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Bachelor of Health Sciences & Psychology, TEFL Graduate, worked as an adventure tour photographer, travel writer, Voxy blogger, Chamber of Commerce in Quepos, currently working as a concierge for luxury vacation homes in Costa Rica!

Hometown
Quepos
Location now
Costa Rica
Work published
High School & University publications, www.voxy.co.nz/blogs/dallas-boyd, V!VA
Travel philosophy
It's the journey!
Craziest place
Anyplace that is totally poverty stricken or sickenly wealthy.
Bizarre experience
Accidentally participating in an animal sacrifice. Seeing humans being treated like trash by their cultures.
Advice
Open your mind and learn something.
Dream destination
Wherever my family and friends are.
Traveled before
New Zealand (home sweet home) Australia, China, Costa Rica, Panama, United States, Peru.
Going next
Cuba!

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Info

Getting Around - Local Transport
Dec 22, 2008 - Dominical, Costa Rica
The easiest way to get around Dominical is to walk. It’s easy, affordable, environmentally-friendly, and only takes about 15 minutes ......
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Safety
Dec 14, 2008 - Playa Matapalo, Matapalo, Costa Rica
Don’t assume problems never happen in small quiet towns full of friendly people. Lock your car, don’t leave valuables lying ......
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Getting around locally
Dec 14, 2008 - Playa Matapalo, Matapalo, Costa Rica
Use your legs. The place isn’t huge so you can generally trot around from place to place on foot. The ......
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Destinations

Dominical
Dec 10, 2008 - Dominical, Costa Rica
In true surfer style, Dominical is laid-back, relaxed, and all about the beach. The Pacific waves keep the faith year-round by ......
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Hotels

