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Starting on November 2, 2016 and throughout the 2016-17 winter season, Air France will offer two new weekly services to San José (Costa Rica) on departure from Paris-Charles de Gaulle. The flights will be operated by Boeing 777-300 with a capacity of 468 seats – 14 in Business, 32 in Premium Economy and 422 in Economy. “By offering two new direct flights between Paris and San José, we are connecting all of Europe to an exceptional tourist destination. With this new…

If you’re visiting Costa Rica and you’re a citizen of the United Staes it’s pretty easy to get into the country. There’s no special visa required. You just have to have a valid U.S. passport (recommended that it’s valid for a minimum of 6 months after your last day in Costa Rica). Before you land in Costa Rica you’ll receive two forms to fill out: 1. Registro Migratorio (Immigration Registry) This form is pretty straightforward. “Appellidos” is your last name.…

There’s a million packing lists floating around the internet on what you need to bring to Costa Rica, but this is the ultimate packing list. It requires no extra bags, and is easy to lift. And it’s completely free. This list is not long, but it’s super important. So, without further ado, the ultimate Costa Rica packing list. 1. Patience Costa Rica is NOT New York City and it’s certainly not like anywhere you’ve ever travelled. This is a good…

Las Vegas is one of the top destinations for bachelor parties in the United States. Gambling, high end nightclubs, fancy hotels, and a “what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas” culture attracts the bachelor party crowd from around the states and the world. But, Costa Rica is quickly becoming a top bachelor party destination. Here are the top 5 reasons to choose Costa Rica over Las Vegas for you bachelor party. 1. Inexpensive Flights Weekend flights to Las Vegas are…

Getting from the Liberia Airport (officially known as Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport) to Tamarindo is a pretty simple process. There are 5 main options for the trip depending on your budget and how much time you have. 1. Shuttle A shared or private shuttle is the best deal you’re going to find. You can book them directly through the links below with Viator (Booking through these links helps the Weekly Crawler, thank you!). https://www.partner.viator.com/widgets/custom.jspa 25339 en 0 2 Liberia Airport…

Visiting the dentist is probably the last thing you’d ever want to do while on vacation, but if you’re visiting Costa Rica it might not be a bad idea! A routine teeth cleaning in Costa Rica costs $60. A word of caution though. The skill and expertise varies greatly within the dental community of Costa Rica. Make sure to ask around before you let somebody drill on your teeth. I’ve had great service at Dental Solutions in Tamarindo. They repaired…