Visit Costa Rica - The DON'Ts of Costa Rica

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  • Опубліковано 27 лип 2024
  • Pura Vida! Nothing symbolizes Costa Rica more than the catch all phrase "Pura Vida." It symbolizes the free loving spirit and wonderful laid back attitude of the Ticos, the Costa Rican people. Costa Rica is a fabulous place to visit with many national parks, great beaches, tasty fruits and foods and so much more. This video covers what tourists and travelers should NOT do when they go to Costa Rica. The Don'ts of visiting Costa Rica.
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  • @noritsukenji
    @noritsukenji 5 років тому +986

    Do: Drink Pacha with Jet

    • @melanycalderon4428
      @melanycalderon4428 5 років тому +1

      JAJAJAJA

    • @KuromiDarklord
      @KuromiDarklord 5 років тому +40

      Explanation:
      Pacha is a strong sugar cane alcohol for really extreme people (or pretty much the 80% of the youth) and jet its an energy drink like redbull. So here its a common dank meme to say you are going to drink them mixed.
      I have never drink alcohol in any form (im kinda straigh edge) but that mixing its just brutally insane.

    • @saddyguzman7965
      @saddyguzman7965 5 років тому +7

      Lol el mejor comentario aca

    • @galileamontero
      @galileamontero 5 років тому +2

      JAJAJAJAJAJ

    • @vampthom6658
      @vampthom6658 5 років тому +5

      MAE JAJAJAJAJAJAJA QUE EXPLOTADA

  • @imparanoiiid
    @imparanoiiid 5 років тому +308

    I live in Costa Rica
    Why am I watching this

    • @Savrollo
      @Savrollo 5 років тому +8

      Blame The Algorithm! That's what I always do and what I'm doing right now... not that I'm complaining, though... I'm a tico piso'e tierra too.

    • @jasonrodriguez2963
      @jasonrodriguez2963 5 років тому +27

      There's definitely something interesting about watching the perspective of other people about the things that are common to you.

    • @imparanoiiid
      @imparanoiiid 5 років тому +1

      Jason Rodriguez that’s exactly it

    • @yolandaphillips4199
      @yolandaphillips4199 5 років тому

      Same

    • @jurgenvargark7502
      @jurgenvargark7502 5 років тому +1

      I'm a Tico too haha

  • @alfredthegreatkingofwessex6838
    @alfredthegreatkingofwessex6838 5 років тому +661

    Don’t take cabs. Take Uber but never take an Uber near cab drivers. They might get violent.

    • @michimorales5813
      @michimorales5813 5 років тому +32

      Actually the taxis are pretty safe! Won´t be a problem taking a legal taxi (those are red cars), the only disadvantage is the price, they are higher, but safe? yes

    • @dorein-gilprince6041
      @dorein-gilprince6041 5 років тому +2

      Jajjaaj

    • @yaimandukie
      @yaimandukie 5 років тому +19

      michi morales el nunca dijo que los taxis no fueran seguros JAJAJA wtf. Uber es más barato y ya

    • @wolfgangandrewx2416
      @wolfgangandrewx2416 5 років тому +4

      Piratas... The cheapest. But uber 2nd

    • @Andrea-fs5oh
      @Andrea-fs5oh 5 років тому +19

      I think it is better to take an Uber cause they already have a route indicated by Uber with the fastest way to get to your destination. The reason I say this is because taxis normally give some extra turns so that the price gets higher and you have to pay more. So like now the go to for me is Uber, but if you don't trust Uber a taxi is the safest option:) Btw thanks for visiting Costa Rica

  • @ArielJRG
    @ArielJRG 5 років тому +876

    Costa Rica may be more expensive but I think is way safer than the rest of Central America, also the fact that you can drink water safely from any tap is amazing.
    Great video.

    • @epppz755
      @epppz755 5 років тому +21

      Lo que pasa es que lo hizo hace un año,el caso de Nicaragua es que el año pasado el régimen que controla el país desató una brutal represión en el país que lo ha hecho caer en una profunda inseguridad...Solamente mira el millar de nicas en Costa Rica,es triste pero sin duda alguna los ticos han sido sumamente mas inteligentes que nosotros en ése aspecto de construir un país seguro y con bienestar.

    • @crmtty2k
      @crmtty2k 5 років тому +35

      You are completely right...
      I have traveled around Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Panamá, you won't feel as safe as in Costa Rica in any of these other countries...
      Cheers

    • @adriananightmare.
      @adriananightmare. 5 років тому +9

      He says it's expensive and then says, go ahead and use dollars. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @michimorales5813
      @michimorales5813 5 років тому +2

      Totally right homie

    • @luciferxx8888
      @luciferxx8888 5 років тому +1

      Good choice I’m from their and you should visit Santo Domingo (all though I’m seeing it in the background)

  • @wilsonquintana6575
    @wilsonquintana6575 5 років тому +343

    Saludos desde Perú para los hnos d Costa Rica un país muy hermoso.

