remphish1 Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Hey y'all. Hoping to go to Costa Rica early next year. Anyone been? Where did you go? Is it worth spending anytime in San Jose? I am hoping to spend some time at an all inclusive resort near San Jose...any recommendations, stories? Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The High Heat Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 I've never been to Costa Rica, but I had a biology professor in college who takes students there every summer to do field research. He told us a story of a little bug that likes to burrow itself into human skin (I think to lay eggs.). He had one student, male, who had one of these critters crawl inside of his scrotum. They cause pain when they begin to enlargen and they are a bitch to get out. I can't remember the name of the little buggers, but I do hope you have an awesome time! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HungryHippo Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 I've never been to Costa Rica, but I had a biology professor in college who takes students there every summer to do field research. He told us a story of a little bug that likes to burrow itself into human skin (I think to lay eggs.). He had one student, male, who had one of these critters crawl inside of his scrotum. They cause pain when they begin to enlargen and they are a bitch to get out. I can't remember the name of the little buggers, but I do hope you have an awesome time! are they called botflys? seen vids online where people have a few in their back! could never, never imagine getting one "down there." poor guy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted August 23, 2009 Author Share Posted August 23, 2009 I've never been to Costa Rica, but I had a biology professor in college who takes students there every summer to do field research. He told us a story of a little bug that likes to burrow itself into human skin (I think to lay eggs.). He had one student, male, who had one of these critters crawl inside of his scrotum. They cause pain when they begin to enlargen and they are a bitch to get out. I can't remember the name of the little buggers, but I do hope you have an awesome time! Not the type of advice I was looking for but that does sound painful Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dude Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 I spent a week in Costa Rica last year on a company outing. No bugs burrowing into my balls, though. I stayed here: http://www.paradisus-playa-conchal.com/ Had a great time, ziplined through a rainforest, surfed a little in the Pacific Ocean and enjoyed the amazing scenery and great weather. The one thing I didn't get to do was see a volcano, which was closer inland than where we were on the west coast. The all-inclusive package at the hotel I stayed in was quite good, with a decent variety of food and nice rooms. It was a beautiful country and I definitely plan on going back some day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The High Heat Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Not the type of advice I was looking for but that does sound painful But hey! I got your thread rolling. I think it was a botfly. He showed us a photo of one buried inside of a leg and urged us to imagine it being...um...elsewhere. Might want to invest in "athletic protection." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shining Sunbeam Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 I plan to bring my family there around Christmas '10. I've travelled a bit in my day (never to CR, but to Ecuador and Venezuela) and it's time to get the kids, who will be 10 and 8, a bit out of their element. If I were to go there on my own it would be to go birdwatching, but we'll have to find other things to do with the kids. Shouldn't be too hard, they both love nature an dthe outdoors. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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