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THE STORY OF COSTA RICA
BACKPACKERS |
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It
all started in Cairns, Australia. Vincent was
working at a backpackers, back in 1995 and decided
he wanted the owners job! He loved the atmosphere
of the place, and realised how much he would enjoy
the same way of life. Few months later he stopped
over in Costa Rica on his way to Peru, and
realised he may just have found the spot he was
looking for... Back
in Paris, he teamed up with his friend Stephane,
and they spent the next three years saving every
penny in order to head to Costa Rica and take a
chance on opening a backpackers hostel. They
arrived in Costa Rica in 2000 and spent time
getting to know the country and the language,
before eventually finding the right property and
opening the first backpackers in the country, on
October 21st 2001. They only had
enough money to keep the place running for a few
months, so were delighted when the place became an
immediate success! The backpackers phenomenon
quickly spread all over Costa Rica, with locals
and foreigners alike opening up new places.
Vincent and Stephane are pleased that their
venture worked, and love to see how the standard
of accommodation for the budget traveler has
improved all over the country. They have enjoyed
getting to know Costa Rica and its people, and the
many travelers who pass through their door... |
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Cairns 1995 |
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The owners |
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Moving to CR. 2000 |
Before the opening. 2001 |
The opening oct/2001 |
Now |
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WHAT THE GUIDE BOOKS SAY? |
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LONELY PLANET
2008. This long-standing
favourite is a place to stay with
two faces. Party-people live it up
in the main section of the hostel,
while the vibe is more low-key in
the guesthouse wing across the
road. By day, all lounge in
hammocks and chat around the pool
in the manicured garden. The main
draw here is the idyllic
garden-set swimming pool, around
which guests splash away the day,
sunbathing and swapping travelling
tales, while mellow tunes
resonate. Over the road, in the
recently converted
hundred-year-old guesthouse, the
pace is a little slower, where
folk make the most of the large
double rooms and peaceful reading
areas |
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MOON BOOK 2007. Number one choice is Costa Rica
Backpackers , Run by Stephane and Vincent. This splendid, spotless,
secure backpackers´ pad is in a large house with small kidney-shaped
swimming pool and garden with hammocks and swing chairs.It offers
a choice of clean male, female, or mixed dorms, or private rooms,
plus heaps of hot water in the shared bathrooms. |
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LET'S GO 2007. This inexpensive backpackers magnet
feels like a luxurious college dorm. the spotless rooms, shared
hot-water bathrooms, night guard, free internet, communal kitchen,
tv room with cable, tourist info, and swimming pool will make you
want to stay forever. |
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ROUGH GUIDE 2007.
a great place to meet fellow
travellers, this is one of city´s
best budget guesthouses with both
single and mixed sex dorms plus a
few private rooms. Facilities
include a fully equipped kicthen,
a garden with swimming pool,
luggage storage, laundry service,
a tv room, free internet access
and free parking |
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FOOTPRINTS 2007. Top
billing (with a pool at this price), but also with good
dormitories and rooms, kitchen and a laundry service, free
internet, coffee and parking
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PETIT FUTE 2007. Nouveau etablissement tenu par des
Francais. Eau chaude, piscine, jardin, internet gratis! |
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WHAT THE MEDIAS SAY? |
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EL PAIS.
Costa Rica Backpackers
es uno de los hostales más
económicos de San José (la
habitación compartida cuesta
en torno a los 7 euros por
persona). Además, cuenta con
habitaciones dobles e
individuales para todo aquel
que no quiera compartir
habitación con seis personas
más. Tiene piscina y multitud
de actividades para el
huésped. Dirección: Avenida 6
calle 21. San José |
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WHAT CUSTOMERS SAY IN 2009? |
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*Comments
posted on hostels.com,
hostelworld.com,
hostelbookers.com and
tripadvisors.com.
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This was one of the nicest
and funniest
hostels we've ever been
to: great bar, good
restaurant, fun social
atmosphere, helpful staff,
and convenient location.
Everything's within
walking distance-museums,
atm, supermarket, etc. |
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Chill
out atmosphere.
the rooms are clean and
simple, there are hammocks
around the kitchen and
pool area which is great
for chilling out. they
have a restaurant which
serves decent food. |
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Neat location and
atmosphere,
A nice place to stay while
in San Jose. Great
location-close to a lot of
great attractions. A great
atmosphere if you're
looking to meet cool
people and relax in a fun
environment. |
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