    • @ElBribri
      @ElBribri 5 років тому +2

      Saludos!

    • @KuromiDarklord
      @KuromiDarklord 5 років тому +3

      Me encanta lo peruana que es tu foto. Amaria que nuestras culturas indigenas hubieran alcanzado el nivel de desarrollo que sus Incas. Cuiden a sus nativos :)

    • @leopardo0411
      @leopardo0411 5 років тому

      Saludos hermano pura vida!!

    • @bella-vv4bd
      @bella-vv4bd 5 років тому +1

      Gracias pero uds en Peru tambien tienen hermosuras

    • @magalyhuertas1574
      @magalyhuertas1574 5 років тому +1

      Wilson Quintana Gracias Perú también es hermoso!

  • @MarkFreak12
    @MarkFreak12 6 років тому +566

    Costa Rican here... Additional advise: try and get a local to help you out to buy stuff, retailers will rip you off if they spot that you're a tourist.

    • @lordel6636
      @lordel6636 6 років тому +19

      Marco Zúñiga yeah and they spot Tourists from 10 kilometres away

    • @gutz____1893
      @gutz____1893 6 років тому +2

      Mae al chile

    • @cleidiecastro2800
      @cleidiecastro2800 5 років тому

      Buenos días

    •  5 років тому +3

      It's called Gringo pricing. The practice is rampant in CR. So is petty theft.

    • @shijshi
      @shijshi 5 років тому +2

      For the most part... The locals were awesome. We did get ripped off once while in a grocery store. Make sure that everything you are paying for... actually ends up in your cart. LOL We learned the hard way after returning back to the rental, several miles away, only to realize how much we were missing but not worth the long drive back. 😞

  • @tosht2515
    @tosht2515 6 років тому +361

    And don't forget that *_sodas_* are not Coke and Pepsi but are in fact small, casual, family run restaurants serving budget friendly, traditional Costa Rican food. Really enjoyed this video. 👍

    • @woltersworld
      @woltersworld  6 років тому +13

      +Tosh T thanks Tosh. We loved the sodas. Always was a great place to meet locals

    • @IsaacLarrier
      @IsaacLarrier 6 років тому +11

      Tosh T matterfact, if you ask for a Soda they will give you sparkling water instead. You have to ask for "Gaseosa" or Coca Cola. I learned it the hard way!!! 😂

    • @wolfgangandrewx2416
      @wolfgangandrewx2416 5 років тому

      Soda tapia ? Jajajajaj

    • @KuromiDarklord
      @KuromiDarklord 5 років тому +3

      @Fred Jaminson If you ask for a soda in the street they will think of a restaurant. If you are in a restaurant they will think of a drink call soda which is basically carbonated salty water without flavour. So just say the brand you want.

    • @imparanoiiid
      @imparanoiiid 4 роки тому

      Tosh T why is it that we call it that

  • @davidkozlowski6982
    @davidkozlowski6982 5 років тому +194

    First thing. land in San Jose then Get the hell outta there. get to the mountains or the beach! If you can, fly direct into Liberia and take the rental car to the ocean. Much less stressful driving from there.

    • @ggatgens
      @ggatgens 5 років тому +8

      David Kozlowski Absolutely! Costa Rica is a beautiful country but you dont come here for the city, in that case Panama is the better option. Go to experience the real costa rica! If you stay on the city just stay away from “el centro de san jose” and the poor zones (like la carpio o lomas del rio).

    • @zaidortsac
      @zaidortsac 5 років тому

      This guy knows how it is around here
      Lol

    • @edho758
      @edho758 5 років тому +2

      You either land in Alajuela or Liberia not San Jose

    • @talkingengine425
      @talkingengine425 5 років тому +3

      You land in Alajuela tho... XD

    • @davidxd9641
      @davidxd9641 5 років тому +1

      You land in Alajuela. They always say is San Jose, the airport is even named after the national hero who was from Alajuela!

  • @fabzm29
    @fabzm29 5 років тому +138

    I live in Costa Rica. And watched your vid out of curiosity to see whats the perception tourists have for us. Gotta say that I loved the vid. The point ln Lizano sauce was spot on.

    • @sigridhamblin1038
      @sigridhamblin1038 5 років тому +1

      Fabricio Zuniga I think the same!

    • @jeancarlofuentes1490
      @jeancarlofuentes1490 5 років тому

      Yo me quede super contento con que le encantara el pinto y la lizano haha.
      I love talking and helping tourist, just in case some people see this comment and they are into coming, just know, most of the people here will be glad to help you or just have a talk.

    • @kinkalunatic9237
      @kinkalunatic9237 5 років тому +1

      Hey, I was about to comment exactly the same. Kudos on your vid, it's very helpful, the information is really entertaining and accurate.

