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costa rica herp trip question
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by nasicornis1 on April 23, 2005
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my wife and i are planning a kayaking, backpacking, herp and what ever else we can find trip to costa rica at the start of the 2006 rainy season as a graduation trip for her. I have most of the trip planned but don't know anyone who has been down there. Is there anyone out there that can give me some advise on places that they have visited?
Also my biggest question is what is the best way for us to pack? We are not bringing alot. just the essentials, clothing, snake hooks, soap, first aid, tent, inflatable kayak. figure we can pick up some Tico food and bottled water before each trip into a National Park. But what I don't know is should we pack everything in our backpacks (not sure if i should trust the airlines to stay out) or put items in a small suitcase or duffle bag and just store it at the airport in a locker? And just swap everything out before we take off.
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Michael and Cara
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by charlie1per on April 23, 2005
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Hello, C.Rica is the real deal when it comes to "JUNGLE"...be careful, don't go into isolated jungle without a guide or careful planning..you might find yourself in a world of hurt. Get a copy of, "Lonely Planet" for Costa Rica it will have lots of information about eco-tours and camping/herping. I am not trying to discourage you to go out on your own but it is as dangerous as it is beautiful. I have been to CRica, and to other Central American countries herping, and I have gotten myself bit, bruised, sick, Lost, wet and have had a great time doing it...lol...so take care and have a fun time....PS..take lots of pictures and keep your Cam/property dry in plastic zip-locs.
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by nasicornis1 on April 24, 2005
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thanks. so far i have "Frommer's Costa Rica 2005. It was a little more detailed than Lonely Planets. But I will probably end up picking that one up for another point of view. I don't plan on roughing it the entire time. hopefully by 2006 we can land in Liberia instead of San Jose, but if not it won't make much of a difference. then head over to La Casona, backpack up to the river running through the Santa Rosa National park. Kayak down to the coast, hike south to Playa Nancite. Camp there, then head out the next morning and make our way towards Monteverde Cloud Forest. Will rent lodgings there. Does Anyone know where I can find moderately detailed maps of the National Parks there. I am primary wanting locations of any trails, stream/rivers, and Ranger stations? I have been all over the web looking. So Far no good.
Michael
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by charlie1per on April 24, 2005
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Sounds like you are going to have a blast...those locations have lots of flora and fauna to spend a lifetime checking out.
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by BobH on April 26, 2005
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I have managed two trips over the last 4 years, both in May. As you know this is the begining of the rainy season. On the first trip we just had afternoon showers and saw lots of herps. Many were from road riding in the evening. Both trips were to the west coast and Carara NP. The second trip it rained almost constantly and we saw many fewer snakes but more frogs and a 7 ft american crocodile in the middle of the road. It rained so much that I did get to collect my first ever caecilian.....of all places swimming across the road. There is a nice lodge just west of the Tarcoles River (where all the crocodiles sit for tourists)called the Villa Lapas that is used to herpers being there.
About packing I would take enough clothes and stuff for a day or two. One two trips there was always some lost luggage!! Good luck
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by MattHarris on April 26, 2005
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You can order maps through omnimap.com thought they are pricier than getting them in San Jose. There is a store in downtown San Jose, called Lehmans. Go to the 2nd floor and there is a counter where you can get 1:50,000 topo maps. Good Luck. We've used them, and even with a GPS you can get stuck in little ravines and stream beds. most of the maps have not been updated since the 60's.
I just had to buy some for a crocodile census project we are doing on the Osa Peninsula, and surrounding area, and needed several topos of the ACOSA.
Matt
www.matabuey.com
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