - 1 Comments

A. Gets dark at 5 or 6 pm, every days is the same because we are close to the equator. And the Sunrise always is at the same time 5 or 6 am. I'm from Costa Rica living in America since 2006, but I go there every 6 months to see my family. Is so sad what I'll tell you... but I feel is my responsibility. First, Costa Rica is not the same of 5 years ago, not even 3 years ago, is so many crime, that I feel shame. Please dont go to any place after 5pm, especially San Jose down towm, please dont trust to nobody, especially if they wear nice cloths. If your rental car break down, and people offer to help you, dont do it, because is a robbery, is trick for get your cameras, passport, money, credit cards, everything. Never leave your bags… [cont.]
Answered by MW79 - Sat Jul 5 15:24:13 2008

Is Paradisus Playa Conchal in Costa Rica to far away from the places that we will want to see?
Q. We are staying in an All Inclusive Resort for convience but want to be able to see Costa Rica while we are there. (Rainforest, Arenal, etc) Please advise if we should look for a different place to stay.
Asked by Wgooch - Fri Mar 5 12:47:48 2010 - - 2 Answers - Comments

A. It is far but you should definately still stay on the coast - I just got back from Playa Grande - not far from there and it is beautiful. The interbus is a great way to get to Arenal - Monteverde etc.. There are lots of places to stay there and look around because you can pay anywhere from 400 - 1200 per month right near the beach
Answered by Robert H - Fri Mar 5 22:06:01 2010

What is the cheapest way to ship a car from the US to Costa Rica?
Q. My husband's family lives in Costa Rica. We'd like to ship one of our cars from NJ to Costa Rica. So far, the cheapest we've been able to find is $5,000. Please help!
Asked by Tica - Mon Feb 9 15:18:05 2009 - - 3 Answers - Comments

A. Shipping prices vary depending on size of car and whether or not is is a roll-on (drive it off) or shipped in container and what size of container. Now if you can drive the car to Philadelphia, Miami etc, your cost will be a lot cheaper. A friend a few years back shipped a Ford Ranger (small pickup) from Miami, and shared a larger container (40 foot long) with another person and his cost was only $625. However, once the car is in Costa Rica the problems and real expenses start. The car is taxed not by its value and its condition but against it original price. Duties are calculated by taking the higher value between the infamous Costa Rica Black Book (not Blue Book) which is based on the Average Retail Value and the value that the… [cont.]
Answered by tico times directory - Mon Feb 9 16:45:40 2009

What are Massage Therapy License Requirements in Costa Rica?
Q. I am planning on moving to Costa Rica and I am wondering what the requirements were to take the National Exam in Costa Rica. I am currently and plan on finishing my massage training here.
Asked by Esta.Is.My.AKA - Mon Jan 12 17:28:13 2009 - - 1 Answers - Comments

A. Try asking the Costa Rica School of Massage Therapy
Answered by bgibbslmt - Mon Jan 12 22:51:33 2009

Costa rica?
Q. I'm 12 and I met an 18 year old boy in costa rica, I live in arizona. It was at a resort and we couldnt stop staring at eachother for two full nights I finally met he and he was surprised when i said i was 12 and i was diisapointed when he said 18 but there was such a strong connection between us both. we go back every two years and hopefull i will see him again but its kind of like my life is an icon,i can't forget ebout him my brain sayd forget him but my heart well my heart says hang on wat should I do?
Asked by ormrodkylie - Sat Jul 26 22:11:12 2008 - - 1 Answers - Comments

A. Heya, He is too old, even if it is a pretty cool meeting. Next time you go he will be 20, and he will almost certainly not be interested in a 14 yr old - and if he is, he is a pervert and you should run away fast! But there is nothing wrong with thinking about him and the fun staring. When I was 11 I went to a new school, and a cute boy kept staring at me the first day. I was so shy then, and he then he winked at me! I could not stop thinking about him after that. No worries, you will see another boy soon and you will then just be thinking about him!
Answered by Mina - Sun Jul 27 05:22:42 2008

What is the best place to study in Costa Rica?
Q. I am planning on studying in Costa Rica this summer and I have the option of studying in either Puntarenas or Heredia.
Asked by Jon - Tue Oct 10 13:13:13 2006 - - 1 Answers - Comments

A. Puntarenas, it's so beautiful, go there, you'll love it. XOXO
Answered by Chris - Tue Oct 10 15:08:44 2006

What part of Costa Rica is best for honeymooners and is June a good month?
Q. My hubby and I aren't into water sports or any of that. We like bars, beaches, spas, shopping, etc. Prefer lots of people to secluded area. Looking for an all inclusive resort. Don't know what part of costa rica is best. Thanks. Thanks for all of your input! Btw, we are both 33. So we don't want to go where it's all spring-breakish. How is July? Is July better than June?
Asked by E-Counselor - Thu May 6 23:49:09 2010 - - 3 Answers - Comments

A. Jaco is a wasteland of human garbage. The streets are lined with drug users (and dealers offering you stuff right out in the open). The humidity is at 100% all day and night. It's like living inside an oven. It's a very small dirty town that has been over developed (most abandoned during credit crunch of 2008-09). For great weather and nice beaches, go to the Guanacaste area. I recommend Flamingo, Samara, Nosara. Lots of great hotel options. If you want a really romantic semi-secluded honeymoon, try Montezuma (or Tambor). It is at the south end of the Nicoya Peninsula. The water is crystal clear. There's less tourists and you can still do all the activities you want. To get there you go from the airport to Puntarenas, and… [cont.]
Answered by Orange - Fri May 7 10:39:36 2010