Some excerpts from the website of Gaudy's Backpacker that might be useful
Free
Internet connection all day. (
24 hours/365 days). Arenal volcano hot springs, Irazu volcano.
Cable TV and music
lounge. Fully equipped
kitchen with
kitchen facilities. Rafting clase lll Reventazon river, Rafting clase IV Pacuare river. Dormitories
rooms with new
furniture. Very clean. City
tour of San Jose. AND MORE!! Isla tortuga La paz waterfall
gardens Orosi valley/ Lankester
gardens Tortuguero 1,2 or 3 days, Poas volcano Rum luna (typical night) - only on wenesdays. Dolphin watch
tour Damas island Mangrove kayak
tour. Comments about us /comentarios acerca de nosotros/ commentaires. Tico times, 2004 (Costa rica journal for English speakers). (Affordable comfort! Delightful residential house with a
courtyard full of potted plants, a couple of hammocks and attractive
patio furniture. The other large
patio is being converted into a
barbecue area for the use of guests. The spacious high-ceiling
lounge overlooking the
courtyard is a popular gathering place, furnished with comfortable sofas and
dining room table. “we have a great time people sit”. A large collage of photos on the wall is the owner's memento of many guests from all over the world who have visited Gaudy's. People of all ages stay here! One of our favorite guests was a wonderful adventurous 75 year old traveler, says the owner with a smile.)
Gaudy's Backpacker Hostel.
Private rooms (shared
bath) : $18 and $23 (1-2 persons, $11 additional person)
Private rooms (private
bath) : $28 and $30 (1-2 persons, $12 additional person). Dormitories (shared
bath): US$ 10,00 NO EXTRA CHARGES! We provide: Free
Internet, Wi FI, Free maps, Brochures,
Tour desk, Free
Coffee Tea, Hot
Showers,
Kitchen Facilities,
Laundry Service, Store
Room, Great Atmosphere, Well Located, No Curfew. Gaudy's Backpackers Hostel is located close to downtown
banks, the biggest park in San Jose, most of the embassies, museums and airlines..
PRACTICAL INFORMATION. Visas: Visa requirements for Costa Rica change rapidly so check with your consulate before leaving. Currently citizens of the USA, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Israel, Japan, Panama, South Korea, Uruguay, the UK, France and most other western European countries do not need a visa for a 90-day stay. Citizens of Australia, Iceland, Ireland, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia, South Africa, Vatican City and most of Eastern Europe and Latin America can stay 30 days without a visa. If you do need a visa, it will cost approximately 20.00 from a Costa Rican consulate. Airlines that go to Costa Rica: Martin air, Air Canada, American Airlines, Iberia, Continental Airlines, British Airways, avianca, Taca Intl, Copa air, Lacsa, Lanperu. Full country name: Republic of Costa Rica Area: 51,100 sq km Population: 4.1 million People: 96% Spanish descent, 2% African descent, 1% indigenous, 1% Chinese Language: English, Spanish Religion: 75% Roman Catholic, 14% Protestant Government: democratic republic Head of State: President Abel Pacheco de la Espriella. GDP: US$32 billion GDP per capita: US$8,300 Annual Growth: 1% Inflation: 9.1% Major Industries: Tourism, electronics,
coffee, bananas, sugar, food processing, textiles and clothing, construction materials, fertilizer, plastic products Major Trading Partners: USA, Germany, Italy, Japan, Guatemala, Mexico. Enjoy turrialba and learn Spanish during your holidays! 10 days for only $895! This package includes : Stay the first day in Gaudys Backpackers hostel.
Breakfast and one meal. Stay in Turrialba for 10 /20 /30… hours of Spanish lessons: 2 /4 /6… hours per day. Turrialba volcano
tour. Rafting in the Pacuare river. Organic cofee farm
tour.
Trip to the “serpentario refugio de vida silvestre la marta”. One day
trip and night to Arenal volcano and hot springs baldi in la fortuna. One day and night
trip to Monteverde and canopy
tour at the rain forest. Finish
trip in one of the beaches or come back to San Jose. Total price: $ 895 per 10 days including
lunches and 10 hours Spanish course. (plus $ 150 per each 10 hours in addition)
Private Rooms: from $16 to $25 Dormitories: US$ 10,00 Doubles: US$ 28,00 with
bath NO EXTRA CHARGES! We provide: Free
Internet, Free
Coffee Tea, Hot
Showers,
Kitchen Facilities,
Laundry Service, Store
Room, Great Atmosphere, Well Located, No Curfew. Gaudy's Backpacker Hostel is located close to downtown
banks, the biggest park in San Jose, most of the embassies, museums and airlines..
Gaudy's Backpacker Hostel. Gaudy's Backpackers hostel is located at few steps from Paseo Colon, the Commercial and Banking
Center, near the most important park in San Jose, few steps from the free way, few minutes from the International
Airport. Gaudy's Backpackers Hostel De la esquina sur del Hotel Torremolinos de Sabana, 150 Este, casa 3636 (Ave. 5 / Calle 36 y 38, Casa 3636) San Jos?, Costa Rica, Central Am?rica
Tel y
Fax: (+506) 22480086 (+506) 2258-2937 Email:
gaudys@backpacker.co.cr