    • @omarjzunigacampos861
      @omarjzunigacampos861 5 років тому

      Fabricio Zuniga Mae playo el Zuniga va con ñ

    • @fabzm29
      @fabzm29 5 років тому

      @@omarjzunigacampos861 si de hecho. Pero muchas cosas usan el formato de US y la ñ no está en el abecedario de US entonces la ñ da problemas. X eso uso N

  • @amisaranie6021
    @amisaranie6021 5 років тому +232

    Another Costa Rican here. Although it might be safer than other Central American countries, DO NOT let your guard down. Be clever, be safe. There IS a lot of crime (at least in San José downtown). Don’t take you phone out when walking down the street, don’t leave your stuff unattended, ever, don’t take your camera out in the city unless you are traveling with a bigger group, don’t walk alone at night, and just be overall careful.
    Everything else in this video is pretty accurate and you will have fun,
    Oh, and I wouldn’t pay in dollars. Changing your money to colones is better.
    POPS rocks! Thank you for making this video!

    • @user-ADystop
      @user-ADystop 5 років тому +20

      I've been in Costa Rica many times and you're overreacting. "Don’t take you phone out when walking down the street" is not a true statement. Just be careful as anywhere in the world. And by the way, who goes to San Jose downtown? is the worst part of the country, don't even go there when you have the most beautiful country in the world to visit around.

    • @jrojash77
      @jrojash77 5 років тому +9

      Como que algo exagerado el comentario...

    • @BrayleArroyo
      @BrayleArroyo 5 років тому +12

      Ami Saranie Exagerado es poco. Si anda asustado compre perro mae, xq la descripción que está dando es más que exagerada. Sea serio y si es de CR deje de poner al país en mal.

    • @gnkcrds8095
      @gnkcrds8095 5 років тому +5

      Exagero un poquito mi niña 🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @pb.pb.pb.pb.
      @pb.pb.pb.pb. 5 років тому +10

      Lol he said no shootings.. there’s dead bodies on the news every morning. But that happens anywhere actually. I live in New York and Costa Rica and its here too in New York. So, thats just the whole world. It does happen. But just be safe, don’t mess with sketchy people and you’re good.

  • @alfreddict
    @alfreddict 5 років тому +81

    We need more grateful and nice people like you in our country. 🇨🇷
    ¡Pura vida!

    • @alyi2500
      @alyi2500 4 роки тому +1

      I will need to stop charging North Americans extra money because trust me they don't do that to us when we go there

  • @telly64
    @telly64 5 років тому +49

    Don't underestimate the distances in Costa Rica. (it looks so small on maps). Driving the 400 km from Pacific Coast to Atlantic Coast will take at least 8 hours.
    The traffic (especially the huge American Trucks) is horrible. But it is a fantastic country with very friendly people.

    • @kevinchavarria6792
      @kevinchavarria6792 4 роки тому

      Not to mention there's tons of mountain terrains so going downhill and uphill with a bunch of curves in between makes trips take longer

  • @ignaciocapmany2686
    @ignaciocapmany2686 5 років тому +8

    I am a Costa Rican born 17 year old. I moved to the US in 2004. As I’ve grown older and visited my home country more and more, I have come to truly be grateful for how beautiful my Costa Rica is. Pura Vida🇨🇷❤️

  • @haddockman30
    @haddockman30 6 років тому +528

    Paying in Dollars is a great way to get ripped off.

    • @rodvarmo
      @rodvarmo 6 років тому +37

      Yes, I reccomend taking colones directly from the ATM or change them at any bank (not in the airport very expensive there)

    • @rykrodflo
      @rykrodflo 6 років тому +2

      Can confirm, i've been on the other side a couple times haha

    • @matthewmunnich6603
      @matthewmunnich6603 5 років тому +9

      YES Exchange your money at a bank because the conversion rate is really bad and airports will usually rip you off

    • @mozreview
      @mozreview 5 років тому +5

      Yes that's what I was going to say, it is true that we accept dollars almost everywhere BUT the exchange rate is insane, so go to the bank or pay with card.

    • @LuchoCastle_11
      @LuchoCastle_11 5 років тому +10

      NEVER PAY IN DOLLARS. The official change here is around c590 for $1 and anywhere you go they will take it as c500 for $1 or even less. Just change some bucks for some reds (that's what we call colones, "rojos") at any bank, and there are banks all over the place.

  • @cetenian1678
    @cetenian1678 5 років тому +42

    Thank you for such amazing report of my country, everyone is welcome here and we all enjoy having people visit. You are welcome back anytime. PURA VIDA MAE! 🇨🇷

  • @Flipdaswitch
    @Flipdaswitch 5 років тому +14

    Man that's honestly some of the most legit and transparent review about my Country, thanks for being honest and open about everything, truly appreciated.

