Vacation for female in Costa Rica for a female?
I’m considering a vacation in Costa Rica.I have been reading up on it & it is the most developed country in Central America. My Spanish is intermediate & I can hold conversations,order food, & pretty much do more than get by with it. So is it a safe country for a female to visit? Where to go where not go? I been to the Caribbean (Trinidad) so would it be similar? Thanks!
CR is a great for female traveling. I go all the time, and I’m taking my Mom next month. I wouldn’t take my Mom if it wasn’t safe. Tourism is one of the primary forms of income for Costa Rica. They have embraced the eco-tourism trade and because of this, they are very tourist oriented. If you stay in the major tourist zones, a very large portion of the population will speak english. Your intermediate Spanish will be a hit with the locals, because they love it when we make any effort to speak their language and not ‘assume’ they all speak english. Also, because you have some spanish, you’ll be able to wander outside the tourist areas and find the best deals on shopping and the best food (yum!)
There are so many great places to visit. Don’t spend too much time San Jose – there are a couple of cool things there such as the museums, but the best things are outside San Jose.
Arenal, as suggested by the previous poster, is a must. The volcano is beautiful, the surrounding National Forest filled with wildlife, the hot springs are some of the best I’ve ever seen and there is a fantastic waterfall you can hike (or taxi) too and swim in the pool below.
Monteverde has the best zip lining in all of Costa Rica – of course, in my opinion, there is no such thing as a bad zip line, but these are the best. They also have a series of suspension bridges you can hike and the fauna is incredible. There is a National Forest here too and plenty of places to eat / shop.
Manual Antonio is by far the most beautiful beach I’ve ever seen. The National Park (I’m a sucker for National Parks) is incredible and full of wildlife. You can surf (although this isn’t the best place for it) or do a hundred other activities. Monkeys live in the National Park and surrounding area along and iguanas are as thick as mosquitoes in some areas. Its amazing.
Tortuguro Canals is were I’m heading in October – we are going to see the turtles next and enjoy the wildlife on the east coast. I can’t wait!
There are so many great places to go and my list of to-do’s is extensive. I highly encourage you to take this trip, you won’t regret it.
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Hi,
I find Costa Rica to be totally safe and fun for Females. the first time I came here I was single and alone, and it was awesome.
Depending on how long you have, I would recommend visiting Arenal, a must do and then heading to either Tamarindo or the Caribbean side.
The Caribbean side in CR is totally different than Trinidad. There is no comparison, but it’s still awesome and a lot of fun!
Hope this helps,
Marina K. Villatoro
http://travelexperta.com
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si es totalmente seguro… al igual que otros paises como USA
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CR is a great for female traveling. I go all the time, and I’m taking my Mom next month. I wouldn’t take my Mom if it wasn’t safe. Tourism is one of the primary forms of income for Costa Rica. They have embraced the eco-tourism trade and because of this, they are very tourist oriented. If you stay in the major tourist zones, a very large portion of the population will speak english. Your intermediate Spanish will be a hit with the locals, because they love it when we make any effort to speak their language and not ‘assume’ they all speak english. Also, because you have some spanish, you’ll be able to wander outside the tourist areas and find the best deals on shopping and the best food (yum!)
There are so many great places to visit. Don’t spend too much time San Jose – there are a couple of cool things there such as the museums, but the best things are outside San Jose.
Arenal, as suggested by the previous poster, is a must. The volcano is beautiful, the surrounding National Forest filled with wildlife, the hot springs are some of the best I’ve ever seen and there is a fantastic waterfall you can hike (or taxi) too and swim in the pool below.
Monteverde has the best zip lining in all of Costa Rica – of course, in my opinion, there is no such thing as a bad zip line, but these are the best. They also have a series of suspension bridges you can hike and the fauna is incredible. There is a National Forest here too and plenty of places to eat / shop.
Manual Antonio is by far the most beautiful beach I’ve ever seen. The National Park (I’m a sucker for National Parks) is incredible and full of wildlife. You can surf (although this isn’t the best place for it) or do a hundred other activities. Monkeys live in the National Park and surrounding area along and iguanas are as thick as mosquitoes in some areas. Its amazing.
Tortuguro Canals is were I’m heading in October – we are going to see the turtles next and enjoy the wildlife on the east coast. I can’t wait!
There are so many great places to go and my list of to-do’s is extensive. I highly encourage you to take this trip, you won’t regret it.
References :
You got some great answers and info on here! I think you’re going to have a blast in Costa Rica, but be careful. Pety crimes are crazy here..tourists are robbed a lot. I would avoid the Caribbean completely. the Nicoya Peninsula is an awesome area to visit if you like beaches.
Also, I took a tour with these people a while back and they were awesome, they can help you answer questions and even set you up with yoga,surfing, language help, etc.. they are americans and very nice people, try to google ‘Amagi Adventures’
good luck and be safe!
pura vida
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http://www.amagiadventures.com