You are here:
Costa Rica/Expert Profile
Expertise
I can recommend the best places to visit with children in Costa Rica, based on their ages and the family`s interests and budget. My two children were born in Costa Rica and I have traveled with them all over the country while doing research for my guidebook, The New Key to Costa Rica. I also help people (with or without children) pick the best and most responsible ecotourism destinations and can advise them on the best ways to get around within the time they have.
Past/Present Clients
People who are planning trips to Costa Rica and want to get the most out of their vacation.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
Tourism which is carried out in a responsible way actually helps save animal habitat
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
Most large hotels recommended by most travel agents are not practicing responsible ecotourism
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rachel | 01/23/12 | 5 | 6 | 10 | |
| Jim | 01/03/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Very Helpful! Thank you for the information! |
| Stan | 12/28/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Ulka | 12/10/11 | 7 | 6 | 8 | Thank you We will consider the trips ..... |
| Liz | 08/18/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Terrifically helpful! We love your book too! |
Recent Answers from Beatrice Blake
2012-01-15 Hospitals and Physical Therapists in Costa Rica:
Dear Rachel, I'm afraid I'm not up on this subject. The two places where you might be able to get more information are through arcr.net, the Resident's Association, and by posing the question on the
2012-01-02 jobs in Costa Rica:
Dear Jim, Unfortunately, it is illegal for foreigners to work in Costa Rica. You can only do jobs for which the employer gets you a work permit. For instance, if a bilingual school needs native speaking
2011-12-28 Mosquito borne disease in costa rica:
Dear Stan, I believe the disease he is referring to is dengue fever, caused by the aedes aegypti mosquito. The disease usually causes headaches and body aches and then goes away. But if you catch it
2011-12-12 dengue, hospitals, citizenship:
Dear Mom, I did have my kids there, 21 and 23 years ago. Definitely part of my bio. I suggest you join the CRLiving forum at Yahoo groups in order to ask questions to parents who are currently living
2011-12-12 dengue, hospitals, citizenship:
Dear Mom, Your question is beyond the scope of what I usually answer here. Dengue varies from place to place. There is no vaccine. Contact your physician about vaccinations for other things.
Answers by Expert:
©2012 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.