La Mansion Inn
Jul 06, 2009 - Manuel Antonio, Quepos, Costa Rica
La Mansion Inn is located in Manuel Antonio, just off the main road that heads down to the beach and ......
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Tucan Hotel
Feb 16, 2009 - Uvita, Costa Rica
The Tucan Hotel is a budget establishment aimed at travelers, backpackers, students and tour groups. Long-term accommodation deals are available ......
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Sundancer
Feb 16, 2009 - Dominical, Costa Rica
The Sundancer offers security and privacy at reasonable rates. The hotel is located down a short, paved driveway, just off ......
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Hotel Roca Verde
Feb 16, 2009 - Dominical, Costa Rica
Roca Verde is a good place to head if you’re feeling social; the hotel, just off the Costanera Highway, often ......
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Piramys
Feb 16, 2009 - Dominical, Costa Rica
Hostel Piramys appears to be more or less a hippy hang-out. If you plan on emailing (piramys@hotmail.com) or phoning (2787-0196) ......
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B & J Cabinas
Jan 09, 2009 - Uvita, Costa Rica
B & J Cabinas are not just for tourists, but also for expatriates who are looking for a new home ......
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Villas de las Aves
Jan 09, 2009 - Dominical, Costa Rica
If you are seeking fully furnished accommodation with privacy, intimacy and personalised service, then Villas de las Aves may be ......
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Cuna del Angel
Jan 08, 2009 - Dominical, Costa Rica
The Cuna del Angel was awarded the “Best Hotel in Costa Rica 2007” by the National Chamber of Tourism. The ......
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Alturas De San Martin Norte - Deluxe Vacation Villas
Dec 23, 2008 - Dominical, Costa Rica
These completely furnished villas are capable of functioning as a home away from home and are also suitable for hosting ......
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Costa Paraíso Lodge
Dec 23, 2008 - Dominical, Costa Rica
This oceanfront lodge, with it's warm and relaxed atmosphere, overlooks the Rocas de Amancio rock formations of the Pacific. The ......
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DiuWak
Dec 23, 2008 - Dominical, Costa Rica
Diuwak has it’s own internet café, restaurant, mini supermarket, tour and car rental office, ensuring most needs are easily met. ......
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Hotel Domilocos
Dec 23, 2008 - Dominical, Costa Rica
Hotel Domilocos is one of the newest hotels in the area. All the rooms have A/C, a private bathroom, hot ......
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San Clemente Cabinas
Dec 23, 2008 - Dominical, Costa Rica
The great thing about San Clemente is the range of prices; chances are you’ll be able find what you want. ......
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El Coquito Bar & Cabinas
Dec 22, 2008 - Playa Matapalo, Matapalo, Costa Rica
El Coquito features coconut-heavy palms that fade into sand and you can walk straight to the sea from your cabina. ......
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Dreamy Contentment
Dec 19, 2008 - Playa Matapalo, Matapalo, Costa Rica
You can satisfy your lazy daydreams at the Dreamy Contentment Hotel with hammocks swaying under palm trees, tropical gardens, and ......
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Albergue Suiza - Alroma Cabinas
Dec 16, 2008 - Playa Matapalo, Matapalo, Costa Rica
These little cabins have a lot going for them (nine cabins, six with A/C). Starting from $25 ($35 with air ......
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Bahari Beach Bungalows
Dec 16, 2008 - Playa Matapalo, Matapalo, Costa Rica
A chic European take on camping best describes these warm elegant safari tents. There are four tent-bungalows next to the ......
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Accommodation Summary
Dec 16, 2008 - Playa Matapalo, Matapalo, Costa Rica
Even though this is a small quiet area, there are still a number of accommodation options ranging from budget to ......
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Rio Lindo Resort
Dec 12, 2008 - Dominical, Costa Rica
This place has a big focus on entertainment which can be great for meeting locals or other travelers. Sunday Sessions ......
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Arena y Sol
