Solo travel in Costa Rica
Started by JerseyJim · 11 Mar 2026 · 1241 views
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27 Mar 2026 at 01:37
I'd also recommend downloading Google Translate before you go. Essential.
"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."
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27 Mar 2026 at 04:02
How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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27 Mar 2026 at 04:29
Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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27 Mar 2026 at 17:15
I'd rate it similarly. Solid 9/10 destination.
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27 Mar 2026 at 18:21
100% agree. The atmosphere is hard to beat.
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27 Mar 2026 at 21:40
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."
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28 Mar 2026 at 00:41
Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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28 Mar 2026 at 01:44
Adding my experience from 3 weeks ago.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more online activity.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more online activity.
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