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How long does “priority mail” take to get from Costa Rica to the United States?
Question by HappyBeingMe2010: How long does “priority mail” take to get from Costa Rica to the United States?
Someone has mailed me a book using “priority mail”, they live in Costa Rica, sending it to me in Illinois.
How long does it take to ship here, I should say.
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Answer by Orange
Mail to/from Costa Rica is a 50/50 proposition. The Postal System in Costa Rica is a complete mess, especially since there are no formal addresses. Packages To Costa Rica are almost as often “lost” as actually delievered. Mail FROM Costa Rica is probably better, if it makes it on the plane.
I would say 4-7 days, IF ever.
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Store-A-Tooth Initiates International Growth in Services to Preserve Stem Cells from Teeth — Initial Expansion in Latin America
Lexington, MA (PRWEB) March 29, 2011
Store-A-Tooth™ today announced that it will collaborate with Cordon de Vida in several Latin American countries to collect and preserve stem cells from teeth—baby teeth that come loose during childhood, wisdom teeth extracted from teens or young adults, and teeth that need to be pulled to make room for braces.
Under the collaboration agreement, Cordon de Vida will offer Store-A-Tooth services directly to consumers and dentists in several countries across Latin America. Dentists and oral surgeons assist with tooth collection for parents who choose to save the stem cells in their children’s teeth – as an investment in their family’s future health.
Teeth removed during routine dental care will be shipped in special transport kits from dentists’ offices to a high-quality cell-preservation facility in the United States. The agreement covers Panama, Venezuela, Costa Rica, Ecuador and Guatemala.
“The potential of stem cell therapy is becoming more widely known to people around the world,” said Howard Greenman, chief executive officer of Provia Laboratories, LLC, which provides the Store-A-Tooth services. “We expect to move quickly on international opportunities even as we continue expanding our reach within the United States. In Cordon de Vida we have a partner that has been extremely successful in Central and South America because of their commitment to quality, customer satisfaction and strong leadership.”
In 2000 researchers at the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) demonstrated that teeth are a source of stem cells with the potential to differentiate into various specialized cell types. In human studies, dental stem cells have already been used to regrow jawbone and treat periodontal disease. Research into a number of medical applications is early, but promising. Stem cells from teeth are being studied for their potential to help treat conditions such as type 1 diabetes, spinal cord injury, heart attack and stroke, corneal damage and neurological diseases like Parkinson’s.
“This collaboration is a natural extension of our work in helping families prepare to take advantage of what we believe will be the growing number of applications for stem cells in medicine and dentistry,” said Michael Rottenberg, business manager for Cordon de Vida, S.A. in Panama. “We have already established a leadership position in preserving stem cells from umbilical cord blood. Because the potential uses of stem cells from cord blood and teeth are complementary, we are pleased to offer both services for parents who wish to store their children’s stem cells. We chose to partner with Store-A-Tooth™ because their platform is built upon proven technologies, and the team’s experience and commitment to quality are consistent with ours.”
The process is simple. The patient’s family makes an appointment when a baby tooth is ready to fall out or a wisdom tooth needs to be extracted – it’s recommended to have the tooth taken out by a dental professional so its blood supply is still intact. After removing the tooth, the dentist or oral surgeon places it into a kit designed to protect the tooth during overnight transport to the cell-preservation facility. There the sample is decontaminated, tested to confirm its sterility, and the dental pulp harvested from the tooth. Quality control tests such as flow cytometry are performed to confirm that stem cell biomarkers are present in the samples, which are then stored at extremely low temperatures so that the stem cells can be retrieved and used in future years.
Financial details of the collaboration are not being disclosed.
About Provia Laboratories LLC
Provia Laboratories, LLC (http://www.provialabs.com) is a healthcare services company specializing in high quality biobanking (preservation of biological specimens). The company’s Store-A-Tooth™ service platform enables the collection, transport, processing, and storage of dental stem cells for potential use in future stem-cell therapies. The company advises industrial, academic, and governmental clients on matters related to the preservation of biological specimens for research and clinical use. In addition, Provia offers a variety of products for use in complex biobanking environments to improve sample logistics, security, and quality. Provia Labs is a member of ISBER, the International Society for Biological and Environmental Repositories.
For more information about Store-A-Tooth, call 1-877-867-5753 or visit http://www.store-a-tooth.com, now available in English and Spanish.