Dec 12, 2008 - Dominical, Costa Rica
“Sand and Sun” offers a good mix of the basics with the perks. Rates start at only $25 per person, ......
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Dominical Backpackers Hostel
Dec 12, 2008 - Dominical, Costa Rica
It’s no Hilton but if you want a place strictly to crash, this will do. You can’t fault the location ......
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Camping Antorchas
Dec 12, 2008 - Dominical, Costa Rica
Antorchas is a well-run hostel and campsite for budget travelers who still have a few expectations. Still close to the ......
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El Parador
Oct 07, 2008 - Manuel Antonio, Quepos, Costa Rica
Old world charm and modern day comfort come together in this luxurious melody of Mediterranean and European style. Spanning 5.3 ......
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La Mariposa
Oct 07, 2008 - Hotel Mariposa, Quepos, Costa Rica
From Manuel Antonio’s highest point, check out the 360° views of the park, sea and town of Quepos. Without exaggeration, ......
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Arenas del Mar
Oct 07, 2008 - Manuel Antonio, Quepos, Costa Rica
Private and secure, this luxury complex was ecologically designed, but you need not forego the good stuff. Built into the ......
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Hotel Vela Bar & Restaurant
Oct 07, 2008 - Quepos, Costa Rica
Tucked away near the National Park and within walking distance of the beach, Hotel Vela combines accessibility with privacy. Rooms ......
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Si Como No
Oct 05, 2008 - Manuel Antonio, Quepos, Costa Rica
Picturesque and comfortable, Si Como No (“Yes, why not?“) strikes a fine balance between simplicity and opulence - or “barefoot ......
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Gaia
Oct 05, 2008 - Manuel Antonio, Quepos, Costa Rica
Redefine your standards at this adults only boutique hotel and resort. As a member of “Small Luxury Hotels of the ......
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Villas Nicola
Oct 05, 2008 - Manuel Antonio, Quepos, Costa Rica
A healthy alternative, Villas Nicolas provides class and comfort, without the in-your-face straight-from-the-travel-brochure vibe. Interiors feel relaxed and personal. Breakfast ......
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Babaloo Inn
Oct 05, 2008 - Manuel Antonio, Quepos, Costa Rica
Creamy, airy interiors with wooden textures give rooms here a tree-hut vibe. The friendly American owners work on-site to ensure ......
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La Mandarina
Oct 05, 2008 - Manuel Antonio, Quepos, Costa Rica
If you think you can sacrifice the pricey ocean views in exchange for some place a bit quieter (but still ......
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Mango Moon
Oct 05, 2008 - Manuel Antonio, Quepos, Costa Rica
Don’t expect things to be done by halves here. With bed linens of Egyptian cotton covering chiropractic mattresses, and Turkish ......
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Best Western Kamuk
Oct 05, 2008 - Quepos, Costa Rica
If you’re planning to enjoy some of the night life while in town, this place could be for you. The ......
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Cabinas Pedro Miguel
Oct 05, 2008 - Manuel Antonio, Quepos, Costa Rica
Family owned and operated since 1978, these hosts understand the value of simple home comforts at an affordable price. Cabin ......
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Backpackers Manuel Antonio
Oct 05, 2008 - Manuel Antonio, Quepos, Costa Rica
A good choice for mobile travelers. Located right outside a bus stop on the way to the beach, the park, ......
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Vista Serena
Oct 05, 2008 - Manuel Antonio, Quepos, Costa Rica
Claiming to “host the fun,” this hostel accommodates the young and young at heart. With ocean views and plenty of ......
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Wide Mouth Frog
Oct 05, 2008 - Quepos, Quepos, Costa Rica
Laid back with a family feel, this hostel has a great pool, and is a popular place for young and ......
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Accommodation Summary
Oct 05, 2008 - Manuel Antonio, Quepos, Costa Rica
The worst thing about being presented with so many great places to stay, is trying to pick just one. The ......
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Restaurants

