... the morning. We have a condo in Jaco for Tuesday through Thursday. I am really torn between driving up to the Arenal area for a couple of days versus going directly to the coast. Is it worth spending the time on the road to have a Sunday evening and Monday ... more

... you have your own villa/condo. Free breakfast, and monkeys every day, fabulous pool. I can't tell you how much you are gonna love Costa Rica!! (PS I called the hotel directly and got a lower rate than you can get on the websites) Congrats on your wedding...... jackie ... more

... we are doing this (a condo) when we are at Playas del Coco- $540 for 4 nights in a 3 bedroom! What a money saver. I was on the Nayara site and noticed their 4x3 special, so the cost of staying there is only slightly more than stay at the ... more

... find a three bedroom house/condo to rent ... ... the Carribbean side. Any suggestions. I choose Jaco because it was close enough to SJO and had some pretty decent house/condo rentals. Since I have not booked as of yet (plan on booking on Saturday) I'm still open to suggestions ... more

... Lots of new high rise condos. Pretty average black sand beach. It gets a lot of day trippers from San Jose, and can be dirty. Not what I go to Costa Rica for. My guess is that the glut of new condos has weakened the rental market, creating some opportunities ... more

Already have some great ideas I second Arenal / Manuel Antonio. In Manuel Antonio look to stay at Los Altos beach resort and spa. Amazing condos! Three bedroom will be great for you and your family. ... more

... 3 full days and MA (condo at Ocean Club), 3 full days. Watching our budget, looking for 3-4 paid for "tours". SkyTrek in Arenal for sure. Canyoning looks cool, but pricey. Cano Negro seems a bit far (2 hour drive). LaFortuna Waterfall by foot or horseback? Hanging Bridges? Not ... more

... head to Vista Del Valle (Condo) -enjoy property, do the waterfal trail/hike early in th AM eat breakfast and check out -Arrive @ tree house bout 1pm (and???? explore property, getting dark soon) - breakfast at TreeHouse -taxi into town, Canopy Tour via Ecoglide around 10am -lunch in town (suggestions?) - afternoon ... more

... like to stay in a vacation rental for a week. Prefer a pool and wireless, but not necessary. And, is there any location that is better than others? Have found rentals all around the lake but I know we are going to be pretty active (hiking, biking, zips, rafting, etc ... more