About Cordon de Vida
Cordon de Vida (http://www.cordondevida.net/en) started its operations in 2006 by sending umbilical cord blood to Family Cord in California. In January 2007, a laboratory was opened in Panama in order to serve other Latin American markets. This modern facility features the latest technology in cryopreservation and is accredited by the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB) as well as being registered with the FDA. Cordon de Vida currently has offices in Panama, Venezuela, Costa Rica, Ecuador and Guatemala and has plans to offer its services in El Salvador, Nicaragua and Honduras by the end of 2011. Cordon de Vida is continuing to consolidate as one of the leading cord blood banks in Latin America, offering the highest standard of quality to its clients. Cordon de Vida is now expanding its services to include dental stem cell preservation.
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Question by sandlerbask: Is it feasible to travel to nicaragua or panama from costa rica without a car?
I’ll be visiting costa rica for awhile in may. dont plan on having a car there but wondering if its feasible to travel to the bordering nations? any info would be helpful. thanks
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Answer by amphitryon
There are regular bus routes, and the cost is low. I would not try to take a rental car across a border, unless you ask first at the rental office.
for time tables and more info, see here:
http://www.ticabus.com/ingles.html
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Q&A: where can i get a flight from costa rica to brazil?
Question by darkknight: where can i get a flight from costa rica to brazil?
i want to do a tour of central and south america. im going to go to cuba from cancun, then to costa rica and then brazil. but i cant find a carrier thatll go from costa rica to brazil. can anyone help?
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Answer by David M
Kayak.com
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Question by mary bridget g: On an average, how long does it take to get from columbus to Costa Rica on a flight?
I am going to costa rica in 3 days for spring break? I don’t live in columbus that is just where my first stop is!
Columbus Ohio and it is nonstop
what about if my first stop is in Miami Flordia and then we go to San Jose ( which is the location we are traveling to)
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Answer by Bambi Berkowicz
Non-stop or what???
Your best bet is to go to a place where you book a flight and see what comes up in your price range. You don’t have to have a credit card to find out, you’re just browsing, but you’ll definitely find out how long the journey will take.
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Q&A: What food am I allowed to bring from the US to Costa Rica when traveling by AIR?
Question by BEB: What food am I allowed to bring from the US to Costa Rica when traveling by AIR?
I am vegan and allergic to many things so I must bring my own food when traveling. I know that I cannot bring fruits or vegetables… but does anyone know of a website that tells what can or cannot be brought into the country of Costa Rica from the US? Thank you for you help!!
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Answer by kofi d
Anything that is not concidered poisonous or contains dirt.
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Guatemala Sailfish hail from Costa Rica
Copyright (c) 2009 The Greatfishing Company
There has been much debate in recent years concerning the policies relative to commercial fishing and sportfishing in Central America – and in particular detrimental effects of Costa Rica policy on Guatemala fishing and sportfishing for sailfish.
Learned and experienced anglers, experts and academics strongly assert that the commercial and sportfishing business in the region are at risk of continued substantial
How much money do Costa Rica gain from banana exports every year?
Question by blah_bloke: How much money do Costa Rica gain from banana exports every year?
How much money do Costa Rica gain from banana exports every year?
How much of the money goes to the farm workers, and how much of the money went to other places? and what places?
just been lazy again…..
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Answer by John M
it depends if they receive money or goods for the bananas
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Question by tmeineke7: Best way to drive from San Jose Costa Rica airport to Manuel Antonio Park?
We are going to Costa Rica in January. We would like to go to Manuel Antonio Park and I thought it might be interesting to drive. However, we don’t like driving on mountainous roads with no guard rails, and I understand that the valley route includes a rope bridge. What is the best way to go to stay on a high quality road, even if it takes a little longer to get there?
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Answer by yellowstone
Both roads are mountainous with few guard rails however the old and most direct road through Atenas is windier and more hair raising. The traffic on the Panamanian high way is very slow because of all the trucks so you shouldn’t get as stressed. Once you get to the coast, just follow the signs to Jaco and then to Manuel Antonio. I can’t remember a rope bridge on either of the two most travelled routes.
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Q&A: Would it be cheaper to buy a Costa Rica vacation package from Hotels.com or separately?
Question by REEMPIRE888: Would it be cheaper to buy a Costa Rica vacation package from Hotels.com or separately?
I’m planning a short trip to Costa Rica for about 5-6 days. Would it be cheaper to buy a vacation package deal from hotels.com or buy airfare separately online and then book hotels locally when I get there? Where would be a good and cheap place to stay in San Jose and Quepos? What are the availability around this time of year? What is the best traveling method from San Jose to Quepos?
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Answer by vat
Go to
www.ilovecostarica.com for info…. or
www.truecostarica.com loads of info available.
