We are planning a two week stay in Costa Rica for 2010. Places we will be visiting include Monteverde, Arenal, and the Osa. Three nights of this trip are planned for the Caribbean coast. My ideal beach stay would be on a secluded beach in a cabin or bungalow type lodging, clear blue water, gentle surf, beautiful landscape, amazing ocean views and friendly hosts. An example of the "feel" I want the lodging to offer would be something similar to Banana Azul. I haven't located many reviews covering the month of February so I would appreciate any help you can offer to determine if we Texans would be comfortable or absolutely miserable without air conditioning. I am mostly concerned about the evenings for sleeping. I hate to risk the experience of an unforgetable location for a/c and then determine that it wasn't necessary after all.
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Temperature wise, the days are hot (90's) and the nights are mild (70's). I have stayed down in Puerto Viejo in January and March, but not February (though I do not think that there is much difference). As long as there is high ceilings and adequate ventilation (which Banana Azul has), you should be fine. Azania Bungalows is another good affordable option down there.
It is hard for me to deal without a/c...but in Puerto Viejo area...if the rooms offer a good fan it is possible to have good nite!
Banana Azul could be your place...good loaction and great people there most of the time!
El Camaleon by Cocles is a new hotel...mostly in the high end side...
Just buckle up and enjoy the ride in PARADISE!
Hi,
I too need AC desperately, but have found it totally unnecessary in that area.
For something much more secluded, I would check out Manzanillo too. they are at the end from PV. About 20 mins south and it's still extremely unpopulated.
Banana Azul though is a great choice!
Hope this helps,
Marina K. Villatoro
2 properties I like
CR without AC usually
not as bad as texas without AC
in the 70's at night with breezes...
Have fun,
If March was cool enough, surely February will be. Thanks everyone for the replies and loding info.
You are correct. February is usually cooler in Caribbean then March. Evenings cool down nicely. You might even need a blanket.
Here is good link for weather trends for south Caribbean of Costa Rica.
http://puertoviejosatellite.com/weather.php
You can see that February is one the coolest times of the year.
Feeling better and better about no a/c!
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