{"id":4016,"date":"2013-03-13T06:00:58","date_gmt":"2013-03-13T12:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/?p=4016"},"modified":"2015-09-15T21:36:29","modified_gmt":"2015-09-16T03:36:29","slug":"get-to-costa-rica-for-145","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/?p=4016","title":{"rendered":"Get to Costa Rica for $145"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>DISCLAIMER: FRONTIER AIRLINES HAS BEEN KNOWN FOR CHANGING THEIR DESTINATIONS REGULARLY. \u00a0CHECK TO SEE IF THEY FLY FROM YOUR AIRPORT TO COSTA RICA PRIOR TO GETTING THIS CARD.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve followed our blog for long you already know that Brad and I both love Costa Rica.\u00a0 Between us we&#8217;ve got four visits to the land of Pura Vida and lots of knowledge on what to do on your trip to Costa Rica.\u00a0 We&#8217;d love to show you how to get to Costa Rica by only spending $145.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4022\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/IMG_1951.jpg\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4022\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-4022\" src=\"https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/IMG_1951-764x1024.jpg\" alt=\"La Paz Waterfall Garden\" width=\"640\" height=\"857\" srcset=\"https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/IMG_1951-764x1024.jpg 764w, https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/IMG_1951-223x300.jpg 223w, https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/IMG_1951.jpg 1935w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-4022\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">La Paz Waterfall Garden in Costa Rica<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>How Much Does it Normally Cost to Get to Costa Rica?<\/h2>\n<p>This is going to vary greatly depending on where you live.\u00a0 If you&#8217;re based out of Miami, then you&#8217;ll probably be paying $400 on average for a trip to Costa Rica.\u00a0 Living somewhere more remote might cost you more like $800 to fly to Costa Rica.\u00a0 Thinking about coughing up $1600 for a couple for your flights sounds depressing to me.\u00a0 It just might deter me from even taking the trip.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s a simple solution.\u00a0 That&#8217;s why we recommend you don&#8217;t pay $1600, but you still live the Pure Life as the Costa Ricans might say.<\/p>\n<h2>How do I Get to Costa Rica for $145?<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/bytemgdd.com\/clk.aspx?l=23560&amp;c=15031\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright\" style=\"border: 0px initial initial;\" src=\"http:\/\/bytemgdd.com\/imp.aspx?l=23560&amp;c=15031\" alt=\"\" width=\"110\" height=\"70\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>First you\u2019re going to need to score\u00a0The Frontier Airlines World MasterCard\u00ae.\u00a0If you\u2019re a couple, then you both need to get the card. For more information about the card you can read an\u00a0<a title=\"Frontier Airlines- The Ugly Stepchild?\" href=\"https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/2013\/02\/11\/frontier-airlines-the-ugly-stepchild\/\" target=\"_blank\">earlier post we did about the Frontier Airlines World Mastercard.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>This card is going to offer you 40,000 bonus miles after spending $500 in purchases in the first 90 days. Then an additional 10,000 bonus miles on balance transfers (1 mile per $1 transferred) in the first 90 days.\u00a0EASY!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4029\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/IMG_2013.jpg\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4029\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-4029\" src=\"https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/IMG_2013-300x224.jpg\" alt=\"Babe at Beach Costa Rica\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/IMG_2013-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/IMG_2013-1024x764.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-4029\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a class=\"zem_slink\" title=\"Babymoon\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Babymoon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"wikipedia\">Babymoon<\/a> in Costa Rica<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If you don&#8217;t spend at least $750 per month then I&#8217;m not sure if you&#8217;re from Mars or Jupiter. \u00a0Probably Jupiter because you go there to get more stupider. \u00a0While you could be at Mars with more candy bars (cheap trips). \u00a0Just put all of your expenses on the card and pay it off in full at the end of each month<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">. \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">SIMPLE!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.flyfrontier.com\/frequent-flyers\/use-your-miles\/redeem-miles\">A trip to Costa Rica is going to burn 30,000 of your EarlyReturns miles<\/a>, which leaves you with 5K in the tank.