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I don’t know about a “specific” community of Canadians. I can tell you there a lot of Canadians in the Playa Del Coco/Playa Hermosa area in Guanacaste. I know a number of Canadians own condos and/or homes in the Pacifico development in Playa del Coco. You won’t have any problem finding each other.
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Hi Karen,

If you want an “unsterilized” beach community/town, I would suggest Playa del Coco or the neighboring town of Playa Hermosa in Guanacaste area.

My wife and I own two condo’s in this area and love it first for the people, second it’s a working harbor/fishing town etc.

You mix heavily with the locals and there is a good mix of tourists from just about any place in the world.

It’s also a short 20 minute ride from the Liberia airport. Further, during Jan-April it’s guaranteed sun, no rain and no humidity.

Crime is low and you can feel safe walking just about anywhere.

Bottom line, we love it there and it sounds spot on for what you might be looking for.

Check it out for a couple days and it won’t take long to get the feel for the place. If you want more info, I would be happy to provide.

Good Luck!

Rick

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[quote=”loraine”][quote=”donella”]Does anyone know the name of a company that gives daily tours,when in Costa Rica last time there was a company with white vans that did it. We would apppreciate any help in a name and how to contact one[/quote]

There are so many. Just do a Google search ‘day tours Costa Rica’ and you’ll find many. I’m not sure of the area from which you are looking to depart, but there are many to choose from. If you then go to Trip Advisor, people will rate the individual tours and companies.[/quote]

If you are in the Guanacaste region I highly recommend Tico Tours based in Playa Hermosa/Coco area:
http://www.ticotoursguanacaste.com/

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[quote=”camby”][quote=”Vikes1″] The catholic church in Hermosa is open air on the sides with all types of flora and fauna visiting during the service.[/quote]

any idea where it is located? could not find on a map, not as clear where the center of town,etc is, where usually a Church is located…….know where it is in Coco..[/quote]

Here is a link to the name of the Church. http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=b1874794376fe76e2a62129c26e82a15

It’s located just off the main road on the right hand side down a little hill on route 155 as you head south to Coco. Just ask anyone and they should be able to tell you. There really isn’t a central town in Hermosa like there is in Coco. However, I think the beach is a lot nicer in Hermosa. Anyway, enjoy your trip!

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[quote=”camby”][quote=”Vikes1″][quote=”camby”]Booked my flight and room other night, finally coming down to see for myself, can only stayabout 5 days though.

Anyone know best way to get around when on the Guan-coast? From airport?

Also, cannot locate any information, yet, on taking possible boat tours… a lot on jungle, etc, not much on boating…..[/quote]

It depends if you want to explore the coast or stay in one place and take side trips. For example, if you stay in Playa Hermosa or Playa del Coco, it’s only a 25 minute ride from the airport and you are on the beach. You can take side trips from there.

If you want to do that, I can recommend Tico Tours in Playa Hermosa, they have a wide range of tours from land to water. They can also pick you up at the airport and bring you to a hotel or condo rental in Hermosa or Coco for about $60.00.

If you want to explore the coast and stay in different places such as Flamingo, Tamarindo etc I would suggest you rent a car.

All the familiar companies such as budget, avis etc. will pick you up at the airport and are located just off the airport grounds so the return is easy.

It’s the rainy season now so a 4WD would be best just in case, but you can probably see what you want to see by staying on the main roads and book side tours from where ever you decide to stay.

Hope this was somewhat helpful. Rick[/quote]

thanks, will look into that…wanted to stay in Playa del Coco, but compromised w/wife and staying in Hermosa, taking side trips….likely some time in Coco shopping, browsing,etc…..and nto sure if there is a Church in Hermosa, likely to Coco for that…..[/quote]

There is a catholic parish in Hermosa and Coco. Also there is non-denominational christian church in Hermosa.
The catholic church in Hermosa is open air on the sides with all types of flora and fauna visiting during the service.

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[quote=”camby”]Booked my flight and room other night, finally coming down to see for myself, can only stayabout 5 days though.

Anyone know best way to get around when on the Guan-coast? From airport?

Also, cannot locate any information, yet, on taking possible boat tours… a lot on jungle, etc, not much on boating…..[/quote]

It depends if you want to explore the coast or stay in one place and take side trips. For example, if you stay in Playa Hermosa or Playa del Coco, it’s only a 25 minute ride from the airport and you are on the beach. You can take side trips from there.

If you want to do that, I can recommend Tico Tours in Playa Hermosa, they have a wide range of tours from land to water. They can also pick you up at the airport and bring you to a hotel or condo rental in Hermosa or Coco for about $60.00.

If you want to explore the coast and stay in different places such as Flamingo, Tamarindo etc I would suggest you rent a car.

All the familiar companies such as budget, avis etc. will pick you up at the airport and are located just off the airport grounds so the return is easy.

It’s the rainy season now so a 4WD would be best just in case, but you can probably see what you want to see by staying on the main roads and book side tours from where ever you decide to stay.

Hope this was somewhat helpful. Rick

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