  • @marcoc7388
    @marcoc7388 5 років тому +72

    7:50 This a MUST!
    A lot of people doesn't know that but here, we drink water that comes directly from the mountains, so putting the toiler paper on the basket is something that you have to do.

    • @kfk4441
      @kfk4441 5 років тому +2

      That thing of the toilet paper is what I can't stand the most about people, even people here do it

  • @so_trippy
    @so_trippy 5 років тому +9

    I’m Costa Rican and I approve this message 👏🏻

  • @kristencook9532
    @kristencook9532 5 років тому +12

    I am from Costa Rica and i live in Costa Rica and i love it !!!!! I live in the mountain so there’s so many trees and flowers and it’s just a beautiful we also have 2 rivers

  • @woltersworld
    @woltersworld  6 років тому +170

    FIRST!!!! Finally! Got first on my video for the first time in awhile! Happy Holidays!!!

    • @headsuphockeypodcast2707
      @headsuphockeypodcast2707 6 років тому +2

      Wolters World A few years ago I had a bit of travelers diarrhea so I recommend bottled water still. But you must try the local coffee.

    • @nariko47
      @nariko47 6 років тому +1

      Wolters World
      Haha 😁 awesome!!

    • @nariko47
      @nariko47 6 років тому +1

      Wolters World
      Haha 😁 awesome!!

    • @awang_ir
      @awang_ir 6 років тому +2

      19k more to 300k subscribers! Great job!!

    • @besteconomicsfaculty
      @besteconomicsfaculty 6 років тому +1

      Awang Irawan Rusli thanks for the support

  • @DanielaPerez-rr3cq
    @DanielaPerez-rr3cq 5 років тому +14

    I LOVE watching this type of videos that talk about my lovely country. I hope you hag a great time and come back soon❤🇨🇷
    ¡Pura Vida!

  • @andrearodriguez2723
    @andrearodriguez2723 5 років тому +11

    I am Tica and you nailed every single one of your points! Great video
    You are very Pura Vida 😊☀️

  • @esther0897
    @esther0897 5 років тому +17

    thank you for said all these good things about Costa Rica. I'm from CR and It's so nice see how you descriptive our country. Hope you come here again ♡

  • @luisdiegosoto2010
    @luisdiegosoto2010 5 років тому +25

    Saludos desde 🇨🇷Costa Rica🇨🇷
    Buena Nota Tuanis Pura vida...

  • @elakaianela9392
    @elakaianela9392 5 років тому +47

    Watching this a month after being in Costa Rica. Was an amazing experience, truly once in a lifetime. Thanks to this anyway, wish I saw this before because I admit I didn’t do some of these things. Always put Lizano sauce on my beans + rice which made it better. My dinner usually took 2 hours for a three course meal. PURA VIDA!!!!!!

  • @OnTheGoWithCarson
    @OnTheGoWithCarson 6 років тому +82

    Absolutely agree with all of this! I went to Costa Rica in October and my only complaint... not nearly enough time!

  • @joannrotenberry5855
    @joannrotenberry5855 5 років тому +41

    I loved Costa Rica both times I was there.....it has been awhile but my experience was cheap...with no hassles at all...thanks for the video tho, as I am going back in the future..

    • @FML_Patata
      @FML_Patata 5 років тому

      Too bad "cheap" won't be an adjective for Costa Rica anymore

    • @joannrotenberry5855
      @joannrotenberry5855 5 років тому

      Ignacio Rodríguez So I’ve heard....still love this country tho..

    • @saraquesada7482
      @saraquesada7482 5 років тому +1

      Ignacio Rodríguez el IVA que ni Hacienda sabe manejar jajajaj

    • @crisremr6894
      @crisremr6894 4 роки тому +1

      @@joannrotenberry5855 yea that because the new big taxes that came with the new laws called IVA that adds 13% to a lot of services and products but anyway if you find the good place is gonna be cheap here just ask to the locals where they buy the most common products to save money in my experience I could recommend the Pali and some Chinese grocery stores but I the problem with the chinos is that they don't pay taxes so it doesn't help to the country. So go the most cheap super or grocery stores that are around you and don't pay anything with dollars because is a rip off. Stay away from the big restaurants because they're super expensive even for the rich people. The local sodas or Los mercados are a good affordable option.
      Greetings from Zona de Los Santos, Costa Rica. The place with one the best coffee's of the world. Check out and have a Pura Vida

  • @6Phat9
    @6Phat9 6 років тому +31

    What a coincidence my family and I were there just last week and I hate travelling but I really liked Costa Rica

  • @Dabu-Dabu
    @Dabu-Dabu 5 років тому +5

    Just came back last week from Costa Rica. Ticos are absolutely awesome. Great ppl, and I don't socialize easy. Ticos are awesome.

  • @CarlosQuesadaR
    @CarlosQuesadaR 5 років тому +10

    What a honest video man, straight clear, agreed to all. I'm glad you enjoyed the country. Welcome back anytime!