Tu-Lú Restaurant
Feb 18, 2009 - Dominical, Costa Rica
This Italian Restaurant, which stocks 90 different wines from all around the world, is decorated with dark wood, warm colors ......
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Maracatu
Feb 16, 2009 - Dominical, Costa Rica
Maracatu specializes in natural tropical food with the owners taking steps to ensure their ingredients are locally produced, organic, and ......
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Wachacha
Jan 08, 2009 - Dominical, Costa Rica
With its red, green and yellow color scheme, Wachacha exudes a definite Caribbean atmosphere. If there is any further doubt ......
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Dominical Sushi Restaurant
Jan 08, 2009 - Dominical, Costa Rica
Although the Dominical Sushi Restaurant is small on the inside, air conditioning keeps the room comfortable and you can also ......
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Roca Verde
Dec 23, 2008 - Dominical, Costa Rica
Roca Verde is a bright restaurant that’s open to the fresh air, even though seating is indoors. The restaurant is ......
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Cafe Delicias
Dec 23, 2008 - Dominical, Costa Rica
Café Delicias is the home of comfort food like cakes, cookies and scones. A selection of coffee drinks from the ......
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San Clemente Bar & Grill
Dec 23, 2008 - Dominical, Costa Rica
San Clemente is one of the cooler-looking places to eat. A lot of effort has gone into creating not only ......
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Bay Bambu Bar & Restaurant
Dec 22, 2008 - Playa Matapalo, Matapalo, Costa Rica
The large circular bar in the middle of Bay Bambu is perfect for drinking, socializing and people watching. You can ......
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Vista del Mar
Dec 16, 2008 - Playa Matapalo, Matapalo, Costa Rica
A great place to chill out, this open-air restaurant provides shaded dining, a big TV and stereo, some books and ......
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Restaurant Summary
Dec 16, 2008 - Playa Matapalo, Matapalo, Costa Rica
There is not a huge number of places to eat here, but the bistros available are satisfactory with international influences. ......
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Arena y Sol Restaurant
Dec 14, 2008 - Dominical, Costa Rica
The comprehensive menu, which entices you from a billboard outside, features breakfast classics, pizzas, soups, rice dishes, desserts, salads, hamburgers, ......
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Tortilla Flats
Dec 14, 2008 - Dominical, Costa Rica
Tortilla Flats is one of the inevitable “go to” spots on the beach front. If you don’t wind up here ......
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Barba Roja
Oct 07, 2008 - Manuel Antonio, Quepos, Costa Rica
From the outside, people line up, patiently waiting to get in. Party-goers on the way out stumble past the diligent ......
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Kapi Kapi
Oct 07, 2008 - Manuel Antonio, Quepos, Costa Rica
Food with a great reputation, the artfully designed recipes are designed to enhance only the freshest meats and fish. The ......
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Sargento Garcias Sports Bar with Papa's & Mama's Restaurant
Oct 07, 2008 - Quepos, Quepos, Costa Rica
Opening for breakfast at 10 a.m. and serving free coffee all day, “Sargento’s” is a place you’ll often walk past ......
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El Jardin del Mar
Oct 07, 2008 - Quepos, Quepos, Costa Rica
“Garden of the Sea” is much cheaper than more touristy places nearby, but the food and location is just as ......
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Marisqueria La Cubanita
Oct 07, 2008 - Quepos, Quepos, Costa Rica
Specializing in sea food, this little Cuban restaurant is known among locals for fresh, affordable, generous meals. If there’s a ......
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Chicken Cafe
Oct 07, 2008 - Quepos, Quepos, Costa Rica
Dine in or take away, this is a family restaurant that both locals and visitors enjoy. Serving a variety of ......
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Soda Sanchez
Oct 07, 2008 - Quepos, Quepos, Costa Rica
Claiming to be “the best soda in town” their reputation is upheld by the consistency and quality of their service. ......
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La Luna & Amber Lounge
Oct 07, 2008 - Manuel Antonio, Quepos, Costa Rica
Part of the luxury resort Gaia, these relaxing dining facilities preside over 360° views, and are designed to cater to ......
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Monchados
Oct 07, 2008 - Quepos, Quepos, Costa Rica
Monchados serves up Mexican, Caribbean, and seafood, with familiar favorites like nachos, burritos, and quesadillas, plus all the popular cocktails, ......
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Bobby D's
Oct 05, 2008 - Quepos, Quepos, Costa Rica
Priding themselves on their tiny two-lane tenpin bowling alley, Boddy D’s Family Restaurant serves affordable classic American food like burgers, ......
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Escalafrio
Oct 05, 2008 - Quepos, Quepos, Costa Rica
Indulging in simple favorites in a warm classic environment has universal appeal. Perhaps this is why Escalofrio is a favorite ......
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Restaurant Summary
Oct 05, 2008 - Manuel Antonio, Quepos, Costa Rica
For typical Costa Rican food, there are many small cheap sodas throughout Quepos, with several behind the bus station. Casadas ......
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Escalofrio
Aug 14, 2008 - Quepos, Costa Rica
To indulge in simple favourites in a warm classic environment has universal appeal. Perhaps this is why Escalofrio is a ......
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Activities

