Arenal
There is a great place in Arenal at Lago Arenal. German Panaderia. Camping (for free) nearby, U can ask for staying in their cabin. Its at the main road going thru from Tilaran to La Fortuna. U cant miss is. German breakfast and dinner, german bread and german

. A piece of paradise. Owner Tom and Ellen have been welcoming for generations of bike travelers.
La Fortuna, Sissys Cabana.
5 Dollar for room pP or tenting in great garden with view of Volcano. safe parking
San Jose, Costa Rica Backpacker. not cheap, but nice and safe parking. 8 Dollar in dorm pP. location can be found in LP Central America on a shoestring.
Orosi, Orosi Valley, Montana Linda.
Camping 3 Dollar pP. Dorms about 7 Dollar.
parking is right beside the office. Its a small village so should be ok safe. Nothing happened to us.
5 km south of Uvita is Finca Bavaria. 15 Dollar pP. Camping possible if u sak friendly for about 5 DOllars. Very nice, safe parking.
a second Bavarian place is going to open 10 km further south for camping and cheaper cabanas.
[This message has been edited by Twintraveller (edited 10 May 2005).]