Sorry I missed this post. We just returned from Tamarindo area...Pacific coast...surfing area. We flew Us Air to San Jose, but next time we will fly Delta direct to Liberia Airport...saves 5 hours of bone jarring car ride. We fell in love with Costa Rica. The people are so kind and helpful.The food is delicious (lots of black beans & rice) and the water is clean and drinkable. Great pizza and chicken...not so good beef-although there are cattle ranches all over the place. The beaches are beautiful and deserted...lots of beautiful birds, monkeys,and sea turtles nesting during the Winter months. We can't wait to go back.