I saw book a package deal, especially cheaper if you want to actually tour the countryside….there are some wonderful deals for just under $ 1,000 for 10 days including tours throughout the country, meals and hotels throughout the country. You get to see the sites, taste the foods and stay at more than one hotel/villa! I have friends in San Jose and hope to go down for a visit next spring – stay with them some, but plan to take a package tour also…Have fun!
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Does Costa Rica allow felons from the US to visit?
Question by beemerbuff: Does Costa Rica allow felons from the US to visit?
I would like to visit Costa Rica, and bring a friend who has a felony conviction from 24 years ago. Will Costa Rica allow him to visit?
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Answer by dougger
Yes, if his current record is clean. For most violations a five year period without getting into trouble is enough. But the record keeping leaves a lot to be desired. Make sure you friend has an updated record and his name is not on the wrong lists.
If his conviction is 24 years old he may ask that the record be cleared. He may have a chance of having it lifted, depending on the severity of the crime, and where.
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what papers will i need to drive my car into nicaragua from costa rica?
Question by barracuda: what papers will i need to drive my car into nicaragua from costa rica?
I am driving to nicaragua next month from Costa rica. I own the car but have lost the registration document and it is going to take too long to get a new one. Can I use the document I got from the lawyer when I bought the car, that document has the cars and my details on it and it is stamped by the registration office. Will that be enough?
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Answer by Nica 505
Yes along there document of your car,when you pass the border.
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is it illegal to bring a unused pipe from costa rica to regan international airport usa?
Question by amar s: is it illegal to bring a unused pipe from costa rica to regan international airport usa?
i am in costa rica right now and i bought a unused pipe from a flea market. the pipe is unused and i only bought two. i didnt know whether or not i would be able to do that or not.
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Answer by Critical05
It should be legal as long as you don’t have pot, and the pipe doesn’t smell like pot.
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How many miles is it from Boca Raton, FL to Costa Rica? Can you tell me about Costa Rica?
Question by TomboyBecca: How many miles is it from Boca Raton, FL to Costa Rica? Can you tell me about Costa Rica?
I wanted to know what place is best to me for vacation, so I took a quiz and the result was Costa Rica. I want to go there for summer vacation one day, but I have one question. How many miles is it from Boca Raton, FL to Costa Rica? And can you tell me about Costa Rica?
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Answer by ticosland2008
The total distance from Miami, Fl to Costa Rica is 1,113 miles.
This is equivalent to 1,792 kilometers or 967 nautical miles. Since the distance between Boca and Miami is only about 41 miles, it is almost insignificant, but there you are. Of course we’re talking about flight distance. Driving distance is a totally different issue.
If you need more information about Costa Rica, visit the TicosLand website.
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What is good protection i can use for my Nikon D90 to protect it from the humidity in Costa Rica?
Question by Jack: What is good protection i can use for my Nikon D90 to protect it from the humidity in Costa Rica?
I am going to costa rica on a mission trip, and i was asked to take pictures for the trip. I want to bring my D90, but I know the moisture and humidity is REALLY bad there. Like, 100% humidity. So, i was wondering what I could do to keep my camera protected.
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Answer by David M
I would just keep a few of those Silica Gel packs in your camera bag. When not using the camera keep it sealed up in the bag. These will help. They absorb moisture in the air and wont hurt anything.
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Can anyone tell me from personal experience what Costa Rica is like?
Question by Jennifer P: Can anyone tell me from personal experience what Costa Rica is like?
My family and I would like to visit Costa Rica, possible retire there in 5 years. Can anyone tell me what its really like, not just what we read in brochures? Do you have to speak Spanish or can we get along ok with just english? Crime? Economy?
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Answer by mora
It really depends on where you live, there are many very nice towns and there are other places that really aren’t so nice (but they are completely avoidable). You don’t need to speak Spanish to live here, it would obviously help but you will see that everyone will make try their best to communicate with you in your language because that’s how people here are. In certain areas of Costa Rica there is alot of crime, specially in certain areas of San Jose like “La Carpio” or “Leon XIII”, ive lived here ever since i was born and i havent ever been to any of these two places or any other place that’s considered just as dangerous, you can avoid them and as long as you do nothing will happen.
There are a lot of very safe towns like Escazu, Santa Ana, Rohmoser, Cuidad Colon all of these are nice places to live too (close to malls, hospitals, etc). Regarding the economy, well Costa Rica is a country has been developing at a very fast rate, if you go around the city you will see many many tall buildings being built, many new roads too, the economy is at a constant growth and its a very popular country for international companies to invest because of the high level of education people have here. Obviously the worldwide economical crisis has affected the country but everything seems to be moving normally. Costa Rica is one of the few countries in the world that fit in the category of “second world” country, because it has many things that put it in the category of a first world country but there are certain things that are keeping us from being one. Health care is also very good here, proof of that is the fact that we have one of the highest life expectancies in the whole world, much higher than many so called first world countries.
