I am planning a trip to Costa Rica, what areas should I check out. I am looking...

[jwish100]

...for a beach and good nightlife I want to check out the country -- rainforests, interesting animals, surfing, but i need to be near a beach and have good bars/clubs to go out to at night.

[Nanis]

Go to guanacastes beaches, specially Tamarindo. Its awsome there, and it has everything you are looking for!!!!!

[varekai]

http://www.visitcostarica.com/ict/paginas/home.asp?ididioma=2

[hockeyplaya4jesus]

go to Jaco, great place. Or Manuel antonio. Most of my friends like Manuel Antonio becuase it is cleaner and the sand is better, but I personally like Jaco cause the boards are cheaper to rent (unless you bring yours which I dont suggest) and the town is nicer. It only cost seven bucks for a short board for 5 hours, but if u like long boards there only 3 bucks more. Enjoy, I love it here!

[ticoguana]

pacific ocean coast all a long!!specially guanacaste!!go to the web site of:ict(instituto costarricense de turismo)write this way,that is the costarican tourism office.