  • @d.v.c.s
    @d.v.c.s 6 років тому +54

    Nice video, yes my country is expensive ☺😂Pura Vida!🇨🇷

  • @cesarcalderon2103
    @cesarcalderon2103 5 років тому +7

    In Costa Rica we are with the open arm for all tourist. Feel free to visit us and welcome to our house Costa Rica paradise.

  • @rebecareyes9183
    @rebecareyes9183 5 років тому +4

    Thank you so much! You make me feel proud of my little Pura Vida country!

  • @mouaragon2774
    @mouaragon2774 6 років тому +7

    Costa Rican here, if you are coming to Costa Rica keep in my that are thousands of places to visit. Mostly tourists will go to Monteverde (rain forest and my fav place) , La Fortuna and Jacó. But there are breath taking locations you might find. It just takes to do some research. It might be harder to arrive, but it will be worth it. Visit indigenous communities. Visit national parks. Etc.farewell and pura vida!

  • @vermintky
    @vermintky 5 років тому +2

    Just got back from Costa Rica
    . It helps to know someone who lives there..was extremely glad I was hanging with locals and not at a resort with other americans ! Haha we stayed in samara and nicoya then took a truck up into the mountains drove thru a river and had lunch way up in the mountains at my friends godmothers house . It was a fully open dirt floor hut the food was amazing up innthe mountain.. people Re friendly I was there during festival .. there was a huge party in the streets all week.. highlight was the horse paprade!!! Suuuch a fun trip going back for two weeks next summer one week was waaay too short!

  • @carlie9343
    @carlie9343 5 років тому +2

    I studied abroad for a semester in Costa Rica, and I agree 100% with everything he is saying.

  • @andreialdana8067
    @andreialdana8067 5 років тому +10

    Fairly accurate review. Overall CR is one of the best option for tourism. Paying in dollars is ok depending on what type of service you're paying for. Otherwise, choose to pay in colones.

  • @Saraguaful
    @Saraguaful 5 років тому +3

    Thank you for coming to my country, and thank you for this video, Costa Rica always will be you home. Pura vidaaaa! 😊

  • @1975vini
    @1975vini 5 років тому +9

    My next vacations there" yeah!!!!

  • @jordano6668
    @jordano6668 6 років тому +30

    I'm in Costa Rica now. Staying with my girlfriends family in San José and they keep going on how dangerous the city can be. They won't walk around their own neighbourhood, and no this isn't in la zona roja. The rest of the country I've seen I haven't felt unsafe nor have I in San José but I do listen to the locals

    • @anthuaizaba3100
      @anthuaizaba3100 5 років тому +4

      San José is the worst place that we have
      You'll only find pollution and people trying to rob you
      The next time you come try to avoid San José, instead go to Guanacaste, Monteverde, Puntarenas or Limón
      If you only want like warm weather don't even go to the central valley (San José, Cartago, Alajuela, Heredia)
      Those places also have some cool stuff but not as cool as the others (some crazy waterfalls most of the time)

    • @andreabustos3208
      @andreabustos3208 5 років тому +3

      San José is the capital of the country, so we have lots of people and not a of them in the best economic situation, so it gets kind of dangerous with thiefs and things like that.
      Some neighborhoods get a little dangerous after certain hour but in general is not that bad. (source, Costa Rican)

    • @marianacordero1480
      @marianacordero1480 5 років тому +1

      @@anthuaizaba3100 limón and puntarenas are pretty dangerous too. Depends on where you go

  • @multiplyby0
    @multiplyby0 6 років тому +18

    I am going to visit Costa Rica in January, This video really helped me know what to do and what not to do, thanks!

  • @juanpabloescobar1438
    @juanpabloescobar1438 5 років тому +5

    Very nice information. You are a citizen ir costa rica now. Excellent!!!!

  • @orlandos3457
    @orlandos3457 2 роки тому +2

    Costa Rica such a beautiful country I had visited ,love the culture! Love the local people.

  • @gabyge38
    @gabyge38 5 років тому +1

    Thanks for your very nice comments about my beautiful country!! 💓

  • @kevinortiz1230
    @kevinortiz1230 5 років тому +3

    This is probably the best video I have seen related to my country 🇨🇷🙏 keep it up. Following you now 😊 well deserved.

  • @acr04muerto
    @acr04muerto 5 років тому +3

    Amazing video. I'm glad to hear you and your family enjoyed your travel. Costa Rica is also your country. Pura Vida

  • @darlinda9566
    @darlinda9566 6 років тому

    Thank you Mark and Jocelyn for sharing your trips. And taking all the extra effort to share. More than just travel videos. It's relatable and personal. 💙💜 Thank you, thank you, thank you. Health & Happiness.