Overall i think this is a very nice place to live, i honestly wouldn’t change it for nothing. The people, the weather, the beaches, the mountains and everything else that makes Costa Rica be Costa Rica make this an amazing place to be at. It has is negative sides like every country, but most of them are things that you can stay away from. My ex girlfriend is from michigan and she moved down here 1 year ago and she absolutely loves it, she won’t ever go back to living in the US…
So, if you are planning on moving here. You might probably want to come first for a visit and see for yourself the place you would be living at. But i’m sure that once you move down here after picking the right place, you wont be disappointed and you wont ever want to leave!
That’s my opinion as a costarrican and a person who has experience living in other countries (US, Canada, Spain).
Hope that helps you decide 
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Q&A: How much would it cost to ship a 2002 Isuzu Rodeo from California to Costa Rica?
Question by Jst3216: How much would it cost to ship a 2002 Isuzu Rodeo from California to Costa Rica?
A friend of mine is selling me a 2002 Isuzu Rodeo. He lives near San Francisco california, I live in Costa Rica. I am looking for some websites or contact numbers of companies that I can contact to get this done. Can anyone help? Even better (but not necessary) if you’ve done this before. Thanks.
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Answer by Landon
Around 2500. But honestly its not worth it to spend 2500 to ship a car only worth around 4-5k. And Isuzus are a POS. You’d be much better combining the price of the car and the shipping and buying a decent car already in Costa Rica.
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Question by Lindsay: What is required to drive a personal car across the border from Panama to Costa Rica, and vice versa?
My husband and I live in Panama and have to renew our visas. Last time we took buses to Costa Rica but this time we plan our driving our car. We need to know what all is required in order to drive our car (registered in Panama) across the border to CR and then back across to Panama.
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Answer by wcruzq
Ok if you want to do it is fine.
You first need to get to the police and get clearance for the car, so that they issue you a certificate stating that it’s not stolen.
Then you need to make sure that your insurance covers the car while in Costa Rica.
When you get that done you have to go to your local customs office and apply for a travel permit, and then when they issue you the permit, you’re free to travel.
Remember you can’t sell the car while in Costa Rica!
I might have missed a step or two, but it has been a while since I’ve driven to Costa Rica.
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Can I take a machete home from costa rica in a checked bag?
Question by dankmaster24: Can I take a machete home from costa rica in a checked bag?
I wan to buy a machete in costa rica, but I dont know how I can get it home. Is it legal to take big-ass knives home on a plane in a checked bag? Should I mail it, instead?
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Answer by Scott P
the metal detectors would pick it up in the airport. I would mail it, but I don’t know if that is legal either
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What is the best transport option from an airport to a hotel in Costa Rica?
Question by Aardvark: What is the best transport option from an airport to a hotel in Costa Rica?
I am staying at the Langosta Beach Resort in Tamarindo, Costa Rica, for Spring Break. I am arriving at the Liberia airport. What is the best way of travelling from the airport to the hotel?
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Answer by marcel
taxis in latin america and caribe are very cheap. you should take one.
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How do I obtain a CITES certificate to import my pet birds from the USA to Costa Rica?
Question by di: How do I obtain a CITES certificate to import my pet birds from the USA to Costa Rica?
I have two Pionus parrots that I want to move from the US to Costa Rica. I am working with a vet in the US to get the quarantine and testing done, but he has not gone through the process of obtaining the certificate and therefore would have to research the process as well. I also appreciate any suggestions about how to obtain the certificate in a timely way.
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Answer by Tim
You have to obtain a permit to export from the US Fish and Wildlife. Also you need an import permit from Costa Rica.Also be aware that you will need the same permissions to taske them out of Costa Rica. Costa Rica does not generally allow the removal of any type of wildlife from the counrty, so be aware that you may have leave your birds if you move back.
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High Gain Investment Opportunity in Guanacaste, Costa Rica from BuyingCR Includes Titled Beachfront Project
Guanacaste, Costa Rica (PRWEB) August 19, 2008
Large commercial real estate brokers in the UK and U.S. are masterminding investment strategies for their clients with Costa Rica in mind. Large sections of titled beachfront are hard to come by in Costa Rica and the rest of the world. According to the CIA world fact book, Costa Rica is a Central American success story. The government of Costa Rica is keen to expand this country’s success and have announced the implementation of a seven year plan for the economic expansion of the country.
To this end they are actively encouraging international real estate investors and those looking for a retirement or second home overseas to come to Costa Rica and explore its exciting and affordable property market.
