The center of San Jose is a bit dangerous, day and of course late night, the bus terminals are full of bag snatchers, avoid this tourist trap hell and vacation in El Salvador and Guatemala and a bit of Nicaragua for half to a third of the CR prices, depending where you are, here are some websites from a new 'hot spot' surfing beach El Tunco only 43 km or 25 miles west of the Airport, 35 minutes by vehicle or 46 km. or 26 miles south of capital city of San Salvador, some websites
http://www.surfestravel.com/playaeltunco.html
http://www.hosteltrail.com/ca/elsalvador/playaeltunco/
http://www.rootscamping.es.tl/HOME.htm
http://www.papayalodge.com/
http://www.ecosurfelsalvador.com/
http://www.rocasunzal.com/english/home.htm
http://www.tekuanikal.com/home.htm Use common sense here and lock up your passport and valuables while at the beach, lots of friendly little bars and restaurants, surfing and more surfing, quiet Monday to Friday, travellers here from all over the world, read my article on this forum WHY NOT El Salvador and Guatemala? I live here and know many ex pats, travelers and volunteers here in El Salvador who encounter few problems, why??? Far fewer tourists, far fewer con artists and theives, locals wish you to return, if you need more information on travel to Central America and live in the USA have Magic Jack and able to call you free, or type and video on Skype if you prefer, send me a private message, most of the 'danger' is in your mind or from the media or from internet bloqqers who have been robbed here and there, second hand information, join my group on facebook as well and ask a question
http://www.facebook.com/groups/discovercentralamerica/ also have a primer for first time travellers to Central America, request it Whereever you go buen viaje y buena suerte saludos
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