  • @SweetKiimx3
    @SweetKiimx3 5 років тому +1

    As a Tica I think you video was amazing! Everything was very real and true ;)! I love my country and love when people like you appriciate the little things and get to know the smaller business and want to lear our life style! Keept it up 😊

  • @whitneymurillosoto8862
    @whitneymurillosoto8862 5 років тому +3

    Haha Lizano!!! I am so glad you liked it, this made my Day 😆

  • @TheShapingSickness
    @TheShapingSickness 5 років тому +8

    OMG what you said about the toilet paper is true, all the times tiny hotels have to deal with clogged pipes due to that lol.

  • @Luis16721
    @Luis16721 5 років тому +1

    Thank you for this video and take out the best of our crownd and culture. I apprecite so much. Pura vida from Costa Rica.

  • @shyzumbado3081
    @shyzumbado3081 5 років тому +1

    Thanks for saying such a nice things about my beautiful little country! We sure welcome you all to come down and visit, see you soon . Pura vida 🤙🏼

  • @AstaJ10
    @AstaJ10 6 років тому +6

    Hello! I noticed that some don't or otherwise do's apply mostly to the coastal regions (either Atlantic or Pacific) and the experience over the Atlantic side is quite different from what you get at any part of the country so if you come again I strongly recommend to visit that side which has strong carribean influence. Great video once again!

  • @tamaraaa0
    @tamaraaa0 5 років тому +5

    saludos desde Costa Rica. Pura Vida

  • @arturovillalobos112
    @arturovillalobos112 5 років тому

    Muchas gracias for talk so good about my country. It's cool that you liked it!!
    Pura vida!!! 🤙🏽

  • @faithjustice8442
    @faithjustice8442 6 років тому +1

    We visited Guanacaste and had such a blast! It was absolutely gorgeous. The locals were so friendly and the pizotes were so cute!

  • @gkarjala
    @gkarjala 5 років тому +3

    I'm thinkin there's a movie in all this, like " Growing Up Wolter". lol Good on you bro, you living La Pura Vida and your family is beautiful.

  • @alexcorvuscazador5596
    @alexcorvuscazador5596 6 років тому +29

    As a costa rican I also recommend that you should try not to expose that you are a tourist otherwise shop owners especially near coastal towns will rip you off shoving "gringo" prices up your ass. It is one of the only things I am really ashamed of my country. My other advice, get a loca friend to help you it is not that hard we are pretty friendly for the most part. Just have common sense like you would in any country and you should be allright

  • @alejandrocruzb.4815
    @alejandrocruzb.4815 5 років тому +1

    People like you are the ones we love to come to Costa Rica. Our whole country is for the kind of people like you who appreciate our nature and people. Welcome!!

  • @jaredberlin2066
    @jaredberlin2066 5 років тому +2

    I was in Costa Rica a few weeks ago and loved it!

  • @ranjanbiswas3233
    @ranjanbiswas3233 6 років тому +31

    I don't know much about Costa Rica but I do know the term Pura Vida and they have no army etc.

  • @vlog18rodas
    @vlog18rodas 6 років тому +4

    Very good.

  • @lalosalazar3102
    @lalosalazar3102 5 років тому +1

    Really nice video, you are welcome back anytime. Thank you for the kind words about my country Pura Vida!!! ✌🏻

  • @edwardcrr
    @edwardcrr 5 років тому

    Love your videos! Thanks for the kind words about my country!

  • @jamesbeihl5795
    @jamesbeihl5795 6 років тому +10

    Dry bread, and instant milk are big in CR. So is no hot water in the residential areas. But I didn't mind it at all. Woltor is absolutely correct. Its a beautiful country. Every time I would come back to NY the bags under my eyes would be gone Id look younger my skin would be clear etc etc. The country has a de aging effect on you. Just look at the people they are on average very fit, attractive etc. Most of the food there comes from there. Check out the church in Cartago if your into that sort of thing. You might see a pilgrimage. and yes the water is probably safer then the water in the US

  • @ToutCQJM
    @ToutCQJM 5 років тому +44

    I’m a bad tico. I don’t think I liked salsa Lizano very much. I do miss some gallo pinto and gallos de salchichón. Mmmm

  • @AnnBR18
    @AnnBR18 5 років тому

    Hi. I'm from Costa Rica and I agree with you about everything :) thank you for doing this amazing and honest video about my country.

  • @maggienificent
    @maggienificent 6 років тому

    Great video! I haven't been able to travel much in my life, but I have been to Costa Rica a couple times and I love it and these are some great don'ts! Pura Vida!

  • @brianthompson2089
    @brianthompson2089 5 років тому +3

    Got a great hotel in playa samara for 38 dollars a nite for two with full breakfast included! Like any place you've got to shop around.

