en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/958187 Comments by asktiquicia http://www.latinafocus.com/2010/07/medellin-mansion-casa-blanca/#IDComment90044717 I once traveled the Cauca Valley from Cali to Pereira. I think I made a mistake, should have gone to Medellin instead. There was fun in Cali, however the rest of the valley was just a touristic thing for me. I think there wold have been more to do in Medellin. Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:27:05 +0000 http://www.latinafocus.com/2010/07/medellin-mansion-casa-blanca/#IDComment90044717 http://www.latinafocus.com/2010/07/medellin-mansion-casa-blanca/#IDComment89613032 Thanks for a great article on a topic everyone has been asking for more information on. Of course the pictures are really good also. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:39:46 +0000 http://www.latinafocus.com/2010/07/medellin-mansion-casa-blanca/#IDComment89613032 http://www.costaricasmtravel.com/2010/07/chubbs-friendly-bartenders/#IDComment87589131 I think that is really the point, its a fun place for the locals and the girls make nice hostesses. Tue, 20 Jul 2010 01:25:28 +0000 http://www.costaricasmtravel.com/2010/07/chubbs-friendly-bartenders/#IDComment87589131 http://www.costaricasmtravel.com/2010/06/marta-fonseca-wednesday-little-marlin/#IDComment84004213 I think Marta is pretty talented, and I am glad I found a video of her sounding good. We are really getting a good deal at the Little Marlin, normally there is a hefty cover to come see live. Fri, 2 Jul 2010 00:48:30 +0000 http://www.costaricasmtravel.com/2010/06/marta-fonseca-wednesday-little-marlin/#IDComment84004213 http://www.costaricasmtravel.com/2009/09/cash-is-king-in-costa-rica/#IDComment83935094 Mario, how much did you pay to use the ATM? The only way to be sure is to check your statement and compare it to the amount of colones you actually received. Even if you bank does not tack on a flat fee for foreign ATM use you will typically get hit with 1-4% in the exchange rate. Just at 1% on $500 you are paying $5, and in my opinion that is too much. As far as being simple I don't follow your logic. Sticking $1,500 in your pocket for a extended weekend in San Jose seems far simpler to me. It's easy to change for example, $500 either at the Banco de San Jose at the airport (not the money exchange). Make your room reservation with a credit card, but pay with cash on the way out. When you leave you know exactly how much was spent. Thu, 1 Jul 2010 20:53:21 +0000 http://www.costaricasmtravel.com/2009/09/cash-is-king-in-costa-rica/#IDComment83935094 http://www.lovecostaricastyle.com/2010/06/the-long-distance-girlfriend-trap/#IDComment83245304 I agree, these men should be labeled serial victims, because they keep going back for more. Tue, 29 Jun 2010 23:19:04 +0000 http://www.lovecostaricastyle.com/2010/06/the-long-distance-girlfriend-trap/#IDComment83245304 http://www.costaricasmtravel.com/2010/06/local-girl-contest/#IDComment82591727 Are you sure you are looking for "chicos", because I know where you can find some boys with fake boobs. Maybe you meant "chicas". Sun, 27 Jun 2010 17:08:00 +0000 http://www.costaricasmtravel.com/2010/06/local-girl-contest/#IDComment82591727 http://www.costaricasmtravel.com/2010/06/birthday-party-new-york-bar/#IDComment82405244 It rained pretty good last night. If you watched the show by the Teatro National you got wet. Sat, 26 Jun 2010 17:23:30 +0000 http://www.costaricasmtravel.com/2010/06/birthday-party-new-york-bar/#IDComment82405244 http://www.costaricasmtravel.com/2010/06/little-marlin-marta-fonseca/#IDComment81047291 Marta played again this weekend. Word is she might become a regular at the Little Marlin. Sun, 20 Jun 2010 07:08:26 +0000 http://www.costaricasmtravel.com/2010/06/little-marlin-marta-fonseca/#IDComment81047291 http://www.cubadave.com/2010/05/cubadave-goes-to-hooters-in-costa-rica/#IDComment80359396 I saw something on the Hooters facebook page that they are now open in San Pedro. Has anyone been there yet? Wed, 16 Jun 2010 05:09:23 +0000 http://www.cubadave.com/2010/05/cubadave-goes-to-hooters-in-costa-rica/#IDComment80359396 http://www.lovecostaricastyle.com/2010/06/toms-corner-top-tier-girlsdel-rey-barbies/#IDComment79536895 I have seen some really sharp and successful guys just fall for a girl here in Costa Rica. Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:07:20 +0000 http://www.lovecostaricastyle.com/2010/06/toms-corner-top-tier-girlsdel-rey-barbies/#IDComment79536895 http://www.lovecostaricastyle.com/2010/05/nikki/#IDComment76586671 I think Thomas has been down here long enough to know what dangers are out there. I think his articles describe experiences from his recent past, before he knew better. Sat, 22 May 2010 00:01:12 +0000 http://www.lovecostaricastyle.com/2010/05/nikki/#IDComment76586671 http://www.lovecostaricastyle.com/?p=826#IDComment76082608 Back in 1998 you could walk into that place and see some of the same girls from the Del Rey, usually Colombians. Also, the immigration crackdown around 2000 made it more difficult for Colombians to come to Costa Rica, and around the same time the Rojo started going down. Tue, 18 May 2010 23:48:25 +0000 http://www.lovecostaricastyle.com/?p=826#IDComment76082608 http://www.costaricablush.com/2010/05/police-aggressive-toward-tourists/#IDComment75486451 I think you are 95% right Keith. The problem is experiences in Costa Rica tend to be arbitrary, and when it gets bad no one is coming to rescue you, least of all security inside the Rey if the problem is on the street. Despite anyone's ability to navigate the streets it's a pity the cops are now coming into the bar and asking for Id. It's politically motivated, and won't accomplish anything. Sat, 15 May 2010 00:28:55 +0000 http://www.costaricablush.com/2010/05/police-aggressive-toward-tourists/#IDComment75486451 http://www.lovecostaricastyle.com/2010/05/key-largo-nights/#IDComment75460507 You would think a roadmap to the action and an illustrated video would be enough. Actually there is some talk of including a Spanish phrase book in next year's edition. Perhaps we should look into a special salsa dance video. :) Fri, 14 May 2010 20:17:41 +0000 http://www.lovecostaricastyle.com/2010/05/key-largo-nights/#IDComment75460507 http://www.lovecostaricastyle.com/2010/05/red-five-years-episode-one/#IDComment75460016 At its height the molino rojo reminded me of Adelitas Bar or the Chicago Club in Tijuana, Mexico, allbeit cheaper. These days it's just mainly cheap, and not much to look at it, although some recent management changes might bring it back. Long live the Rojo! Fri, 14 May 2010 20:13:14 +0000 http://www.lovecostaricastyle.com/2010/05/red-five-years-episode-one/#IDComment75460016 http://www.costaricasmtravel.com/2010/01/hotels-to-avoid-in-san-jose/#IDComment71577012 They don't charge, but they have a black book of chicas who are not allowed, you may not bring more than one at a time, and if the guy at the front desk doesn't like how she is dressed, then she doesn't get in. Sat, 1 May 2010 00:33:27 +0000 http://www.costaricasmtravel.com/2010/01/hotels-to-avoid-in-san-jose/#IDComment71577012 http://www.costaricasmtravel.com/2010/01/hotels-to-avoid-in-san-jose/#IDComment71566369 I used to like the Presidente, but their one chica policy, no dress policy and blacklist are not cool. Do you really want to be told in pidgin English by a front desk clerk that you can't take a girl up to a hotel room you costs $100 a night? Fri, 30 Apr 2010 23:05:36 +0000 http://www.costaricasmtravel.com/2010/01/hotels-to-avoid-in-san-jose/#IDComment71566369 http://www.lovecostaricastyle.com/2010/04/moochie-the-rest-of-the-story/#IDComment71455141 Nice post. Good use of paragraph spaces, quotes and other visual effects. :) Fri, 30 Apr 2010 08:29:57 +0000 http://www.lovecostaricastyle.com/2010/04/moochie-the-rest-of-the-story/#IDComment71455141 http://www.lovecostaricastyle.com/2010/04/moochie-the-latina-lover/#IDComment71454373 The Latin culture is more social, family members are often more dependent on each other for financial support. It isn’t superior in every respect but a lot of gringos on their “way in” do try to sell themselves on Costa Rica, and thinking that some how the culture is better is a good selling point. Of course it’s not a buffet, you have to take the good with the bad. Fri, 30 Apr 2010 08:22:13 +0000 http://www.lovecostaricastyle.com/2010/04/moochie-the-latina-lover/#IDComment71454373