\u00a0Here is a summary of your costs for the flight to San Jose, Costa Rica:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>$69 Annual Fee on Credit Card (Not Waived)<\/li>\n<li>$46 Taxes<\/li>\n<li>$40 Baggage (1 Bag each way)<\/li>\n<li>= <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">$145 Total<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In the words of the late Chris Farley, &#8220;Well La-Dee-Frickin&#8217;-Da.&#8221; \u00a0<strong>The couple is going to cost you $290<\/strong> for an unforgettable babymoon, honeymoon, or retirement trip where you can enjoy the Pure Life.<\/p>\n<h2>What Can I do in Costa Rica<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_4024\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/IMG_1992.jpg\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4024\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-4024\" src=\"https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/IMG_1992-300x224.jpg\" alt=\"Costa Rican Food\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/IMG_1992-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/IMG_1992-1024x764.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-4024\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gallo Pinto, Eggs, and Fried Cheese. Delicious!<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a title=\"Eight Great Days in Costa Rica\" href=\"https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/2011\/11\/01\/eight-great-days-in-costa-rica-part-i-of-ii\/\">Follow our Eight Great Days in Costa Rica<\/a>\u00a0if you&#8217;re a vagabond like me.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pour some more <a class=\"zem_slink\" title=\"Salsa Lizano\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Salsa_Lizano\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"wikipedia\">Salsa Lizano<\/a> on your Gallo Pinto<\/strong>. \u00a0Don&#8217;t worry. \u00a0This isn&#8217;t a naughty phrase&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve never been to Costa, you need to go so you can figure out what it means. \u00a0One of their most famous breakfasts is called Gallo Pinto, and is absolutely delicious, and it contains a signature Costa Rican sauce called Lizano.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Get out of San Jose.<\/strong> \u00a0Let&#8217;s face it. \u00a0You don&#8217;t go to Costa for the capital. \u00a0They have the airport (actually it&#8217;s in Alajuela), but you should really only plan on staying there for the night you arrive and the night before you leave.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4023\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/IMG_1989.jpg\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4023\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-4023\" src=\"https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/IMG_1989-300x224.jpg\" alt=\"Get to Costa Rica\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/IMG_1989-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/IMG_1989-1024x764.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-4023\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sunset over Parrita, Costa Rica<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Watch the sunset over the ocean<\/strong>. \u00a0 This photo was taken with my iPhone, and it doesn&#8217;t even give justice to the actual moment of watching this sunset on a vacated beach. \u00a0Nobody was around to bother my wife and I as we enjoyed our last vacation before our first child arrived. \u00a0Costa Rica is a great place to babymoon. \u00a0It was at this hotel that I distinctly remember my son kicking me in the back for the first time. \u00a0(It definitely wasn&#8217;t the last)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Waterfalls Galore<\/strong>&#8211; \u00a0Costa Rica has some of the most beautiful waterfalls I&#8217;ve ever seen. \u00a0The best part is that you can swim in most of them as well. \u00a0Whether it&#8217;s Nauyaca, Bajo del Toro, the La Paz Waterfall Gardens, or La Fortuna, you&#8217;ll love them all.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s another summary of <a title=\"10 Reasons I Love Costa Rica\" href=\"https:\/\/worldwanderlusting.com\/2011\/07\/22\/10-reasons-i-love-costa-rica\/\">10 Reasons to Visit Costa Rica<\/a> that might wet your whistle. \u00a0Whatever you like about Costa Rica, this is one of the most affordable ways to get there. \u00a0Don&#8217;t hesitate until the offer is gone. \u00a0Apply today and get the Frontier card so you can be on your way to Central America. \u00a0Full Disclosure: \u00a0We do earn a commission when you apply through our link, and we would appreciate if you would use our link when applying for this card.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/bytemgdd.com\/clk.aspx?l=23562&amp;c=15031\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/bytemgdd.com\/imp.aspx?l=23562&amp;c=15031\" alt=\"\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DISCLAIMER: FRONTIER AIRLINES HAS BEEN KNOWN FOR CHANGING THEIR DESTINATIONS REGULARLY. \u00a0CHECK TO SEE IF THEY FLY FROM YOUR AIRPORT TO COSTA RICA PRIOR TO GETTING THIS CARD. 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