Shopping Summary
Dec 23, 2008 - Dominical, Costa Rica
Most shops here are focused on surfing. The South Wave Surf Shop rents boards for $10-$15 for 24-hours and also ......
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Kayaking Dominical
Dec 23, 2008 - Dominical, Costa Rica
Both sea kayaking and mangrove kayaking tours offer unique experiences for both beginners and experts. Mangrove tours take you at ......
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Hacienda Barú Wildlife Refuge
Dec 16, 2008 - Playa Matapalo, Matapalo, Costa Rica
Spanning beaches, rivers, mangroves, wetlands, pastures, tree plantations, primary, secondary, and selectively logged forests, the refuge is literally crawling with ......
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Tours

Southern Expeditions
Dec 22, 2008 - Dominical, Costa Rica
Southern Expeditions run a variety of tours outside of Dominical for people wishing to see more of natural Costa Rica. ......
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Iguana Tours
Oct 05, 2008 - Quepos, Quepos, Costa Rica
A versatile and professional company able to provide tours in Spanish, English, French, German, Swiss, or Italian. Not only do ......
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Estrella Tours
Oct 03, 2008 - Quepos, Quepos, Costa Rica
Exclusively offering scenic mountain biking adventures and spinning classes for learners and pros, this bike store stands out amid the ......
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Services

Local Rentals
Jan 08, 2009 - Playa Matapalo, Matapalo, Costa Rica
You can rent bikes and boogie boards for $10 per day from the Jungle House (2787-5005). For surfboard rentals try ......
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Laundry Services
Dec 22, 2008 - Dominical, Costa Rica
Las Olas provides a 3-hour laundry and house cleaning service. Hours are from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact 8881-3594. ......
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Medical: Hospitals, doctors, pharmacies
Dec 16, 2008 - Playa Matapalo, Matapalo, Costa Rica
There are no medical facilities in Playa Matapalo, however, if you go to the town you will find some located ......
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Laundry
Dec 16, 2008 - Playa Matapalo, Matapalo, Costa Rica
Getting laundry done at Vista del Mar costs approximately $8 for a medium bag and $10 for a larger one. ......
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Communications: Post, Phone, Internet
Dec 16, 2008 - Playa Matapalo, Matapalo, Costa Rica
At the time of this writing (late 2008) public internet services were apparently going to be available “in two weeks.” ......
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Money: Banks, money change, & travelers' checks
Dec 15, 2008 - Playa Matapalo, Matapalo, Costa Rica
There is an ATM by the soccer field in the town of Matapalo before the beach. Many accommodations and stores ......
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Tourism Office
Dec 15, 2008 - Playa Matapalo, Matapalo, Costa Rica
Ok, so it’s not exactly a tourism office… but the staff at Pulperia La Espiral, located on the Costanera, just ......
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Surf shop
Dec 10, 2008 - Dominical, Costa Rica
The South Wave Surf Shop specializes in surfing. They buy, sell, rent boards and can fix your dings. Plus if ......
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Medical: Hospitals, Doctors, Pharmacies
Dec 10, 2008 - Dominical, Costa Rica
In case you crash into your surfboard, there is a pharmacy and clinic at the Pueblo del Rio, where you ......
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Banks, money change, travelers' checks
Dec 10, 2008 - Dominical, Costa Rica
Changing money is a good idea: even though most places take US dollars, they’ll rip you off on the exchange ......
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Camera, Food and Surfboard Rentals
Oct 03, 2008 - Quepos, Quepos, Costa Rica
Near the Hotel Le Priss in Quepos is a supermarket called Pali, which sells basic camping supplies and food at ......
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Medical Services
Oct 03, 2008 - Manuel Antonio, Quepos, Costa Rica
An English speaking doctor is available at the Manuel Antonio Medical Center, in front of the soccer field and beside ......
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Laundry
Oct 03, 2008 - Quepos, Quepos, Costa Rica
There are several laundry spots around Quepos. Try Tico Laundry (2777-1484) next to Monchados Mexican Restaurant. Lavanderia VERA (8368-8645) is ......
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Communications
Oct 03, 2008 - Quepos, Quepos, Costa Rica
Post Office The Post Office in Quepos is open Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to noon and again from 1 p.m. to 4:30 ......
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Money Service
Oct 03, 2008 - Manuel Antonio, Quepos, Costa Rica
All the banks in Quepos have 24-hour ATMs. BAC San Jose (50 meters west of the bus station) is open ......
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Tourist Information
Oct 03, 2008 - Manuel Antonio, Quepos, Costa Rica
This area is overflowing with tour operators, but there is not really a specifically neutral information center. La Buena Nota ......
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Jobs

Portalon Ecological Wildlife Refuge
Dec 16, 2008 - Playa Matapalo, Matapalo, Costa Rica
If you keep going up the main road along the beach you’ll come into the refuge. Established in 1996, the ......
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