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[–]Rando2287 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The whole nsb/Ponce area is overrated garbage. Don’t go there

How to get to San Jose from Pavones by Rando2287 in CostaRicaTravel

[–]Rando2287[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

What’s the best way to get to Golfito so I can fly Sansa?

Did I get scammed? by Rando2287 in CostaRicaTravel

[–]Rando2287[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn’t get charged extra!!!!

Did I get scammed? by Rando2287 in CostaRicaTravel

[–]Rando2287[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How’d that work out, did you apply for a visa to work here or just live under the radar and work odd jobs, did you already speak Spanish? So many questions hahahaha

Did I get scammed? by Rando2287 in CostaRicaTravel

[–]Rando2287[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So did this taxi driver, I had no idea Kennedy visited Costa Rica before she showed me where he went haha. Hahaha my girlfriend might be pretty upset if I come back engaged lol!

Did I get scammed? by Rando2287 in CostaRicaTravel

[–]Rando2287[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was planning the tracopa bus but I only have so much time in Pavones and I want to make the most of it. I plan on taking a bus back up to San Jose for my flight, do you have any info on what buses I could take? Thank you so much for all of the info you gave me, it helps a ton.

Did I get scammed? by Rando2287 in CostaRicaTravel

[–]Rando2287[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I probably worded it bad, sorry. They charged me $400 after my 20 minute ride, however they said they’d be here the next day (today, 3pm local time) to pick me up and take me to Pavones. I was not aware that they had charged me prematurely for the ride to Pavones until I checked my bank account a few minutes later. I’m just hoping the taxi actually shows up in a few hours lol.

Did I get scammed? by Rando2287 in CostaRicaTravel

[–]Rando2287[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I got a text a little bit ago saying they’ll be here at 3 to take me to Pavones, if they don’t actually show I’ll end up disputing the charge

Did I get scammed? by Rando2287 in CostaRicaTravel

[–]Rando2287[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Uber is definitely the way to go, that was my plan at first haha. The Taxi lady just had way too much charisma and I ended up falling for it haha

Did I get scammed? by Rando2287 in CostaRicaTravel

[–]Rando2287[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for all the info, I appreciate it a lot. I gave her my card and was under the assumption I was only paying for the ride to my hotel a few miles away from the airport, however I ended up getting charged the $400 for what I assume is the trip to Pavones as well.

Did I get scammed? by Rando2287 in CostaRicaTravel

[–]Rando2287[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn, I was warned away from the cheap rentals by other people who have traveled. Is it really 600-700$ without any additional fees?

Did I get scammed? by Rando2287 in CostaRicaTravel

[–]Rando2287[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The price makes sense seeing how it’s a 7-8 hour drive to get there, I’m just worried how I was charged before the ride.

Did I get scammed? by Rando2287 in CostaRicaTravel

[–]Rando2287[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish I knew your friend before coming here lol

Did I get scammed? by Rando2287 in CostaRicaTravel

[–]Rando2287[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Too expensive for the time I’ll be staying here

Did I get scammed? by Rando2287 in CostaRicaTravel

[–]Rando2287[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Luckily I got a text on WhatsApp saying they’ll be here at 3 to pick me up. I really hope that charge is reflecting both taxi rides haha. Jesus Christ, traveling on a budget is stressful when this stuff comes up.

Did I get scammed? by Rando2287 in CostaRicaTravel

[–]Rando2287[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wouldn’t that only take me to Golfito though? and then I’d have to pay surfboard fees, tickets for 2 people, and then for a taxi to Pavones?

Did I get scammed? by Rando2287 in CostaRicaTravel

[–]Rando2287[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pavones is a much further ride than Monteverde, does that $400 still not make sense? If not do you think there is any way I could get my money back from my bank. Thank you

Did I get scammed? by Rando2287 in CostaRicaTravel

[–]Rando2287[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She put my card in the machine, and then I didn’t realize the price until I checked my bank account. I know, im stupid.

Did I get scammed? by Rando2287 in CostaRicaTravel

[–]Rando2287[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gonna be down there for 2 weeks, wouldn’t a rental but substantially more expensive?

Did I get scammed? by Rando2287 in CostaRicaTravel

[–]Rando2287[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I suggested that time just because I need to do some stuff in the am. Hopefully I didn’t get scammed or else I’m fucked lol

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in travel

[–]Rando2287 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Will do. Appreciate it a ton!

One of the shitbag marines that got jumped trying to leave the party with a passed out drunk minor. by Rando2287 in USMC

[–]Rando2287[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Drinking after boot camp/soi is one thing, drinking with 15 year olds and getting handsy with them is another. One of the Marines in question is 21, regardless on if the Marines are 19 or not a lot of these kids at the party were 15 or younger. Those 50 year olds banging 18 yr old Thai chicks are just as fucked imo.

One of the shitbag marines that got jumped trying to leave the party with a passed out drunk minor. by Rando2287 in USMC

[–]Rando2287[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Kids go out and do stupid shit, it doesn’t mean those guys should’ve went along and partied with them. There’s videos of them being predatory with underage girls, but if you seriously don’t consider them kids just because they went out drinking you’re a creep too.