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Topic Type: Suggestion
Mal Pais/St Teresa/Montezuma accomodation suggestions for solo traveler.

CathyB21
Cathy
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I am visiting Costa Rica alone at the end of January. I'm planning on going to St. Teresa/Mal Pais/Montezuma area. Since I'm traveling alone, I'd like to stay somewhere nice - but not romantic where couples and families are staying. Somewhere I can meet people (late 30's like me perhaps?). Any suggestions? I'd also like to take surf lessons if you have any suggestions for that.
Mell
Mell
Mell
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Hello Cathy

You could put a thread in the Looking for Travel Companions Forum to find people to meet up with.

Mel

CathyB21
Cathy
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Thanks! I'll try that - I'm new to this site so I appreciate any advice.
C

jmsnyc
Jeff Sanders
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Hi Cathy,

Thinking of hitting CR next month. How was your trip?
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monksgoneawol
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Hey Cathy!

When you head to Santa Teresa, there is a big bright green hostel called Brunellas (If you are catching the bus, its one of the furtherest from the Mal Pais/Santa Teresa crossroads, but the driver will know where to stop - you cant miss the bright green building either!) Juan (the owner) is great, the kitchens are huge! You could bake a cake in it if you wanted to! It does pull a younger crowd though but is great for meeting people.

Casa Zen (before Brunellas, across from Super Compre - all the bus drivers know where it is and will stop) is great too, it has a fantastic Thai restaurant out the front, and yoga lessons available everyday. A bit more chilled out, a lot of character! and does pull a wider range of people.

For surfing lessons, Dot at Kina Surf (just before Brunellas on the right hand side) is lovely! I didnt get lessons off her - I stuck it out a week and trialled and error the whole process, but she helped me out with all my surfboard gear and stuff, and gave me heaps of tips!

Hope this helps! Enjoy your trip!

Michelle
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monksgoneawol
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Sorry Cathy, was meant to address to Jeff. Hope you had a great trip!
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