  • @jeuryveloz6011
    @jeuryveloz6011 6 років тому +16

    There are many eco-tourism options that let you experience the nature of Costa Rica without having to actively seek it out. Resorts are nice, but you can experience that virtually anywhere and they tend not to be too eco friendly. Locals really care about maintaining the natural beauty of their country, and I feel that tourists should respect that and travel responsibly :)

    • @elizabethgreen1879
      @elizabethgreen1879 5 років тому

      It is sad that they allow shark finning there!

    • @carloszuniga2107
      @carloszuniga2107 5 років тому

      Elizabeth Green we don’t!!

    • @nataliam895
      @nataliam895 2 роки тому

      Are there lots of bags, insects, spiders, when you stay in this eco places?

  • @alisonherrera6680
    @alisonherrera6680 5 років тому

    Glad to hear you liked our country and that you took advantage of exploring and getting to really know our culture and the food and over all the pura vida! 😊

  • @carlabelen2656
    @carlabelen2656 5 років тому

    Hey I'm so glad I hear someone saying such good things of costa rica my family Is from there, and I went a couple years back and I loved it and you definitely feel safe 💚💚💚

  • @ggatgens
    @ggatgens 5 років тому +3

    Also, on Costa Rica always use Uber not taxi. It is important to seat on the front seat as some taxi drivers don’t like uber.

  • @isaibenavides9117
    @isaibenavides9117 5 років тому +38

    Be careful with the ocean.. it can get dangerous even if u are barely in.

    • @abrahamsanchez9405
      @abrahamsanchez9405 5 років тому +2

      No

    • @Savrollo
      @Savrollo 5 років тому +1

      There are a scarce amount of beaches where waters are really dangerous at ankle's deep. That can't be taken as almost all are dangerous. Some popular beaches here in CR doesn't have a humungous banner to alert swimmers of ripping currents and that is something that cannot be denied. Alerts of ripping currents are, I would say, kind of small and can be missed if you don't pay attention. Ask the locals if the beach you're going have ripping currents to watch for... "En guerra avisada, no muere soldado" which roughly translates to "On warned war, no soldier dies".

  • @ADVENTURECAMPitelli
    @ADVENTURECAMPitelli 6 років тому

    your videos have such great information. We just got back from Costa Rica wish we would of saw this before we went. At least we got some great video and I love how friendly they are with flying your drone.

  • @emmanuelviquez8278
    @emmanuelviquez8278 5 років тому

    Amazing video, thanks for visiting CR ❤ Pura Vida, I hope you come back soon and keep making these kind of references

  • @ggracing1981
    @ggracing1981 6 років тому +27

    I am form the UK and i love Costa Rica :)

  • @SkateGeneva
    @SkateGeneva 6 років тому +6

    Pura vida !

  • @dicdoc88
    @dicdoc88 5 років тому

    OMG im from Costa Rica and I APROVE this review. It was sooo acurate I loved it. Thanks!

  • @carnageloria3339
    @carnageloria3339 5 років тому

    Thank you for talking about my country in that way💕I hope you will be back here 💪🏾

  • @InAUGral
    @InAUGral 6 років тому +40

    "Snakes here are dangerous" Coming from Australia I am used to that haha

    • @abrahamsanchez9405
      @abrahamsanchez9405 5 років тому

      Costa rica dont have a sneakes

    • @ElGuerreroMaya
      @ElGuerreroMaya 5 років тому +1

      @@abrahamsanchez9405 OMG yes we do by all means!

    • @samd8872
      @samd8872 5 років тому +3

      @@abrahamsanchez9405 Instituto Clodomiro Picado exist for a reason

    • @JohanGarcia-cc4ff
      @JohanGarcia-cc4ff 5 років тому +1

      We have and some are very dangerous

    • @vestaflame2003
      @vestaflame2003 5 років тому

      @@abrahamsanchez9405 Si y hay muchas, MUCHAS MUCHAS, serpientes peligrosas, take care

  • @staceylynn1208
    @staceylynn1208 6 років тому +3

    I love that sauce i bought 4 bottles and brought it home

    • @w6wdh
      @w6wdh 6 років тому

      Bottles of Lizano Salsa and Lizano Chilero are available on Amazon.com.
      I brought some home from Costa Rica a couple of weeks ago, and I’m happy that it’s easy to get more.

  • @2Travelis2Live
    @2Travelis2Live 5 років тому

    I love the forests and jungles much more than the beaches. I love the animals and the birds. One of my favorite moments in Costa Rica was on a boat near the Nicaraguan boarder and a night tour. Wow! Thank you for your video!

  • @josepca89
    @josepca89 5 років тому

    Thank for uploading this. Grettings from CR 🇨🇷

  • @user-sz1lj9im3w
    @user-sz1lj9im3w 6 років тому +3

    Maybe I will go in the future

  • @circuloperfecto21
    @circuloperfecto21 6 років тому +3

    Here's a funny fact, Costarricans choice for ice cream cones and milk shakes is Pops, as Mark said, but the choice for a bucket of ice cream to take home is Dos Pinos, which you can get almost is every grocery store (or Pulpería, as we call them). There are also lots of local Ice cream producers that you can also try.