Playa Azul is ready to go, rather than simply a proposal which could face years of red tape on the way to approval. This project is titled with all permits in hand and zoned for over 150 residential units. Deals like the aforementioned, are becoming logical purchases for forward-minded investment groups.
The province of Guanacaste, in the northwest corner of Costa Rica’s pacific coast, already boasts a flagship Four Seasons Resort Hotel and a J.W. Marriot. The presence of major players like the Four Seasons and J.W. Marriot indicates that clearly the area is exploding, and anyone in position to get in the game at the development level, should take a serious look at this area.
Playa Azul is located in the northwest pacific region of Guanacaste also known as the Gold Coast. Blessed with a fantastic climate and gorgeous beaches, the Playa Azul location is ideal for a project like this. While Playa Azul still remains fairly secluded there are major hospitals, banks and large shopping centers within 30 minutes by car. The Liberia International airport is 1 hour by car or 10 minutes by helicopter and has daily flights to the U.S., Canada and Europe.
Being priced to sell at more than a 25% discount, Playa Azul is not expected to last. This investment opportunity has taken center stage at the exclusive real estate bureau of BuyingCR, because we recognize a solid, high return investment when we see it. This year the amount of foreign investors has increased dramatically in Costa Rica, which is further indication that this is the best time ever for investing in Costa Rica.
For additional information on the news that is the subject of this release, contact Maic Salazar (maic @ buyingcr.com) or visit our Web site.
About BuyingCR:
BuyingCR is Costa Rica’s real estate bureau. Boasting the largest exclusive MLS listing database in the country. Our associates assist Costa Rica’s elite with many premium listings for a broad spectrum of investors.
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What to bring back from Costa Rica and Panama?
Question by horselover2015: What to bring back from Costa Rica and Panama?
In December/January I’m going to Costa Rica and Panama for a medical volunteer trip. I have all of my expenses covered but don’t know how much money to bring with me for shopping. I’m not sure what these countries are known for/what I can bring back. Any suggestions on what to get/look for and how much money to bring for shopping? Thanks so much!
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Answer by Shaken
Rummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!
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Q&A: What is the cheapest way to fly to from Illinois to Costa Rica?
Question by Paul N: What is the cheapest way to fly to from Illinois to Costa Rica?
I’m going to Costa Rica for school in August and am wondering the cheapest way to do it, I live 2 hours from O’Hare and 2 hours from Milwaukee also. Thanks for the help!!
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Answer by Orange
Your best bet is to go out of O’Hare.
For August, Sprirt has a $ 442 fare, but after the seat charges and carry-on charges are added in, it will be $ 540.
Personally, I would go with Taca Airlines. It’s a very good airline that’s always on time and provides good customer service. They are $ 520 and you get free carry on and up to 2 checked bags (50lbs each). They have a very young fleet (no 40 year planes like AA). And their newest planes have individual back-of-the-seat TV’s. You get a FREE hot meal and FREE drinks (including alcoholic). It’s only a 1 hour layover in San Salvador or Guatemala. Total travel time is only about 7 hours.
The next best would be Continental for $ 537 through Houston. Also an excellent airline.
http://www.kayak.com/flights/ORD-SJO/2011-08-16/2011-08-23
http://www.taca.com
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Q&A: How much would a plane ticket cost from Olathe Kansas to Costa Rica?
Question by Meika: How much would a plane ticket cost from Olathe Kansas to Costa Rica?
I am wanting to move from Olathe, Kansas to Costa Rica and am wanting to know if anyone knows how much a one way flight ticket would be to there? It would be and my boyfriend going.
Any ideas, let me know!
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Answer by nako
The closest airport to Olathe with commercial service would be in Kansas City, Missouri (MCI) — however, without knowing when you’d want to fly and where in Costa Rica you want to move to, no one here can give you anything other than a guess as to the cost of a ticket. (The price of a one-way airline ticket will depend on a couple of factors — the city to which you’re flying and when you’re flying.)
As an example, the cheapest one-way ticket right now between Kansas City and San Jose, Costa Rica is about $ 250 plus tax, which will work out to between $ 300 and $ 350 per ticket after tax. However, if that particular fare (on Frontier Airlines) is not available on the days you wish to travel, or you want to go to a different city in Costa Rica (such as Liberia), then the price could well be higher or lower than that.
Once you’ve figured out when you want to go, the best thing you can do is to go to a travel website (such as travelocity.com, expedia.com, kayak.com, or orbitz.com) and search for one-way tickets between Kansas City and the airport in Costa Rica you wish to fly to. Those websites will give you a more exact total as to the cost of the ticket than anyone here can do for you.
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