    • @tosht2515
      @tosht2515 6 років тому

      +Luis Rodriguez Dos Pinos @6:01. Looks like Mark and family discovered the buckets at well. 👍

    • @circuloperfecto21
      @circuloperfecto21 6 років тому

      Yeah, you're right, I didn't noticed. haha

  • @FrankNeulichedl
    @FrankNeulichedl 5 років тому

    Really enjoyed the video ... like the sauce tip and note about sunblock prices ... those little informations are gold ;)

  • @gamerclips8895
    @gamerclips8895 4 роки тому +1

    Good video bro, I'm from Costa Rica and you describe our county exactly how it is.
    Pura Vida Mae!!

  • @thehapagirl92
    @thehapagirl92 6 років тому +10

    3:40 I agree about Costa Rica being relatively safe. The best man in my dad's wedding moved from Southern California to Costa Rica with his family 21 years ago in 1996 soon after his daughter was born and still lives there now. In the 21 years that the family has lived there neither he nor his wife or daughter have EVER experienced a robbery or any bad crime. The family visited us three years ago and I remember him saying that he felt more unsafe living and growing up in LA then he did in the years since moving to supposedly unsafe and "drug-crowded" Costa Rica.

    • @brandonryan8143
      @brandonryan8143 5 років тому +1

      a.m. remorse is that not everywhere you go ??

    • @SuperLivonia
      @SuperLivonia 5 років тому

      @@brandonryan8143 thank U very much....see people are just flat out stupid. Things happen EVERYWHERE, not only in Costa Rica.

  • @IsaacLarrier
    @IsaacLarrier 6 років тому +13

    You made a good point on safety. Costa Rica, Panama and Nicaragua are really safe places. Locals may complaint about safety, but in the end of the day are really safe places to go.

    • @tannerwilson4843
      @tannerwilson4843 6 років тому +3

      Isn't Belize pretty safe as well? As for places not to go in Central America. El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras are no go zones!

    • @Saephaan
      @Saephaan 6 років тому +2

      Isaac Larrier atm Nicaragua is at war. DONT go please, it’s dangerous

    • @gianmarcovasquez497
      @gianmarcovasquez497 6 років тому +4

      Pedro Volga at the moment it’s not the smartest idea to go to Nicaragua😂

    • @deanbean2106
      @deanbean2106 6 років тому +1

      Ehh Nicaragua is not a good idea

  • @lisamurillo7565
    @lisamurillo7565 4 роки тому

    I loved your video, beautiful family 👪. I'm tickets and you're right. Blessings from Costa Rica, Pura Vida 😊👍

  • @testingtrail
    @testingtrail 5 років тому

    Thanks for this video about our country! Pura vida!

  • @zebaschiera
    @zebaschiera 6 років тому +78

    DON'T go to Isla Nublar and Isla Sorna!! Hahahaha

    • @TheSaneHatter
      @TheSaneHatter 6 років тому +7

      Spare no expense.

    • @tubefreakmuva
      @tubefreakmuva 5 років тому

      Go to the beach get some sun!

    • @overwhelmingart9756
      @overwhelmingart9756 5 років тому

      Jajajaja Cris prad knows that

    • @KuromiDarklord
      @KuromiDarklord 5 років тому +3

      Haha Something I wish those fictional insland existed.
      Also. I wished Jurassic park and world hadnt misrepresented our country in such easy avoidables ways.

    • @Savrollo
      @Savrollo 5 років тому +3

      Most importantly, enjoy the beach while you're in the Capital City of San Jose!!! XD hahaha

  • @FloridaWaterAdventures
    @FloridaWaterAdventures 5 років тому +3

    "Don't avoid..." and "Don't miss out on ..." are really DOs.

  • @Edward_Monge
    @Edward_Monge 5 років тому

    You are absolutely right! I’m Costarrican and I know what you mean. Thx for sharing. PURA VIDA

  • @mariajosefonseca4457
    @mariajosefonseca4457 6 років тому

    Greetings from Costa Rica. I love your videos. Happy new year.

  • @augusto9426
    @augusto9426 5 років тому +4

    I’m so sorry yo hear about my country is so expensive 😞 come to my country 🇨🇷 we are a nice people with a lot of places to visit 👋🏻😀

  • @LPadillaCR
    @LPadillaCR 5 років тому +17

    Pura Vida = Hakuna matata at the 10x 😎👍 🥂🚵🚣❤️🌱🍍🥗🍦🍻🍹

  • @tuanistico
    @tuanistico 6 років тому

    always great videos, thanks!

  • @thewriter100
    @thewriter100 5 років тому

    I really miss living there. I've been all over that country and still only saw a small portions of it. Can't wait to return. Pura Vida!